Category Archives: Canadian Press
Capitals beat Blue Jackets 3-2 in 2OT, pull to 2-1 in series
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Washington Capitals needed a lucky bounce to finally get an overtime win in Game 3 in their intense first-round playoff series with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Lars Eller got the l...
Apr 17, 2018
Trans Mountain controversy follows Trudeau to London
LONDON - One of Justin Trudeau’s largest domestic political problems followed him to London on Wednesday, as environmental activists greeted the prime minister with calls to kill the controversi...
Apr 17, 2018
Edmonton Oiler Connor McDavid, Ryan O’Reilly of Buffalo visit injured Broncos
SASKATOON - A pair of NHL stars visited the nine members of the Humboldt Broncos still recovering in hospital from the April 6 bus crash to help raise their spirits. Edmonton Oiler Connor McDavid and ...
Apr 17, 2018
Prime ministers praise legacy of Barbara Bush
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sent his condolences to the family of Barbara Bush after the death of the former U.S. first lady. Bush died Tuesday in Houston at the age of 92. Trudeau, who is curre...
Apr 17, 2018
Chivas Guadalajara edges Toronto FC 2-1 in opener of two-leg final
TORONTO - Goalkeeper Alex Bono took full ownership for misreading a free kick that gave Chivas Guadalajara a second-half lead on Tuesday night. That go-ahead goal could prove to be quite costly for To...
Apr 17, 2018
George and Barbara Bush, a 'storybook' 73-year marriage
HOUSTON - They met at a Christmas dance. She was 17. He was 18. Two years later they were married. The couple stayed together for 73 years, becoming the longest-married couple in presidential history....
Apr 17, 2018
Hellebuyck perfect as Jets shut out Wild 2-0; Winnipeg takes 3-1 series lead
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck found out he was one of three finalists for the Vezina Trophy for the NHL’s top netminder just hours before the puck dropped on Game 4 of Winn...
Apr 17, 2018
US officials say Pompeo has met with NKorea's Kim
WASHINGTON - CIA Director Mike Pompeo recently travelled to North Korea to meet with leader Kim Jong Un, two officials told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The highly unusual, secret visit comes as t...
Apr 17, 2018
DeRozan scores 37 points as the Raptors take a 2-0 series lead over Washington
TORONTO - DeMar DeRozan had one of the finest post-season performances of his career to give the Toronto Raptors an historic 2-0 lead in their opening-round playoff series with Washington. But it took...
Apr 17, 2018
Zlatan gets Visa endorsement deal heading into World Cup
LOS ANGELES - Although Zlatan Ibrahimovic still hasn’t officially confirmed he’s playing in Russia this summer, the LA Galaxy superstar has already landed a big World Cup endorsement deal....
Apr 17, 2018