Category Archives: Canadian Press
Ottawa Fury FC turns to Court of Arbitration for Sport in sanctioning dispute
Ottawa Fury FC is turning to the Court of Arbitration for Sport for help in its sanctioning battle with CONCACAF. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the CAS is an independent body which facilitates the s...
Dec 19, 2018
Montreal Alouettes acquire Canadian fullback Spencer Moore from Roughriders
MONTREAL - The Saskatchewan Roughriders have traded Canadian fullback Spencer Moore to the Montreal Alouettes for a conditional eighth-round draft pick. Moore, a 28-year-old Hamilton native, has been ...
Dec 19, 2018
Paris staging of controversial Lepage play disappoints Indigenous artists.
MONTREAL - Innu writer Maya Cousineau Mollen travelled to Paris from Quebec hoping to find that Robert Lepage had heard the grievances of Indigenous artists about his play “Kanata.” But af...
Dec 19, 2018
New charges laid in police probe into incidents at St. Michael's College School
TORONTO - An investigation into alleged sexual and physical abuse at a prestigious private Toronto school led to the arrest of a seventh student Wednesday as police laid a slew of new charges in the c...
Dec 19, 2018
In Zimbabwe, Danai Gurira promotes anti-poaching campaign
JOHANNESBURG - “Black Panther” star Danai Gurira has travelled to Zimbabwe to join a campaign aimed at protecting rhinos from poachers. The WildAid conservation group says Gurira, who most...
Dec 19, 2018
Toronto Wolfpack buy minority share in rugby league's London Skolars
TORONTO - The transatlantic Toronto Wolfpack have strengthened their ties to the sport of rugby league by buying a minority stake in the London Skolars. The Skolars play in the third-tier League 1, on...
Dec 19, 2018
Coyote attacks on children dampen fun at Alberta city's Christmas festival
AIRDRIE, Alta. - Warning signs have been set up and patrols have been increased in an Airdrie, Alta., park after two children were bitten by a coyote during a Christmas season festival. Officials are ...
Dec 19, 2018
Tragedy and inspiration: Humboldt Broncos team chosen Newsmaker of the Year
Many died, several struggled in recovery and some hit the ice again. The Humboldt Broncos hockey team, changed forever after a highway crash in April, has been chosen as Canada’s Newsmaker of th...
Dec 19, 2018
Hockey Canada partners with Fanatics for e-commerce fan gear
CALGARY - Following in the footsteps of the NHL and MLS, Hockey Canada is partnering with Fanatics on its e-commerce business. The long-term agreement gives Fanatics exclusive rights across Hockey Can...
Dec 19, 2018
Belgian king consults party leaders after PM offers to quit
BRUSSELS - Belgium’s King Philippe is consulting leaders of political parties to work out who should govern the country until the next elections after Prime Minister Charles Michel handed in his...
Dec 19, 2018