Category Archives: Canadian Press
US consumer borrowing up strong $20.1 billion in August
WASHINGTON - Americans increased their borrowing in August with the category that covers auto and student loans rising by the largest amount in nine months. Consumer debt rose by a seasonally adjusted...
Oct 5, 2018
British mining venture signs exploration deal in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON - A company founded by a London-based banker signed agreements Friday with the government of Afghanistan to explore for gold and copper in the north of the country. Centar Ltd. said it hope...
Oct 5, 2018
Edmonton police say girl who was subject of Amber Alert found safe
Edmonton police say officers took a suspect into custody 20 minutes after issuing an Amber Alert Friday that a teenage girl had been forcibly abducted by a man who could be armed and dangerous. The 14...
Oct 5, 2018
Child in B.C. hospitalized after eating cannabis-infused gummy bears: RCMP
COURTENAY, B.C. - RCMP in British Columbia say a young child has been hospitalized after eating marijuana-infused gummy bear candies she found while in the back seat of a vehicle. Police say the girl&...
Oct 5, 2018
Springer, Astros hit 4 HRs, down Indians 7-2 in ALDS opener
HOUSTON - It’s October and George Springer, Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman are all hitting home runs once again, helping the Houston Astros to a post-season win. A year after launching a World Ser...
Oct 5, 2018

'Any team in this league can beat any team:' Lions not underestimating Argos
SURREY, B.C. - When DeVier Posey hits the field Saturday night, he’s going to be focused on keeping his emotions in check and playing football. The B.C. Lions wide receiver wants to bounce back ...
Oct 5, 2018
Regulator picks 98 interveners for new Trans Mountain pipeline hearing
CALGARY - The National Energy Board says it has granted intervener status to 98 applicants for an upcoming hearing to reconsider approval of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project. The NEB says...
Oct 5, 2018
Slopestyle skier Howell to miss rest of season after undergoing knee surgery
VANCOUVER - Canadian slopestyle skier Dara Howell will miss the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Howell, from Huntsville, Ont., suffered th...
Oct 5, 2018

Eric Perez on verge of seeing rugby league dream come true with Wolfpack promotion
TORONTO - Like an expectant father, Eric Perez is nervous but happy ahead of the Toronto Wolfpack’s promotion showdown with London Broncos on Sunday. “Who would have thought that a guy who...
Oct 5, 2018

Leafs stars confident team will stay together despite salary cap constraints
TORONTO - Mitch Marner believes the young, star-studded core of the Toronto Maple Leafs can stay intact. Whether or not the NHL’s salary cap and future contract demands allow it is another matte...
Oct 5, 2018