The Associated PressMarcia Dunn CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.–Minutes after touching down on Mars, NASA’s InSight spacecraft sent back a “nice and dirty” snapshot of its new digs. Yet the dust-speckled image looked like a work of art to scientists. The photo revealed a mostly smooth and sandy terrain around the spacecraft, […]
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Sam Odrowski A group of local postal workers were out picketing this morning prior to the federal government’s legislation that forced them back to work at 11 a.m. today. Local union president Sandra Lange said this was their “last hurrah” before being forced back. The local staff are upset by […]
Duane Hicks Mayor Roy Avis chatted with Cynthia Donald after she was named the 2018 “Citizen of the Year” during last night’s town council meeting at the Civic Centre.
The Canadian PressArmina Ligaya TORONTO–The union representing workers at the General Motors assembly plant in Oshawa, Ont. is promising “one hell of a fight” after the automaker announced yesterday it would close the location, along with four other facilities in the U.S., as part of a global reorganization. Hours after […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–A five-goal performance by the Winnipeg Jets’ Patrik Laine on the weekend has netted a Winnipeg man a $1-million prize. Retail grocer Sobeys automatically draws names of customers before NHL games involving teams in western Canada, and that person can win $1 million if a single player […]
The Canadian PressJanice Dickson OTTAWA–Conservative leader Andrew Scheer’s campaign for prime minister next year will get some star power from businessman Kevin O’Leary, the two said yesterday in Toronto. O’Leary ran against Scheer for the Conservative party leadership before dropping out and backing Scheer’s main rival, Maxime Bernier. But now […]
The Canadian PressJoan Bryden OTTAWA–Mail service was to resume all across the country at noon today after the Senate passed legislation ordering an end to five weeks of rotating strikes by postal workers. Royal assent was granted late yesterday shortly after senators approved Bill C-89 by a vote of 53-25. […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson NEWMARKET, Ont.–A Toronto police officer who stole and ate a pot-laced chocolate bar seized during a raid on an illegal dispensary will have to spend six months under house arrest as part of a sentence to be served in the community, a judge ruled yesterday, saying […]
The Canadian Press EDMONTON–The Alberta government is opening a new front in its beer war with other provinces by targeting Ontario for what it says are its unfair trade barriers to Alberta-made suds and other alcoholic products. The initiative emerged yesterday as Alberta announced a full retreat on its own […]
The Associated Press CLEVELAND–There’s no question the Minnesota Timberwolves have been better since trading disgruntled star Jimmy Butler. Last night’s 102-95 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers improved Minnesota’s record to 6-2 since the trade two weeks ago that sent Butler to Philadelphia. The victory moved Minnesota within a game of […]
The Associated PressKristie Rieken HOUSTON–The Houston Texans wanted to honour their late owner and founder Robert “Bob” McNair, who died last week at age 81. They knew the perfect way to do that last night was to keep their winning streak going. Deshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes and ran […]
The Canadian PressNeil Davidson TORONTO–On a night when Patrick Marleau celebrated his 1,600th NHL game, Mitch Marner did what he does best–make goals. The 21-year-old winger had three assists in Toronto’s 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins last night. Two were primary assists, upping his NHL-best total to 24 (he […]
