Category Archives: Canadian Press

Prominent Canadians pay tribute to Arizona Sen. John McCain, dead at 81
Canadian politicians are expressing their sympathies to the family of Arizona Sen. John McCain, who has died of brain cancer at the age of 81. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote on Twitter that McCai...
Aug 25, 2018

Giovinco on target as Toronto FC beats Montreal 3-1 to keep playoff hopes alive
TORONTO - Time and games are running out. But Toronto FC is still alive and kicking. “It’s been that kind of year. Nothing’s come easy. But we are not dead, that’s for damn sur...
Aug 25, 2018

On top-100 bubble, Sharp can use a solid finish Sunday at CP Women's Open
REGINA - All eyes are on Brooke Henderson at the CP Women’s Open as she attempts to become the first Canadian to win the tournament in 45 years. It’s also an important event for Hamilton...
Aug 25, 2018

War hero and presidential candidate John McCain dies at 81
WASHINGTON - Sen. John McCain, who faced down his captors in a Vietnam prisoner of war camp with jut-jawed defiance and later turned his rebellious streak into a 35-year political career that took him...
Aug 25, 2018

Canadian IndyCar driver Robert Wickens breathing on own after wreck
MADISON, Ill. - Canadian IndyCar driver Robert Wickens was breathing without medical assistance and began speaking with his family Saturday for the first time since his harrowing wreck at Pocono Racew...
Aug 25, 2018

Aledmys Diaz's three-run double lifts Blue Jays over Phillies 8-6
TORONTO - Aledmys Diaz watched teammate Teoscar Hernandez’s at bat from the on-deck circle closely, and knew what to expect from Phillies reliever Victor Arano when he stepped up to the plate wi...
Aug 25, 2018

Kamar Jorden sets Stampeders record for most receiving yards in a single game
CALGARY - Kamar Jorden helped break the game open in the fourth quarter and set a club record for the Calgary Stampeders in the process. Jorden caught a pass from quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and ran ...
Aug 25, 2018

Catholic Boy wins Travers Stakes at Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Catholic Boy proved he could win on turf. With jockey Javier Castellano aboard in the Travers Stakes, Catholic Boy proved he’s not too shabby on dirt, either. On a day w...
Aug 25, 2018

Canada's Brooke Henderson leads after three rounds of CP Women's Open
REGINA - Canada’s Brooke Henderson feels most comfortable with her game when she’s on top of the leaderboard. A solid third round has left her in that very position as she prepares to take...
Aug 25, 2018
Head of Toronto school board reassures teachers on interim sex-ed curriculum
TORONTO - With just a week to go before a new school year begins, the head of Canada’s largest school board has sent a letter to teachers assuring them Ontario’s interim sex-ed curriculum ...
Aug 25, 2018