Category Archives: Canadian Press
US-based NWHL OKs plan to expand to Canada after CWHL folds
The National Women’s Hockey League is moving swiftly to expand to Toronto and Montreal following the demise of its Canadian-based rival. NWHL Commissioner Dani Rylan told The Associated Press on...
Apr 02, 2019
Manhunt over, focus in Nipsey Hussle case shifts to court
LOS ANGELES - After a nearly 48-hour manhunt, police arrested the suspect they say gunned down Nipsey Hussle in front of the popular rapper’s South Los Angeles clothing store. Los Angeles County...
Apr 02, 2019
Acting mayor: Baltimore 'in good hands' amid mayor scandal
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Baltimore’s acting mayor told legislators Tuesday that the city “is in good hands” until the mayor decides whether to return after abruptly announcing a leave of abs...
Apr 02, 2019
Dinos' Vanhooren named coach of Canada's U19 men's basketball team
TORONTO - Dan Vanhooren has been named head coach of Canada’s under-19 men’s basketball team. Vanhooren won the U Sports coach of the year award for the 2018-19 season after leading the Ca...
Apr 02, 2019
More condoms, fewer cigarettes found in annual beach cleanup
SANDY HOOK, N.J. - Volunteers cleaning up New Jersey beaches last year found everything but the kitchen sink. Oh wait, they found one of those, too. Unsurprisingly, nearly 82% of the trash removed dur...
Apr 02, 2019
2nd Texas chemical fire in about 2 weeks kills worker
HOUSTON - A tank holding a flammable chemical caught fire at a Texas plant Tuesday, killing one worker, critically injuring two others and sending panicked employees fleeing over a fence to safety. Ha...
Apr 02, 2019
Butts, Wilson-Raybould texts show mounting anger, frustration over shuffle
OTTAWA - Text messages between Jody Wilson-Raybould and one of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s top advisers suggest she initially tried to prevent her move out of the prestigious Justice portfol...
Apr 02, 2019
Oilers star Connor McDavid expresses frustration after another playoff miss
LAS VEGAS - Connor McDavid didn’t try to hide his feelings after the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff fate was sealed. When asked what his frustration level was after the Oilers’ post-season...
Apr 02, 2019
Boyle's violence got worse as captivity wore on, Coleman tells court
OTTAWA - Joshua Boyle’s criminal trial heard allegations Tuesday from his estranged wife about his violent tendencies towards her before, during and after their captivity in Afghanistan, and the...
Apr 02, 2019
MP Tony Clement says he will not seek re-election in October
OTTAWA - MP Tony Clement says he will not seek re-election, citing a desire to continue a “better lived life.” Clement was booted from the Conservative caucus after admitting to having had...
Apr 02, 2019