Category Archives: Canadian Press

Earthquakes defeat Whitecaps for first-ever win at BC Place Stadium
VANCOUVER - At a time of the year when they need to be playing at their best the Vancouver Whitecaps struggled in a 2-1 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer Friday night. The defeat...
Aug 13, 2016
Friday's Games
Friday’s Games CFL Winnipeg 34 Toronto 17 — NFL Pre-Season Detroit 30 Pittsburgh 17 Minnesota 17 Cincinnati 16 Miami 27 N.Y. Giants 10 Green Bay 17 Cleveland 11 Oakland 31 Arizona 10 ̵...
Aug 12, 2016

Ban Ki-moon praises Canada's openness to refugees during visit to Calgary
CALGARY - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed his gratitude Friday for Canada’s response to the refugee crisis, praising citizens who extended “caring, warm hands”...
Aug 12, 2016

Ban Ki-moon praises Canada's openness to refugees during visit to Calgary
CALGARY - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed his gratitude Friday for Canada’s response to the refugee crisis, praising citizens who extended “caring, warm hands”...
Aug 12, 2016
US ousted, Sweden wins 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 draw
BRASILIA, Brazil - Taunted by local fans since the Olympics began and stinging from a surprising loss, Hope Solo called Sweden a “bunch of cowards.” The U.S. goalkeeper criticized the Swed...
Aug 12, 2016
US ousted, Sweden wins 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 draw
BRASILIA, Brazil - Taunted by local fans since the Olympics began and stinging from a surprising loss, Hope Solo called Sweden a “bunch of cowards.” The U.S. goalkeeper criticized the Swed...
Aug 12, 2016

Nichols leads Winnipeg to its third straight win, a 34-17 victory over Argos
TORONTO - Matt Nichols and a tenacious defence have the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on a nice roll. Nichols threw two TD strikes while the defence forced six turnovers as Winnipeg dismantled the Toronto Arg...
Aug 12, 2016
Thai police look for suspects after bombs hit tourist sites
HUA HIN, Thailand - Thais and tourists headed warily into the main part of a big holiday weekend Saturday as authorities looked for suspects and a motive behind a series of blasts that struck tourist ...
Aug 12, 2016

Liriano struggles in home debut; Jays silenced by former first round pick
TORONTO - Francisco Liriano is searching for answers after a rough home debut with the Toronto Blue Jays. The 32-year-old, acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of the trade deadline, surrendered...
Aug 12, 2016

Man fatally shot in Saskatchewan was looking for help with flat tire: cousin
BIGGAR, Sask. - Racial tensions are flaring in Saskatchewan after the fatal shooting of a First Nations man who relatives say was just looking for help with a flat tire. Colten Boushie, 22, was killed...
Aug 12, 2016