Category Archives: Canadian Press
Tillerson says diplomats in Havana suffered 'health attacks'
HAVANA - Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that U.S. diplomats in Havana had been the victims of “health attacks” that left them with hearing loss - the most definitive U.S. statement ...
Aug 11, 2017
Southern California pleads not guilty to dog mutilations
VISTA, Calif. - A Southern California man accused of slashing his neighbours’ tires and mutilating their dogs in what a prosecutor calls “a war of terror” has pleaded not guilty to a...
Aug 11, 2017
Calgary mayor weighs in on controversial rock and steel sculpture
Calgary’s mayor says controversy over a $500,000 public art installation has convinced him the city’s art policy needs to change. Mayor Naheed Nenshi admits he hasn’t personally seen...
Aug 11, 2017
Durant leads Alouettes past Argonauts 21-9 to spoil Trestman's Montreal return
Montreal Alouettes head coach Jacques Chapdelaine doesn’t want to give up top spot in the CFL East. Darian Durant threw touchdown passes to Ernest Jackson and George Johnson as the Alouettes dow...
Aug 11, 2017
Errors cost Toronto Blue Jays in 4-2 interleague loss to Pittsburgh Pirates
TORONTO - Friday night was a learning experience for young Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Rob Refsnyder. The 26-year-old made a pair of errors in the third inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a...
Aug 11, 2017
Matsuyama, Kisner tied for lead at PGA Championship
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Most meaningful of all the text messages Hideki Matsuyama received last week was the one from Jason Day congratulating the Japanese star for his 61 in the final round at Firestone to...
Aug 11, 2017
Warriors star Kevin Durant apologizes for India comments
SAN FRANCISCO - Basketball star Kevin Durant has issued an apology for calling India “20 years behind” and several other comments about the Asian country. The Golden State Warriors forward...
Aug 11, 2017
Jays catcher Russell Martin leaves in second inning against Pirates with injury
Toronto’s Russell Martin left Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second inning with a left oblique strain. The Blue Jays catcher was seen grimacing during his first inning...
Aug 11, 2017
Walmart says gun-display back-to-school promotion was prank
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Walmart is having all sorts of promotions for the back-to-school season, but selling firearms isn’t one of them. The world’s largest retailer said Friday an internal in...
Aug 11, 2017
Canadian pastor freed from North Korea to attend church in Mississauga on Sunday
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - A Canadian pastor released from prison in North Korea this week is planning to attend a church service in Mississauga, Ont., on Sunday. Hyeon Soo Lim was released on what state med...
Aug 11, 2017