Category Archives: Canadian Press
Raanta stops 23 shots, Coyotes rally to beat Senators 2-1
GLENDALE, Ariz. - His postgame TV interview complete, Antti Raanta raised both fists and smiled as he made his way back into a triumphant Arizona Coyotes locker room. Raanta had plenty to be happy abo...
Mar 3, 2018
A-listers dress down for casual day at the Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES - Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, Helen Mirren, Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Emily Blunt, Emma Stone, Viola Davis and Mahershala Ali were among the stars participating...
Mar 3, 2018
Senate votes; West Virginia teachers say strike won't end
Unions representing West Virginia teachers and service personnel said Saturday that they will stay out on strike after the state Senate voted to cut the 5 per cent pay raise they had negotiated with G...
Mar 3, 2018
Marchand scores in OT, Bruins rally past Canadiens 2-1
BOSTON - Brad Marchand waited patiently along the boards, sizing up the situation before swooping around the net and finding his spot to shoot. Marchand scored 2:06 into overtime to lift the Boston Br...
Mar 3, 2018
Washington's net-pen fish farm ban has Canadian consequences
SEATTE, Wash. - A conservationist says Washington state legislature’s recent decision to phase out ocean-based Atlantic salmon farms shows how pushing a species’ biological limits can be b...
Mar 3, 2018
Newfoundland's Greg Smith impresses in Brier debut against Jamie Koe of N.W.T.
REGINA - There’s an aggressive skip leading Newfoundland and Labrador at the Tim Hortons Brier and, for the first time in years, it’s not Brad Gushue. Rookie skip Greg Smith pushed veteran...
Mar 3, 2018
Freight train derailment causes major passenger delays near Kingston, Ont.
KINGSTON, Ont. - A freight train derailment east of Kingston, Ont., has caused hours of delays for rail passengers in the province. Via Rail says trains travelling between Toronto and Montreal or Otta...
Mar 3, 2018
Marathon director hopes new book helps kids keep dreaming
Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray has an additional job title: children’s book author. McGillivray’s new book, “Dream Big: A True Story of Courage and Determination,R...
Mar 3, 2018
Ontario Tories extend deadline to sign up to vote in leadership race
TORONTO - Ontario’s Progressive Conservative party, fending off criticisms about the system put in place to help select its new leader, has given members more time both to register for the right...
Mar 3, 2018
Liverpool and Tottenham wins turn up heat on Chelsea in EPL
LONDON - Liverpool and Tottenham put the squeeze on Chelsea in the race for Champions League qualification next season after chalking up 2-0 victories in the English Premier League on Saturday. Mohame...
Mar 3, 2018