Category Archives: Canadian Press
North America set for fast-tracked 2026 World Cup decision
MANAMA, Bahrain - An accelerated process to hand North America the 2026 World Cup is set to be approved by soccer leaders this week, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino hoping for a “bulletproo...
May 08, 2017
The Monday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Monday, May 8 --- MAN AND YOUNG GIRL MISSING IN QUEBEC FLOODS: More than 1,500 soldiers hit the ground Monday to help Quebecers deal with “historic” flood...
May 08, 2017
Jays catcher Russell Martin placed on disabled list with left shoulder injury
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays were dealt another blow on the injury front Monday as catcher Russell Martin was placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a nerve issue in his left shoulder. Martin sa...
May 08, 2017
'Naive' Edmonton Oilers to play in their first Game 7 in over a decade
EDMONTON - A team with little experience or baggage in a Game 7 is about to face a team with a lot of both. The Edmonton Oilers avoided elimination in Game 6 with a resounding 7-1 victory over the Ana...
May 08, 2017
Motivated Bouchard eliminates Sharapova in Madrid Open thriller
MADRID - Motivated more than usual, Eugenie Bouchard used her game to send a message to Maria Sharapova by defeating the Russian 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 in a thrilling second-round match at the Madrid Open on M...
May 08, 2017
Doctors won't face disciplinary hearing over sex assault allegation
TORONTO - Two Toronto-area doctors who were acquitted in court of sexually assaulting a medical student will not face their professional regulatory body over the case. Dr. Amitabh Chauhan and Dr. Suga...
May 08, 2017
S. Korea's new president willing to visit rival North
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of - New South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Wednesday he was open to visiting rival North Korea under the right conditions to talk about Pyongyang’s aggressive pursui...
May 08, 2017
Manitoba premier won't say how he communicates with staff while in Costa Rica
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister cited security concerns Monday as he refused to answer opposition questions about how he stays in touch with staff while at his vacation home in Costa Rica....
May 08, 2017
Flooded Ottawa man doesn't regret the waterfront, invites Wynne back for a beer
OTTAWA - Michel Bourbonnais and his wife, Maggie, have enjoyed four years of retirement bliss on a piece of prime riverfront property at the end of a short street that ends at the Ottawa River. Their ...
May 08, 2017
Stories of Quebecers living through historic flooding and helping one another
RIGAUD, Que. - The town of Rigaud, Que., west of Montreal along the Ottawa River, has been one of the hardest hit municipalities in the province since major flooding began last week. Entire streets ar...
May 08, 2017