Category Archives: Canadian Press
First Nation accepts $50M settlement for land in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. - Members of a First Nation on Vancouver Island have ratified a nearly $50-million settlement with the federal government, compensating the community for a piece of land in what is now d...
Nov 13, 2016
Redblacks ready to face Eskimos and head coach Jason Maas in CFL East final
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks will be facing a familiar foe next week in the CFL East final. Ottawa will host the Eskimos a week after Edmonton defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 24-21 in the Eastern se...
Nov 13, 2016
Markus Granlund overtime hero as Vancouver Canucks rally past Dallas Stars 5-4
VANCOUVER - In their first game back after a tough six-game road trip, the Canucks looked like a team hoping to wipe away some bad memories. Markus Granlund scored in overtime and Vancouver rallied to...
Nov 13, 2016
Cuban prospect Gurriel gets $22M, 7-year deal with Blue Jays
TORONTO - Lourdes Gurriel Jr., the younger brother of Houston Astros infielder Yulieski Gurriel, has agreed to a $22 million, seven-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. According to the Blue Jays...
Nov 13, 2016
Violence in northern Syria kills 23
BEIRUT - At least 11 children were among 23 people killed Sunday in northern Syria as pro-government forces kept up their campaign against opposition areas in the country’s north, while rebels s...
Nov 13, 2016
PM hopes to attract billions in private capital for infrastructure projects
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will take an important step Monday toward his ambitious goal of turning Canada into a magnet for foreign investment when he meets with some of the world’s ...
Nov 13, 2016
Eskimos quarterback Mike Reilly says he will be OK to play in East final
HAMILTON - Despite missing most of the fourth quarter of the Eskimos’ 24-21 playoff win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats after being sandwiched in a tackle, Edmonton quarterback Mike Reilly downplay...
Nov 13, 2016
Rosberg content with 2nd as Hamilton forces title showdown
SAO PAULO - Lewis Hamilton won Sunday’s rain-delayed Brazil Grand Prix at Interlagos, and Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg again settled for second. It’s the third straight race that Rosberg...
Nov 13, 2016
Jamaican bobsled team gets boost in Calgary after van breaks down
CALGARY - The Jamaican bobsled team suffered some hard luck in Calgary on the weekend, but some local businesses and a crowdfunding page have come to their aid. A group of 12 athletes is travelling th...
Nov 13, 2016
Laine and Scheifele help Winnipeg Jets to 3-2 shootout win over LA Kings
WINNIPEG - Adam Lowry enjoyed watching Patrik Laine and Mark Scheifele team up to lift the Winnipeg Jets to another victory on Sunday. The Jets’ scoring duo each found the back of the net in a 3...
Nov 13, 2016