Category Archives: Canadian Press
Quebec rights commission upholds black family's complaint against police
MONTREAL - Quebec’s human rights commission is recommending a suburb south of Montreal pay four members of a black family $86,000 and implement anti-discrimination training for its police office...
Jan 06, 2019
Toronto Wolfpack says missed payroll was just a blip, with new funds coming in
TORONTO - The Toronto Wolfpack’s feel-good run through the ranks of world rugby league hit a road bump in December when the transatlantic team missed payroll. But majority owner David Argyle say...
Jan 06, 2019
Thatcher Demko looking to make the most of his chance with Canucks
TORONTO - Still a little groggy from a pre-game nap, Thatcher Demko tried to ignore his phone buzzing with text messages. The Vancouver Canucks’ prized goalie prospect saw the team had just trad...
Jan 06, 2019
Chargers hold off Jackson, Ravens 23-17 in playoff opener
BALTIMORE - The Los Angeles Chargers kept Lamar Jackson grounded, and by the time the rookie got the passing game going it was too late for the Baltimore Ravens. Michael Badgley kicked five field goal...
Jan 06, 2019
'Aquaman' continues reign, but 'Escape Room' sneaks into 2nd
LOS ANGELES - “Aquaman” is still the champ at the box office three weeks in, but the high-concept thriller “Escape Room” also drew some substantial crowds in its debut weekend....
Jan 06, 2019
Andersen practises again, but Hutchinson gets third straight start for Leafs
TORONTO - Asked where he’d like to see improvement in the second half of the season, Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock said one area would be the health of his team and making sure everyone is...
Jan 06, 2019
Senators losing skid stretches to eight games after 5-4 loss to Hurricanes
OTTAWA - Despite giving up two goals eight seconds apart in the final minute of the second period to tie the game, the Carolina Hurricanes seemed to have no issues with a letdown in the third period o...
Jan 06, 2019
RCMP member discharged firearm at suspect in Dieppe incident: police
DIEPPE, N.B. - Police say a member of the RCMP fired their gun at a suspect who they allege “took actions threatening first responders” during an incident in Dieppe, N.B., on Saturday. Sgt...
Jan 06, 2019
Soccer star Wayne Rooney charged with public intoxication
Soccer star Wayne Rooney was arrested last month on a public intoxication charge and taken to jail to sober up after he triggered a door alarm at a Washington-area airport, authorities said Sunday. Ro...
Jan 06, 2019
Montreal-area Catholic diocese to let parishioners decide on church closures
MONTREAL - The packed holiday masses that took place as scheduled in the St-Antoine and Ste-Paule churches north of Montreal seemed extra special this year, given that a few months ago it looked like ...
Jan 06, 2019