The Canadian Press PRINCE RUPERT, B.C.–A deer with part of a purple hammock laced around his antlers has inspired a Facebook page, popular line of T-shirts, and tremendous public interest in a northern British Columbia city. But the buck’s bonnet won’t last much longer. “Hammy,” as he has been dubbed, […]
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Duane Hicks Fine Line Art Gallery co-op member Jean Richards put out one of the festive items donated for the silent auction now underway there (529 Mowat Ave.) Bids are being accepted through Sunday, Nov. 19, when the winning bidders will be announced during the gallery’s “Christmas Extravaganza” open house. […]
The Canadian PressGemma Karstens-Smith VANCOUVER–From Everest to Denali, a mountaineer from British Columbia has climbed to a record after spending more than two years scaling some of the tallest peaks on Earth. North Vancouver’s Liz Rose reached the summit of Mount Kosciuszko in New South Wales in Australia this week, […]
The Canadian Press NISKU, Alta.–Derek Scott was driving to a job site south of Edmonton when he got a call about an accident involving one of his work trucks, a stolen baby, and some naked people. It was something he had to see to believe. The managing partner at LPH […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–Hidden away somewhere on Parliament Hill is the bronzed relief of Lt.-Col. Samuel Sharpe. Finished two years ago, the sculpture appeared destined for a spot in the foyer outside the House of Commons to commemorate the former MP and recognize all Canadian veterans struggling with psychological […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–The federal government has decided to change course on its proposed legislation to end sex-based discrimination in the Indian Act. The government’s point man in the Senate, Sen. Peter Harder, told the upper chamber Tuesday that the government is offering to make a change that would […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–New mothers and fathers planning to begin their parental leave on or after Dec. 3 will be able to spread their federal benefits over a longer period of time. The federal government’s long-promised changes to parental leave rules will go into effect early next month, said […]
The Canadian Press Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman thinks the Edmonton Eskimos should change their team name. “I think there’s an opportunity to have a more inclusive name,” he said. “That’s ultimately a decision for the team, though.” Bowman, who is Métis, said he respects the CFL organization but would prefer […]
Staff Back on Oct. 20, the Fort Frances Lakers were in third place riding a three-game winning streak. How things have changed. The Lakers were dumped 9-3 by the host English River Miners on Tuesday night to extend their losing skid to five-straight games while dropping to fifth place in […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Matt Nichols only threw a few short passes at yesterday’s practice but Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ head coach Mike O’Shea said the injured starting quarterback should be able to play this weekend. “I think he’ll be healthy enough, I really do. I believe that,” said O’Shea, whose […]
The Associated Press NEWTON, N.C.–An 800-pound heifer made a big splash when it was found in a North Carolina family’s swimming pool. Catawba County Chief Animal Control Officer Jenna Arsenault told news outlets the agency received a 9-1-1 call yesterday morning and arrived to find the young female bovine defiantly […]
The Associated PressBob Baum GLENDALE, Ariz.–The Seattle Seahawks must love the desert. They’ve beaten coach Bruce Arians’ Cardinals three of the past four times they’ve played there. The exception was last season’s excruciating 6-6 tie–a Sunday night game when Arizona and Seattle both missed chip-shot field goals that would have […]
