Category Archives: Canadian Press
Ovechkin, Holtby team up to lead Capitals past Canucks 3-0
WASHINGTON - Alex Ovechkin ended a scoring drought, reached another milestone and - most importantly - helped the Washington Capitals notch their fourth straight victory. Ovechkin scored a power-play ...
Dec 11, 2016
English FA faces lawmakers' no-confidence vote, reforms
LONDON - The English Football Association is facing a no-confidence vote in the House of Commons and the enforced overhaul of decision-making functions dominated by “elderly men.” British ...
Dec 11, 2016
Vermette, Perry help Ducks overpower Senators 5-1
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Veteran Antoine Vermette is managing to look every bit as fresh as his 21-year-old linemates. Vermette and Corey Perry each had a goal and an assist, and the Anaheim Ducks scored a s...
Dec 11, 2016
Chris Alexander speaks at 2nd anti-carbon tax rally following earlier controversy
CALGARY - Federal Conservative leadership candidate Chris Alexander returned to Alberta to speak at an anti-carbon tax rally, a week after becoming embroiled in controversy over a “lock her up&#...
Dec 11, 2016
Nova Scotia woman hosts Christmas dinner for those alone during the holidays
BLOCKHOUSE, N.S. - A grandmother in Nova Scotia has invited nine strangers to her dinner table this Christmas for a festive get together for those who can’t spend the holidays with their familie...
Dec 11, 2016
Returning players experience key as Canada looks to get back in world junior medals
BOISBRIAND, Que. - The five players returning from Canada’s team at last year’s world junior hockey championship feel they’ve got something to prove the second time around. Dylan Str...
Dec 11, 2016
Netanyahu says he hopes to work with Trump to undo Iran deal
JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he believes U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will be a good friend to Israel and hopes the two countries can work together to dismantle the ...
Dec 11, 2016
Bloemen wins bronze in 10,000 metres at World Cup speedskating stop
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Canada’s Ted-Jan Bloemen won the bronze medal in the 10,000-metre race Sunday at an ISU World Cup long-track speedskating stop. The Calgary-based skater finished in a t...
Dec 11, 2016
Jacobs picks up two key steals, edges Carruthers 4-2 in National men's final
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. - He took the scenic route, but Brad Jacobs and his rink from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., finally won in front of their hometown crowd. After losing in the final in their last Grand...
Dec 11, 2016
Union representing public servants reaches tentative agreement
OTTAWA - A union representing public servants has reached a tentative contract that it says gives federal scientists the right to share their research with the media without first being designated off...
Dec 11, 2016