Category Archives: Canadian Press
Rivera 1st unanimous HOF pick; Doc, Edgar, Mussina also in
NEW YORK - This honour was saved for the one and only Mariano Rivera. Not Babe Ruth. Not Hank Aaron. Not Cy Young. Not until “The Sandman” could everyone agree. Rivera became baseball̵...
Jan 22, 2019
Former Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay voted into Baseball Hall of Fame
Edgar Martinez doesn’t recall many easy at-bats against Roy Halladay. Mike Mussina and Mariano Rivera remember admiring the former Blue Jays ace from across the diamond. All four players will ta...
Jan 22, 2019
Vancouver Canucks, western foes locked in battle for playoff spots
VANCOUVER - This season was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the fresh-faced Vancouver Canucks. But heading into this weekend’s all-star break, the team is firmly entrenched in a battle for ...
Jan 22, 2019
Joe Montana still fondly remembers former 49ers teammate Dwight Clark
TORONTO - They’ll forever be linked in football history, the brash quarterback and sure-handed receiver who helped kick-start the San Francisco 49ers’ NFL dynasty. On Jan. 10, 1982, Joe Mo...
Jan 22, 2019
Judge declares Iowa fetal heartbeat law unconstitutional
DES MOINES, Iowa - A state judge on Tuesday struck down Iowa’s restrictive “fetal heartbeat” abortion law, which would have been the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the nation....
Jan 22, 2019
Some numbers from B.C. Speaker's report
VICTORIA - A report by British Columbia legislature Speaker Darryl Plecas alleges spending misconduct by two top officials who have been suspended during an ongoing RCMP investigation. Sergeant-at-arm...
Jan 22, 2019
Resolute Forest Products loses most of lawsuit against enviro groups in U.S.
A Montreal-based forestry company has had most of its lawsuit against a group of environmental organizations dismissed by a California judge. The suit was brought by Resolute Forest Products against G...
Jan 22, 2019
Spike Lee likes his Oscar odds with 'BlackKkKlansman'
NEW YORK - Spike Lee watched the Oscar nominations Tuesday morning on television from his bed, with his wife, Tonya, his two grown children, Satchel and Jackson, and their dog, Ginger. Screaming ensue...
Jan 22, 2019
Toronto Raptors opt to extend rest period for star forward Kawhi Leonard
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors plan to keep star forward Kawhi Leonard on the shelf until Friday’s game in Houston. Leonard, who was rested for home games against Memphis on Saturday and Phoenix ...
Jan 22, 2019
Hall of Fame QB Joe Montana not a big fan of NFL's overtime format
TORONTO - Joe Montana isn’t a big fan of the NFL’s overtime format. On Sunday in the AFC title game, New England won the toss to secure the ball to begin overtime. Tom Brady then engineere...
Jan 22, 2019