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LEWISTON, Maine: The Army reservist who opened fire in a bowling alley and then at a bar in Lewiston, Maine, killing 18 people, was found dead Friday from a self-inflicted gunshot, ending an intensive two-day search that had the state on edge. (FILES) This handout image released on October 25, …

These younger mayors are willing to push the limits and speak their minds when it comes to issues like climate change, the housing crisis and investments in public transit.  On issues like housing, climate change and violent crime, younger mayors are making their voices heard. Évelyne Beaudin says after becoming …

Royal Danish Embassy hosts ‘Project Amorsolo’ Danish Embassy Ambassador H.E. Franz Michael Mellbin  The Royal Danish Embassy in Manila hosted “Project Amorsolo,” a showcase of Filipino and Danish masterpieces, in partnership with PinoyLUG, a Filipino community of Lego users accredited by the Lego Group (TLG). “Project Amorsolo” featured artworks by …

American hockey player Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, his club said. The 29-year-old Minnesota native was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game when he suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the game at …

A large group of demonstrators rallying in support of Palestinians filled Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square Saturday, calling for a ceasefire even as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his nation it will not surrender or withdraw from Gaza until its goal of eliminating Hamas is complete. The demonstrators joined hundreds …

Tensions have embroiled the Banff Centre’s board since late last year, when then-CEO Janice Price filed a workplace harassment complaint against chair Adam Waterous, sources familiar with the matter say. Former CEO filed harassment complaint against now-former board chair. Internal disagreement over how to deal with a report concluding the …

Actor Matthew Perry arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of 17 Again at the Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California, April 14, 2009. Matthew Perry, one of the stars of smash hit TV sitcom “Friends,” has been found dead at his home, US media reported Saturday October 28. He was …

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the review of the IRR of the Maharlika Investment Fund is still ongoing. (pna.gov.ph/ Photo courtesy of DBM Facebook)  MANILA, Philippines — The review of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Philippines’ first sovereign wealth fund will likely be finished in the next …

A new report finds Ottawa has high potential for office-to-apartment conversions, but exactly where those transformations take place may be influenced by brutalist architecture.  Buildings in the post-war style may be strong candidates for office conversions. From the stark concrete of the National Arts Centre to the angular blocks of …

At a Glance The fight is initially set on Nov. 15 at the Ryokogu, Kokugikan in Tokyo but will be moved to a still undecided later date. Jerwin Ancajas’ bid for a world title may still have to wait a little more. Promotional poster for the Takuma Inoue-Jerwin Ancajas bout. …