Category Archives: Canadian Press
Former academy coach Dalrymple leads Whitecaps into battle for playoff lives
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps, who are fighting for their playoff lives, will be led into battle Saturday against the LA Galaxy by a new coach with no Major League Soccer experience. The Whiteca...
Sep 28, 2018
Manhunt in Denmark shuts down bridges, ferries to Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN - A nationwide police manhunt paralyzed Denmark on Friday after authorities briefly cut off the eastern island of Zealand, where the capital of Copenhagen sits, from the rest of the country...
Sep 28, 2018
Statistics Canada says economy grew 0.2% in July led by manufacturing sector
OTTAWA - Strength in the manufacturing sector helped the Canadian economy grow more than expected in July and boost expectations the Bank of Canada will raise its key interest rate next month. Statist...
Sep 28, 2018
Canadian Premier League signs long-term apparel deal with Italy's Macron
TORONTO - The Canadian Premier League has signed a long-term apparel deal with Macron. The Italian company will provide playing kit and training gear for all seven CPL clubs - HFX Wanderers FC (Halifa...
Sep 28, 2018
Mexican ambassador says Canada can still join trade pact after deadline expires
BANFF, Alta. - Mexico will continue to support bringing Canada into its trade agreement with the United States even if its North American neighbours fail to reach an accord by the U.S. deadline of thi...
Sep 28, 2018
In the news today, Sept. 28
Five stories in the news for Friday, Sept. 28 ___ KENNEY, FORD TO HOLD ANTI-CARBON TAX RALLY Alberta’s United Conservative Party has invited Ontario Premier Doug Ford to Calgary for a “Scr...
Sep 28, 2018
B.C. church asks parishioners to turn on mobile devices during Sunday services
CAMPBELL RIVER, Canada - It’s no sin to use a mobile device during Sunday service at the Campbell River Baptist Church. Pastor Jeff Germo calls it a blessing when he sees parishioners in the pew...
Sep 28, 2018
For Route 91 survivors, 'Country Strong' means community
NASHVILLE - They have the date 10-1-2017 tattooed on their bodies and have memorial walls of pictures in their homes. One woman made a bracelet out of her Route 91 Harvest festival wristband, while ma...
Sep 28, 2018
Jared Goff shows his command in Rams' 38-31 win over Vikings
LOS ANGELES - Any lingering questions about Jared Goff’s ability to be the next standout quarterback in a horned helmet are withering while he destroys defences this season. The Vikings were his...
Sep 28, 2018
Tiger Effect creating excitement for Ryder Cup and next year
Tiger Woods wasn’t the only one celebrating after he won the Tour Championship. Golf announcers and network executives are excited about the momentum Woods’ comeback season can generate fo...
Sep 27, 2018