Category Archives: Canadian Press

Syrian toddler's death had disproportionate effect on Canada: observers
VANCOUVER — It’s been one year since the image of a drowned toddler lying face down on a Turkish beach turned the eyes of the world to the Syrian refugee crisis, but observers say the powe...
Sep 01, 2016

Time to decide whether to seek Tory leadership, says former MP Peter MacKay
OTTAWA — The deadline to enter the Conservative leadership race is still months away, but Peter MacKay said he knows he will have to make up his mind quickly. “Obviously a decision has to ...
Sep 01, 2016

Time to decide whether to seek Tory leadership, says former MP Peter MacKay
OTTAWA — The deadline to enter the Conservative leadership race is still months away, but Peter MacKay said he knows he will have to make up his mind quickly. “Obviously a decision has to ...
Sep 01, 2016

Largest cruise ship to visit Halifax sails into port under grey skies
HALIFAX — A palatial cruise ship described by passengers as a mini, moving city cast an impressive figure on the Halifax waterfront Thursday, breaking port records as thousan...
Sep 01, 2016

Largest cruise ship to visit Halifax sails into port under grey skies
HALIFAX — A palatial cruise ship described by passengers as a mini, moving city cast an impressive figure on the Halifax waterfront Thursday, breaking port records as thousan...
Sep 01, 2016
Five-year detention challenge on hold; Jamaican set to be deported next week
TORONTO — An unusual challenge to the detention of a man held without charge in immigration custody for five years has been put on hold to see if his deportation to Jamaica goes through next wee...
Sep 01, 2016
Five-year detention challenge on hold; Jamaican set to be deported next week
TORONTO — An unusual challenge to the detention of a man held without charge in immigration custody for five years has been put on hold to see if his deportation to Jamaica goes through next wee...
Sep 01, 2016

Toronto Blue Jays bring back knuckleball specialist Josh Thole
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays are bringing back catcher Josh Thole. The club announced Thursday that the knuckleball specialist has been signed to a major-league contract. Thole elected to bec...
Sep 01, 2016

US productivity down in spring, while labour costs rise
WASHINGTON — U.S. productivity fell in the April-June quarter by a larger amount than first estimated, while labour costs accelerated sharply. Productivity declined at an annual rate of 0.6 per ...
Sep 01, 2016

Engineers give new meaning to the phrase 'cool clothes'
WASHINGTON — Engineers have created clothing for a warming world — a fabric that allows your body heat to escape far better than other materials do. It hasn’t been worn or tested by ...
Sep 01, 2016