Category Archives: Canadian Press
B.C. hikers who died lived their dreams and inspired people to be free: group
VANCOUVER - Friends of three hikers who died in an accident at Shannon Falls near Vancouver have posted an emotional online video honouring the trio they say inspired others by following their dreams....
Jul 06, 2018
Canada advances to U17 Basketball World Cup semis with win over Australia
SANTA FE, Argentina - Addison Patterson scored 18 points to lead Canada to a 74-70 win over Australia in quarterfinal play at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup. With the win, Canada improved to 5-0 at...
Jul 06, 2018
'Looked at every aspect:' Truck driver criminally charged in Broncos bus crash
The driver of a transport truck faces 29 criminal charges in a fatal collision that killed 16 people, including 10 players, with the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. Thirteen other players were in...
Jul 06, 2018
Impact defence finally getting healthy for second-half playoff push
MONTREAL - After going with makeshift pairings due to injuries in the central defence early in the season, the Montreal Impact may soon find themselves with too many centrebacks. It’s not a bad ...
Jul 06, 2018
Bench dynamo VanVleet says loyalty a factor in quick deal with Raptors
TORONTO - Fred VanVleet was out at a local drug store getting diapers just after midnight on July 1 when Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri came calling to sign him. VanVleet missed the call but ap...
Jul 06, 2018
N.L. minor softball team barred from tournament for having two female players
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. - A minor softball team from Newfoundland is sitting out a St. John’s tournament this week after being barred from the competition for having two girls on the roster. Figh...
Jul 06, 2018
Slumping Toronto FC looks to end nine-year winless streak in Kansas City
The sky may not be falling but it’s looking very dark for Toronto FC. A bad season got worse Wednesday in a 4-3 midweek loss at modest Minnesota. And it doesn’t get any easier Saturday whe...
Jul 06, 2018
Senators assistant GM seeks dismissal of 'baseless' charge
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The lawyer for Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee called harassment charges against his client “baseless,” and questioned if Lee was being treated fairly. ...
Jul 06, 2018
With Ricky Ray down, Argos look to quarterback James Franklin to lead the way
TORONTO - The future starts now for the winless Toronto Argonauts, with James Franklin at the helm instead of talismanic veteran Ricky Ray. And as luck would have it, Franklin will make his first star...
Jul 06, 2018
Maple Leafs give Tyler Ennis a shot, signing forward to one-year deal
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have added depth to their forward ranks with the addition of Tyler Ennis. The 28-year-old Edmonton native has signed a one-year, US$650,000 deal with the club. The Mi...
Jul 06, 2018