Category Archives: Canadian Press

Capitals trail by 2 before roaring back to beat Senators 7-2
WASHINGTON - T.J. Oshie and the Washington Capitals hardly came out looking like the reigning Stanley Cup champions against the NHL-worst Ottawa Senators. After less than 7 1/2 minutes Tuesday night, ...
Feb 26, 2019
Source: Star striker Jozy Altidore agrees to new deal with Toronto FC
Toronto FC has come to terms with star striker Jozy Altidore on a new long-term contract, according to a source. The deal is expected to be finalized Wednesday. The 29-year Altidore’s existing c...
Feb 26, 2019
3 people killed in train-vehicle collision on Long Island
WESTBURY, N.Y. - Two commuter trains travelling in opposite directions collided with a vehicle on the tracks in Westbury, killing all three occupants in the vehicle before one of the trains derailed a...
Feb 26, 2019

Workers dig by hand to free dozens in Indonesia mine rubble
BOLAANG MONGONDOW, Indonesia - A grueling search and rescue effort has saved 19 people from the debris of a collapsed illegal gold mine in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province but officials said ...
Feb 26, 2019
Canadian international Brock Staller named Major League Rugby player of the week
TORONTO - Canadian international winger Brock Staller has won player of the week honours in Major League Rugby. The 26-year-old from Vancouver scored two tries and collected 18 points to help the defe...
Feb 26, 2019
Quebec semi-pro hockey league confronts fan racism after black player taunted
MONTREAL - The commissioner of a Quebec-based semi-professional hockey league has apologized after a player for the Jonquiere Marquis and family members in attendance were subjected to racist taunts f...
Feb 26, 2019
Sheriff: Man killed, shot at police for more than 30 minutes
HUGER, S.C. - A man fired on police for more than 30 minutes in South Carolina, using a handgun, rifle and shotgun while running from hiding spot to hiding spot before he was shot and killed by office...
Feb 26, 2019
Dior celebrates sisterhood, 'impertinent' girls in Paris
PARIS - Designer Maria Grazia Chiuri once again celebrated feminism and sisterhood in her collection for Christian Dior at Paris Fashion Week, delving into the independent youth subculture styles of 1...
Feb 26, 2019
'Chicago' dramas do big business for NBC
NEW YORK - Producer Dick Wolf’s factory of “Chicago” dramas is becoming increasingly important for NBC. Both “Chicago PD” and “Chicago Fire” scored their high...
Feb 26, 2019
Rodgers era at Leicester gets off to winning start
Barely an hour after being hired as Leicester’s manager, Brendan Rodgers took a seat in the stands at King Power Stadium to have a first good look at his new team. He must have been fairly satis...
Feb 26, 2019