Category Archives: Canadian Press
PC Leader Doug Ford hammered over alleged data theft; police probe urged
SAULT STE MARIE, Ont. - The rookie leader of Ontario’s poll-leading Progressive Conservatives came under concerted attack on Saturday over allegations his candidates for next month’s elect...
May 19, 2018
Canada's Vincent-Lapointe, Vincent win canoeing gold at World Cup event
SZEGED, Hungary - Canadian sprint paddlers Laurence Vincent-Lapointe and Katie Vincent won gold on Saturday in the women’s C2 500-metre event at the International Canoe Federation’s first ...
May 19, 2018
'Like a warzone:' People evacuated as fires burn through Manitoba city's downtown
BRANDON, Man. - Leanne Marlow saw the flames engulf the building across the street from her Brandon, Man., apartment before the smoke alarm started to ring throughout her building. Her cat, Buddy, sca...
May 19, 2018
Montreal designer creates 'elegant' look for Jessica Mulroney at royal wedding
MONTREAL - A Montreal designer says seeing her custom dress on tastemaker Jessica Mulroney at the royal wedding was a wonderful experience, and it’s giving her brand an international boost. Anto...
May 19, 2018
Chad Pinder hits first career grand slam as A's rally past Blue Jays 5-4
TORONTO - Chad Pinder hit his first-career grand slam in the eighth inning as the Oakland Athletics erased a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Saturday at Rogers Centre. “There&...
May 19, 2018
Working Families Party formally endorses Cynthia Nixon
New York’s progressive Working Families Party has formally endorsed “Sex and the City” actress Cynthia Nixon as its gubernatorial candidate - challenging incumbent Democratic Gov. An...
May 19, 2018
Liam Kay's hat trick leads Toronto Wolfpack past Toulouse Olympique 43-40
NEWCASTLE, United Kingdom - Winger Liam Kay had three tries to power the Toronto Wolfpack past the Toulouse Olympique 43-30 on Saturday in the Betfred Championship. Ryan Brierly made 5-of-8 kicks and ...
May 19, 2018
Lower Fraser on alert, Boundary looks to begin recovery from B.C. floods
GRAND FORKS, B.C. - As efforts begin to shift from response to recovery in some British Columbia communities already gutted by flooding, hundreds of people in other areas of the province are ready to ...
May 19, 2018
Report: Chicago forward Hossa retires due to health problems
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia - Chicago Blackhawks veteran forward Marian Hossa says he’s retiring because of health issues. In an interview with the Slovak newspaper Novy Cas, Hossa says he’s done...
May 19, 2018
Canada loses to Switzerland 3-2 in semis of men's world championship
COPENHAGEN - Canada will not play for a gold medal at the world hockey championship for the first time in four years. Bo Horvat and Colton Parayko were Canada’s scorers in a 3-2 loss to Switzerl...
May 19, 2018