Category Archives: Canadian Press
Thursday's Games
Thursday’s Games NHL Winnipeg 3 Arizona 2 Dallas 4 Calgary 2 Montreal 4 Los Angeles 1 Detroit 3 Vancouver 1 Boston 5 Columbus 2 Anaheim 4 Carolina 2 Minnesota 4 Pittsburgh 2 San Jose 4 Florida 2...
Nov 10, 2016
Nintendo ending Japan sales of Wii U, shifting to Switch
TOKYO - Nintendo Co. is ending sales in Japan of its Wii U home console “soon,” although it’s not saying exactly when, and similar announcements are expected in other regions. The Wi...
Nov 10, 2016
China ex-police chief given death for murder of mistress
BEIJING - A retired Chinese police chief was sentenced to death on Friday for the murder of his mistress and other crimes, amid an ongoing crackdown on official corruption and abuse of power by public...
Nov 10, 2016
'The best wordsmith in contemporary song:' Canadian musicians pay tribute to Cohen
For many Canadian musicians who grew up listening to and being inspired by Leonard Cohen, his death announced on Thursday hit the saddest of notes. “An elegant practitioner of the senses. Fully ...
Nov 10, 2016
Dallas captain Jamie Benn ends scoring drought as Stars top Flames 4-2
CALGARY - Jamie Benn snapped out of an early-season slump in a big way on Thursday night. The Dallas Stars captain ended a nine-game scoring drought with two goals including the game-winner in a 4-2 w...
Nov 10, 2016
A timeline of key dates in the life and career of Leonard Cohen
Some key dates in the life and career of Leonard Cohen: Sept. 21, 1934: Leonard Cohen is born in Montreal. 1945: Cohen’s father dies. 1951: He enrols at McGill University, where he goes onto win...
Nov 10, 2016
Jets' top line produces again in 3-2 win over Coyotes
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Winnipeg Jets’ young top line keeps racking up points. Winnipeg forwards Nikolaj Ehlers and Patrik Laine and centre Mark Scheifele combined for three points - giving the tr...
Nov 10, 2016
Flacco, Ravens keep Browns winless with 28-7 rout
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Ravens gained sole possession of first place in the AFC North at the expense of the winless Cleveland Browns, who reached a historic low point in franchise history. Joe Flacc...
Nov 10, 2016
Howard's 36 saves lead Red Wings past Canucks 3-1
DETROIT - Jimmy Howard certainly isn’t playing like a backup goalie. Howard stopped 36 shots and the Detroit Red Wings beat the skidding Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Thursday night. “Howard sa...
Nov 10, 2016
Norwegian, Russian to square off in World Chess Championship
NEW YORK - The defending world champion is a 25-year-old Norwegian who’s been named one of the world’s sexiest men. Magnus Carlsen is tops in an endurance sport that doesn’t require ...
Nov 10, 2016