Category Archives: Canadian Press
A look at five players to watch at the LPGA Tour's CP Women's Open
REGINA - A look at five players to watch at this week’s CP Women’s Open at Wascana Country Club: BROOKE HENDERSON All eyes will be on the 20-year-old native of Smiths Falls, Ont., as she g...
Aug 22, 2018
Man charged after heckling Trudeau wants to run in his riding as Bloc candidate
MONTREAL - A man charged with obstructing a peace officer after he confronted Justin Trudeau in a park says he wants to run for the Bloc Quebecois against the prime minister in his Montreal riding in ...
Aug 22, 2018
Pass-rusher Joe Montford to be inducted to Hamilton Tiger-Cats Wall of Honour
HAMILTON - As Joe Montford enters Hamilton Tiger-Cats royalty, he will forever remember his mentor Don Sutherin. Montford, a feared pass rusher, will be inducted to the Tiger-Cats’ Wall of Honou...
Aug 22, 2018
Canada to play U.S. Virgin Islands in Florida because of lack of suitable venue
TORONTO - Canada will open its CONCACAF Nations qualifying play in Bradenton, Fla., because of a lack of a suitable venue in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The two teams will meet Sept. 9 at the IMG Academy...
Aug 22, 2018
Canadian man sentenced to prison in the U.S. for conspiring to send tech to Iran
BLAINE, Wash. - A Canadian man has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison in the United States for conspiring to send restricted high-tech goods to Iran. The U.S. Justice Department says Iranian-born...
Aug 22, 2018
Canada eliminated in 9-4 loss to Puerto Rico at Little League World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Canada’s run at the Little League World Series came to an end Wednesday with a 9-4 loss to Puerto Rico. The Whalley Major Allstars from Surrey, B.C., entered the game with co...
Aug 22, 2018
A few facts and figures about the 2018 Quebec election campaign
MONTREAL - A few facts and figures about the Quebec general election which will take place on Oct. 1: Major parties: Liberal Party of Quebec, Coalition Avenir Quebec, Parti Quebecois, Quebec solidaire...
Aug 22, 2018
Quebec election starts Thursday with many voters unsatisfied and wanting change
MONTREAL - The Quebec election campaign begins Thursday amid a strong economy, low unemployment and rising salaries, but with a population largely dissatisfied with the government and undecided about ...
Aug 22, 2018
Provincial police identify four people killed in northern Ontario crash
LENDRUM TOWNSHIP, Ont. - Police say four people killed in a two-vehicle crash in northern Ontario over the weekend were from Calgary and Winnipeg. Ontario provincial police say the collision happened ...
Aug 22, 2018
California lawmakers limit nondisclosure agreements
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California would bar forced arbitration and nondisclosure agreements under a bill sent to Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday that enjoys celebrity backing from some in the #MeToo movem...
Aug 22, 2018