Fred Mills, University of Georgia music professor and famed trumpeter, killed in car wreckMONROE, Ga. — University of Georgia music professor Fred Mills, a Grammy nominee who made numerous records as a trumpeter with the Canadian Brass quintet and performed with several orchestras, has died, the school said Tuesday. Canadian diplomat says betrayal by Niger government or UN led to kidnappingTORONTO — A former United Nations special envoy to Niger who was kidnapped and later freed says he believes someone in the government of Niger or possibly with the United Nations betrayed him to al-Qaida. New map of what to do and see in VancouverVANCOUVER, British Columbia — A family-owned publishing company in Vancouver called Pink Parrot Maps has produced a unique map of its hometown just in time for folks heading to the 2010 Winter Olympics. Ford Canada begins preliminary contract talks with Canadian Auto WorkersTORONTO — Ford Motor Co.’s Canadian division and the Canadian Auto Workers union began labor talks on Tuesday after the union made substantial concessions to both General Motors and Chrysler earlier this year. Victoria’s secret exposed: Queen’s roomy unmentionables added to royal costume collectionLONDON — A set of roomy bloomers that once belonged to Queen Victoria are back in royal drawers. Queen Victoria’s intimates added to royal dress collection at Kensington PalaceLONDON — A set of roomy bloomers that once belonged to Queen Victoria are back in royal drawers. Rules change for sports charters forces Jays to switch plans for upcoming road trip to DetroitTORONTO — A rules change concerning charter airlines carrying sports teams in foreign countries is causing problems for the Toronto Blue Jays. Killer whales, robins, rising seas: Climate is changing and tiny ‘Tuk’ mans the front lineTUKTOYAKTUK, Northwest Territories — Caught between rising seas and land melting beneath their mukluk-shod feet, the villagers of Tuktoyaktuk are doing what anyone would do on this windy Arctic coastline. They’re building windmills. Duggan scores 3 goals, Vetter stops 19 shots as US beats Finland 4-0 to reach Canada Cup finalVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Meghan Duggan scored three goals and Jessie Vetter made 19 saves to lead the United States into the championship game of the Hockey Canada Cup with a 4-0 victory over Finland on Saturday. US, Canadian authorities set Nov. 13 filing deadline for AbitibiBowater creditor claimsNEW YORK — U.S. and Canadian authorities set a Nov. 13 deadline for creditor claims against AbitibiBowater, the newsprint maker said Friday. Canada’s top Court to hear appeal of ruling ordering government to ask Gitmo detainee’s returnTORONTO — The Supreme Court of Canada agreed Friday to hear the government’s appeal of a lower court ruling directing it to ask the U.S. to repatriate a Toronto man who is the last Western detainee held at Guantanamo Bay. Canada adds 27,100 jobs, unemployment edges up to 8.7 percentTORONTO — Canada added a better-than-expected 27,100 jobs in August, one of the biggest gains since the recession began in the country last fall. Canadian government appeals case of South African white man who got refugee statusTORONTO — Canada’s federal government said Thursday it would challenge a contentious Canadian immigration board panel ruling that granted refugee status to a white man from South Africa who claimed persecution from blacks in his home country. Canadian man who confessed to role in terrorist plot gets a 14-year sentenceTORONTO — A judge on Thursday sentenced a Canadian man to 14 years in prison for his part in a homegrown terror plot that heightened fears in a country where many people thought they were relatively immune from terrorist strikes. Canadian man who confessed to role in homegrown terrorist plot gets a 14-year sentenceTORONTO — A judge has sentenced a Canadian man who confessed to taking part in a terrorist plot to bomb buildings in Ontario to 14 years, but granted him seven years credit for time already served. North America’s biggest French-language newspaper La Presse threatens to cease publicationTORONTO — The publisher of North America’s biggest French-language newspaper, La Presse, said Thursday the publication may cease operations on Dec. 1 if the paper is unable to significantly cut costs. North America’s biggest French-language newspaper La Presse may cease publishing Dec. 1MONTREAL — North America’s biggest French-language newspaper La Presse is threatening to cease publication on Dec. 1 if the paper is not able to significantly cut costs. Canada reviewing case of South African white man who got refugee status in CanadaTORONTO — Canadian government lawyers are reviewing a contentious decision by a Canadian immigration board panel to grant refugee status to a white man from South Africa who claimed persecution from black South Africans. Lotta pucks: Senators defenseman Jason Smith retires after 1,008 NHL gamesOTTAWA — Ottawa Senators defenseman Jason Smith retired on Wednesday after playing in more than a thousand NHL games. CVB Financial buys back preferred stock from Treasury DepartmentONTARIO, Calif. — CVB Financial Corp. said Wednesday it bought back all the preferred stock it sold to the Treasury Department in December under the federal program to aid banks. Railcare and plane maker Bombardier’s profit falls in 2Q but beats view, revenue steadyTORONTO — Bombardier Inc., one of the world’s largest makers of commercial aircraft, said Wednesday its second quarter profit fell as its aerospace division delivered fewer planes than it did a year earlier. The earnings still beat analysts’ expectations. Balsillie scheduled to show up as Coyotes bankruptcy saga reaches critical phasePHOENIX — The Phoenix Coyotes saga seems to be stumbling toward a conclusion, and the lead character in the twisted drama finally is scheduled to make an appearance. Lawyer: South African white man gets refugee status in Canada over fear of persecutionTORONTO — A white man from South Africa has been given refugee status in Canada after claiming persecution, his lawyer said, angering many in his home country where race remains a highly sensitive issue. Another Canadian election looms as opposition Liberals pull support for minority governmentTORONTO — Canada’s main opposition party vowed Tuesday to try to topple Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s minority government at the first opportunity, which could force a fourth election in the last five years and the second in just a year. Former Rep. Joe Kennedy seen as possible successor in Senate to his uncle Edward KennedyWASHINGTON — Another Kennedy just might occupy the Kennedy seat in the Senate. AP IMPACT: Cocaine made with animal medication kills 3, sickens dozens across US, CanadaLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Nearly a third of all cocaine seized in the United States is laced with a dangerous veterinary medicine — a livestock de-worming drug that might enhance cocaine’s effects but has been blamed in at least three deaths and scores of serious illnesses. PetroChina to take 60 percent stake in Athabasca Oil Sands for $1.7 billionTORONTO — PetroChina Co., Asia’s largest oil and gas company, is making a $1.7 billion investment in the Canadian oil sands. Canadian economy shrinks at slower 3.4 pct pace in 2Q, expands in month of JuneTORONTO — The Canadian economy contracted at a 3.4 percent annual pace in the second quarter, an improvement from the first three months of the year, the government said Monday. Canadian economy shrinks 3.4 percent in the second quarterTORONTO — The Canadian economy contracted at a 3.4 percent annual pace in the second quarter, an improvement from the first three months of the year, the government said Monday. The Canadian economy shrinks 3.4 percent in the second quarterTORONTO — The Canadian economy contracted at a 3.4 percent annual pace in the second quarter, an improvement from the first three months of the year, the government said Monday. |
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