Category Archives: Canadian Press

Three-way tie for first-round lead at CP Women's Open; Henderson two shots back
REGINA - An early bogey may have been a good thing for Canada’s Brooke Henderson at the CP Women’s Open on Thursday. She attacked the Wascana Country Club course with a vengeance after the...
Aug 23, 2018
Chicago 'anti-bait truck' event to offer free shoes
CHICAGO - A Chicago rapper’s foundation will be giving away thousands of shoes in a South Side neighbourhood where a recent law enforcement sting using “bait trucks” to catch shoe th...
Aug 23, 2018

Bernier put own ambitions ahead of party, country, says Conservative leader
HALIFAX - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is accusing Quebec MP and former leadership rival Maxime Bernier of putting his own personal ambitions ahead of the chance to make Canada a better place. As...
Aug 23, 2018

Kroger to phase out plastic bags at all stores
CINCINNATI - The nation’s largest grocery chain has begun to phase out the use of plastic bags as more Americans grow uncomfortable with their impact on the environment. Kroger Co. will start Th...
Aug 23, 2018

Clayton leads Coquitlam past Brampton in delayed Game 2 of Minto Cup
William Clayton had a hat trick and added an assist as the Coquitlam Adanacs beat the Brampton Excelsiors 8-6 on Thursday in Game 2 of the Minto Cup - a day after referees refused to officiate it on i...
Aug 23, 2018

Despite recent crash, Canadian Mike Woods ready for second crack at Spanish Vuelta
Mike Woods was hurtling down a hill on Stage 2 of the Tour of Utah when he turned a corner and hit some sand. His front wheel lost traction and the Canadian rider, who was going in excess of 50 km/h a...
Aug 23, 2018

Judge reserves decision on request for order to remove Indigenous protest camp
REGINA - A judge has reserved her decision on the request by the Saskatchewan government for an order to evict Indigenous protesters who have been camping in teepees on the legislature grounds. Justic...
Aug 23, 2018
In his own words: Maxime Bernier's full statement on leaving the Conservatives
OTTAWA - Maxime Bernier declared Thursday that he is quitting the federal Conservatives to launch his own political movement. The full text of the hard-hitting statement he read aloud during his news ...
Aug 23, 2018

Police forces warn of risks around online 'Momo Challenge'
Police forces in Canada are joining colleagues worldwide in issuing warnings about a disturbing online challenge that encourages participants to complete dangerous and violent tasks. Police in Sudbury...
Aug 23, 2018

Steven Tyler sends cease-and-desist to Trump for use of song
BOSTON - Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is again demanding that President Donald Trump stop using the band’s songs at rallies. Tyler’s attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter to the presi...
Aug 23, 2018