Category Archives: Canadian Press
Canucks coach Green mum on anticipated pre-season debuts of Pettersson, Boeser
WHISTLER, B.C. - Brock Boeser can’t wait to play for the Vancouver Canucks again, even if it’s in a exhibition game. The right-winger’s highlight-reel-worthy goals were a rare bright...
Sep 17, 2018
Brazil knocks off Canada 3-1 at world volleyball championship
RUSE, Bulgaria - Reigning Olympic champion Brazil ended Canada’s unbeaten run at the world volleyball championship. Brazil downed Canada 3-1 (25-22, 19-25, 25-23, 25-18) on Monday in Pool B acti...
Sep 17, 2018
Maurice says young defenceman Morrissey catching on quick with Jets
WINNIPEG - Head coach Paul Maurice says Josh Morrissey is a rare player and he’s happy the young defenceman is sticking with the Winnipeg Jets. The former restricted free agent signed a two-year...
Sep 17, 2018
B.C. aims to implement provincial pain strategy: patients' advocate
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government is working on a provincial pain strategy that would provide greater access to services for chronic conditions such as arthritis, back pain and fibromyalgia,...
Sep 17, 2018
Bill Cosby's wife wants ethics board to investigate judge
Days before a court hearing that could send her famous husband to prison, Bill Cosby’s wife intensified her attacks on a judge she has called “arrogant,” ”corrupt” and &#...
Sep 17, 2018
Tisci's first Burberry show a London Fashion Week hit
LONDON - All eyes were on Burberry Monday as new chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci showed his first collection for the venerable British house. It was a diverse, wide-ranging show, both showcasing...
Sep 17, 2018
'Stopped him in his tracks:' Outrage after ex-pro hockey player kills grizzly
A former professional hockey player is facing a backlash after he posted photos of a massive dead grizzly bear he hunted in Yukon. Tim Brent, who was born in Ontario and played for several teams in th...
Sep 17, 2018
B.C. defends approach to pot as only one government shop is ready to open
VANCOUVER - British Columbia’s public safety minister says the province will meet demand for recreational marijuana with only one government-run shop and an online store when the drug is legaliz...
Sep 17, 2018
B.C. man charged with first-degree murder in death of Belgian tourist
SURREY, B.C. - A British Columbia man has been charged with the first-degree murder of a 28-year-old Belgian woman who was visiting Canada. Detectives with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team s...
Sep 17, 2018
Halifax G7 meeting to promote ocean plastics charter to UN, business: McKenna
HALIFAX - A G7 ministers meeting in Halifax will promote the Canadian-led oceans plastic charter, with Ottawa planning to take the accord to the United Nations General Assembly, says the federal envir...
Sep 17, 2018