Tag: Canada
Canada’s government urged to take in Hong Kong asylum seekers – South China Morning Post
South China Morning PostA group of lawyers in Montreal has formed a fundraising NGO urging the Canadian government to resettle the asylum seekers who sheltered American whistle-blower Edward Snowden while … Read More
George Lopez reportedly passed out drunk at Canadian casino – Fox News
Fox NewsSept. 14, 2013. George Lopez arrives at the VIP Pre-Fight Party for the One: Mayweather vs. Canelo Fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.Associated Press. A … Read More
George Lopez arrested after passing out drunk – gulfnews.com
gulfnews.comGeorge Lopez, who is starring in the new comedy Saint George, exhibited less-than-saintly behaviour following a performance in a casino in Canada, according to reports. TMZ reported that the comedian … Read More
Comic arrested for intoxication at Canada casino – Washington Post
Washington PostWINDSOR, Ontario — A Canada casino says a performance by U.S. comic George Lopez will go on as scheduled Friday after he was arrested for alleged public intoxication. Ceasars … Read More
George Lopez jokes about his arrest for public intoxication after passing out on … – Daily Mail
Daily MailBut on Thursday there was not much to chuckle about as the stand-up comedian was arrested for public intoxication after passing out on the floor of Caesars Windsor in … Read More
George Lopez humble as he jokes after drunken arrest in Canada – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesGeorge Lopez is usually a stand-up comic, but Thursday night in Canada he appeared to be more of a passed-out-on-the-floor comic — and was subsequently arrested on suspicion … Read More
Cleveland Indians John Axford shows he has the stuff to be a closer: Terry Pluto – The Plain Dealer
The Plain DealerBut he chose Cleveland for the chance to close and the coaching staff to help him revive his career. Not a project. The Indians believe Axford’s horrible start … Read More
Mila Kunis Is Engaged: Here’s What Ex Macaulay Culkin Has Been Up To – E! Online
E! OnlineIf one of your first thoughts after hearing about Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher’s engagement was, “Wonder what Macaulay Culkin’s been up to these days?” then you’re not alone. … Read More
Harper vows support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity as Baird visits Kiev – The Globe and Mail
Harper vows support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity as Baird visits KievThe Globe and MailPrime Minister Stephen Harper pledged Canada’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity in the face of “worrying” … Read More
Canada’s foreign minister stakes out support for Kiev as Moscow flexes muscles – The Globe and Mail
Canada’s foreign minister stakes out support for Kiev as Moscow flexes musclesThe Globe and MailIn journeying to Kiev, and in determining who will and will not be on his agenda, … Read More
From Kiev, Baird says ‘Canada wants to play a part’ – The Globe and Mail
From Kiev, Baird says ‘Canada wants to play a part’The Globe and MailActivists burn tyres at barricades close to Independence Square, the epicenter of the country’s current unrest, in Kiev, … Read More
Ukraine crisis: US urges restraint and warns it is ‘watching Russia’ – BBC News
BBC NewsThe US has called for all sides to “step back and avoid any kind of provocations” amid heightened tensions in Ukraine’s Crimea region. Secretary of State John Kerry said … Read More
It’s International Polar Bear Day: What you can do to help – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesHappy International Polar Bear Day! The polar bear conservation group Polar Bears International, has set aside Feb. 27 as a special day to celebrate those furry white giants … Read More
Mike Trout’s one-year deal sets up long-term extension – USA TODAY
USA TODAYTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Mike Trout has his first seven-figure contract. Up ahead is what figures to be a nine-figure deal. “It feels good,” Trout said Wednesday after agreeing … Read More
Fukushima Radiation Leak to Hit US Shores in April – Latin Post
Latin PostRadioactive ocean water from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in Japan will reach the U.S. by April should a Fukushima plume prediction hold true. “The plume of radiation from … Read More
Teddy Bridgewater Needs Impressive Pro Day to Raise Sagging NFL Draft Stock – Bleacher Report
Bleacher ReportFormer Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater needs a near-flawless performance at his pro day to resurrect his flagging NFL draft stock. His stock has been slowly sinking since the end … Read More
After all the hype, NFL prospect Michael Sam’s combine performance was … – Yahoo Canada Sports (blog)
Yahoo Canada Sports (blog)Former Missouri defensive end Michael Sam previously said he wanted to be judged only by his athletic performance, not his sexual orientation. If that is the case, … Read More
Knicks’ Raymond Felton Is Arrested on Gun Charges – New York Times
New York TimesRaymond Felton, the New York Knicks point guard, was arrested on felony gun possession charges after turning himself in early Tuesday morning, the police said. The arrest of … Read More
With Piers Morgan out, some at CNN are smiling; Robin Thicke and Paula Patton … – New York Daily News
New York Daily NewsAlec Baldwin’s seven-page, woe-is-me cover rant in the latest issue of New York magazine, which dwells on his enemies list, may just fast-track his wish to flee … Read More
Texans hold key to NFL Draft projections – FOXSports.com
FOXSports.comThe close of the NFL Scouting Combine Tuesday in Indianapolis marks a turn towards the home stretch of the draft process. March means pro days, which precede private workouts and … Read More
Grading Each New York Ranger’s Performance in 2014 Winter Olympics – Bleacher Report
Bleacher ReportThe 2014 Winter Olympics are over, and a couple of New York Ranger players are returning with hardware. Rick Nash won gold with Canada, and Carl Hagelin and Henrik … Read More
2014 NFL Combine: Five takeaways from Monday – CBSSports.com
CBSSports.comAlmost lost among the constant conversation surrounding what defensive end Jadeveon Clowney did and didn’t do at the NFL Scouting Combine Monday, were notable performances by several other defenders, including … Read More
Winter Olympics 2014: Canada destroys Sweden 3-0 for men’s hockey gold – CBS News
CBS NewsRick Nash #61, P.K. Subban #76, Jeff Carter #77 and Sidney Crosby #87 of Canada pose with the gold medlas won during the Men’s Ice Hockey Gold Medal match … Read More
The 14 most fascinating facts about the final 2014 Winter Olympics medal count – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThe competition ended Sunday at the 2014 Winter Olympics. Which nation ruled the medal count? How did the United States fare? Which athletes went home with the biggest haul? … Read More
Olympics closing ceremony live: Clever reference to opening ceremony snag – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesThe 2014 Winter Olympics closing ceremony is underway in Sochi, Russia. The spectacle included a light show, a flying boat and a clever reference to a the opening … Read More
Canada v Sweden men’s ice hockey final – Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics: live – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk12.04 This is the last gold medal event of what will be the last ever Winter Olympics before man-made global climate change eliminates the concept of Winter forever in four … Read More
Gold-medal updates: Canada lead 3-0 in third – Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneThree Chicago Blackhawks were assured of winning gold medals and three would be settling for silver when Canada and Sweden squared off Sunday to determine the men’s hockey champion … Read More
So Long, Sochi: The Olympic Best and Worst – NBCNews.com
NBCNews.comWhen the Olympic flame is extinguished on Sunday night at Fisht Stadium, 98 gold medals will have been awarded, and 2,800 athletes from 89 countries will go home with memories … Read More
Godzilla Movie 2014: New Poster Puts Massive Monster in Perspective (+Trailer) – The Epoch Times
The Epoch TimesBryan Cranston, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, and Juliette Binoche star in the movie. Cranston recently gave an interview with ET Canada about the film. “As a … Read More
Canada beats US 1-0 to reach Olympic gold-medal hockey game – CBS News
CBS NewsCanada beats U.S. 1-0 to reach Olympic gold-medal hockey game. Shares … Ice Dome. The Canadians are on the brink of their third gold medal in four Olympics, and … Read More
Sports Local Hockey – London Free Press
Sports Local HockeyLondon Free Press“When you see teams that have been doing well all year and suddenly you’re gaining on them a little bit, it gives you hope that you … Read More
Elise Christie ‘heartbroken’ after third disqualification at Winter Olympics – The Guardian
The GuardianBut despite her bitter disappointment, Team GB were still guaranteed to finish the Games having at least matched their best-ever medal haul of four: the men’s curling team were … Read More
Canada beats US 1-0 to reach gold-medal game – Boston.com
Boston.comCanada forward Benn Jamie (22) celebrates his goal against USA goaltender Jonathan Quick ( The Associated Press Canada forward Benn Jamie (22) celebrates his goal against USA goaltender Jonathan Quick … Read More