Category Archives: Canadian Press
Environment Canada issues air quality statements, heat warnings for most of B.C.
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued a slew of air quality alerts as wildfires continue to burn in British Columbia, at the same time as a heat wave is striking the coast. While the largest wildf...
Jul 26, 2018
Return of possible remains marks 1st step in Korea diplomacy
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday for “fulfilling a promise” to return the remains of U.S. soldiers missing from the Korean War, as a U....
Jul 26, 2018
Sidney Crosby honoured as top athlete in Nova Scotia history
HALIFAX - Sidney Crosby was honoured Thursday night as the top athlete in Nova Scotia history. The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame said the Pittsburgh Penguins star was selected in voting by 36 Nova Sc...
Jul 26, 2018
Canucks owners don't plan to fill Trevor Linden's role: Jim Benning
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks’ top brass say everyone is on the same page when it comes to re-building the team for the future. General manager Jim Benning said the club still wants to draft...
Jul 26, 2018
B.C. wildlife tour company charged after allegedly luring bears with food
BLUE RIVER, B.C. - A wildlife tour company in Blue River, B.C., is facing charges for allegedly putting food out to attract bears. Chris Doyle, deputy chief of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service, s...
Jul 26, 2018
Officials release redacted 911 call about Lovato emergency
LOS ANGELES - Fire officials have released redacted audio of a 911 call that led to Demi Lovato’s hospitalization earlier this week. The four-and-a-half-minute call does not include details of w...
Jul 26, 2018
Hockey superstar Sidney Crosby honoured as top N.S. athlete of all time
HALIFAX - Acclaimed hockey superstar Sidney Crosby has another bullet point to add to his growing list of accolades, having been honoured as the top Nova Scotia athlete of all time at a gala dinner Th...
Jul 26, 2018
Democratic Sen. McCaskill confirms Russian hacking attempt
WASHINGTON - Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri says Russian hackers tried unsuccessfully to infiltrate her Senate computer network, raising questions about the extent to which Russia will t...
Jul 26, 2018
'It means everything': DeRozan eager to work with Popovich
LAS VEGAS - Kyle Lowry had the ball in the right corner. He was well-defended and not able to shoot or drive, so he fired a crosscourt diagonal pass to DeMar DeRozan. For years, that was a fine idea. ...
Jul 26, 2018
Harris hopes to continue recent rushing rampage in rematch with visiting Argos
WINNIPEG - Andrew Harris is hoping to enjoy two big celebrations at Investors Group Field this weekend. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers running back is ready to pound out the yards to try for a second strai...
Jul 26, 2018