Category Archives: Canadian Press
Ryan Borucki's quality start wasted in Blue Jays' 4-0 loss to Rays
TORONTO - After Ryan Borucki struggled in the first inning, Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker and manager John Gibbons gave him a simple instruction. Slow down. Borucki loaded the bases and...
Sep 04, 2018
Warning issued in Banff National Park after female wolf approaches campers
BANFF, Alta. - A warning is in effect in Banff National Park after a wolf approached campers in a busy campground. Parks Canada ecologist Jesse Whittington said the warning on the Bow Valley Parkway, ...
Sep 04, 2018
US accused of planning crackdown on pipeline protests
BILLINGS, Mont. - Civil liberties advocates sued the U.S. government Tuesday, alleging law enforcement agencies have been making preparations to crack down on anticipated protests over the Keystone XL...
Sep 04, 2018
Rest of Stroman's season in his hands as blister continues to hinder him
TORONTO - The rest of Marcus Stroman’s 2018 season is in his hands - literally and figuratively. Manager John Gibbons thinks the Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher should shut it down for the se...
Sep 04, 2018
Ottawa to provide long-term support for Churchill rail line, port: new owner
CHURCHILL, Man. - A partnership taking over a port and broken railway in northern Manitoba says it hopes it’s the start of a new era of jobs and economic growth in the Churchill region. First Na...
Sep 04, 2018
Ottawa, B.C. restate backing for two major transit projects in Metro Vancouver
SURREY, B.C. - The federal and British Columbia governments reiterated their commitment Tuesday to funding two major rapid transit projects in Metro Vancouver. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and B.C. P...
Sep 04, 2018
Canadian teen Leylah Fernandez moves on at U.S. Open
NEW YORK - Canada’s Leylah Fernandez is heading to the third round of the girls’ draw at the U.S. Open. The 15-year-old from Montreal downed Mylene Halemai of France 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday. F...
Sep 04, 2018
Colin Kaepernick's Nike deal prompts flurry of debate online
An endorsement deal between Nike and Colin Kaepernick is prompting a flood of debate online as sports fans react to the apparel giant backing an athlete known mainly for starting a wave of protests am...
Sep 04, 2018
After captain's criticism, Toronto FC brain trust says team needs to be better
TORONTO - While Michael Bradley speaks, people listen - even if they are his bosses. So the Toronto FC brain trust was both diplomatic and attentive Tuesday when asked about their captain’s poin...
Sep 04, 2018
Two-time Olympian Kim Gaucher happy to be back guiding Canada's basketball women
TORONTO - When Canadian women’s basketball veteran Kim Gaucher first considered a return to the national team, she wouldn’t let herself think beyond one small training block at a time. The...
Sep 04, 2018