Category Archives: Canadian Press
Matt Shoemaker strikes out seven in losing cause for Toronto Blue Jays
Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker stretched out to five innings as Toronto lost 8-7 to the Atlanta Braves in pre-season action on Wednesday. Slotted in at No. 2 in the rotation, Shoemaker stru...
Mar 20, 2019
CFL, CFLPA continuing talks on new collective bargaining agreement
TORONTO - Contract talks between the CFL and its players remain in the “exploratory” phase, says union senior adviser Ken Georgetti. The CFL and CFL Players’ Association met again Mo...
Mar 20, 2019
Police make arrest after 'erratic driver' hits cars near University of Ottawa
OTTAWA - A man is in police custody after an “erratic driver” smashed into several cars near the University of Ottawa. Ottawa police say several vehicles were damaged in the incident just ...
Mar 20, 2019
Conservatives plan filibuster after Liberals shut down Wilson-Raybould motion
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament were bracing Wednesday for an all-night voting marathon as opposition parties protested the Trudeau government’s efforts to shut down any further investigation int...
Mar 20, 2019
Students raise concerns about mental health resources at UofT after suicide
TORONTO - A recent suicide at Canada’s largest university has students sounding the alarm about what they perceive as a dearth of campus resources to address mental health concerns. A student de...
Mar 20, 2019
Man uses nude mannequins to send message to 'nosey' neighbour
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Jason Windus gave his California neighbour something to look at during a dispute over the height of a backyard fence - naked mannequins having a garden party. Four of the fashion ...
Mar 20, 2019
R. Kelly asks judge to let him travel to Dubai to perform
CHICAGO - Cash-strapped R&B singer R. Kelly wants a judge to let him travel to the Middle East to perform several concerts, saying he has struggled to get work in the U.S. since his February arres...
Mar 20, 2019
Saskatchewan budget: Firefighters, organ donors win; teachers, students less so
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government tabled its 2019-20 budget Wednesday. Here’s an idea of who will be happy and who might not be as pleased. WINNERS Volunteer firefighters: The budget introduc...
Mar 20, 2019
Highlights of Saskatchewan's 2019-2020 budget
REGINA - The Saskatchewan government introduced its 2019-2020 budget Wednesday. Here are a few of the highlights: - Provincial sales tax stays at six per cent; no new taxes or increases. - New $3,000 ...
Mar 20, 2019
Jennifer Jones, Brent Laing off to quick start at mixed doubles nationals
FREDERICTON - Former Olympic women’s champ Jennifer Jones and her husband Brent Laing were one of 12 teams leading the way at 2-0 midway through the second day of the Canadian mixed doubles curl...
Mar 20, 2019