Category Archives: Canadian Press
Funeral held for slain Bulgarian journalist Marinova
SOFIA, Bulgaria - Hundreds of relatives, friends and colleagues of slain Bulgarian journalist Viktoria Marinova said their goodbyes at a funeral Friday in her hometown, just after German police announ...
Oct 12, 2018
In the news today, Oct. 12
Five stories in the news for Friday, Oct. 12 ___ LA FRANCOPHONIE MEMBERS TO CHOOSE NEXT SECRETARY GENERAL Michaelle Jean made a public plea to hold on to her post as secretary general of la Francophon...
Oct 12, 2018
High romance: Cannabis compatibility looks to reshape dating scene, experts say
For Steven Bisson, an ideal date night consists of a quiet night at home, a bag of Doritos and some cannabis to set the mood. Bisson, a 50-year-old medical marijuana user in Toronto, said his partner ...
Oct 12, 2018
Pik Botha, apartheid-era South African minister, dies at 86
JOHANNESBURG - Roelof “Pik” Botha, the last foreign minister of South Africa’s apartheid era and a contradictory figure who staunchly defended white minority rule but recognized that...
Oct 12, 2018
At least 34 die in Uganda mudslides triggered by heavy rains
KAMPALA, Uganda - At least 34 people died in mudslides triggered by torrential rains in a mountainous area of eastern Uganda that is prone to such disasters, a Red Cross official said Friday. More vic...
Oct 12, 2018
South Dakota jury clears ex-non-profit CEO in contracts case
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A South Dakota jury cleared a former non-profit executive accused of backdating contracts to try to avoid a potential audit in a case sparked after the organization’s financi...
Oct 11, 2018
Thursday's Games
Thursday’s Games NHL Boston 4 Edmonton 1 New Jersey 6 Washington 0 Colorado 6 Buffalo 1 Pittsburgh 4 Vegas 2 N.Y. Rangers 3 San Jose 2 (OT) Columbus 5 Florida 4 Los Angeles 3 Montreal 0 Vancouve...
Oct 11, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Thursday’s Games NHL Boston 4 Edmonton 1 New Jersey 6 Washington 0 Colorado 6 Buffalo 1 Pittsburgh 4 Vegas 2 N.Y. Rangers 3 San Jose 2 (OT) Columbus 5 Florida 4 Los Angeles 3 Montreal 0 Vancouve...
Oct 11, 2018
Sinclair scores 175th goal as Canada tops Costa Rica at CONCACAF Championship
EDINBURG, Texas - Christine Sinclair scored her 175th international goal and Canada beat Costa Rica 3-1 on Thursday to finish the group stage undefeated and advance to the semifinal at the CONCACAF Wo...
Oct 11, 2018
Wentz throws 3 TD passes, Eagles look Super vs. Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Breathe a little easier Philadelphia and surrounding areas. The Eagles are back and looking super. Just goes to show you what a little urgency, some big plays - and a timely ga...
Oct 11, 2018