Appeals court rules Canada obliged to press US to repatriate Guantanamo detaineeTORONTO — Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal upheld Friday a lower court ruling ordering the Canadian government to seek return of the last Western detainee at Guantanamo Bay. Outside magazine’s recommendations for the Great LakesNEW YORK —If you’re looking for a place to paddle your canoe, ride your mountain bike, dive, fish or climb, Outside magazine is recommending the Great Lakes. Nortel CEO steps down as company liquidates; board of directors to be reduced to 3 from 9TORONTO —Nortel Networks CEO Mike Zafirovski is stepping down from the troubled telecommunications company, saying “a natural transition point” has been reached as the company continues to liquidate. Toronto stock market closes above 11,000 points for first time since OctoberTORONTO — Canada’s main stock exchange closed above 11,000 points for the first time in 10 months. Theater: Shaw Festival under way in OntarioNIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario — The 2009 season of the Shaw Festival is under way in Ontario with productions by Noel Coward, Eugene O’Neill and Stephen Sondheim. Canada extradites German businessman Schreiber, accused of role in Kohl scandalMUNICH — Karlheinz Schreiber, a key figure in a political party financing scandal involving former Chancellor Helmut Kohl, was extradited to Germany from Canada to face criminal charges after losing a decade-long court battle. Businessman Schreiber being extradited from Canada to GermanyTORONTO — German-Canadian businessman Karlheinz Schreiber is being extradited to Germany, Canada’s justice department has confirmed. Canadian judge denies German businessman’s bid for injunction to halt extraditionTORONTO — A Canadian judge has denied a German-Canadian businessman’s request for an injunction to stop his imminent extradition to Germany. From weddings to rescues, Niagara Falls pilot does it all with a spectacular backdropABOVE NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario — Up here, it becomes clear what helicopter pilot Ruedi Hafen has said on the ground: A helicopter offers a view of Niagara Falls like no other, and no one wants to leave without a picture, or 10. Reinsdorf’s bid to own Coyotes approved by NHL board; Balsillie unanimously rejectedCHICAGO — The NHL Board of Governors approved a bid Wednesday by Jerry Reinsdorf to assume ownership of the financially troubled Phoenix Coyotes, and unanimously rejected an application by Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie to buy the team. Former official with US consulate in Toronto sentenced to one year in visa bribery schemeWASHINGTON — A former official at the U.S. consulate in Toronto was sentenced to a year in prison Wednesday for expediting visas in exchange for gifts of jewelry and trips with exotic dancers. Private-label soda sales in US add pop to Cott’s second-quarterTORONTO — Private-label beverage manufacturer Cott Corp. reported Monday that its second-quarter results vastly exceeded expectations as more U.S. shoppers opted for lower-priced versions of their favorite soft drinks. Canada’s central bank says growth returning to economyOTTAWA — Canada’s central bank is declaring the recession essentially over, saying Canada’s economy will begin growing this summer after nine months of stagnation and lead most of the industrialized world next year. CVB Financial launches offering of $115 million in common stockONTARIO, Calif. — CVB Financial Corp. said Monday it launched an offering for about $115 million in common stock to buy back preferred stock and warrants sold to the federal government as part of the economic-stimulus package. Great Lakes water levels rebound after long slump, but scientists say further declines likelyLUDINGTON, Mich. — Great Lakes water levels are rebounding after a decade-long slump that hammered the maritime industry and even fed conspiracy theories about plots to drain the inland seas that make up nearly one-fifth of the world’s fresh surface water. 3 dead in Illinois when Amtrak train hits vehicle, sheriff says it didn’t stop before crossingOTTAWA, Ill. — Three people are dead after their vehicle was struck by an Amtrak train in Illinois. Thousands of Vale Inco union workers on strike after union rejects latest contract offerSUDBURY, Ontario — Thousands of union workers at Vale Inco’s nickel mine operations in Ontario are on strike after 85 percent of union members rejected the company’s contract offer. 2 Oaklahoma men killed after tornado rips through central Canadian tourist resortEAR FALLS, Ontario — Two Oklahoma men were killed and one remains missing after a tornado ripped through a tourist resort in northwestern Ontario, a meteorologist said Friday. Some routes not covered by antitrust immunity granted to Continental and other airlinesFederal regulators granted Continental Airlines Inc. immunity from antitrust laws to work with nine other airlines — letting them act as a single carrier on international service. Canadian Auto Workers says Chrysler Canada scrapping plans to end a 3rd shift at Windsor plantWINDSOR, Ontario — Chrysler Canada has canceled plans to end the third shift at its minivan plant in Windsor, Ontario, a decision that will save more than 1,200 jobs, the head of the Canadian Auto Workers union said Friday. First female US soldier to flee Iraq war for Canada makes final attempt to avoid deportationTORONTO — The first woman soldier to flee the U.S. military for Canada to avoid the Iraq war on Wednesday appealed the findings of a report that led to her deportation order. Prosecutors: Former press lord Conrad Black doesn’t deserve bail pending Supreme Court appealCHICAGO — Former press lord Conrad Black should not be freed on bail while appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court his conviction for defrauding shareholders in his Hollinger International media empire, prosecutors said Monday. Person familiar with situation tells AP Will Power to rejoin Penske for Toronto raceINDIANAPOLIS — Australian driver Will Power will rejoin Penske Racing for the July 12 event in Toronto. Iraq far behind in mine clearence, will miss international deadline to clear old weaponsBAGHDAD — The Iraqi government’s failure to grasp the scope of its land mine and bomb problem has derailed efforts to clear what is considered one of the world’s most contaminated countries, two United Nations agencies said Wednesday. China’s Sinopec seeks crucial capacity, coveted reserves with $7.2B Addax bidSHANGHAI — Sinopec, with its $7.2 billion bid for Addax Petroleum, is seeking crucial production capacity and coveted reserves in West Africa and the Middle East to help balance its heavy reliance on crude oil processing. Blogger Perez Hilton sues Black Eyed Peas road manager over Toronto incidentLOS ANGELES — Perez Hilton struck back Wednesday with a civil lawsuit filed against the Black Eyed Peas manager accused of hitting him outside a Toronto nightclub. China’s Sinopec puts up $7.2 billion for Addax Petroleum; largest overseas bid so farTORONTO — China’s Sinopec will acquire oil explorer Addax Petroleum for $7.2 billion, again flexing the country’s economic clout in what would be the largest overseas takeover ever by a Chinese company. PGA official confirms wife of golfer Chris Smith killed, children critically injured in crashANGOLA, Ind. — The commissioner of the PGA Tour is confirming that the wife of PGA Tour golfer Chris Smith was killed and two of his children were critically injured in a weekend accident in northern Indiana. AP ENTERPRISE: Hundreds of Africans turn to US hoop teams in hopes of a better lifeMARIETTA, Ga. — Growing up in Nigeria, Robert Ojeah fretted over the demands of everyday life, the sort of things that shouldn’t be a burden to a child. Perez Hilton says he was punched by Black Eyed Peas manager outside Toronto nightclubTORONTO — Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton says he got a black eye from the manager of the Black Eyed Peas. |
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