Category Archives: Canadian Press
Kyle Okposo returns to Sabres lineup vs. Maple Leafs after concussion
TORONTO - Kyle Okposo will be in the Buffalo Sabres’ lineup as they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. Okposo participated in Buffalo’s morning skate on Monday and declared himself ready to pl...
Feb 25, 2019
Fire deaths could prompt new safety measures, upgraded building code: experts
HALIFAX - Experts say the deaths of the seven Barho children in a ferocious Halifax house fire last week could lead to new fire safety measures and changes to the country’s building code. “...
Feb 25, 2019
A look at coroner's recommendations following Humboldt Broncos bus crash
REGINA - The coroner in Saskatchewan has completed its investigation into the Humboldt Broncos crash that killed 16 people and injured 13 on the junior hockey team’s bus last April. It has made ...
Feb 25, 2019
Varlamov, Barkov, Bobrovsky named NHL three stars of the week
NEW YORK - Colorado Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov, Florida Panthers centre Aleksander Barkov and Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky are the NHL’s three stars of the week. V...
Feb 25, 2019
Canadian golf course serving as one of 12 qualifying sites for U.S. Open
MILTON, Ont. - A Canadian golf course will host a sectional qualifier for the U.S. Open for the first time in June. RattleSnake Point Golf Club in Milton, Ont., will host one of 12 qualifiers for the ...
Feb 25, 2019
Ex-pastor charged in wife's death sedated her so he could continue affair: Crown
TORONTO - A former pastor accused in the drowning death of his pregnant wife did not mean to kill her but wanted her incapacitated so he could carry on with his double life, prosecutors argued Monday....
Feb 25, 2019
Toronto FC signs backup goalkeeper Quentin Westberg from France's AJ Auxerre
Toronto FC filled a need Monday by signing veteran goalkeeper Quentin Westberg. The 32-year-old ‘keeper joins 24-year-old starter Alex Bono and 31-year-old Caleb Patterson-Sewell, who served as ...
Feb 25, 2019
Trudeau waives almost all confidentiality restrictions on Wilson-Raybould
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is waiving both solicitor-client privilege and cabinet confidentiality for his former attorney general, paving the way for Jody Wilson-Raybould to finally tell h...
Feb 25, 2019
New Democrats lose their second provincial leader on East Coast this month
FREDERICTON - New Brunswick’s NDP leader has quit, after the party decided over the weekend to hold a leadership convention to replace her. Jennifer McKenzie issued a statement saying her resign...
Feb 25, 2019
Montreal Canadiens acquire Jordan Weal from Arizona Coyotes for Michael Chaput
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens made a minor deal ahead of Monday’s NHL trade deadline, acquiring Jordan Weal from the Arizona Coyotes for fellow centre Michael Chaput. The 26-year-old Weal ha...
Feb 25, 2019