Category Archives: Canadian Press
Baker promises 'ethereal' taste for royal wedding cake
LONDON - The wedding cake for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will have an “ethereal” taste and an unusual display. Master baker Claire Ptak said Friday that the three-part layered lemon an...
May 17, 2018
Veteran slotback Nik Lewis retires as CFL's all-time leading receiver
MONTREAL - The Montreal Alouettes announced Thursday that slotback Nik Lewis has retired after 14 CFL seasons. The Alouettes congratulated Lewis on a record-breaking career in a statement th...
May 17, 2018
Brazil charges 11 with planning to set up Islamic State cell
SAO PAULO - Brazilian prosecutors have charged 11 people with planning to set up a cell of the Islamic State extremist group in Latin America’s biggest country and recruit sympathizers to carry ...
May 17, 2018
Humboldt Broncos resolve trademark issue with junior hockey league
HUMBOLDT, Sask. - A trademark dispute over #HumboldtStrong and other slogans related to the fatal Humboldt Broncos bus crash in April is being resolved. The team took on the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey...
May 17, 2018
Search for missing Saskatchewan boy now a recovery operation: police
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Police say the search for a little boy who went missing in Prince Albert, Sask., is now a recovery operation. Sweetgrass Kennedy was last seen a week ago and Prince Albert polic...
May 17, 2018
Detroit to name street after King of Pop, honour Jackson 5
DETROIT - The late King of Pop is getting his own street name in Motown, which first launched him into superstardom. A section of Randolph in downtown Detroit will be renamed Michael Jackson Avenue du...
May 17, 2018
B.C. heading to court in Alberta to stop fuel restriction law, may seek damages
VICTORIA - Tensions over the Trans Mountain pipeline increased Thursday with British Columbia announcing plans to launch a lawsuit over new Alberta legislation that could restrict ...
May 17, 2018
Humboldt Broncos honoured at the opening ceremony of the Memorial Cup
REGINA - As a rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” rang through the speakers at Mosaic Stadium, a Humboldt Broncos flag held by a boy flew in the wind on stage. Musici...
May 17, 2018
Challenger Badou Jack says he will dethrone Canadian champion Adonis Stevenson
TORONTO - Champion Adonis Stevenson wore a crown and grinned as he roamed the dais microphone in hand, promising a knockout. Challenger Badou Jack somehow managed to exude menace politely, saying Satu...
May 17, 2018
Ontario party leaders carefully pick campaign songs
TORONTO - Head to an election campaign rally in Ontario and you’ll find the NDP leader “Feeling Good,” the Liberal premier “Just Like Fire” and the Tories’ top man ...
May 17, 2018