Category Archives: Canadian Press
May: EU citizens might get preferred treatment post-Brexit
LONDON - Prime Minister Theresa May touted the benefits of her latest Brexit proposal to create a partial free trade zone between the U.K. and the European Union, saying Saturday it is possible EU cit...
Jul 7, 2018
38 dead, nearly 50 reported missing as heavy rain hits Japan
TOKYO - Torrents of rainfall and flooding battered a widespread area in southwestern Japan on Saturday, with local media casualty reports climbing quickly. Public broadcaster NHK said 38 people were d...
Jul 7, 2018
At least 9 killed in attack on Somalia's interior ministry
MOGADISHU, Somalia - A least nine people were killed in an attack on Somalia’s interior ministry and security forces killed all three attackers after a two-hour gun battle inside, police said Sa...
Jul 7, 2018
No winning ticket for Friday night's $55 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO - No winning ticket was sold for the $55 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw. However, four of the 13 Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each were claimed by a total of five t...
Jul 7, 2018
Friday's Games
Friday’s Games World Cup At Nizhny Novgorod, Russia France 2 Uruguay 0 At Kazan, Russia Belgium 2 Brazil 1 — CFL Ottawa 28 Montreal 18 — MLB American League Toronto 6 N.Y. Yankees 2 ...
Jul 7, 2018
Iran executes 8 over 2017 Islamic State attack on Tehran
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran executed eight men convicted over the 2017 Islamic State attack on parliament and the shrine of the Islamic Republic’s founding ayatollah, the bloodiest terror attack to stri...
Jul 6, 2018
Scotiabank Arena in Toronto to host UFC 231
The UFC is returning to Toronto. The mixed-martial arts company announced on Twitter that UFC 231 will be held at Scotiabank Arena, previously known as Air Canada Centre, on Dec. 8. No details about t...
Jul 6, 2018
Canada tops Turkey 73-46 for 2nd win at Edmonton Grads International Classic
EDMONTON - Michelle Plouffe scored a game-high 15 points and hauled in six rebounds to lead Canada to its second consecutive victory over Turkey with a 73-46 drubbing at the Edmonton Grads Internation...
Jul 6, 2018
Trevor Harris throws 3 TDs to lift Redblacks over Alouettes 28-18
MONTREAL - The Ottawa Redblacks were quite convincing in their bid to rebound from a tough defeat. Trevor Harris put the game out of reach with touchdown passes to J.C. Beaulieu, Brad Sinopoli and Noe...
Jul 6, 2018
Justin Smoak hits three-run blast as Blue Jays overpower Yankees 6-2
TORONTO - Justin Smoak has been trying not to overcomplicate his approach at the plate. And he’s found success in that simplicity. Smoak homered in a five-run second inning that forced an early ...
Jul 6, 2018