Category Archives: Canadian Press
Afghans vote in south Kandahar's delayed elections
KABUL - Security was tight throughout southern Kandahar on Saturday as voters waited hours in line to cast their ballots in parliamentary elections that were delayed in the province by one week after ...
Oct 27, 2018
Kevin Koe still undefeated at Masters with 8-2 rout of Bruce Mouat
TRURO, N.S. - Calgary’s Kevin Koe routed Bruce Mouat of Scotland 8-2 in only five ends on Friday to stay unbeaten at 4-0 at the Canadian Beef Masters. Koe’s rink takes the top seed heading...
Oct 26, 2018
Landeskog powers Avs to big 3rd period, 6-3 win over Ottawa
DENVER - Gabriel Landeskog didn’t feel out of line with this proclamation: His line is the best in hockey. It’s hard to argue given their success. Landeskog broke a tie with 13:46 remainin...
Oct 26, 2018
USports: Siemens leads Saskatchewan Huskies past Regina Rams 57-14
REGINA - Quarterback Kyle Siemens completed 21-of-31 passes for 321 yards and four touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Huskies routed the Regina Rams 57-14 on Friday in Canadian university football action....
Oct 26, 2018
Blue Bombers clinch playoff spot with rare home win over Stampeders
WINNIPEG - Matt Nichols couldn’t care less that he threw for more than 300 yards for the first time this season. The only achievement that mattered for the Winnipeg quarterback was that the Blue...
Oct 26, 2018
Byfuglien's late goal gives Jets 2-1 win over Red Wings
DETROIT - Dustin Byfuglien said everything he wanted to say during another win for Winnipeg. The veteran defenceman got his 500th career point when he snapped a tie with 6:45 left, helping the Jets be...
Oct 26, 2018
Raptors extend winning streak to six games with 116-107 victory over Mavericks
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors showed off their depth Friday night and extended their season-opening winning streak to a franchise-best six games in the process. Kawhi Leonard had 21 points - one of se...
Oct 26, 2018
Britain wins women's team pursuit gold at UCI World Cup event in Milton, Ont.
MILTON, Ont. - Great Britain beat out Italy in the gold-medal race of the women’s team pursuit on Friday at a UCI World Cup event. Laura Kenny, Katie Archibald, Elinor Barker and Eleanor Dickins...
Oct 26, 2018
Eva Longoria to be honoured at Latino achievement ceremony
LOS ANGELES - Eva Longoria and Gina Rodriguez will be among those honoured at next month’s ALMA awards. Wilmer Valderrama is host of the celebration of Latino achievements in American entertainm...
Oct 26, 2018
Sea lion in B.C. suffering from gunshot wounds to the head euthanized
VANCOUVER - A sea lion being treated for gunshots to the head has died at the Vancouver Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Rescue Centre. The aquarium says in a Facebook post the eight- to 10-year-old Ste...
Oct 26, 2018