Category Archives: Canadian Press

Canadian monitors say Ukraine election withstood Russian meddling
OTTAWA - A former Canadian foreign minister monitoring the Ukraine election says Sunday’s ballot was free and fair but suffered from Russia blocking voters in areas of the country it controls. L...
Apr 01, 2019
Ottawa Senators ink Arizona State goaltender Joey Daccord
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed Arizona State University goalie Joey Daccord to a two-year, entry-level contract. The team says Daccord will be with Ottawa for the final week of the NHL seaso...
Apr 01, 2019
Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-sign veteran kicker Lirim Hajrullahu to two-year deal
HAMILTON - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed veteran Canadian kicker Lirim Hajrullahu to a two-year contract Monday. The 28-year-old hit 46-of-54 field goal attempts (85.2 per cent) and 41-of-46 cover...
Apr 01, 2019
Mexican musician appears to kill himself after MeToo claim
MEXICO CITY - The bass player for the Mexican rock band Botellita de Jerez published a letter saying he would kill himself “to leave the way clear” for his son after he was accused of assa...
Apr 01, 2019

Trump pressure on Cuba could hit Canadian companies, business leaders warn
OTTAWA - Business leaders are warning that the Trump administration’s threat to tighten the U.S. embargo on Cuba could sideswipe Canadian companies that are doing business on the Caribbean islan...
Apr 01, 2019
Raptors 905 star Chris Boucher named G League MVP and top defensive player
TORONTO - The large group of media gathered around Chris Boucher’s locker before tipoff Monday night caught the eye of some of his Toronto Raptors teammates. Kawhi Leonard mumbled “Big tim...
Apr 01, 2019
Quebecor says satirical website Journal de Mourreal ruining its brand
MONTREAL - A satirical website that mocks the Journal de Montreal is eroding the credibility of the newspaper’s brand and creating confusion among readers about what is actual reporting and what...
Apr 01, 2019
Full Circle: Germany's Ryan Sherrard's curling journey takes him back to Canada
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Former Canadian junior champion Ryan Sherrard was about six years removed from the sport when he took in the 2016 world men’s playdowns as a fan. Little did he know his trip ...
Apr 01, 2019
Toronto Argonauts to play exhibition game versus Montreal at Varsity Stadium
TORONTO - The Toronto Argonauts will play their home exhibition game at Varsity Stadium. Toronto will open its pre-season hosting the Montreal Alouettes on May 30. The Argos announced Monday that cont...
Apr 01, 2019

Speaker issues update of dress code at B.C. legislature; sleeveless clothing OK
VICTORIA - Women who work in British Columbia’s legislature are now allowed to wear sleeveless dresses, shirts and blouses, after a preliminary review prompted alterations to the building’...
Apr 01, 2019