Category Archives: Canadian Press

Top 10 invasive species spread by summer recreational activity in Canada
TORONTO - A list of the top 10 invasive species spread through summer recreational activities in Canada. Spotted knapweed: This aggressive invasive plant invades prairies, meadows and open woods. It c...
Aug 04, 2018

Man dead following tornado that ripped through Manitoba community Friday
ALONSA, Man. - A man has died after a tornado touched down west of Lake Manitoba on Friday night and tore at least one home off its foundation, officials said Saturday. An RCMP spokesman said the 77-y...
Aug 04, 2018
Change in weather could stoke dozens of northeast Ont. fires
There is concern that a change in the weather today could stoke the dozens of wildfires raging across northeastern Ontario. The province’s Ministry of Natural Resources says high humidity on Fri...
Aug 04, 2018

Russia: 18 killed in Siberian oil worker helicopter crash
MOSCOW - A Russian helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff Saturday in Siberia, killing all 18 people aboard, mostly oil workers, authorities said. The Interstate Aviation Committee, which oversees c...
Aug 04, 2018
Friday's Games
Friday’s Games (All Times Eastern) CFL Hamilton 50, Montreal 11 — MLB American League Boston 4, N.Y. Yankees 1 Chicago White Sox 3, Tampa Bay 2, 10 innings L.A. Angels 7, Cleveland 4 Texas...
Aug 04, 2018
Scores and Schedule
Friday’s Games (All Times Eastern) CFL Hamilton 50, Montreal 11 — MLB American League Boston 4, N.Y. Yankees 1 Chicago White Sox 3, Tampa Bay 2, 10 innings L.A. Angels 7, Cleveland 4 Texas...
Aug 04, 2018

THC-containing cannabis oil shows promise for treating Dravet syndrome epilepsy
Toronto researchers have determined what dosage of a specially formulated cannabis oil is safe and can be tolerated by children with Dravet syndrome, a rare genetic form of epilepsy that causes lifelo...
Aug 03, 2018
Borucki shines as Blue Jays beat Mariners, 7-2
SEATTLE - Ryan Borucki was tiring as he prepared to enter the eighth inning for the first time in his major league career. Fortunately, the Blue Jays’ rookie left-hander had the boisterous assis...
Aug 03, 2018
Canada goes undefeated in group play after 65-54 win over host Mexico
MEXICO CITY - Christina Morra and Roxane Makolo both had double-doubles to help Canada stay undefeated at 3-0 in group play by downing host Mexico 65-54 at the FIBA under-18 women’s Americas Cha...
Aug 03, 2018
Jessica Lange to return to 'American Horror Story'
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Jessica Lange will return to “American Horror Story” in an episode directed by star Sarah Paulson during the show’s upcoming season. Paulson revealed the news...
Aug 03, 2018