Category Archives: Canadian Press
Manitoba Tory backbencher holds another fundraiser at men-only squash club
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba government backbencher is once again holding a fundraising event at a squash club that doesn’t allow women to become members. The constituency association for Scott Johnsto...
Nov 15, 2018
Afghan officials: Taliban kill 30 policemen in west province
KABUL - Afghan officials say the Taliban have killed 30 policemen in a blistering overnight attack in western Farah province. Provincial council member Dadullah Qani said on Thursday that the onslaugh...
Nov 14, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Wednesday’s Games NHL Winnipeg 3 Washington 1 Chicago 1 St. Louis 0 Colorado 6 Boston 3 Vegas 5 Anaheim 0 — AHL W-B/Scranton 5 Springfield 1 Grand Rapids 3 Rockford 1 Hartford 4 Bridgeport...
Nov 14, 2018
University of Manitoba coach serves as backup goalie for Washington Capitals
WINNIPEG - Ian and Val McHale got a call from their son Gavin just hours before the Winnipeg Jets hosted the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. The excited 31-year-old told his mom to put the pho...
Nov 14, 2018
Lowry has strong words for Raptors' lack of communication after loss
TORONTO - Raptors coach Nick Nurse might not have had a good look at Reggie Bullock’s buzzer-beater. But moments after Toronto’s 106-104 loss to Dwane Casey and the Detroit Pistons, Kyle L...
Nov 14, 2018
Jets beat Capitals 3-1; University of Manitoba coach serves as backup goalie
WINNIPEG - Ben Chiarot wanted to play well against the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals. The defenceman did just that by scoring the game-winner as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Cap...
Nov 14, 2018
As wildfires grow deadlier, officials search for solutions
BILLINGS, Mont. - Creating fire buffers between housing and dry brush, burying spark-prone power lines and lighting more controlled burns to keep vegetation in check could give people a better chance ...
Nov 14, 2018
Pistons rally to edge Raptors, making Dwane Casey a winner in his Toronto return
TORONTO - The Pistons delivered for coach Dwane Casey in his return to Toronto. But Detroit left it late, rallying from a 19-point deficit to edge the Raptors 106-104 Wednesday night on Reggie Bullock...
Nov 14, 2018
Idris Elba's daughter named Golden Globe Ambassador
LOS ANGELES - Idris Elba’s daughter has been chosen as the Golden Globe Ambassador to assist with the glitzy awards ceremony. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Wednesday that 16-...
Nov 14, 2018
NewsAlert: 8 more bodies found in Northern California wildfire; death toll at 56
CHICO, Calif. - American officials say eight more bodies have been found in Northern California, bringing the wildfire death toll to 56. They also say 130 people are still missing. Authorities say the...
Nov 14, 2018