Category Archives: Canadian Press
Community leader in Winnipeg blames Bernier tweet for vandalism in park
WINNIPEG - A leader in Winnipeg’s Pakistani community says a city park whose name drew the ire of a Quebec MP has been vandalized. Rashid Ahmed says a sign at Jinnah Park was sawed off from the ...
Aug 18, 2018

Franklin's late TD earns Toronto Argonauts 24-23 home win over B.C. Lions
TORONTO - Another start, another comeback win for McLeod Bethel-Thompson and the Toronto Argonauts. James Franklin’s one-yard TD run with 2:59 remaining rallied Toronto to an exciting 24-23 win ...
Aug 18, 2018
Rob Bagg back in Saskatchewan, ready to contribute with Riders
REGINA - Rob Bagg is ready to contribute in his return to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Whether he gets any game action against the Calgary Stampeders on Sunday remains to be seen though. The CFL club...
Aug 18, 2018
Hundreds cross picket lines to attend CNE, while others boycott in solidarity
TORONTO - While hundreds of people have crossed picket lines to attend the first two days of the Canadian National Exhibition on Toronto’s waterfront, others boycotted the event amid labour disp...
Aug 18, 2018

Neepawa surges to wire-to-wire victory in Breeders' Stakes
TORONTO - Having already watched Neepawa hit the accelerator in the Queen’s Plate before fading down the stretch, owner Robert Krembil feared he was in for a repeat after his horse jumped out to...
Aug 18, 2018
Northern B.C. residents face more evacuation orders as some smoke clears up
VANCOUVER - New evacuation orders have been issued for parts of north-central British Columbia being battered by wildfires, while residents of the region hope for more wind to clear out the smoke. The...
Aug 18, 2018
Stanton homers as Yankees beat Blue Jays 11-6
NEW YORK - Another day, another big swing for Giancarlo Stanton. The slugger just loves this time of year. Stanton hit one of New York’s four homers, Luis Severino struck out eight while pitchin...
Aug 18, 2018
Quebec liquor board employees to hold second one-day strike on Wednesday
MONTREAL - Quebec liquor board employees say they will hold a second one-day strike on Wednesday - a day before the provincial election campaign kicks off. It’s the second of six strike days the...
Aug 18, 2018
Ronaldo relies on teammates for winning league start at Juve
VERONA, Italy - A smile, a wink and a thumbs-up: Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t seem too perturbed at not scoring on his Juventus debut. The 33-year-old forward appeared relaxed after Saturday’s...
Aug 18, 2018

Hull Kingston Rovers hold on for rugby league playoff win over Toronto Wolfpack
TORONTO - Hull Kingston Rovers return home relieved. The Toronto Wolfpack wonder what might have been. The first Super League side to visit Toronto prevailed 28-22 Saturday in a rugby league playoff n...
Aug 18, 2018