Category Archives: Canadian Press
Can't always treat everyone the same, commissioner says of straight-pride flag
CHIPMAN, N.B. - A New Brunswick village’s controversial straight-pride flag shows that we must sometimes go beyond treating everyone the same, the chair of the province’s human rights comm...
Oct 29, 2018
Once again, Calgary Stampeders need a victory to finish first in West Division
What seemed a mere formality months ago will come down to the final week of the CFL regular season to decide. The Calgary Stampeders head into their regular-season finale against the B.C. Lions on Sat...
Oct 29, 2018
Long road through the minors leads to big-league managing job for Montoyo
TORONTO - Before landing the manager’s job with the Toronto Blue Jays, Charlie Montoyo had little time to prepare for the interview process. He went to a downtown restaurant with general manager...
Oct 29, 2018
Crosby, Scheifele Rantanen named NHL's three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby, Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele and Colorado Avalanche right-wing Mikko Rantanen have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Crosb...
Oct 29, 2018
Synagogue suspect at courthouse; survivors recall ordeal
PITTSBURGH - The man accused in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre was released from a hospital and turned over to federal authorities for a court appearance Monday on charges he killed 11 people in wh...
Oct 29, 2018
Study suggests bedrock stress a factor in fracking-caused earthquakes
New research is digging in to why fracking causes earthquakes in some areas but not in others. A paper published Monday in Geophysical Research Letters suggests the likelihood of an artificial earthqu...
Oct 29, 2018
Sans Freak, Bucks top Raptors to be last NBA undefeated team
MILWAUKEE - No Giannis Antetokounmpo, no problem for the Milwaukee Bucks. With the way they’re shooting from the 3-point line, the Bucks look like they can beat just about anybody in the NBA. Er...
Oct 29, 2018
Ontario, Saskatchewan premiers vow to reduce provincial trade barriers
TORONTO - The premiers of Ontario and Saskatchewan said Monday they are working together to reduce trade barriers between their provinces. Speaking at a joint news conference in Toronto, Ontario Premi...
Oct 29, 2018
Eaton Centre shooter sought 'street justice' after being stabbed: prosecution
TORONTO - A man opened fire at Toronto’s Eaton Centre six years ago as a form of “street justice” in retaliation for being stabbed months before, a murder trial heard Monday. Christo...
Oct 29, 2018
Browns fire coach Jackson, owner cites 'internal discord'
BEREA, Ohio - Browns owner Jimmy Haslam finally tried the patient approach with his head coach. That didn’t work either. Haslam made his fourth coaching change since 2012 by firing Hue Jackson, ...
Oct 29, 2018