The Canadian Press VANCOUVER–The British Columbia SPCA is warning dog owners about the dangers of recreational marijuana to their pets now that it’s legal. The Vancouver branch says in a news release that an 11-week old husky puppy named Bear nearly died of a drug overdose. When Bear was surrendered […]
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The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo.–It seemed that one by one, members of the only Kansas City Chiefs team to win the Super Bowl would get a phone call or a knock on the door letting them know they had become Hall of Famers. The quarterback, Len Dawson. The linebackers, […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario will establish a needs-based program for autistic children, the government said yesterday, firmly reversing course on a revamp that drew months of backlash from parents earlier this year. Social Services Minister Todd Smith made the commitment while apologizing for the earlier version of the program, […]
The Associated PressDave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo.–Bo Bichette rapped a clean single in the first at-bat of his big league career, and then was greeted by his parents after the Toronto Blue Jays rolled to a 7-3 win over the Kansas City Royals last night. What did they say? “I […]
The Canadian Press YORK LANDING, Man.–Doors were locked, roads were empty and people were on edge, said a chief in northeastern Manitoba as armed police officers searched the area for two suspects in killings in British Columbia. “The manhunt is on here,” York Factory Chief Leroy Constant said yesterday. “Until […]
Tonight will be mainly clear and cool with a low of nine C (48 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy and warmer with a high of 27 (81) and a low of 15 (59). Thursday will see times of clouds and sun. Expect a high of 28 (82) and a […]
The Associated PressAndrew Dalton LOS ANGELES–A jury yesterday found that Katy Perry’s 2013 hit “Dark Horse” improperly copied a 2009 Christian rap song in a unanimous decision that represented a rare takedown of a pop superstar and her elite producer by a relatively unknown artist. The verdict by a nine-member […]
The Canadian PressMorgan Lowrie MONTREAL–Health officials in Quebec confirmed yesterday they are revisiting the place of the grilled cheese sandwich on menus in care facilities following the choking deaths of at least two elderly residents in recent years. A coroner concluded earlier this year that the sandwich appears to pose […]
The Canadian Press VANCOUVER–The father of a British Columbia murder suspect has written a book that sheds new light on his mental health, explains harassment convictions involving his ex-wife and provides greater insight into the possible impacts the events had on his fugitive son. Alan Schmegelsky, the father of 18-year-old […]
Sam Odrowski Christina Byma, left, and Jaxon Byma stopped by the Rainy Lake Square on Friday to purchase some of Vai Lockman’s handmade “squishes” while the other eight youth attending the “Head Start in Business Camp” were set up with their wares. The kids involved in the camp spent all […]
The Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn.–Brooks Koepka knows everyone wanted to see a tight final-round duel with Rory McIlroy. “That would have been incredible for the fans, for everybody that showed up and I’m sure that’s what everybody wanted,” Koepka said. Too bad Koepka drained all the drama yesterday on the […]
Sam Odrowski The exterior of Alterna Savings and Credit Union is currently under renovations with commercial roofing contractors Flynn replacing all of the blue bricks on the outside of the building with metal cladding. The renovations should be done by the weekend.
