Category Archives: Canadian Press
'The real Bill Cosby': Comedian convicted of sexual assault
NORRISTOWN, Pa. - After decades of whispers, lawsuits, investigations and close calls - and a multitude of women who lost hope anyone would ever believe their word against that of America’s Dad ...
Apr 25, 2018
Uma Thurman, Patty Griffin among readers at poetry tribute
NEW YORK - Actresses Uma Thurman and Christine Lahti (LAH’-tee) were among the readers and Grammy winner Patty Griffin performed a new song during a poetry tribute in New York City. Presented by...
Apr 25, 2018
Toronto Raptors take 3-2 series lead with 108-98 victory over Washington
TORONTO - With just under nine minutes to play, and Game 5 threatening to slip away, coach Dwane Casey went with a lineup that had played less than 10 minutes together all season. DeMar DeRozan, Kyle ...
Apr 25, 2018
Union that represents WestJet pilots calls for strike vote to press for contract
CALGARY - The union that represents pilots at WestJet has called for a strike vote to press its demand for its first contract. The Air Line Pilots Association says pilots began voting Wednesday and th...
Apr 25, 2018
Bednar, Cassidy, Gallant nominated for Jack Adams Award as NHL's best coach
TORONTO - Colorado’s Jared Bednar, Boston’s Bruce Cassidy and Vegas’s Gerard Gallant were named the finalists for the Jack Adams Award on Wednesday, given annually to the coach voted...
Apr 25, 2018
With Cruise, 'A Quiet Place,' Paramount ready for a comeback
LAS VEGAS - Paramount Pictures is ready for its comeback story. On Wednesday at the CinemaCon convention in Las Vegas, studio chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos announced a sequel to the breakthrough thr...
Apr 25, 2018
Canadian Transportation Agency launching inquiry into Sunwing flights
GATINEAU, Que. - The Canadian Transportation Agency says it is launching an inquiry into some mid-April Sunwing Airlines flights after receiving more than 80 complaints from passengers. The agency say...
Apr 25, 2018
Double-size party at Maple Leaf Square as fans unite after Toronto van attack
TORONTO - Still reeling from Monday’s deadly van attack, hundreds of Torontonians braved the rain outside Air Canada Centre on Wednesday night to cheer on the city’s teams as they played i...
Apr 25, 2018
New Zealand warship transferred to Victoria shipyard for upgrades
Seaspan’s Victoria Shipyards is welcoming the extended stay of a guest from down under on Thursday when the New Zealand navy frigate Te Kaha is officially transferred for system upgrades. A news...
Apr 25, 2018
Mosque shooter couldn't believe man he shot seven times survived: fellow inmate
Quebec City mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette told a fellow inmate he couldn’t believe a man he pumped seven bullets into didn’t die, a Crown prosecutor told his sentencing arguments We...
Apr 25, 2018