An awkward topic came up during the final NDP leadership candidates’ debate this month in Edmonton, especially for a former three-term Calgary mayor. The Edmonton Oilers. Naheed Nenshi admitted that growing up in Calgary in the 1980s, he had a “grudging respect” for the Wayne Gretzky-era championship dynasty. “But here’s …
Read More »B.C. coroner’s inquest recommends changes to strip search policy
A B.C. Coroners Service inquest is recommending police change how they conduct strip searches after the death of a 23-year-old woman. Jaime Diane Hope died of a methamphetamine overdose in a police holding cell on April 14, 2019, after being arrested by RCMP in Dawson Creek, about 1,190 kilometres northeast …
Read More »Farmers in Saskatchewan say they don’t feel they’re being heard by the federal government
Farmers at a major trade show in Regina spoke to CBC’s The House about their feelings of frustration and alienation from federal politicians. Saskatchewan Party, NDP opposition both oppose federal carbon tax. On the surface, last week’s Canada’s Farm Show in Regina was all about exciting new equipment — massive …
Read More »There’s an old problem Canada’s new foreign-interference law won’t fix
Intelligence veterans who’ve observed how Canada uses espionage in criminal prosecutions, compared to the U.S. and other countries, say the challenge can’t be fixed in the soon-to-be-enacted Bill C-70. When it comes to using intelligence to prosecute crimes, U.S. and Canada are a world apart. To understand Canada’s failure to …
Read More »Vigil planned in Harrow, Ont., where police investigate sudden deaths of a family of 4
The small town of Harrow, Ont., will gather at a vigil Sunday evening for a family of four found dead at their rural home. ‘These people would light up any room they walked in.’ The small town of Harrow, Ont., will gather at a vigil Sunday evening for a family …
Read More »Oilers erase 3-0 series deficit, beat Panthers to force Game 7 in Stanley Cup final
The Oilers are one win from history. The Panthers are one loss from infamy. Zach Hyman scored his playoff-leading 16th goal and Stuart Skinner made 20 saves as Edmonton defeated Florida 5-1 on Friday to force Game 7 in the Stanley Cup final. Series shifts back to Florida for decisive …
Read More »1 dead, several injured after school bus crash in B.C.’s Cariboo
One person is dead, and more than 30 are injured after a school bus crash north of Lac La Hache Friday afternoon. EHS says a person was struck by a vehicle at the same location following the bus crash. One person is dead and several others are injured after a …
Read More »After forgetful Manila stint, Brazil turns attention to VNL finals
Bruno Rezende of Brazil/VNL MANILA, Philippines – The Brazil men’s volleyball team will be quick to recover after struggling in Week 3 of the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) here at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, as they capped off their preliminaries with a loss. …
Read More »Recipe: Veggie Stir-fry
Veggie Stir-fry/Photo release MANILA, Philippines — Vegetables are good for the body. They taste great, especially when sautéed or stir-fried together because all the natural goodness of flavors come together, so with textures of the ingredients. Good Life shares this recipe for a good Veggie Stir-fry. Veggie Stir-Fry Ingredients: 1 tbsp. …
Read More »Philippines may spark interest rate cuts in Asia
As inflation eases, growth slows A combination of easing inflation pressures and slowing economic growth will allow the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to cut interest rates beginning the third quarter, think tank Capital Economics said. Across emerging Asian economies, “central banks have recently started to sound more dovish, and …
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