Category Archives: Canadian Press
Springer's HR in 11th gives Astros 7-6 win, ties Series 1-1
LOS ANGELES - George Springer screamed with joy as he circled the bases after hitting a two-run homer in the 11th inning. Would it be enough? Was this the final plot twist on one of the wildest nights...
Oct 26, 2017
Whitecaps thump Earthquakes 5-0 for first playoff victory in franchise history
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have lived and died off set pieces in 2017. A clinical performance Wednesday helped the franchise to its first-ever playoff victory. Cristian Techera scored on a st...
Oct 26, 2017
Questions on gridiron and in boardroom loom as Lions close out season
VANCOUVER - Out of the playoffs for the first time in 21 years, the B.C. Lions are trying make something out of two meaningless games to salvage a remarkably disappointing season. That’s the sta...
Oct 26, 2017
Guy Ouellette steps away from Quebec Liberals following arrest
QUEBEC - A longtime Liberal member of the Quebec legislature stepped away from the party on Thursday following his arrest by the province’s anti-corruption unit. Guy Ouellette, 65, was arrested ...
Oct 26, 2017
'On the trash heap:' Alberta prosecutors say cases tossed over backlog, delays
CALGARY - Alberta prosecutors say court backlogs and delays mean they are tossing criminal cases “on the trash heap.” Senior Calgary prosecutor Jonathan Hak told court this week the system...
Oct 26, 2017
Regulatory reforms of homesharing services may penalize casual users, Airbnb says
VANCOUVER - As Canadian cities continue to wage a regulatory crack down on online home-rental platforms, Airbnb maintains it’s open to regulation provided new rules don’t penalize casual u...
Oct 26, 2017
Man accused of killing parents, sister, 'couldn't fathom' why they were targeted
RED DEER, Alta. - A trial has been told that a central Alberta man accused of killing his parents and his sister refused to take a lie detector test or provide police with a DNA sample after learning ...
Oct 26, 2017
Pediatricians 'increasingly' being asked about assisted death for kids: survey
The Canadian Paediatric Society says its members are “increasingly” being asked by parents about the option of seeking medically assisted death for children, while a survey of doctors foun...
Oct 26, 2017
Winnipeg letter bomb trial focuses on forensic evidence examined by officer
WINNIPEG - A police officer who gathered evidence at all three locations in Winnipeg where letter bombs were delivered in July 2015 has testified at the trial of Guido Amsel. Const. Brian Neumann of t...
Oct 26, 2017
Parole Board of Canada denies Edmonton hostage taker's appeal for release
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A man who took nine people hostage at gunpoint in Edmonton has lost a Parole Board of Canada appeal for release from custody. Patrick Clayton is serving an 11-year sentence for host...
Oct 26, 2017