Category Archives: Canadian Press
Belgium wakes up in 2nd half, rolls past Panama 3-0
SOCHI, Russia - Unlike the other World Cup favourites that struggled through their opening matches, Belgium looked every part the title contender. Having Dries Mertens and Romelu Lukaku capable of sco...
Jun 18, 2018
Coroner declined to perform autopsy on Wettlaufer victim, inquiry hears
A coroner declined to perform an autopsy on one of the victims of an Ontario nurse who killed elderly patients in her care despite the recommendations of other health professionals, a public inquiry h...
Jun 18, 2018
Castroneves thinks Bowmanville track for upcoming SportsCar GP suits his style
Helio Castroneves earned one of the formative wins of his open-wheel racing career over two decades ago in Toronto. He’s hoping a return to the area as a rookie on the IMSA WeatherTech Champions...
Jun 18, 2018
South Korea joins Japan in halting Canadian wheat imports after GMO plants found
CALGARY - South Korea has joined Japan in suspending trade in Canadian wheat following the discovery of a small number of genetically modified plants in southern Alberta. It’s standard protocol ...
Jun 18, 2018
New outlets aimed at helping protect Manitoba communities from flooding
WINNIPEG - The federal and Manitoba governments have reached a deal to build two outlet channels to prevent heavy flooding around Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin. Premier Brian Pallister says the tw...
Jun 18, 2018
'Incredibles 2' crushes animation record with $180 million
LOS ANGELES - The combined powers of superheroes, the Pixar brand and a drought of family-friendly films helped “Incredibles 2” become the best animated opening of all time, the biggest PG...
Jun 18, 2018
Raonic climbs to No. 31 in tennis rankings after making Stuttgart Open final
Canadian Milos Raonic climbed four places to No. 31 in the world tennis rankings while Swiss star Roger Federer, the man who beat him in Sunday’s Stuttgart Open final, reclaimed the top spot fro...
Jun 18, 2018
Alaska regional theatre company furloughs employees
JUNEAU, Alaska - A regional theatre company in Alaska has furloughed its employees after experiencing multiple years of financial problems, officials said. The management of Perseverance Theatre asked...
Jun 18, 2018
Judge withholds ruling on Meek Mill's request for new trial
PHILADELPHIA - A Pennsylvania judge said Monday she’ll rule in “due time” after an evidence hearing to determine whether rapper Meek Mill should get a new trial in his decade-old gun...
Jun 18, 2018
Teenage star R.J. Barrett added to roster for Canadian senior camp
TORONTO - Teenager R.J. Barrett has been added to Canada’s men’s basketball roster for this week’s training camp and exhibition series ahead of FIBA World Cup qualifying. Barrett, wh...
Jun 18, 2018