Category Archives: Canadian Press
Israel says it destroyed Hamas tunnel using new techniques
JERUSALEM - The Israeli military on Sunday said it has destroyed a tunnel built by the Hamas militant group that stretched from the Gaza Strip several hundred meters (yards) into Israeli territory, de...
Dec 10, 2017
No winning ticket for Saturday night's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot
TORONTO - No winning ticket was sold for the $5 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize was claimed by a ticket holder in Ontario. The jackpo...
Dec 10, 2017
Early praise for 'The Last Jedi' after elaborate premiere
LOS ANGELES - There were cheers, gasps, droid photo opportunities, casino games and more than a few standing ovations at the jam-packed world premiere of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Saturda...
Dec 10, 2017
Saturday's Games
Saturday’s Games MLS Cup Final Toronto 2 Seattle 0 — NHL Edmonton 6 Montreal 2 Tampa Bay 4 Winnipeg 3 (OT) Toronto 4 Pittsburgh 3 San Jose 5 Ottawa 0 Calgary 4 Vancouver 2 St. Louis 6 Detr...
Dec 9, 2017
Couture leads Sharks past slumping Senators 5-0
SAN JOSE, Calif. - One game after needing a dramatic comeback to win, the San Jose Sharks started fast and rolled to a lopsided victory. Logan Couture scored in the first period and added two assists ...
Dec 9, 2017
Dozens hospitalized after carbon monoxide exposure at Delta, B.C., farm
DELTA, B.C. - Dozens of people were taken to hospital on Saturday after they were exposed to carbon monoxide at a farm in Delta, B.C. BC Emergency Health Services tweeted that 13 ambulances responded ...
Dec 9, 2017
Sam Bennett scores late in third to lift Flames over Canucks 4-2
CALGARY - After a slow start, it looks like Sam Bennett has finally found his groove. Bennett scored the winner with 1:10 left in regulation and Matthew Tkachuk had a pair of goals as the Calgary Flam...
Dec 9, 2017
Point scores in OT, Lightning beat Jets 4-3
TAMPA, Fla. - Brayden Point put the exclamation point on the Tampa Bay Lightning’s success stretch at home. Point scored 36 seconds into overtime and the Lightning completed a perfect four-game ...
Dec 9, 2017
Toronto's key acquisition: Victor Vazquez lives up to billing in TFC's victory
TORONTO - Victor Vazquez was in the middle of a post-game interview when teammate Armando Cooper gleefully upended a bottle of beer over the Spaniard’s head. Vazquez was Toronto FC’s key o...
Dec 9, 2017
Bozak scores twice, Maple Leafs bury Pens early in 4-3 win
PITTSBURGH - A strong start helped the Toronto Maple Leafs knock off the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. Tyler Bozak scored two goals, and the Maple Leafs scored three times in the first per...
Dec 9, 2017