Category Archives: Canadian Press
'Winnie!' South Africa bids farewell to Madikizela-Mandela
JOHANNESBURG - Tens of thousands of people sang, cheered and cried as the flag-draped casket of anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was escorted from her official funeral on Saturday, af...
Apr 14, 2018
Trump claims success in Syria, but chemical weapons remain
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Saturday declared “Mission Accomplished” for a U.S.-led allied missile attack on Syria’s chemical weapons program, but the Pentagon said the pu...
Apr 14, 2018
Trudeau sidesteps talk of imminent NAFTA deal, prepares to tackle pipeline crisis
LIMA, Peru - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will return to Ottawa on Sunday following a three-day trip to Peru hoping to calm tempers and find a peaceful resolution to the Trans Mountain pipeline crisi...
Apr 14, 2018
No winning ticket for Friday night's $23 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO - No winning ticket was sold for the $23 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw. That means the jackpot for the next draw on Apr. 20 will grow to approximately $33 million. The...
Apr 14, 2018
Haula's goal in 2nd OT gives Vegas 2-1 win over Kings
LAS VEGAS - What happens in Vegas, continues to happen in Vegas. The NHL’s Golden Knights are the toast of the town. Erik Haula’s goal in double overtime gave Vegas a 2-1 victory over the ...
Apr 14, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Friday’s Games NHL Playoffs First Round Winnipeg 4 Minnesota 1 (Jets lead series 2-0) Philadelphia 5 Pittsburgh 1 (Series tied 1-1) Vegas 2 Los Angeles 1 (2OT) (Golden Knights lead series 2-0) &...
Apr 14, 2018
Friday's Games
Friday’s Games NHL Playoffs First Round Winnipeg 4 Minnesota 1 (Jets lead series 2-0) Philadelphia 5 Pittsburgh 1 (Series tied 1-1) Vegas 2 Los Angeles 1 (2OT) (Golden Knights lead series 2-0) &...
Apr 14, 2018
Canadian boxer Thomas Blumenfeld puts on gritty show in losing cause Down Under
GOLD COAST, Australia - Canadian boxer Thomas Blumenfeld put on a gritty display Saturday in a losing cause against a bigger, stronger and more experienced opponent in the Commonwealth Games 64-kilogr...
Apr 14, 2018
Ohtani's electrifying start to MLB career a big hit in Japan
TOKYO - Shohei Ohtani’s games are shown live in the morning by national broadcaster NHK. For the rest of the day, talk shows dissect his every move and sports programs feature highlights of his ...
Apr 13, 2018
Canada's R.J. Barrett leads World team over U.S. at Nike Hoop Summit
PORTLAND, Ore. - Canadian R.J. Barrett had a game-high 20 points to lead the World Select Team to an 89-76 win over the United States on Friday night at the Nike Hoop Summit, a showcase for the top hi...
Apr 13, 2018