Category Archives: Canadian Press
Israelis sue New Zealanders over Lorde boycott
JERUSALEM - An Israeli legal rights group said Wednesday it is suing two New Zealanders for allegedly convincing the pop singer Lorde to cancel her performance in Israel in what appears to be the firs...
Jan 30, 2018
Pinpoint Accuracy: Baertschi scores in overtime as Canucks beat Avalanche 4-3
VANCOUVER - Sven Baertschi showed he’s not the only member of the Vancouver Canucks able to pick a corner under pressure. The Swiss winger rifled his 11th goal of the season shortside over Jonat...
Jan 30, 2018
Gambling regulators in 2 states reviewing Wynn allegations
BOSTON - Massachusetts gambling regulators are holding a special meeting Wednesday to discuss sexual misconduct allegations against casino magnate Steve Wynn, whose company is building a $2.4 billion ...
Jan 30, 2018
Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon injured after taking hit against Canucks
VANCOUVER - Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon left Tuesday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks with an upper-body injury and did not return. MacKinnon was hurt after taking a h...
Jan 30, 2018
Marchessault key in Golden Knights' surprising 4-2 comeback against Flames
CALGARY - Thanks to goals 10 seconds apart inside the final two minutes of play, the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from behind for a monumental victory on Tuesday night. Erik Haula tied it and Jonathan...
Jan 30, 2018
Hutton continues to roll, Blues shut down Canadiens 3-1
ST. LOUIS - Carter Hutton insists his recent run is not the result of a new strategy or a different outlook. “I’m the same goalie, I’m just playing more,” Hutton said. And winn...
Jan 30, 2018
Michael Hutchinson earns win in net as Jets beat NHL-best Lightning
WINNIPEG - Michael Hutchinson didn’t think it was a huge deal that he arrived in Winnipeg seven hours before making a rare appearance in net for the Jets. Hutchinson made 23 saves in his first N...
Jan 30, 2018
Trump to Congress: Talks about fixing trade deals, not about scrapping them
WASHINGTON - Facing scores of his fellow Republicans publicly pleading with him not to cancel NAFTA, U.S. President Donald Trump refrained from his oft-stated threat to scrap the continental pact whil...
Jan 30, 2018
Sydney's Ferry McFerryface renamed after children's author
CANBERRA, Australia - A Sydney Harbor ferry christened Ferry McFerryface three months ago has been renamed after a political squabble. New South Wales Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew ...
Jan 30, 2018
New father Fred VanVleet helps Raptors rally past Timberwolves 109-104
TORONTO - If Fred VanVleet was tired after the birth of his daughter Sanaa Marie, it didn’t show. Arriving at Air Canada Centre an hour before tipoff and on a few hours of sleep, VanVleet had 10...
Jan 30, 2018