Category Archives: Canadian Press

Cabinet expected to extend deadline to reconsider Trans Mountain pipeline
OTTAWA - Canada’s energy regulator will tell the federal government this week whether it still thinks the Trans Mountain pipeline should be expanded, but cabinet’s final say on the project...
Feb 17, 2019

Man charged in daughter's death in hospital with self-inflicted gunshot wound: police
Police say a man charged with first-degree murder in the death of his daughter is in hospital with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Roopesh Rajkumar, 41, was charged in 11-year-old Riya Rajkumar’...
Feb 17, 2019
Beckham family steals the show at London Fashion Week
LONDON - Victoria Beckham doesn’t need celebrities at her fashion shows - her A-list family provides more than enough star power. The designer’s husband, retired soccer superstar David Bec...
Feb 17, 2019

Right-hander Marcus Stroman laments Jays' lack of veteran presence
DUNEDIN, Fla. - Marcus Stroman is ready to embrace a leadership role with the Blue Jays this season, but he’s concerned the lack of veteran presence on the team’s roster will do a disservi...
Feb 17, 2019
'Alita' leads a slow Presidents Day box office weekend
LOS ANGELES - The sci-fi fantasy “Alita: Battle Angel” topped the charts and beat out a number of newcomers including the meta romantic comedy “Isn’t It Romantic” and the...
Feb 17, 2019
Wolverhampton hangs on to beat Bristol City in FA Cup
LONDON - Wolverhampton held on to beat Championship side Bristol City 1-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the FA Cup on Sunday. The second-tier team threatened from a series of set-pieces late in the ga...
Feb 17, 2019

Alberta missionaries among the Canadians heading home from riot-stricken Haiti
MONTREAL - A Canadian couple who had to leave Haiti due to violent street protests say they’re happy to be heading home but that their hearts are with the people they left behind. Wade and Maril...
Feb 17, 2019

Sharpe could laugh about 'brain-dead moment' after getting first win at Scotties
SYDNEY, N.S. - Some surprising results and a couple eyebrow-raising moments made for an interesting opening weekend at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Second-ranked Kerri Einarson shot just 56 per ...
Feb 17, 2019
Canada's Sharp seventh in Australian Open, best finish since 2017
ADELAIDE, Australia - Canada’s Alena Sharp credits her mental game with her best LPGA finish in nearly two years. The 37-year-old from Hamilton, Ont., shot a 68 on Sunday to finish in a tie for ...
Feb 17, 2019

Saudi crown prince arrives in Pakistan for regional visit
ISLAMABAD - Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman began his four-day regional visit on Sunday, arriving in Pakistan where Saudi officials signed agreements worth $20 billion t...
Feb 17, 2019