By Dean Fosdick The Associated Press Gardeners in 2020 will veer from the beaten path, opting for unconventional varieties and eco-conscious surroundings, according to a plant trends study by horticulturalists with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). Their forecast is based largely on market observations […]
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The Canadian Press CALGARY — Canada’s two largest railways moved a record 15.4 million tonnes of grain in the final three months of 2019. Calgary-based Canadian Pacific set a new quarterly record by moving 7.9 million tonnes of grain and grain products. That’s up from 7.5 million tonnes a year […]
By Dee-Ann Durbin The Associated Press After a big year for its plant-based burger, Impossible Foods has something new on its plate. The California-based company unveiled Impossible Pork and Impossible Sausage on Monday evening at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas. It’s Impossible Food’s first foray beyond fake beef. […]
The Associated PressLynn Elber BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Real-life stories ruled the Golden Globe TV honours, as Olivia Colman’s portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, Michelle Williams’ turn as Broadway star Gwen Verdon and the nuclear disaster drama “Chernobyl,” won top honours. Real-world issues also found their way into Sunday’s ceremony. […]
The Associated PressPatrick Whittle PORTLAND, Maine–An aquarium and an engineering firm in Massachusetts are partnering on a project to better protect whales by monitoring them from space. New England Aquarium of Boston and Draper of Cambridge say whale conservation needs new, higher-tech solutions to protect whales from extinction. So, the […]
The Associated PressDanica Coto SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A 5.8-magnitude quake hit Puerto Rico before dawn Monday, unleashing small landslides, causing power outages and severely cracking some homes. It was one of the strongest quakes yet to hit the U.S. territory that has been shaking for the past week. […]
Tonight will see periods of snow with a low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries, remaining cloudy overnight with a high of -13 (nine) and a low of -23 (nine below zero). Wednesday will see a mix of sun and cloud […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO — The union representing Ontario’s public high school teachers said Friday it will hold another one-day walkout this week, the latest in a series of targeted job actions aimed at ramping up pressure on the province during stalled contract talks. The walkout on Wednesday-the fourth […]
The Associated PressDee-Ann Durbin The U.S. dairy industry, the largest in the world, is under severe pressure as the dietary habits of Americans shift. Borden Dairy Co. filed for bankruptcy protection, the second major U.S. dairy to do so in as many months. Borden produces nearly 500 million gallons of […]
The Associated PressBrett Martel NEW ORLEANS–After tight end Kyle Rudolph emerged from a purple swarm of celebrating Vikings near the corner of the end zone, he took an opportunity to mock those who doubted quarterback Kirk Cousins’ ability to come through in the clutch. “I’m just glad Kirk can’t win […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton OSTRAVA, Czech Republic–Akil Thomas was in the crowd two years ago when little-used Tyler Steenbergen scored the winning goal for Canada at the world juniors. Having just turned 18, he made a declaration to his friends. “I’m going to score that goal one day,” Thomas told […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers weren’t quite able to build off the success of opening 2020 with a win last week. After edging the Thief River Falls Norskies 4-3 on Thursday night at the Ralph Engelstad Arena, it was a different story here on Saturday night as the Norskies prevailed […]
