Category Archives: Canadian Press
Herdman: Canada's road to 2022 and 2026 World Cups starts with Nations League
TORONTO - Head coach John Herdman sees a clear path to the 2022 and 2026 World Cups for Canada’s men’s soccer team, and it begins with the Nations League. Herdman outlined Canada’s e...
Jul 17, 2018
B.C. Lions all-star linebacker Solomon Elimimian placed on injured list
SURREY, B.C. - The B.C. Lions notched a big win Saturday night, but the victory has cost them two star players. Coach Wally Buono said linebacker Solomon Elimimian is out after having surgery on his h...
Jul 17, 2018
Toronto police suspend officer after alleged leak during 'potential risk' probe
TORONTO - A Toronto police officer has been suspended after allegedly leaking information about a “potential risk” in the Greater Toronto Area that was investigated last week, authorities ...
Jul 17, 2018
Canada's Bouchard beats Bacsinszky in first-round match at Swiss Open
GSTAAD, Switzerland - Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard advanced to the second round of the Swiss Open on Tuesday, rallying from a set down to beat Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4. Bou...
Jul 17, 2018
'Hard to accept:' Calgary family's vacation ends in tragedy on Texas highway
Three generations of a family were on their way to visit relatives in Houston last week when their minivan and a semi-truck collided head-on, killing three and injuring four others. Texas authorities ...
Jul 17, 2018
Police: Paraplegic man assaulted at least 2 exotic dancers
ATLANTA - A Georgia paraplegic man is accused of assaulting at least two exotic dancers. Police told WSB-TV that 31-year-old Johnnie Thompson paid exotic dancers to perform in his Decatur home last we...
Jul 17, 2018
Oilers sign first-round pick Evan Bouchard to entry-level contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Evan Bouchard to a three-year entry-level contract. Bouchard, 18, led the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights in scoring in 2017-18, with...
Jul 17, 2018
Book by rising Democratic star Kamala Harris coming in 2019
NEW YORK - Sen. Kamala Harris, a rising star in the Democratic Party who is sometimes cited as a possible presidential contender in 2020, has a book deal. Penguin Press announced Tuesday that Harris&#...
Jul 17, 2018
MGM sues Vegas mass shooting victims, argues it isn't liable
LAS VEGAS - MGM Resorts International has sued hundreds of victims of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history in a bid to avoid liability for the gunfire that rained down from its Mandalay ...
Jul 17, 2018
Semifinalist Impact, Whitecaps have eyes on Voyageurs Cup victory
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact and the Vancouver Whitecaps are on the bubble in terms of making the Major League Soccer playoffs this season, but the Voyageurs Cup is a trophy both clubs have an eye o...
Jul 17, 2018