Category Archives: Canadian Press

Addition of Tavares, promotion of Matthews could make Leafs' PP even more lethal
TORONTO - It was an answer that threw Mike Babcock for a loop. With the Maple Leafs putting on the full-court press in pursuit of John Tavares this summer, the star centre was asked by Toronto’s...
Sep 20, 2018

Former Jets workhorse goalie Ondrej Pavelec retires after 11 NHL seasons
Ondrej Pavelec, who was a workhorse in the Jets’ goal after the NHL franchise moved from Atlanta to Winnipeg, announced his retirement Thursday. The 31-year-old from Kladno, Czech Republic, made...
Sep 20, 2018

House of Commons declares Myanmar treatment of Rohingya a 'genocide'
OTTAWA - The House of Commons unanimously adopted a motion Thursday to recognize the crimes against the Rohingya as a genocide. The motion, put forward by Liberal MP Andrew Leslie, also endorsed the f...
Sep 20, 2018

Habs forward Domi suspended for remainder of pre-season for punching Ekblad
NEW YORK - Montreal Canadiens forward Max Domi has been suspended for the remainder of the NHL pre-season after punching Florida defenceman Aaron Ekblad during an exhibition game. The NHL’s Depa...
Sep 20, 2018

'No excuse:' Online course asks about positive effect of residential schools
ST. PAUL, Alta. - Alberta’s education minister apologized Thursday after learning an online social studies course asked students about the positive effects of residential schools. Students were ...
Sep 20, 2018

Canada signs global pact to help rid world's oceans of abandoned fishing gear
OTTAWA - Canada has joined a global alliance trying to rid the world’s oceans of millions of tonnes of old fishing nets. Canada is the 13th nation to join World Animal Protection’s Global ...
Sep 20, 2018
Brad Pitt's foundation sues architect over New Orleans homes
NEW ORLEANS - Actor Brad Pitt’s foundation has sued a New Orleans architect, saying defective design work led to leaks and other flaws in homes built for residents of an area that was among the ...
Sep 20, 2018
Harvard black culture awards to honour Kaepernick, Chappelle
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and comedian Dave Chappelle are among eight people being honoured by Harvard University for their contributions to black history and culture,...
Sep 20, 2018

Notwithstanding clause comes under federal lens following Ford's move
OTTAWA - MPs could soon delve into the question of whether it is appropriate for a politician to use the Constitution’s contentious notwithstanding clause to override a court’s decision. N...
Sep 20, 2018

As MLS season winds down, Toronto FC still trying to solve defensive woes
TORONTO - Injuries have hurt Toronto FC all season long. But so has a porous defence. It has made for an unsettling campaign for the MLS champions who are on pace to concede a franchise-worst 66 goals...
Sep 20, 2018