Category Archives: Canadian Press
Toronto police suspend officer after alleged leak during 'potential risk' probe
TORONTO - A Toronto police officer has been suspended after allegedly leaking information about a “potential risk” in the Greater Toronto Area that was investigated last week, authorities ...
Jul 17, 2018
Canada's Bouchard beats Bacsinszky in first-round match at Swiss Open
GSTAAD, Switzerland - Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard advanced to the second round of the Swiss Open on Tuesday, rallying from a set down to beat Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4. Bou...
Jul 17, 2018
'Hard to accept:' Calgary family's vacation ends in tragedy on Texas highway
Three generations of a family were on their way to visit relatives in Houston last week when their minivan and a semi-truck collided head-on, killing three and injuring four others. Texas authorities ...
Jul 17, 2018
Police: Paraplegic man assaulted at least 2 exotic dancers
ATLANTA - A Georgia paraplegic man is accused of assaulting at least two exotic dancers. Police told WSB-TV that 31-year-old Johnnie Thompson paid exotic dancers to perform in his Decatur home last we...
Jul 17, 2018
Oilers sign first-round pick Evan Bouchard to entry-level contract
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Evan Bouchard to a three-year entry-level contract. Bouchard, 18, led the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights in scoring in 2017-18, with...
Jul 17, 2018
Book by rising Democratic star Kamala Harris coming in 2019
NEW YORK - Sen. Kamala Harris, a rising star in the Democratic Party who is sometimes cited as a possible presidential contender in 2020, has a book deal. Penguin Press announced Tuesday that Harris&#...
Jul 17, 2018
MGM sues Vegas mass shooting victims, argues it isn't liable
LAS VEGAS - MGM Resorts International has sued hundreds of victims of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history in a bid to avoid liability for the gunfire that rained down from its Mandalay ...
Jul 17, 2018
Semifinalist Impact, Whitecaps have eyes on Voyageurs Cup victory
MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact and the Vancouver Whitecaps are on the bubble in terms of making the Major League Soccer playoffs this season, but the Voyageurs Cup is a trophy both clubs have an eye o...
Jul 17, 2018
Studying suicide notes can help with prevention, research suggests
TORONTO - Powerlessness, battling with mental illness and self-blame are common themes found in suicide notes, according to a study from Canadian researchers that recommends health-care professionals ...
Jul 17, 2018
Canada's premiers to talk issues around trade at New Brunswick meeting
ST. ANDREWS, N.B. - Canada’s First Ministers should stand united in the face of a mounting trade war with the United States, New Brunswick’s premier said ahead of this week’s meeting...
Jul 17, 2018