Category Archives: Canadian Press
A look back at the glittering MMA career of Canadian Georges St-Pierre
From dethroning UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes to packing the Rogers Centre, Canadian Georges St-Pierre has been long front and centre in the mixed martial arts world. A look at five of his mos...
Feb 21, 2019
Shambhala Buddhist leader drops teaching in wake of report on sexual misconduct
HALIFAX - The Halifax-based spiritual leader of the Shambhala International Buddhist organization is stepping back from teaching and administrative duties several weeks after a report found allegation...
Feb 21, 2019
A look at who could win CHL goaltender of the year honours for 2018-19
TORONTO - The three major junior leagues making up the Canadian Hockey League will name their top goaltenders at seasons end with individual awards, but only one can be crowned the best in Canada. The...
Feb 21, 2019
Canadian running back Kienan Lafrance rejoins Saskatchewan Roughriders
REGINA - Kienan Lafrance is back with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The Canadian running back signed a one-year deal with Saskatchewan on Thursday. Lafrance spent the 2017 season with the Riders befor...
Feb 21, 2019
Canada's Jennifer Jones hands Alberta's Chelsea Carey her first loss at Scotties
SYDNEY, N.S. - Team Canada’s Jennifer Jones did not look like a six-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion during the preliminary round at Centre 200. The arrival of the championship round ...
Feb 21, 2019
Top Trudeau adviser Telford targeted in ex-Israel envoy's lawsuit
OTTAWA - One week after losing his right-hand man Gerald Butts, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s top political aide - chief of staff Katie Telford - faces allegations she intentionally inflicted ...
Feb 21, 2019
USA Today editor apologizes for yearbook blackface photo
PHOENIX - The editor of USA Today apologized Thursday for an image portraying blackface that was published in the Arizona State University yearbook on her watch. Nicole Carroll said in an editorial pu...
Feb 21, 2019
AP Source: Kendrick Lamar, SZA not performing at Oscars
NEW YORK - “All the Stars” are not performing at the Academy Awards, including Kendrick Lamar and SZA. A person familiar with the decision, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because ...
Feb 21, 2019
Charity near and dear to CFL offensive lineman Josiah St. John's heart
With his football future in limbo, Josiah St. John is taking some time to kick the rust off his jump shot. The hulking six-foot-five, 309-pound offensive lineman is currently a CFL free agent after th...
Feb 21, 2019
Oland trial witness adds ambiguity on timing of multimillionaire's killing
SAINT JOHN, N.B. - A man who probably heard Richard Oland being bludgeoned to death in his office has told a Saint John court he cannot pinpoint the time the strange thumping noises were made. John Ai...
Feb 21, 2019