Category Archives: Canadian Press
Raptors' DeRozan and Valanciunas sit against visiting Orlando Magic
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors decided to rest DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas for their game Sunday against the visiting Orlando Magic. Raptors coach Dwane Casey said he would likely sit another s...
Apr 08, 2018
Study: Violence risks rise if Mexico co-hosts 2026 World Cup
FIFA inspectors begin evaluating Mexico’s suitability to stage World Cup matches in 2026 on Monday after a study commissioned for the North American bid highlighted concerns about violent attack...
Apr 08, 2018
Tony Robbins apologizes for critical comments on #MeToo
NEW YORK - Self-help guru Tony Robbins has apologized for critical comments he made about the #MeToo movement in a video that went viral. In a Facebook post Sunday , Robbins said he fully supports the...
Apr 08, 2018
Site of deadly Saskatchewan hockey bus crash also scene of crash that killed six
CARROT RIVER, Sask. - A remote Saskatchewan intersection where a junior hockey team bus crashed on Friday was already a scene of tragedy for a family that lost six of its members in a collision two de...
Apr 08, 2018
Edmonton Oilers clean out lockers, reflect on season of failure and frustration
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers cleaned out their lockers Sunday after a campaign of high expectations and epic failure brightened only by Connor McDavid winning his second consecutive NHL scoring titl...
Apr 08, 2018
Evidence behind Ottawa's choice to cut preliminary inquiries remains elusive
OTTAWA - Not long ago, Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould seemed hesitant to embrace the idea of eliminating preliminary inquiries as a way to reduce court backlogs. Now that the Liberal government...
Apr 08, 2018
Former funeral home director accused of defrauding victims of nearly $400K
A former funeral home director is facing a number of charges after allegedly defrauding the families of people who had pre-paid for their arrangements. Provincial Police Sgt. Peter Leon says the inves...
Apr 08, 2018
"More deer than the public will tolerate:" N.B. town aims to cut deer population
ST. ANDREWS, N.B. - A picturesque East Coast tourist town is fighting to keep its deer population under control as residents deal with decimated gardens, damaged property and smelly surprises in their...
Apr 08, 2018
Church leaders trying to attract new followers from racial, ethnic minorities
When they moved to Owen Sound 10 years ago, John Johnson and his family were the only non-white people in his church. Over the years, a few other non-white members joined Rockcliffe Pentecostal Church...
Apr 08, 2018
Police: Ex-Raider Aldon Smith violated monitoring conditions
SAN FRANCISCO - Authorities say former Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers player Aldon Smith is back in a California jail after violating a condition of his bail. Online records show the 28-year-...
Apr 08, 2018