Category Archives: Canadian Press
China economic growth holds steady as retail spending rises
BEIJING - China’s economic growth held steady in latest quarter, shored up by a bank lending boom and consumer spending while trade weakened. The world’s second-largest economy grew by 6.7...
Oct 18, 2016
Five things the Toronto Blue Jays need to do in Game 5 to stay alive in ALCS
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-1 on Tuesday to stay alive in the American League Championship Series. They’re facing another must-win situation in Game 5 on Wed...
Oct 18, 2016
Indians rookie left-hander Ryan Merritt ready for first post-season start
TORONTO - Cleveland left-hander Ryan Merritt has a simple formula for how he’ll handle the first post-season start of his career on Wednesday afternoon. “Just breathe,” he said with ...
Oct 18, 2016
Radulov scores, Montoya gets shutout as Canadiens defeat Penguins 4-0
MONTREAL - Before the Montreal Canadiens’ home opener, the Bell Centre crowd gave a huge ovation to ailing goaltender Carey Price. After the game, they did the same for his replacement, Al Monto...
Oct 18, 2016
US fast food chain in Malaysia told to change hot dog name
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Hot dogs, or at least the name, will soon be off the menu for a U.S. fast food chain selling the popular snack in Malaysia. The chain, Auntie Anne’s, has been told by Is...
Oct 18, 2016
Consistent effort helps Senators bounce back with 7-4 win over Coyotes
OTTAWA - Just four games into the season and the Ottawa Senators are already looking to improve on their consistency. Five Senators had a goal and an assist each as Ottawa defeated the Arizona Coyotes...
Oct 18, 2016
Chinese astronauts enter space station following docking
BEIJING - A pair of Chinese astronauts entered the country’s orbiting space station for a month-long stay early Wednesday, as China’s sixth and longest crewed mission gets underway in earn...
Oct 18, 2016
Blue Jays star Josh Donaldson changes look after run-in with beard-trimmer
TORONTO - Josh Donaldson is no stranger to mixing it up when it comes to hairstyles but the Blue Jays third baseman says his new clean-shaven look is more accident than fashion statement. Was the clea...
Oct 18, 2016
Toronto's relievers getting the job done in ALCS against Cleveland
TORONTO - The Cleveland Indians’ bullpen was rightfully credited for doing a masterful job in the first three games of the American League Championship Series. The Blue Jays’ relievers hav...
Oct 18, 2016
Michelle Obama shines in Versace at White House dinner
WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama dazzled at her final state dinner as first lady, wearing a figure-hugging, floor-length rose gold chainmail gown. She chose Italian label Atelier Versace for the White Hous...
Oct 18, 2016