The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Just days after it was unveiled, the space for the dedication plaque at the National Holocaust Monument is empty–marked only by bolt holes. The plaque’s now in for a rewrite after failing to mention Jews or the Jewish people, the prime targets of the Second World War […]
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Duane Hicks “Pop Vegas” thrilled the crowd, including many dancing youngsters, with a high-energy performance yesterday evening to wrap up the “Rainy Lake 150” concert series on the 200 block of Scott Street. The band performed top 40 hits from the past 30-plus years, covering artists ranging from Michael Jackson […]
The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG–Manitoba’s Progressive Conservative government yesterday introduced legislation to allow politicians to jump from one party to another–a move that should end stalling tactics by ousted former Tory Steven Fletcher. Justice minister Heather Stefanson introduced a bill that would lift a ban on so called floor-crossing–where politicians […]
The Associated PressKristie Rieken HOUSTON–Jose Altuve had just arrived in the Astros’ dugout after launching his third home run of the game when George Springer grabbed his right biceps and examined it, as if searching for an explanation for his teammate’s extraordinary pop. “He makes sure he stays on top […]
The Associated PressJohn Wawrow BUFFALO, N.Y.–Canadiens’ goalie Carey Price looked his familiar formidable self. And newcomer Jonathan Drouin delivered on offence in leading Montreal to a season-opening 3-2 shootout win over the Buffalo Sabres last night. Price stopped 43 shots through overtime and denied all three of Buffalo’s shootout attempts […]
The Associated PressPhilip Marcelo BOSTON–The movements of great white sharks in the Pacific and Indian oceans long have been the subject of academic study, but new research is just starting to shed light on the behaviour of their Atlantic Ocean counterparts. Researchers in Massachusetts say white sharks appear to venture […]
The Associated PressFred Goodall TAMPA, Fla.–Tom Brady tied the NFL record for regular-season wins with some timely help from a porous New England defence showing signs of improvement. Brady threw for 303 yards and one touchdown as the Patriots held off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19-14 to bounce back from […]
Staff No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region all week while the fire hazard is mostly “low,” with just some areas of “moderate” hazard in the far north. And there are no active fires in the region. But that doesn’t mean those spending time outdoors, such as hunters, […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario is seeking to strengthen consumer protection rules around home warranties, ticket sales, real estate practices, and travel services in an omnibus bill introduced yesterday. Changes to ticket-selling laws include making so-called scalper bots illegal. The bots purchase a large number of tickets online for a […]
By Dake Kang The Associated Press YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Ira Gerhart finally found a place last year to fulfil his yearslong dream of opening a brewery: a 1923 Presbyterian church. It was cheap, charming and just blocks from downtown Youngstown. But soon after Gerhart announced his plans, residents and a […]
By Christopher Bodeen The Associated Press BEIJING — Securing North Korea’s missile launchers and nuclear, chemical and biological weapons sites would likely be a chief priority for China in the event of a major crisis involving its communist neighbour, analysts say, although Beijing so far is keeping mum on any […]
By Ben Nuckols The Associated Press ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — On a cool and rainy afternoon during the first week of classes at Centennial High School in this well-to-do Baltimore suburb, about 50 members of the boys’ cross-country team sauntered across the parking lot for their after-school run. Meanwhile, about […]
