Category Archives: Canadian Press
Trial hears sect followers could foresee girls moved to U.S. for sexual purpose
CRANBROOK, B.C. - Three followers of a polygamous sect accused of taking girls across the border could have foreseen that sexual contact with older men would be a likely consequence of their actions, ...
Dec 05, 2016
PQ wins two of four byelections and keeps Pierre Karl Peladeau's seat
MONTREAL - The Opposition Parti Quebecois retained two ridings in byelections Monday as Jean-Francois Lisee passed his first major test since becoming leader of the sovereigntist party two months ago....
Dec 05, 2016
Italy hit by market volatility after referendum defeat
MILAN - Italy was plunged into political and economic uncertainty following voters’ resounding rebuke of Premier Matteo Renzi’s proposed constitutional reforms. Renzi announced he would qu...
Dec 05, 2016
Trump's inauguration to test nation's ability to heal
WASHINGTON - One thing you can count on during inauguration season in Washington: People of all stripes will find a reason to show up - whether it’s to celebrate or commiserate. There are partie...
Dec 05, 2016
Sunday's Games
Sunday’s Games NHL Calgary 8 Anaheim 3 Minnesota 2 Edmonton 1 (OT) Winnipeg 2 Chicago 1 Montreal 5 Los Angeles 4 (SO) Carolina 1 Tampa Bay 0 (OT) Philadelphia 4 Nashville 2 Detroit 4 N.Y. Island...
Dec 04, 2016
Gaudreau scores in return, Flames produce five second-period goals to beat Ducks
CALGARY - The return of Johnny Gaudreau helped Calgary turn out its biggest offensive outburst of the season. Gaudreau had a goal and an assist and Sam Bennett, Alex Chiasson and Matt Stajan each had ...
Dec 04, 2016
Mikko Koivu scores winner, Minnesota beats Edmonton 2-1 in overtime
EDMONTON - Mikko Koivu did a lot of stuff right for the Minnesota Wild on Sunday. The 33-year-old Finn capped a fine outing by scoring 3:11 into overtime as the Wild emerged with a 2-1 victory over th...
Dec 04, 2016
Pakistani police say hotel fire kills 11 in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan - A massive fire swept through a four-star hotel in the southern port city of Karachi on Monday, killing at least 11 people, officials said. More than 50 people suffered injuries in ...
Dec 04, 2016
Copp scores winner with 4:45 left, Jets top Blackhawks 2-1
CHICAGO - Barely 2 minutes after narrowly missing a goal that could have put the game away, Andrew Copp came right back and scored an even bigger one. Copp got the tiebreaking goal with 4:45 left, Bry...
Dec 04, 2016
Music therapist, teacher, teens among warehouse fire victims
OAKLAND, Calif. - A therapist who used music to help kids cope with trauma. A woman who taught at a Montessori school. An energetic artist who could make friends with anyone. These were some of the pe...
Dec 04, 2016