Category Archives: Canadian Press
United Conservative leader stands by calling prime minister empty, clueless
EDMONTON - Alberta United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney is standing by his personal attack on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whom he called empty and clueless. Kenney says, from his experience...
May 16, 2018
Business group calls for lower tax rate for women-controlled companies
OTTAWA - A cross-border council on women in business recommends that companies controlled by women should get lower tax rates. The Canada-United States Council for Advancement of W...
May 16, 2018
Halifax police seize pot after medical marijuana dispensary reports break-in
HALIFAX - Another marijuana dispensary has found itself the target of Halifax police after being the victim of a crime. Officers seized a large amount of cannabis and drug paraphernalia ...
May 16, 2018
Nova Scotia Liberals block attempt to have bureaucrats discuss web breach
HALIFAX - Liberals on the Nova Scotia legislature’s public accounts committee have again blocked attempts to have officials from the Internal Services Department appear to discuss what the gover...
May 16, 2018
For a prince's wedding, even the greenery has royal roots
WINDSOR, England - Even the foliage in the flower arrangements will have royal roots. Philippa Craddock, the London florist selected by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to design the blooms for their we...
May 16, 2018
After assault tweets, Pauley Perrette of 'NCIS' thanks CBS
LOS ANGELES - Actress Pauley Perrette thanked CBS for its treatment of her, days after saying she suffered “multiple physical assaults” without describing them before leaving “NCIS&#...
May 16, 2018
Rugby Canada says sport has good safety record, despite two deaths in five years
Rugby Canada’s CEO says major traumatic injuries like one that killed a P.E.I. teenager are rare despite the lack of protective gear because players are trained to safely tackle opponents and re...
May 16, 2018
'Appalled' Trudeau calls for investigation of Canadian doctor in Gaza
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau added his voice Wednesday to the calls for an independent investigation into the shootings by Israeli soldiers on the Gaza border that killed 59 Palestinians and wounded hundre...
May 16, 2018
The Latest: Nassar victims to get ESPYS courage award
LANSING, Mich. - The Latest on a settlement between Michigan State University and victims of sports doctor Larry Nassar (all times local): 4:20 p.m. Larry Nassar’s victims will receive the Arthu...
May 16, 2018
CBC/Radio Canada warns employees their financial info may be at risk after theft
OTTAWA - Thousands of employees of Canada’s public broadcaster are being warned their personal information may have been compromised after a recent computer theft, the CBC said Wednesday. “...
May 16, 2018