Last week I was lucky enough to get an up close and personal tour of New Gold. I have to be honest with you-I had mixed feelings when I saw it all. I barely could grasp the landscape change. Places that once had friends living or cattle grazing no longer […]
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The Associated PressDavid Ginsburg BALTIMORE–Take the ball away from the other guys, hold onto it yourself, and make sure nothing happens to Justin Tucker. That, apparently, is the formula the Baltimore Ravens intend to use to reach the playoffs. Terrell Suggs led an aggressive defence that kept Houston out of […]
Duane Hicks Evelyn Metke shared a few words after being honoured as the 2017 “Citizen of the Year” during last night’s council meeting. In front of family and friends, the 93-year-old active volunteer was given a plaque and bouquet for her lifelong track record of community service, ranging from “Meals […]
The Canadian PressAndy BlatchfordJoanna Smith Ottawa is coming under fresh pressure to find a way to save the ailing Canadian newspaper industry, although the Liberals remain steadfast in their argument that the solution lies in the transition to digital platforms and more viable business models. Torstar Corp. and Postmedia Network […]
The Associated PressScott Sonner RENO, Nev.–More than 500 black bears have returned to parts of their historic range in the Great Basin of Nevada, where the species disappeared about 80 years ago, scientists say. A new study says genetic testing confirms the bears are making their way east from the […]
The Canadian Press A 27-year-old Ontario man has become the province’s top birder after travelling more than 90,000 km since Jan. 1. Jeremy Bensette of Leamington has spotted 344 species of birds in his travels across Ontario, and said he was hoping to make it 345 yesterday afternoon chasing a […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–One of the largest chambers of commerce in Canada is calling for wider privatization of electricity distribution companies to increase competitiveness in an attempt to drive down costly Ontario electricity prices over the long-term. In a report to be released today, and obtained by The Canadian […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–Jay-Z is the leader of the 2018 Grammy Award nominations in a year where the top four categories are heavily-dominated by rap and R&B artists, giving the often overlooked genres a strong chance of winning big. The Recording Academy announced today that Jay-Z is nominated for […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–Dictionary.com announced yesterday that “complicit” is the site’s word of the year in a contentious 2017. Site lexicographer Jane Solomon said numerous events, from politics to natural disasters, drove more people to look up “complicit” at particular times of the year. Overall, she said, look-ups of […]
The Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.–An effort to bring one of the world’s largest birds back from the brink of extinction is expanding after northern Arizona and southern Utah found some success in getting deer hunters to use ammunition not made of lead. A group working to protect the endangered California […]
Duane Hicks Another batch of community members proudly showed off the “Canada 150” pins they received durng last night’s council meeting at the Civic Centre. This group marks the final bunch to be honoured during council meetings, although some more volunteers belonging to various town committees still will be receiving […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Captain Blake Wheeler celebrated a rare milestone with style last night. Playing his 500th game for the Winnipeg Jets/Atlanta Thrashers franchise, Wheeler scored once and added a pair of assists in a 7-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Linemates Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor also each […]
