Category Archives: Canadian Press
Tom Brady photos slow down drivers in school zone
BOSTON - Tired of drivers speeding through a school zone, a Boston physical education teacher turned to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for help. The Boston Globe reports Sam Balto placed l...
Dec 6, 2017
Henrique gets 1st 2 Ducks goals, Miller blanks Sens 3-0
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Until the Anaheim Ducks get back to full strength, they’re counting on Adam Henrique to play a major role for his injury-plagued new team. Henrique has been quite capable of sh...
Dec 6, 2017
Scores and Schedule
Wednesday’s Games NHL Toronto 2 Calgary 1 (SO) Philadelphia 4 Edmonton 2 Anaheim 3 Ottawa 0 Washington 6 Chicago 2 — AHL Syracuse 6 Utica 1 Binghamton 2 Laval 1 (OT) Lehigh Valley 5 WB/Scr...
Dec 6, 2017
Wednesday's Games
Wednesday’s Games NHL Toronto 2 Calgary 1 (SO) Philadelphia 4 Edmonton 2 Anaheim 3 Ottawa 0 Washington 6 Chicago 2 — AHL Syracuse 6 Utica 1 Binghamton 2 Laval 1 (OT) Lehigh Valley 5 WB/Scr...
Dec 6, 2017
Simmonds and Giroux have two points each to lift Flyers over Oilers
EDMONTON - The Philadelphia Flyers hope they are finally turning things around. Wayne Simmonds had a goal and an assist and Claude Giroux added a pair of helpers as the Flyers won their second game in...
Dec 6, 2017
State fair seeks to maximize use of planned expo centre
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse could end up hosting more events year-round. The state said Wednesday that it’s seeking a private company to book events at the fairgr...
Dec 6, 2017
Oscars org adopts code of conduct after Weinstein expulsion
NEW YORK - The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science announced Wednesday that it has adopted its first code of conduct for its 8,427 members. Film academy chief executive Dawn Hudson introduced ...
Dec 6, 2017
Australian prime minister rushes gay marriage into law
CANBERRA, Australia - Australia’s prime minister rushed gay marriage into law on Friday by gaining a final signature on a bill hours after it was overwhelming endorsed by Parliament and as the n...
Dec 6, 2017
Gene therapy shows promise against blood-clotting disease
Gene therapy has freed 10 men from nearly all symptoms of hemophilia for a year so far, in a study that fuels hopes that a one-time treatment can give long-lasting help and perhaps even cure the blood...
Dec 6, 2017
In the age of Amazon, Walmart is changing its legal name
NEW YORK - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is changing its legal name effective Feb. 1 as it shifts away from physical stores in the age of Amazon’s increasing dominance. The world’s largest retailer...
Dec 6, 2017