Category Archives: Canadian Press
University of Saskatchewan fires coach over recruitment of student facing charge
SASKATOON - The University of Saskatchewan has fired men’s volleyball coach Brian Gavlas following reports he was aware of a sexual assault charge faced by a player when the team recruited the s...
May 17, 2018
The Cavalry is coming, Spruce Meadows unveils name of Calgary's pro soccer team
CALGARY - Cavalry FC will be Calgary’s team in the Canadian Premier League next year. Cavalry will play out of the Spruce Meadows equestrian complex known for its annual international show jumpi...
May 17, 2018
Canada coach John Herdman to oversee young side at prestigious Toulon tournament
TORONTO - Canada soccer coach John Herdman will get a firsthand look at the future of the men’s program later this month when he and assistant coach Mauro Biello take charge of a young Canadian ...
May 17, 2018
Jets coach Paul Maurice likes goaltender Connor Hellebuyck's swagger
LAS VEGAS - Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice doesn’t have to worry about the confidence of his goaltender. After Winnipeg’s 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of the NHL&#...
May 17, 2018
Baker promises 'ethereal' taste for royal wedding cake
LONDON - The wedding cake for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will have an “ethereal” taste and an unusual display. Master baker Claire Ptak said Friday that the three-part layered lemon an...
May 17, 2018
Veteran slotback Nik Lewis retires as CFL's all-time leading receiver
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes announced Thursday that slotback Nik Lewis has retired after 14 CFL seasons. The Alouettes congratulated Lewis on a record-breaking career in a statement that came ho...
May 17, 2018
Brazil charges 11 with planning to set up Islamic State cell
SAO PAULO - Brazilian prosecutors have charged 11 people with planning to set up a cell of the Islamic State extremist group in Latin America’s biggest country and recruit sympathizers to carry ...
May 17, 2018
Humboldt Broncos resolve trademark issue with junior hockey league
HUMBOLDT, Sask. - A trademark dispute over #HumboldtStrong and other slogans related to the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash in April is being resolved. The team took on the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey...
May 17, 2018
Search for missing Saskatchewan boy now a recovery operation: police
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Police say the search for a little boy who went missing in Prince Albert, Sask., is now a recovery operation. Sweetgrass Kennedy was last seen a week ago and Prince Albert polic...
May 17, 2018
Detroit to name street after King of Pop, honour Jackson 5
DETROIT - The late King of Pop is getting his own street name in Motown, which first launched him into superstardom. A section of Randolph in downtown Detroit will be renamed Michael Jackson Avenue du...
May 17, 2018