Category Archives: Canadian Press
'Free yourself' of Liberals, Coalition Avenir Quebec leader tells anglos
LEVIS, Que. - The leader of the Coalition Avenir Quebec urged English-speaking Quebecers on Sunday to liberate themselves from Premier Philippe Couillard’s Liberals in October’s provincial...
May 27, 2018
A look at the Golden Knights and Capitals ahead of the Stanley Cup final
LAS VEGAS - A Stanley Cup final that seemed improbable eight months ago begins Monday when the expansion Vegas Golden Knights host the Washington Capitals in Game 1. The Canadian Press breaks down som...
May 27, 2018
'Solo' sputters in takeoff with $83.3M at box office
NEW YORK - In the largest disturbance yet in Disney’s otherwise lucrative reign over “Star Wars,” the Han Solo spinoff “Solo: A Star Wars Story” opened well below expecta...
May 27, 2018
Danica Patrick ends racing career with crash at Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS - Danica Patrick trudged out of the infield care centre with her head down, mirrored sunglasses covering the disappointment in her eyes. There was no hiding it in her voice. “It was...
May 27, 2018
Michaelle Jean could face tough battle in bid for Francophonie re-election
MONTREAL - Praise flowed in from politicians of all stripes when former governor general Michaelle Jean was named the first woman leader of la Francophonie four years ago, but her support appears less...
May 27, 2018
Brown University to give Sting honorary degree
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Ivy League school Brown University will bestow an honorary degree to English musician Sting. The Rhode Island school will present him with the degree at its 250th commencement Sunda...
May 27, 2018
One year of Scheer: Conservatives mark first anniversary with new leader
OTTAWA - There is money in the bank. Voters in the hopper. And from many angles, a spring in the step of many Conservatives these days. One year of Andrew Scheer, observers say, has not exactly been f...
May 27, 2018
Damian Warner sets Canadian decathlon record with gold medal at Hypo Meeting
Damian Warner shattered his Canadian decathlon record in winning his fourth Hypo Meeting title on Sunday, helping erase the disappointment of a roller-coaster year. The 28-year-old from London, Ont., ...
May 27, 2018
Brazilian truckers strike enters its 7th day
SAO PAULO - A strike by Brazilian truckers that has caused shortages at gas stations and supermarkets across Latin America’s biggest country has entered a seventh day with no immediate solution ...
May 27, 2018
Ricciardo holds nerve to win Monaco GP despite power loss
MONACO - Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo steadied his nerve when victory threatened to escape him again as he overcame a significant midrace power loss to win the Monaco Grand Prix from pole positio...
May 27, 2018