Category Archives: Canadian Press
Seattle NHL expansion group names Tod Leiweke team president
SEATTLE - During his first stint in Seattle, Tod Leiweke helped develop the Seattle Seahawks into a benchmark franchise. He’s returning to the Northwest this time with a chance to build a franch...
Apr 11, 2018
Cherry pays further tribute to Humboldt Broncos, calls for fundraising support
Don Cherry paid further tribute to the Humboldt Broncos on Coach’s Corner on Wednesday night. Cherry spoke during the first intermission of Game 1 of the Winnipeg Jets and Minnesota Wild’s...
Apr 11, 2018
A look at the victims of the Humboldt team bus crash
HUMBOLDT, Sask. - Sixteen people were killed and 13 others injured as a result of a horrific crash involving the Humboldt Broncos hockey team. Here is what we know so far about those who died: --- Tyl...
Apr 11, 2018
NAFTA deal 'not close at all': Union leader Jerry Dias, from Washington talks
WASHINGTON - Talk of an impending NAFTA deal is premature, Canadian union leader Jerry Dias said in Washington while officials were negotiating there Wednesday. The Unifor boss said he’s been in...
Apr 11, 2018
Top GOPer Paul Ryan joins a historic pre-election stampede for the exits
WASHINGTON - Republicans were already sprinting for the exits in historic numbers, with fears of an impending electoral horror show driving them into political retirement before congressional election...
Apr 11, 2018
Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League proceeds with playoffs after tragic bus crash
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will resume playoffs with the blessing of the Humboldt Broncos. The league was in the difficult position of deciding what to do after the Broncos team bus collide...
Apr 11, 2018
Pompeo vows to confront Russia, dodges Mueller questions
WASHINGTON - Aiming to quell concerns before what is likely to be a narrow confirmation vote, Secretary of State-designate Mike Pompeo vowed on Thursday to ramp up efforts against Russia in “eac...
Apr 11, 2018
'Joyful smile:' Trainer for Humboldt Broncos dies after crash, death toll at 16
SASKATOON - The athletic therapist for the Humboldt Broncos has become the 16th person to die following a horrific bus crash in Saskatchewan last week. Relatives of Dayna Brons, 24, said they will rem...
Apr 11, 2018
Girl's anti-bullying plea gets support from Hugh Jackman
SCRANTON, Pa. - A 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl’s video appeal to stop bullying is getting support from around the world, including from “The Wolverine” actor Hugh Jackman. The video...
Apr 11, 2018
Nearly $5 billion LAX people mover contract approved
LOS ANGELES - A $4.9 billion contract to design, build and operate an automated people mover at Los Angeles International Airport has been approved by the City Council. It is expected to be operationa...
Apr 11, 2018