Category Archives: Canadian Press
Lawmakers say UK should consider postponing Brexit
LONDON - Britain should consider postponing Brexit because there may not be enough time to strike a deal with the European Union before the U.K. leaves the bloc a year from now, a key committee of Bri...
Mar 17, 2018
Bridge collapse victim's uncle rages at 'incompetence'
MIAMI - As crews began removing bodies from beneath a collapsed pedestrian bridge Saturday, a victim’s uncle raged against what he called the “complete incompetence” and “colos...
Mar 17, 2018
Man found dead in parked California van had criminal history
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. - A homeless man found dead with three others in a parked van outside a Southern California strip mall had a lengthy criminal history, including convictions for conspiracy to murd...
Mar 17, 2018
Paralympics fans had difficult time, changes may not happen
GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of - As the world’s top Paralympic athletes competed on ice and snow, Erica Mitchell steered through her own obstacle course on Pyeongchang’s narrow and uneven s...
Mar 17, 2018
Not happening here: Kentucky stops Buffalo cold, 95-75
BOISE, Idaho - Kentucky put an end to any upset talk on its watch Saturday, getting 27 points and a near-perfect shooting game from Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a 95-75 pullaway from 13th-seede...
Mar 17, 2018
StFX beats UNB, Alberta tops Saskatchewan to advance to men's hockey final
FREDERICTON - A pair of overtime victories Saturday decided who will play for the David Johnston University Cup. The StFX X-Men advanced to the Canadian university men’s hockey final with a 5-4 ...
Mar 17, 2018
Not so fast on 2026, Calgary says Olympic documents posted in error
Calgary walked back a city administration report stating the provincial and federal governments would contribute money to a 2026 Olympic Games bid, saying Saturday that no formal or final confirmation...
Mar 17, 2018
Federer seeking 6th title at Indian Wells against Del Potro
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. - Roger Federer was on the ropes, down two breaks in the second set and another one in the third. Borna Coric thought he was close to toppling the world’s top-ranked player....
Mar 17, 2018
Police: Gunman kills ex-wife at California mall, wounds self
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - A man argued with his former wife at a Southern California mall before shooting her to death and turning the gun on himself, authorities said, leading shoppers to run into stor...
Mar 17, 2018
Sound familiar? Sons of big leaguers fill Blue Jays' lineup
DUNEDIN, Fla. - It could have been called the “Legacy Game” when a Toronto Blue Jays split squad played the Canadian Junior National Team. The Blue Jays’ starting infield Saturday wa...
Mar 17, 2018