Category Archives: Canadian Press
Pik Botha, apartheid-era South African minister, dies at 86
JOHANNESBURG - Roelof “Pik” Botha, the last foreign minister of South Africa’s apartheid era and a contradictory figure who staunchly defended white minority rule but recognized that...
Oct 12, 2018
At least 34 die in Uganda mudslides triggered by heavy rains
KAMPALA, Uganda - At least 34 people died in mudslides triggered by torrential rains in a mountainous area of eastern Uganda that is prone to such disasters, a Red Cross official said Friday. More vic...
Oct 12, 2018
South Dakota jury clears ex-non-profit CEO in contracts case
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A South Dakota jury cleared a former non-profit executive accused of backdating contracts to try to avoid a potential audit in a case sparked after the organization’s financi...
Oct 11, 2018
Thursday's Games
Thursday’s Games NHL Boston 4 Edmonton 1 New Jersey 6 Washington 0 Colorado 6 Buffalo 1 Pittsburgh 4 Vegas 2 N.Y. Rangers 3 San Jose 2 (OT) Columbus 5 Florida 4 Los Angeles 3 Montreal 0 Vancouve...
Oct 11, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Thursday’s Games NHL Boston 4 Edmonton 1 New Jersey 6 Washington 0 Colorado 6 Buffalo 1 Pittsburgh 4 Vegas 2 N.Y. Rangers 3 San Jose 2 (OT) Columbus 5 Florida 4 Los Angeles 3 Montreal 0 Vancouve...
Oct 11, 2018
Sinclair scores 175th goal as Canada tops Costa Rica at CONCACAF Championship
EDINBURG, Texas - Christine Sinclair scored her 175th international goal and Canada beat Costa Rica 3-1 on Thursday to finish the group stage undefeated and advance to the semifinal at the CONCACAF Wo...
Oct 11, 2018
Wentz throws 3 TD passes, Eagles look Super vs. Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Breathe a little easier Philadelphia and surrounding areas. The Eagles are back and looking super. Just goes to show you what a little urgency, some big plays - and a timely ga...
Oct 11, 2018
Rinne leads Predators over Jets 3-0
NASHVILLE - Despite their power play struggles, the Predators found a way to take down their Central Division rival. Pekka Rinne made 29 saves to lead Nashville to a 3-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets...
Oct 11, 2018
Perron's hat trick lifts Blues to over Flames 5-3
ST. LOUIS - David Perron likes his new line. Perron scored his fourth career hat trick, Alexander Steen had a goal and an assist, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Thursday night....
Oct 11, 2018
Siakam leads shorthanded Raptors to 134-119 win over Pelicans to end pre-season
NEW ORLEANS - Pascal Siakam had 21 points and 11 rebounds and OG Anunoby added 15 points as a shorthanded Toronto Raptors squad wrapped up pre-season play with a 134-119 win over the New Orleans Pelic...
Oct 11, 2018