Category Archives: Canadian Press
Kevin Garnett says 'farewell' after 21 seasons in the NBA
MINNEAPOLIS - No fire burned hotter, no mouth was fouler, no opponent was in for a longer night than Kevin Garnett’s. In more than two decades in the NBA, Garnett opened the door for a new wave ...
Sep 23, 2016
Ex-Quebec judge challenging murder conviction to seek bail in hearing in October
QUEBEC - A retired Quebec judge convicted of first-degree murder will make an attempt next month to be freed from prison while the Federal Justice Department has another look at his case. A bail heari...
Sep 23, 2016

The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, Sept. 23 ____ CANADA’S TOP CYBERSPY HAS OMINOUS WARNING FOR CONSUMERS: The head of Canada’s cyberspy agency, the Communications Security Establish...
Sep 23, 2016
He insulted his dad, wife, religion, birthplace; Trump now gets Cruz endorsement
WASHINGTON - After Donald Trump insulted his wife’s appearance, linked his dad to the JFK assassination, questioned his religion and repeatedly mocked his Canadian birthplace, Sen. Ted Cruz is s...
Sep 23, 2016

Heat forward Chris Bosh fails physical, future in doubt
MIAMI - Chris Bosh’s plan to resume playing is now in jeopardy, after medical examinations performed in recent days convinced the Miami Heat that he is not healthy enough to return to the court....
Sep 23, 2016

Players at Sens camp say Boucher's message of accountability is sinking in
OTTAWA - Guy Boucher took in his first on-ice sessions as head coach of the Ottawa Senators from a balcony, preferring to get a bird’s eye view of the action. Friday may have only been the first...
Sep 23, 2016

Report: Zookeeper screamed for help before tiger attack
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - A zookeeper screamed for help into her radio before she was fatally attacked by a Malayan tiger, but the 350-pound animal crushed her neck before her co-workers could reach her...
Sep 23, 2016
Maple Leafs training camp opens in Halifax to delight of local fans
BEDFORD, N.S. - A truant officer would not be pleased with the scene on Friday at the first day of the Toronto Maple Leafs training camp. There were several dozen school-aged kids among the hundreds o...
Sep 23, 2016
Blue Jays manager keeping the faith, says AL East race not yet over
TORONTO - Blue Jays manager John Gibbons is keeping the faith during the stretch drive, even when it comes to catching the surging Boston Red Sox for the AL East pennant. Asked if the race for first p...
Sep 23, 2016

Powerhouse Canada on impressive roll heading into World Cup semifinal
TORONTO - Ryan Getzlaf doesn’t remember a single thing from Canada’s last matchup with Russia in a tournament featuring the best hockey players in the world. “I couldn’t even t...
Sep 23, 2016