Category Archives: Canadian Press
Raptors all-star swingman DeRozan leaves Toronto after nine-year run
TORONTO - A franchise leader in points and games played. A leader as popular with fans as he was with teammates. A Raptor to the core and a man who loved Toronto. DeMar DeRozan left the only NBA franc...
Jul 18, 2018
Cougar that had no fear of humans killed by police in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. - Mounties in Nanaimo, B.C., shot and killed a cougar that has been spotted prowling in the area for weeks. RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien says they received numerous reports of a cougar...
Jul 18, 2018
Five Things to Know: All-star forward Kawhi Leonard joins Toronto Raptors
TORONTO - Kawhi Leonard is the newest member of the Raptors after a blockbuster trade with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday that saw Toronto trade perennial all-star guard DeMar DeRozan. Here are fi...
Jul 18, 2018
Winners, losers from the federal cabinet shuffle
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled his front benches Wednesday to install the roster of ministers that will be entrusted with leading the Liberal team into next year’s election. Her...
Jul 18, 2018
Former Calgary Stampeders star Larry Robinson dies at 76
CALGARY - Larry Robinson, considered one of the most decorated and versatile players in Calgary Stampeders history, has died. He was 76. The Calgary native played for the Stampeders from 1961-74, neve...
Jul 18, 2018
Ticats starter Jeremiah Masoli chasing CFL record versus Roughriders
HAMILTON - It’s been an impressive start to the season for Jeremiah Masoli. The veteran quarterback will chase a record 10th straight 300-yard passing performance Thursday night when the Hamilto...
Jul 18, 2018
Canadian consecrated virgins welcome Vatican directive on their order
TORONTO - Rose Marie Fowler was in her 40s when she decided to live a life in the service of God, becoming what the Catholic Church calls a consecrated virgin. It was a deeply personal decision reache...
Jul 18, 2018
Cannabis sales in Manitoba will be subject to government fee and markup
WINNIPEG - When recreational cannabis is legalized later this year, it will be subject to a government fee and a wholesale markup in Manitoba. The provincial government says a “social responsibi...
Jul 18, 2018
Voters won't decide in November whether to split California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A measure that would divide California into three parts won’t appear on the November ballot, the state Supreme Court decided Wednesday, marking the latest defeat for a long-...
Jul 18, 2018
Long wait nearly over as Montreal-based Alvarez set to face Kovalev for title
After more than three years of waiting in vain for Adonis Stevenson, Montreal-based Eleider Alvarez will finally get a shot at a world title - against Sergey (Krusher) Kovalev. The Colombian-born Alva...
Jul 18, 2018