Category Archives: Canadian Press
Keith Urban, Kacey Musgraves, Dan + Shay win at ACM Awards
Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay solidified themselves as the hottest group in country music with multiple wins at the Academy of Country Music Awards, where Keith Urban was named entertainer of the year...
Apr 08, 2019
Korean Air boss dies weeks after board removal over scandals
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - Korean Air’s chairman, whose leadership included scandals such as his daughter’s infamous incident of “nut rage,” has died due to illness, the compa...
Apr 07, 2019
Baylor holds off Notre Dame 82-81 for women's title
TAMPA, Fla. - Baylor lost a star player, then the rest of its 17-point lead. But the Lady Bears, led by the ever-poised Chloe Jackson, kept their composure. Jackson drove for a tiebreaking layup with ...
Apr 07, 2019
Pickrem breaks own Canadian record in 200-metre individual medley at swim trials
TORONTO - Sydney Pickrem wanted to make Canada’s team for three events at this July’s FINA world championships. She did more than that, setting a new national record. Pickrem won the women...
Apr 07, 2019
Imbeau-Dulac, Abel combine for synchro gold at Canada Cup diving Grand Prix
CALGARY - Francois Imbeau-Dulac and Jennifer Abel were golden on home soil, winning the mixed three-metre synchro final on Sunday at Canada Cup FINA Diving Grand Prix. The Canadians won by a large mar...
Apr 07, 2019
Canadian Corey Conners wins Valero days after qualifying, will play Masters
SAN ANTONIO - His first PGA Tour victory in the bag and his ticket punched for next week’s Masters, Corey Conners’ primary concern was a big change to his work weeks going forward. “...
Apr 07, 2019
Homeland Security Sec. Nielsen resigns amid border turmoil
WASHINGTON - Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigned on Sunday amid President Donald Trump’s growing frustration and bitterness over the number of Central American families crossin...
Apr 07, 2019
Maryland House Speaker Busch dies, a Chesapeake Bay defender
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Michael Busch, a champion of the Chesapeake Bay and progressive causes during his record-tenure as Maryland’s Democratic House speaker, battled for the environment up until the ...
Apr 07, 2019
Canada's Koe settles for silver after falling to Edin at world championship
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Canada skip Kevin Koe put on a master class of exquisite shotmaking during the world men’s curling championship, providing a bevy of highlight-reel shots that helped his team...
Apr 07, 2019
A look at the first round of the NHL playoffs
With the NHL playoffs set to begin Wednesday, The Canadian Press takes a look at all eight first-round series. EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION (1) Tampa Bay Lightning versus (WC2) Columbus Blue J...
Apr 07, 2019