Category Archives: Canadian Press
'Cat-astrophe averted:' police nab alleged 'purrr-petrator' in cat litter theft
HAMILTON - “Cat-astrophe averted,” Hamilton police tweeted Friday in announcing the arrest of a suspect in the theft of a transport trailer loaded with kitty litter. Police say a man,...
May 04, 2018
Tories attack plan for temporary housing at Quebec border crossing
OTTAWA - The federal government is planning to build temporary housing for up to 520 people at a Quebec border crossing that has seen an influx of asylum seekers. The move comes as ...
May 04, 2018
Starbucks Canada to provide inclusiveness training for corporate stores, offices
TORONTO - Starbucks stores and offices across Canada will close for part of an afternoon next month to provide training about creating a “culture of warmth and belonging.” The announcement...
May 04, 2018
Jets 'here to battle' as series with Predators shifts back to Nashville tied 2-2
Jets captain Blake Wheeler has seen his team battle through adversity time and again this season. He doesn’t expect anything different ahead of what could be&n...
May 04, 2018
Internet data suggests Blue Jays are Canada's team over Jets, Leafs, Raptors
Are Canadian sports fans uniting behind the Toronto Raptors for their second round NBA post-season series against the Cleveland Cavaliers? Are they putting aside NHL rivalries to support the Winnipeg ...
May 04, 2018
University reviewing grant funds for Greitens' book
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A private university says it is looking into whether grant money was misused after a former political aide for embattled Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens said he got paid from grant f...
May 04, 2018
Eurovision Song Contest brings its brassy beat to Lisbon
LISBON, Portugal - Rehearsals are underway for the 63rd Eurovision Song Contest, which kicks off this weekend in Portugal and ends with the final in Lisbon on May 12. The annual event’s official...
May 04, 2018
Montreal couple agree to submit to peace bond conditions over terror fears
MONTREAL - A Montreal couple acquitted on the majority of terrorism-related charges they were facing agreed Friday to a peace bond with strict conditions that include remaining in Canad...
May 04, 2018
Quebec solidaire's Amir Khadir not seeking re-election this year
MONTREAL - Amir Khadir, a staunch anti-capitalist member of the Quebec legislature who was never at a loss for strong words against his political opponents, announced Friday he won’t s...
May 04, 2018
Ottawa doctor facing dozens of charges of sexual assault, voyeurism: police
OTTAWA - A doctor who worked with the University of Ottawa’s health services team is facing more than 80 new charges in a sexual assault investigation and police say there may be more alleg...
May 04, 2018