Category Archives: Canadian Press
Germany, Hong Kong look set to join Canada in Rugby World Cup repechage
Barring a miracle, Germany and Hong Kong will join Canada in the four-team repechage in November for a place in the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Germany, ranked 29th in the world, was thumped 66-15 by No. 17...
Jun 30, 2018
AP source: Couture agrees to 8-year extension with Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Logan Couture agreed to a $64 million, eight-year contract extension with the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person told The Associat...
Jun 30, 2018
Jets deal goalie Steve Mason to Canadiens in salary dump ahead of free agency
MONTREAL - The Winnipeg Jets cleared salary cap space and the Montreal Canadiens added some assets in a trade Saturday ahead of the opening of NHL free agency. The Jets sent veteran goalie Steve Mason...
Jun 30, 2018
Samka, one of only walruses to give birth in captivitiy in Canada, dies in Quebec
QUEBEC - One of the only walruses to give birth in captivity in Canada has died in Quebec City’s aquarium. The aquarium says in a statement that 13-year-old Samka died Thursday night. The establ...
Jun 30, 2018
Toronto FC waives little-used Argentine, opens up international roster spot
Toronto FC has waived little-used midfielder Mariano Mino, opening up an international spot on its roster. The 24-year-old Argentine made just one appearance for the MLS champions and was an unused su...
Jun 30, 2018
Mayor of small Saskatchewan town calls crash that killed 6 a tragedy
ELROSE, Sask. - A car crash that left three adults and three children dead in southwestern Saskatchewan was a tragedy, the mayor of the small town where it happened said Saturday. Investigators with t...
Jun 30, 2018
Unique Quebec outdoor planetarium uses augmented reality to view the night sky
MONTREAL - Jeremy Fontana was always getting questions from guests about the stars in the night sky above his outdoor retreat in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. So he decided to find a way that woul...
Jun 30, 2018
Man, 50, dead after being struck by lightning in New Brunswick Friday, RCMP say
TABUSINTAC NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada - Police say a 50-year-old man is dead after being struck by lightning Friday evening. Sgt. Andre Pepin of the RCMP says the man, whose name has not been released, was...
Jun 30, 2018
Heftier fines for Quebec drivers, cyclists come into effect today
MONTREAL - Quebec drivers caught using their cellphones behind the wheel will be facing much stiffer penalities as of today. Under a new road safety bill, drivers who use portable electronic devices w...
Jun 30, 2018
Heat warnings in effect for parts of the country on Canada Day weekend
OTTAWA - Heat warnings are in effect for much of Ontario and parts of Quebec heading into the long weekend, while the Maritimes are being cautioned about warmth and humidity. Environment Canada has is...
Jun 30, 2018