Category Archives: The Canadian Press
Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as Rays beat Blue Jays 2-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson robbed Alejandro Kirk of a three-run homer and later singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning of Tampa Bay's 2-1 victory over the Toron...
Sep 17, 2025
Chandler Simpson robs a homer and drives in go-ahead run as Rays beat Blue Jays 2-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson robbed Alejandro Kirk of a three-run homer and later singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning of Tampa Bay's 2-1 victory over the Toron...
Sep 17, 2025
Portland Thorns to retire former Canada captain Christine Sinclair's jersey
PORTLAND - The Portland Thorns are retiring Christine Sinclair's No. 12 jersey. The NWSL club announced Wednesday that the iconic number will be retired Oct. 4 as part of the former Canada captain's i...
Sep 17, 2025
B.C. RCMP officer testifies about venting frustrations over group chats
RICHMOND - An RCMP member stationed at the Coquitlam, B.C., detachment says he regrets making "stupid" and "ugly" comments in group chats with other officers that included stereotypes about Asian driv...
Sep 17, 2025
In Britain, Trump basks in a display of regal splendor with King Charles III at Windsor Castle
WINDSOR, England (AP) - President Donald Trump relished the glow of a British royal spectacle as he opened a two-day state visit Wednesday, calling the hours of pageantry with King Charles III "one of...
Sep 17, 2025
Florida carries out record 12th execution this year on man convicted of killing wife's family
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife's sister and parents and setting their house on fire was put to death Wednesday evening in what was a record 12th execution in...
Sep 17, 2025
Calgary Flames not interested in bringing Dillon Dube back to the team
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames aren't interested in bringing forward Dillon Dube back into the fold. Dube, a former Flame, was one of five hockey players acquitted in July of sexual assault charges stem...
Sep 17, 2025
Canadian curler Brad Gushue calling it a career after upcoming season
Brad Gushue is calling it a career after this upcoming season. The skip from St. John's, N.L., announced on social media Wednesday that this season will be his last in competitive curling. Gushue is a...
Sep 17, 2025
Toronto Public Health gives final update on investigation into gynecologist's office
TORONTO - Toronto Public Health says it has the results for about a quarter of the patients potentially exposed to blood-borne viruses at a downtown gynecologist's office, and that none of them contra...
Sep 17, 2025
Southern California judge who killed his wife sentenced to 35 years for murder
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A Southern California judge convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife after the couple had been arguing about family finances was sentenced Wednesday to ...
Sep 17, 2025