Category Archives: Canadian Press
Waters rising in flood-ravaged southern B.C. as residents brace for 'round two'
GRAND FORKS, B.C. - There is a feeling of “calm apprehension” in the southern British Columbia city of Grand Forks as officials warn of a coming second wave of flood waters, says Bret...
May 15, 2018
CN Rail says operations performing better than expected after tough winter
BOSTON - CN Rail says that its operations are performing better than it expected so far in the second quarter after a rough winter that led to the replacement of its chief executive. Chief f...
May 15, 2018
Convicted Halifax murderer William Sandeson wins $700 for lost sneakers, wine
HALIFAX - A former medical student convicted of murder has won a different kind of court victory: He has been awarded nearly $700 after accusing a former roommate of stealing his sneakers and hom...
May 15, 2018
Serious Phoenix pay issues? Need a fast fix? Call DM Lemay, say public servants
OTTAWA - Federal civil servants suffering “severe” financial difficulties under the government’s Phoenix pay system - and some not so severe - have been turning to the top for help, ...
May 15, 2018
'I heard angels': Henson details how she fell for her fiance
NEW YORK - Taraji P. Henson says it was literally love at first sight when she met her new fiance. A glowing Henson detailed her courtship with Super Bowl winner Kelvin Hayden as she appeared Monday a...
May 15, 2018
It's checkmate for Baltimore's latest police commissioner
BALTIMORE - When Baltimore’s mayor hand-picked Darryl De Sousa as her choice for police commissioner, heralding his experience and the respect he commanded in the city’s force, he proudly ...
May 15, 2018
Vancouver Whitecaps sign Canadian defender Marcel de Jong to contract extension
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps signed Canadian defender Marcel de Jong to a contract extension Tuesday. The 31-year-old native of Newmarket, Ont., has started eight of 11 games this season. De Jo...
May 15, 2018
Nugent-Hopkins has goal, assist as Canada beats Germany 3-0 at hockey worlds
HERNING, Denmark - Just hours removed from a tightly contested overtime win over Latvia, Canada took no chances in its final preliminary round game at the world hockey championship. Ryan Nugent-Hopkin...
May 15, 2018
A look at the final days of 19-month-old Ezekiel Stephan and how he was treated
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - The Supreme Court has ordered a new trial in the case of David and Collet Stephan who were convicted of failing to provide the necessaries of life for their 19-month-old son E...
May 15, 2018
Palestinians thank Canada for not supporting U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem
OTTAWA - Palestinian diplomats say they welcome the Trudeau government’s decision not to attend the controversial opening of the new American embassy in Jerusalem on Monday. But a spokesman for ...
May 15, 2018