By Juliet Williams The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau brings what some call his “maple charm offensive” to San Francisco on Thursday with a dual agenda: Pitch Canada as a destination for American tech firms amid increasing unease over U.S. immigration policy and remind California […]
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The Associated PressMarcia Dunn CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.–SpaceX’s big new rocket blasted off Tuesday on its first test flight, carrying a red electric sports car aiming for an endless road trip past Mars. The Falcon Heavy rose from the same launch pad used by NASA nearly 50 years ago to send […]
The Canadian PressBill Beacon BROSSARD, Que.–The chances of making a late charge for a playoff spot are so slim the Montreal Canadiens don’t really think about it much these days. Sitting 14th in the 16-team NHL Eastern Conference with a 22-25-6 record, they only are eight points behind Columbus, who […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.–Jordan Spieth is trying to get back to the point that he stops thinking when he gets over a putt, and the AT&T National Pro-Am might provide the ideal environment for him. Sure, it helps that Spieth is the defending champ. He seized control […]
The Canadian PressDavid Alter TORONTO–Frederik Andersen got the better of the Nashville Predators–again. Andersen made 44 saves through regulation and overtime, then stopped six skaters in the shootout as the Toronto Maple Leafs edged Nashville 3-2 last night at Air Canada Centre. He’s now 7-1-0 all-time against the Predators. “Freddie […]
The Associated PressSamuel McNeil DHOFAR DESERT, Oman–Dressed in stark white spacesuits against the backdrop of a desolate, auburn terrain of stony plains and sand dunes, two scientists test a geo-radar by dragging the flat box across the rocky sand. Communication from mission command in the Alps is delayed 10 minutes […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau put Justice Department lawyers on notice yesterday for their response to a proposed class-action lawsuit on military sexual misconduct, saying their arguments are out of line. The lawsuit was brought forward last year by three former service members who say they were […]
The Associated PressTom Withers CLEVELAND–One second. One shot. One player. For one night, LeBron James made all of Cleveland’s problems disappear. James dropped in a fade-away jumper over Jimmy Butler’s outstretched hand as the buzzer sounded in overtime, giving the Cavaliers a cleansing 140-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves last […]
Duane Hicks Town residents who had frozen service lines last year are being urged to start running those taps A.S.A.P. Operations and Facilities manager Travis Rob said this morning the town recently began getting reports of frozen lines. “It is that time of the year,” he remarked, noting the town […]
The Canadian PressGemma Karstens-Smith VANCOUVER–From growing the perfect crop to marketing within restrictive rules, Canadian colleges and universities are cultivating courses for those wanting to work in the booming marijuana industry. Kwantlen Polytechnic University started offering online courses in cannabis production, marketing, and financing about three years ago after officials […]
The Canadian PressTerry Pedwell OTTAWA–Civil servants who transfer between federal departments or receive promotions can expect to wait more than six months for their paycheques to follow them through the Phoenix pay system, federal officials say, costing some employees tens of thousands of dollars as they wait–and causing confusion across […]
Jamie Mountain Muskie Eric Pitkanen looked to make a play towards the front of the Saint Thomas Aquinas Saints’ net while defenceman Andrew MacPherson tried to get his stick in the way to thwart it during Fort High’s 5-1 win here Tuesday night to improve to a league-best 9-0.
