Category Archives: Canadian Press
Majority of flood evacuation orders lifted in Boundary region of B.C.
GRAND FORKS, B.C. - The majority of residents in British Columbia’s Boundary region who were forced from their homes by catastrophic floods are free to return home. The Regional District of...
May 21, 2018
Osuna administrative leave extended through May 28
NEW YORK - Major League Baseball has extended the administrative leave of Toronto closer Roberto Osuna for a third seven-day period through May 28 as it investigates an assault charge filed against th...
May 21, 2018
Kansas fires AD, saying progress in some areas 'elusive'
LAWRENCE, Kan. - Sheahon Zenger brought an impeccable reputation to Kansas, where he was tasked with solidifying an athletic department in turmoil, resurrecting the football program and keeping basket...
May 21, 2018
All-star lineman Olafioye took parting shots at Alouettes after being cut
MONTREAL - Offensive lineman Jovan Olafioye took some parting shots at the Montreal Alouettes on social media after he was released from camp, only to return to his former club the B.C. Lions. Olafioy...
May 21, 2018
Ontario Liberals target 'fiscal mistakes' made by NDP as campaign heats up
TORONTO - NDP Leader Andrea Horwath responded to calls from the Liberals to adjust their platform on Monday, saying that the party will stick with their platform even though i...
May 21, 2018
Calgary bike shop aims to make cycling more inclusive for all gender identities
CALGARY - Mike Hooves was turning a wrench on a bike when a man came over, said “let me help you” and grabbed the tool. Hooves, who identifies as a non-binary femme, knew the man mean...
May 21, 2018
'So grateful:' Injured Bronco hockey player glad he's alive, works on recovery
CALGARY - Ryan Straschnitzki is involved in the toughest game of his life. Seven weeks after being paralyzed from the chest down when a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team crashe...
May 21, 2018
Ex-coal exec chases US Senate seat despite GOP primary loss
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Despite losing the Republican primary in a distant third place, convicted ex-coal baron Don Blankenship announced Monday that he will continue his bid for U.S. Senate as a third-pa...
May 21, 2018
Experts concerned about global rise of facial recognition technology
TORONTO - Based on recent announcements by the likes of Facebook, Live Nation and a U.K. police force, Canadians may need to get used to the idea of facial recognition technology permeating their...
May 21, 2018
The growing impatience of an industry town: 'This has really created tension'
PICTOU, N.S. - The picturesque harbour town of Pictou, N.S., has had an uneasy relationship with its job-rich, toxin-spewing neighbour almost since it opened in 1967. Now, the Northern Pulp mill is fa...
May 21, 2018