The Canadian Press SURREY, B.C.–At the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac in a pleasant neighbourhood, a tall stucco house overlooks a well-kept lawn and lush flowerbeds. The home is in the Metro Vancouver city of Surrey, where the average price of a detached property is $1.1 million. Before an officer […]
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The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge The operator of Ontario’s GO Transit service is asking bus drivers to accommodate an autistic man by spitting out their chewing gum if asked, a directive meant to encourage employees to meet the needs of those with invisible disabilities. Metrolinx says a regular passenger, who is […]
The Associated PressMaria ChengJamey Keaten GENEVA–Countries have agreed to protect more than a dozen shark species at risk of extinction, in a move aimed at conserving some of the ocean’s most awe-inspiring creatures who have themselves become prey to commercial fishing and the Chinese appetite for shark fin soup. Three […]
The Associated Press LA GUAJIRA, Colombia–It might not be obvious at the supermarket, but the banana industry is fighting to protect the most popular variety of the fruit from a destructive fungus. A disease that ravages banana crops has made its long-dreaded arrival in Latin America, the biggest exporter of […]
The Associated PressErik Erickson SEATTLE–Marco Gonazles sent flocks of Blue Jays fans back north of the border with a sour taste in their mouths. Gonzales pitched three-hit ball over seven innings to get his career-best 14th win, Dylan Moore hit a solo homer and the Seattle Mariners beat Toronto 3-1 […]
The Associated Press How much marijuana is really in that pot brownie? Chocolate can throw off potency tests so labels aren’t always accurate, and now scientists are trying to figure out why. In states where marijuana is legal, pot comes in cookies, mints, gummies, protein bars even pretzels. These commercial […]
The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA–Hundreds of bicyclists have been caught with their pants down–and their shirts and underwear off, too. The cyclists gathered in a Philadelphia park on Saturday to disrobe before saddling up and setting off on the annual Philly Naked Bike Ride. About 3,000 riders pedal a 10-mile (16-kilometre) […]
The Associated Press COPENHAGEN–It’s safe to cross when the green Viking is walking, but stop when the red one is standing. That’s the message to pedestrians in Aarhus as it unveils new crossing signals to celebrate the history of Denmark’s second largest city. City council member Buenyamin Simsek, in charge […]
The Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico–Much of the eastern Caribbean island of Barbados shut down today as Tropical Storm Dorian approached the region and gathered strength, threatening to turn into a small hurricane that forecasters said could affect the northern Windward islands and Puerto Rico in upcoming days. Prime […]
Tonight will be cloudy with an overnight low of 11 C (52 F) and a thunderstorm later in the evening. Tomorrow will be a little cooler with a high of 17 (63) and chance of some rain, while there’s a low of eight (46). Wednesday will be cloudy with a […]
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Unifor forestry members are urging the province to take immediate action in the efforts to re-start the Fort Frances pulp and paper mill, and protect the rights of the publicly-owned forestlands in the region. “We’ve been working with the Town of Fort Frances and other key stakeholders since 2014 when […]
Ken Kellar Piper Lidkea took to the piano to entertain the crowd during the Fort Frances Public Library’s sixth-annual “Teen Open Mic Night” there Thursday evening. The event was one of the last teen events before the school year starts and drew a handful of passionate performers and audience members. […]
