Category Archives: Canadian Press
Former Samoa coach Damian McGrath to take over Canada's men's rugby sevens team
Damian McGrath saw predictability as one of Canada’s weaknesses in men’s rugby sevens when facing the country as an opponent. Named the program’s new head coach on Friday, he plans t...
Oct 07, 2016

The rise of mobile zoos raising concerns about health and safety
TORONTO - Shannon Geldart does not remember what kind of snake it was, only that it stretched further than the width of her Toronto home. As the metres-long reptile settled on the laps of a dozen chil...
Oct 07, 2016
Former teen-actress asks US court to revive Cosby lawsuit
PHILADELPHIA - A former teen-actress who accuses Bill Cosby of molesting her asked a federal appeals court Friday in Philadelphia to revive her defamation lawsuit against the comedian. Renita Hill, of...
Oct 07, 2016

Blue Jays say closer Roberto Osuna ready but Devon Travis out for Game 2 of ALDS
ARLINGTON, Texas - Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna is available if needed Friday for Game 2 of the American League Division Series. The 21-year-old right-hander has been in question since leaving the 1...
Oct 07, 2016
Trudeau says Liberals not looking at raising federal minimum wage
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waded into the debate Friday about how to boost wages for Canada’s low- and middle-income earners, indicating his government won’t follow provinces t...
Oct 07, 2016
Companies expecting better export growth despite U.S. election uncertainty: poll
OTTAWA - A new Bank of Canada survey suggests while companies are anticipating modestly better days ahead for exports, they’re also bracing for slower U.S. growth due to uncertainty about the ou...
Oct 07, 2016
Driver of truck that crashed while carrying pigs to slaughterhouse facing charges
BURLINGTON, Ont. - The driver of a truck that overturned while carrying roughly 180 pigs to a Toronto-area slaughterhouse this week has been charged with careless driving. Police say the 25-year-old m...
Oct 07, 2016
Subban in Nashville, Matthews in Toronto among NHL storylines to watch
The NHL season begins with plenty to keep an eye on. Here are five compelling storylines to watch for in the 2016-17 campaign: SPEED FIRST The Penguins won the Cup in June by playing hockey at a remar...
Oct 07, 2016
Calgary Flames looking to Brian Elliott for their goaltending cure
CALGARY - Keep your head up if you score on Brian Elliott in practice, says his Calgary Flames teammate Troy Brouwer. “He gets angry,” Brouwer said. “He’ll shoot the puck back ...
Oct 07, 2016

Yukon premier calls election, saying he'll fight carbon tax 'tooth and nail'
WHITEHORSE - Voters in Yukon will go to the polls on Nov. 7 after a 31-day campaign that is expected to focus on First Nations relations, the economy and a controversial carbon tax on greenhouse gas e...
Oct 07, 2016