Category Archives: Canadian Press
Former Habs coach and Senator Jacques Demers hospitalized: Office confirms
OTTAWA - Senator and former Montreal Canadiens coach Jacques Demers has been hospitalized, but his office said Saturday it was too early to provide any details. His director of parliamentary affairs c...
Oct 22, 2016
Toddler dies in Spokane fire, his dog huddled at his side
SEATTLE - A toddler who died in a house fire was found with his dog and teddy bear next to him and authorities believe the dog tried to protect the boy, a spokesman for Spokane’s fire department...
Oct 22, 2016
Selanne scores two to lead Jets over Oilers at Heritage Classic alumni game
WINNIPEG - It was a fairy tale ending for Teemu Selanne on Saturday, and a lousy blast from the past for Curtis Joseph. Selanne beat Joseph between the pads on a penalty shot with four seconds left in...
Oct 22, 2016
Rolling Stone writer: 'Startled' when woman backed off story
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The author of the discredited Rolling Stone magazine article about a woman’s claim of being gang-raped at a University of Virginia fraternity says she was “startled&...
Oct 22, 2016
For Clinton, struggle to change public perception persists
WASHINGTON - Hillary Clinton bested Donald Trump in three debates. She leads in many preference polls of the most competitive states. Barring a significant shift in the next two weeks, she is in a str...
Oct 22, 2016
Saturday's Games
Saturday’s Games MLB Post-season National League Championship Series Chicago 5 Los Angeles 0 (Chicago wins series 4-2) — CFL Montreal 19 Saskatchewan 14 B.C. 32 Edmonton 25 — NHL Mon...
Oct 22, 2016
No birthday celebration for Wenger as Arsenal slips up
MANCHESTER, England - Arsenal climbed to the top of the English Premier League on its manager’s 67th birthday. Arsene Wenger was in no mood to celebrate, though. A 0-0 home draw against struggli...
Oct 22, 2016
Mathieu Perreault may be Winnipeg Jets' lucky charm at Heritage Classic
WINNIPEG - Mathieu Perreault may be the lucky charm for the Winnipeg Jets in Sunday’s Heritage Classic. The veteran forward will play in his third outdoor NHL game, with two victories notched on...
Oct 22, 2016
Comic's comic Kevin Meaney has died at age 60
FORESTBURGH, N.Y. - Comic Kevin Meaney, who worked the standup circuit, was a late-night TV staple and starred in the short-lived 1990s series “Uncle Buck,” has died. He was 60. Agent Tom ...
Oct 22, 2016
Protesters break into Muskrat Falls site, more form blockade outside
Protesters broke into the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric site in Labrador and formed a blockade around it, Nalcor Energy confirmed Saturday. Nalcor spokeswoman Karen O’Neill said protesters and veh...
Oct 22, 2016