Category Archives: Canadian Press

Weir says CP Open win could be only the start for golf star Henderson
Once a beacon of inspiration for men’s golf in Canada, Mike Weir believes Brooke Henderson can be the same for the women’s game - and she will “blow past” the all-time mark for...
Aug 27, 2018

Five things to consider before writing off NAFTA
OTTAWA - President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. and Mexico had reached a bilateral trade “understanding” that could lead to an overhaul - or maybe the demise - of the three-country No...
Aug 27, 2018

Liberals approve first saliva screening roadside test for marijuana
OTTAWA - Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould is giving the green light to a new roadside test to check for drugs. On Monday, Wilson-Raybould approved the Drager DrugTest 5000 as the first saliva scr...
Aug 27, 2018
Quebec will strongly resist any compromises in trade talks with U.S.: Couillard
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard is talking tough on the question of supply management now that the focus switches to Canada after a new trade deal has been reached between the United Stat...
Aug 27, 2018
After poor start to season, MLS Cup finalists now travelling different routes
TORONTO - Coming off a short off-season and facing early CONCACAF Champions League matches, Toronto FC and the Seattle Sounders both stumbled their way into the 2018 MLS season. Seattle started the ca...
Aug 27, 2018

Buck a beer in effect, but beer and wine in corner stores still a while away
TORONTO - Buck a beer went into effect in Ontario on Monday, fulfilling one of Doug Ford’s promises from the spring election campaign, but his government said it would be a while before it acted...
Aug 27, 2018
Canada to play Venezuela in super-round opener at women's baseball World Cup
Canada will play Venezuela on Tuesday to open the second round at the women’s baseball World Cup in Viera, Fla. The Canadians will start the super round in third place in the standings at 1-1 fo...
Aug 27, 2018

Former pitching coach recognized Jays lefty's talent from young age
Thomas Pannone’s former high school pitching coach was following along on his iPad as the left-hander made his first major league start for the Blue Jays last week. The performance - a seven-inn...
Aug 27, 2018

Following 'kick in the head,' Oilers confident same group can rebound
TORONTO - Connor McDavid did everything in his power to drag the Edmonton Oilers into last season’s playoff race. He led the NHL in scoring for the second straight year, recorded an outrageous 8...
Aug 27, 2018
Blue Jays Kendrys Morales named American League player of the week
NEW YORK - Kendrys Morales is being recognized for his torrid seven-game run. The Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter was named the American League player of the week on Monday after hitting a franchi...
Aug 27, 2018