Category Archives: Canadian Press
Senators assistant GM seeks dismissal of 'baseless' charge
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The lawyer for Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee called harassment charges against his client “baseless,” and questioned if Lee was being treated fairly. ...
Jul 06, 2018
With Ricky Ray down, Argos look to quarterback James Franklin to lead the way
TORONTO - The future starts now for the winless Toronto Argonauts, with James Franklin at the helm instead of talismanic veteran Ricky Ray. And as luck would have it, Franklin will make his first star...
Jul 06, 2018
Maple Leafs give Tyler Ennis a shot, signing forward to one-year deal
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have added depth to their forward ranks with the addition of Tyler Ennis. The 28-year-old Edmonton native has signed a one-year, US$650,000 deal with the club. The Mi...
Jul 06, 2018
France reaches World Cup semifinals, beats Uruguay 2-0
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia - A shot that flew directly at the hands of the opposing goalkeeper turned into a World Cup goal for Antoine Griezmann. The France striker scored the second goal in his team...
Jul 06, 2018
Veteran NHL forward Burrows retires after 13 seasons to take coaching job
OTTAWA - Alex Burrows is entering the coaching ranks after announcing his retirement from the NHL as a player on Friday. The 37-year-old has been named an assistant coach of the Laval Rocket of the Am...
Jul 06, 2018
54 deaths in Quebec attributed to heat as hot, humid weather subsides
MONTREAL - Quebec health officials say at least 54 people are now believed to have died from heat-related complications. The office of Public Health Minister Lucie Charlebois released the latest figur...
Jul 06, 2018
Olympic snowboarder, Humboldt first responders help kick off Stampede parade
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampede kicked off under a blazing blue sky Friday with a parade through downtown Calgary, which set aside a special place of honour for emergency workers who responded to the H...
Jul 06, 2018
Patients 'leap out of bed' to see P.E.I. horse who visits palliative facility
CHARLOTTETOWN - It’s not unusual for patients at a P.E.I. palliative care facility to look out their windows and see a familiar horse staring back at them. Billy the Norwegian Fjord horse visits...
Jul 06, 2018
Quebec coroner says mandatory vehicle alert systems could prevent deaths in hot cars
MONTREAL - Two years after a baby died of heatstroke when he was forgotten in a car on a sweltering day, a Quebec coroner is calling for all vehicles sold in Canada to be equipped with an alert system...
Jul 06, 2018
Timeline of Lac-Megantic events on fifth anniversary of tragedy
LAC-MEGANTIC,, Que. - Friday marked the five-year anniversary of the Lac-Megantic train disaster in July 2013. Here is a timeline of key moments related to the the derailment: JULY 6, 2013: An unatten...
Jul 06, 2018