Category Archives: Canadian Press
Alberta professor accused of espousing anti-Semitic views to retire this fall
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A professor accused of espousing anti-Semitic views is retiring from the University of Lethbridge in southern Alberta. In a brief statement, the university says Anthony Hall will b...
Aug 08, 2018

Gretzky excited about the future of hockey on the anniversary of Kings trade
EDMONTON - On the eve of the 30th anniversary of his stunning trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings on Aug. 9 1988, Wayne Gretzky was more focused on the future of hockey than his ow...
Aug 08, 2018
Rugby Canada reorganizes centralized player pool with emphasis on 15s game
TORONTO - Rugby Canada is reorganizing its resources, opting for one centralized pool of men’s players rather than having separate 15s and sevens training squads. Come September, Rugby Canada wi...
Aug 08, 2018
Montreal Impact trade Uduro to Earthquakes for Amarikwa
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact signed former Arsenal and Manchester City right back Bacary Sagna for the rest of the 2018 season, with an option for 2019, the MLS club announced Wednesday. Sagna, 35, ...
Aug 08, 2018

Court upholds ex-Stanford swimmer's sex assault conviction
SAN FRANCISCO - An appeals court on Wednesday rejected a former Stanford University swimmer’s bid for a new trial and upheld his sexual assault and attempted rape convictions. The three-judge pa...
Aug 08, 2018

It's TV love for Schwimmer, Messing on 'Will & Grace'
LOS ANGELES - Former “Friends” star David Schwimmer will appear on “Will & Grace” as a new love interest for Debra Messing’s character. NBC said Wednesday that Schwim...
Aug 08, 2018
Buzarnescu has nasty injury at Rogers Cup, opponent wonders about response time
MONTREAL - A nasty ankle injury suffered by Mihaela Buzarnescu at the women’s Rogers Cup had her opponent Elina Svitolina wondering if there should be courtside medical staff at all WTA matches....
Aug 08, 2018
Canadian golfer Jaclyn Lee wins opening match at U.S. women's amateur
KINGSTON, Tenn. - Canada’s Jaclyn Lee has advanced to the round of 32 at the U.S. women’s amateur golf championship. The Calgary golfer, who tied for fourth in the 36-hole stroke play even...
Aug 08, 2018

Lions QB Lulay wants to outshine friend and rival Reilly when Esks visit BC Place
VANCOUVER - B.C. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay will put his friendship with Edmonton Eskimos counterpart Mike Reilly on hold Thursday night. Lulay hopes to outshine his former teammate as the Lions (...
Aug 08, 2018
Ontario's basic income pilot project 'failing,' says Tory government
TORONTO - A basic income pilot project aimed at reducing poverty in Ontario is failing and many of the participants have dropped out, the province’s Progressive Conservative government said Wedn...
Aug 08, 2018