Category Archives: Canadian Press
Russian police detain drunken man who hijacked plane
MOSCOW - Russian police detained a drunken man who threatened the crew of an passenger plane flying Tuesday from a Siberian city to Moscow, forcing it to land shortly after take-off. The Russian Inves...
Jan 22, 2019
Canadian talent abound on newly revamped Vancouver Whitecaps squad
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps may need to stock up on maple syrup now that there are so many Canadians on the roster. Head coach Marc Dos Santos said he didn’t plan on filling the team wit...
Jan 22, 2019
Rugby Canada Hall of Fame a family affair for hard-nosed forward Hans de Goede
Hans de Goede, a hard-nosed lock forward who captained Canada at the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987, is headed to Rugby Canada’s Hall of Fame. He will be joined by fellow internationals Mark ...
Jan 22, 2019
U.S. confirms it will ask Canada to extradite Huawei executive; China protests
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Justice will formally ask Canada to extradite the chief financial officer of Chinese tech titan Huawei, ensuring a protracted global dispute that one former America...
Jan 22, 2019
Singer Chris Brown released in Paris after rape complaint
PARIS - U.S. singer Chris Brown and two other people were released Tuesday from police custody after a woman filed a rape complaint against them, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. The Grammy-w...
Jan 22, 2019
In the news today, Jan. 22
Four stories in the news for Tuesday, Jan. 22 --- CANADA FOOD GUIDE FACELIFT COMING TODAY Canadians will finally see Health Canada’s modern spin on healthy eating today. Health Minister Ginette ...
Jan 22, 2019
New Canada Food Guide nixes portion sizes, promotes plant-based proteins
OTTAWA - The Canada Food Guide’s familiar food rainbow has been replaced with an interactive plate of guidelines promoting healthier lifestyles and updated food suggestions - changes being widel...
Jan 22, 2019
'I still weep': Parkland survivors write book on shooting
PARKLAND, Fla. - “Parkland Speaks: Survivors from Marjory Stoneman Douglas Share Their Stories” needed to be written, its authors believe, but wish desperately it hadn’t. The book by...
Jan 21, 2019
Monday's Games
Monday’s Games (All Times Eastern) NHL Nashville 4, Colorado 1 Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 3 Minnesota 4, Vegas 2 Florida 6, San Jose 2 — AHL Hershey 4, Bridgeport 1 Iowa 4, Rockford 1 Syracu...
Jan 21, 2019
Scores and Schedule
Monday’s Games (All Times Eastern) NHL Nashville 4, Colorado 1 Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 3 Minnesota 4, Vegas 2 Florida 6, San Jose 2 — AHL Hershey 4, Bridgeport 1 Iowa 4, Rockford 1 Syracu...
Jan 21, 2019