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April 16

Top prospect Kris Bryant tweets: 'dream is coming true' as reports say he's headed to Cubs
Jets fans come together to support Winnipeg's return to playoff hockey
Mexican Congress passes law expanding reach of freedom-of-information requests by public
Hamels' HR struggles mount, Phillies' skid stretches to 5 after 5-2 loss to Nationals
Sapong scores late equalizer as Philadelphia Union draws NYC FC 1-1
OHL Roundup: Generals down IceDogs 7-4 in Game 4, lead second-round series 3-1
Students happy as Brandon University, faculty, reach 4-year agreement
Review: Kelli O'Hara shines in mostly wonderful revival of 'The King and I' on Broadway
NHL Playoff Capsules
Mrazek sensational as opportunistic Red Wings beat Bolts in Game 1
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing J.T. Brown (23) goes down as he gets with Detroit Red Wings center Joakim Andersson (18) in front of the net guarded by Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek (34) during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series, Thursday, April 16, 2015, in Tampa, Fla.
Toronto Police Chief Blair defends legacy on carding against board chair
Chief Bill Blair said in an unprompted speech at the Thursday Toronto Police Services board meeting, mostly directed at board chair Alok Mukherjee, that the law was on his side the whole time, even as he was painted as the enemy
Snow falls in parts of Rockies, causes pileups, road closure in Wyoming
Jets' Mathieu Perreault, Ducks' James Wisniewski both not in lineups for Game 1
Lawmaker calls for independent review of Tulsa's reserve deputy program after fatal shooting
Officers break up brawl in front of Moose Jaw police headquarters
Physicians want Dr. Mehmet Oz gone from Columbia medical faculty, say he lacks integrity
Dispatcher seemed confused by 911 call: 'I'm inside a plane, and I feel like it's moving'
Mrazek has 44 saves, Datsyuk scores 2 goals to lead Red Wings over Lightning 3-2
Hack-a-DJ: Clippers' DeAndre Jordan is prepared if Spurs keep him on the line in playoffs
Canadian-born filmmaker Paul Almond dies in Los Angeles at age 83
Injury-prone Reyes sidelined again as meek Jays lose to Rays
Kevin Pillar #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays cannot make a sliding catch in the fifth inning as the ball gets past him leading to a run scoring on the play during MLB game action as David DeJesus #7 of the Tampa Bay Rays hits a double on April 16, 2015 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Police: 5 adults found dead in Phoenix home; woman says it was family situation gone wrong
Rick Hansen’s daughter draws support after sharing story of son’s stillbirth
Emma and Aaron VandenBrink lost their son to a miscarriage a day before he was due to be delivered.
Duda, Mets overcome Stanton's blast, Ichiro's ballet to beat Marlins 7-5 for 5th straight win
Coast Guard cutter arrives in San Diego with more than 14 tons of cocaine seized at sea
Alessandro Lisi to face trial on extortion charge for Ford crack video
Alessandro Lisi arrives at court in Toronto on March 6. Lisi, former mayor Rob Ford's driver will have to stand trial on an extortion charge.
Golden Archer: Rays starter fans 11 as Tampa Bay tops Toronto 4-2
Rangers score two first-period goals and hang on to edge Penguins in Game 1
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) reacts as New York Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) celebrates a goal by center Derick Brassard during the first period of Game 1 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Ontario Court of Appeal allows duress as murder defence
Three Bandidos motorcyle gang members were charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder by aiding and abetting three others in killing their intended targets, by opening a gate, monitoring police scanners and carrying weapons. The three claimed they acted under duress, because they would have been killed otherwise.
Ovechkin, Capitals not worried about falling behind the Isles at home
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin registers one of his eight shots on goal during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarter-final against the New York Islanders.
Rangers get first-period goals, take lead on Penguins with 2-1 win in series opener
Former dam workers say $9-billion Site C project should be union-built
Veteran dam builder Clive Bollerup, left, walks with the International Union of Operating Engineers business manager Brian Cochrane, right, and other former workers in Victoria on Thursday.
China sentences 71-year-old journalist to 7 years in jail for leaking top Communist document
Canada’s ‘pocket rocket’ poised to help nation qualify for 2016 Rio Olympics
Canada’s Ghislaine Landry, left, runs past a tackle from Russia’s Ekatarina Kazakova during their quarter-final match of the IRB Women's Sevens World Series in Barueri, Brazil.
Wynne’s public-asset reform a sign of the times in Ontario
Ontario's Premier Kathleen Wynne has committed to the twin objectives of putting the province’s fiscal house in order while also undertaking a $130-billion infrastructure plan.
Former USC receiver Ronald Johnson signs with Argos to be close to home
Toronto Argonaut fans at the Rogers Centre. Should the Muskegon, Mich., native crack the CFL club’s roster, family and friends could easily drive to Rogers Centre or Hamilton’s Tim Hortons Field to watch him play.
China auto brands head into annual industry showcase on a rebound driven by wave of new models
Protesters at Premier Clark’s Kelowna office call for end to sewage dumping
Smoke from a factory sits across the Nicola Valley in the small city of Merritt, British Columbia, in this file photo.
Fister pitches into 7th, Nationals get pair of homers in 5-2 win over Phillies
Alcohol sales on tap for Ontario grocers, but not convenience stores
A Toronto beer store is pictured on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Earlier Ed Clark delivered the findings of the Premier's Advisory Council on Government Assets, which included the proposal that up to 450 grocery stores in urban areas will be licensed to sell beer in six-packs or smaller sizes.
Sapong scores goal in 86th minute; Philadelphia ties NYC FC 1-1
A taste of what's in store: Five facts about Ontario's beer plan
Vietnam searches for 2 fighter pilots after pair of Su-22 disappear; jet fuel traces found
Cabinet secrecy blocks rationale behind government’s advertising slogan
Prime Minister Stephen Harper makes an announcement in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. The genesis of the Conservative government’s “Strong Proud Free” slogan that is bombarding television viewers is considered a cabinet confidence and will be sealed from public scrutiny for 20 years.
Health officials increase testing for potentially fatal Powassan virus
This is a March 2002 file photo of a deer tick under a microscope in the entomology lab at the University of Rhode Island in South Kingstown, R.I.
Alabama death row inmate 2nd in 2 weeks to go free because of witness or evidence problems
Law society under fire for dismissing complaints against Ezra Levant
Ezra Levant, an author and broadcaster with the now-defunct Sun News Network, faced nine charges of misconduct in October, 2012, after the law society’s conduct committee referred those charges for a hearing. But the hearing never happened, and 16 months later Mr. Levant applied to a second conduct committee to dismiss the charges.
Vancouver fuel spill underscores gap in research after federal cuts: aquarium
Spill response boats work to contain bunker fuel leaking from the bulk carrier cargo ship Marathassa, second from top, anchored on Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday April 9, 2015.
QMJHL Roundup: Remparts advance to semifinals after sweeping Islanders
US Ski Team brings in Italy's Alberto Senigagliesi as women's speed coach
Pie in the face? Alberta Wildrose leader considers ‘wife’s pie’ case closed
Alberta Wildrose Leader Brian Jean speaks during a press conference at a campaign stop in Edmonton on Wednesday April 15, 2015.
Subban slash welcomes Stone to the big-boy game in a reignited rivalry
Ottawa Senators’ Mark Stone grimaces after being slashed by Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarter-finals. The Senators said Stone has suffered a microfracture of his right wrist, and his status is unknown for the rest of the Senators' first-round playoff series.
Mexican officials say 28 under investigation in army slayings, abuse will be punished
Coroner: Prison cellmate of ex-NFL running back Lawrence Phillips ruled a homicide
LEADING OFF: Samardzija, Kluber go for 1st wins; Bryant gets the call; Saltalamacchia sits
Los Angeles Lakers finish worst season in franchise history with tentative optimism for future
Coroner: Prison cellmate of ex-NFL running back Lawrence Phillips ruled a homicide
On the campaign trail, Clinton aims to show Iowa ‘the real Hillary’
Marcus Gee
Up and down all season, can Raptors’ backcourt click in the playoffs?
Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry attends a media availability session in Toronto on Thursday. Lowry knows he and DeMar DeRozan will be the focal points on offence when the Raptors take on the Washington Wizards in the opening round.
Playoffs now a goal for Utah Jazz after exceeding expectations
Pro-Russian journalist gunned down in another Ukraine shooting
Journalist Oles Buzina looks on at the office of Sevodnya daily newspaper in Kiev in this October 12, 2012 file photo. A prominent Ukrainian journalist known for his pro-Russian views was shot dead on Thursday in Kiev by two masked gunmen, the interior ministry said, a day after a former lawmaker loyal to ousted President Viktor Yanukovich was also killed.
Rookie forward Sam Bennett makes early mark for Flames in series with Canucks
Cyrus Alexander wins feature by 2 1/2 lengths at Santa Anita
UN chief calls for immediate cease-fire in Yemen and action to tackle multiple global crises
SKorea, Japan put brave face on historical differences as their No. 2 diplomats meet with US
Driver who hit toddler in US street starts chain of events that leaves 4 people dead
Mississippi State AD, Adidas apologize for vulgar phrase on jerseys directed at Mississippi
Golf Capsules
Sei Young Kim, I.K. Kim share lead after second round in LPGA Tour's Lotte Championship
Memphis trying to heal before series vs. Trail Blazers with Conley, Allen biggest injuries
Australia test captain Michael Clarke to play Twenty20 cricket in Melbourne for 2 seasons
Justin Morneau receives Tip O'Neill Award as top Canadian for third time
Nebraska lawmakers give initial approval to repealing death penalty amid drug shortage
Stanton hits 1st HR since beaning; his 155th career homer makes him Marlins' all-time leader
1,800 CN locomotive engineers represented by Teamsters ratify 3-year contract
Plane that crashed in B.C. mountains might have broken up in flight: TSB
84 wolves shot during first year of controversial B.C. cull program
House transportation panel chairman acknowledges relationship with airline industry lobbyist
University of Victoria student to defend masters thesis underwater
University of Victoria masters student Mike Irvine will appear before a panel of academics to defend his thesis, the penultimate step before graduation, underwater as he is photographed in Saanich, B.C., April 15, 2015.
Joshua Dobbs is Tennessee's only scholarship QB returning from last season's team
Lee Remmel, tied to Packers for 6 decades as PR executive and sports writer, dies at 90
At least four killed as anti-foreigner protests rock South Africa
Police encourage a group of foreign nationals to move back to their homes after a peace march in Durban, April 16, 2015. At least four people have been killed in a wave of anti-immigrant violence that started two weeks ago in Durban, a key port on South Africa's Indian Ocean coast.
Cotto set for 1st fight under Jay Z banner June 6 against Daniel Geale in Brooklyn
In comeback win, Flames display the resilience that Canucks seek
The Vancouver Canucks’ Eddie Lack makes a save against the Calgary Flames’ Joe Colborne during the first game of the Western Conference Quarter-finals.
President Obama to honour Super Bowl champion Patriots at White House
Jays shortstop Jose Reyes leaves game against Rays due to soreness in left side
Bay Street prepares for Hydro One IPO
The Ontario government on Thursday confirmed it plans to sell 15 per cent of its electricity transmission and distribution utility within the next year to public investors.
After failed experiment with Brian Shaw, Nuggets vow to speed things up under next head coach
Nationals reliever Craig Stammen needs surgery for torn forearm tendon, could miss season
Eastern Nova Scotia Fair cancelled
Police arrest four people after five shot in Toronto
Police officers at the scene of a multiple shooting near Driftwood and Finch Avenues in Toronto Thursday, April 16, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Galit Rodan
Underclassmen go 1-2 in WNBA draft as Jewell Loyd goes to Seattle and Amanda Zahui B. to Tulsa
Canadian warship deploys to the Caribbean for mission
The new bridge
Space: The final frontier of advertising takes flight
Attracting attention online, a Hyundai Genesis video sees a 13-year-old girl in Houston writing a message to her father in space.
All eyes on SNC-Lavalin profit over Champlain Bridge project
Ottawa announced on Wednesday that Signature on the Saint-Lawrence Group has been selected as the preferred proponent for construction of the new bridge over the St. Lawrence River.
Oil and the Alberta economy
Saskatoon police creating guns and gang unit due to increased crime
Jessie Mueller to star in Sara Bareilles musical at American Repertory Theater season
Five people shot in Toronto: paramedics
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