Two new TV series are giving Indigenous ghost legends the anthology treatment. APTN series Tales from the Rez is based on Blackfoot ghost stories, while the Fibe TV1 series Creepy Cape Breton focuses on Mi’kmaw ghost stories commonly shared on the Nova Scotia island. Indigenous filmmakers melding genre and culture …
Read More »Stepfather pleads guilty in case of 4-year-old girl who suffered life-altering injuries
Warning: This story contains distressing details. A Calgary man pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing bodily harm in the case of his four-year-old stepdaughter, who suffered life-altering injuries. Tyler Laberge, 37, was handed a two-year prison term after prosecutor Aleksandra Simić and defence lawyer Yoav Niv presented a joint recommendation …
Read More »Teen driver who killed Calgary police officer can now be identified
The teenage driver who killed Calgary police Sgt. Andrew Harnett can now be identified. He is Al Azan Shah Muhammad. According to his passenger, the motive to flee the traffic stop was because there were drugs in the vehicle, which Muhammad feared would be discovered. Muhammad was 17 years old …
Read More »Sharon Cuneta declares she wants to be Sen. Raffy Tulfo’s co-host
At a Glance As Sharon called his name at the show’s venue at Okada Grand Ballroom, Idol Raffy stood up with his two palms close together as a thank-you sign. Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion perform during ‘Dear Heart VIP Night’ at Okada Manila on Oct. 30 (Image courtesy of …
Read More »Eala, partner fall short in France tilt
At a Glance Eala and Rompies lost their steam in the last two sets and succumbed to Russians Ekaterina Maklakova and Ekaterina Reyngold, 1-6, 6-3, 10-6, in the opening round of the $60,000 event. Alex Eala and Indonesian Jessy Rompies made an early exit in the W60 Nantes International Tennis …
Read More »Amid an opioid crisis, Nova Scotia sees growing number of cocaine overdose deaths
Cocaine has quietly become implicated in a growing number of overdose deaths in Nova Scotia, with some experts warning that the public discussion around the dangers of drug use needs to broaden beyond the focus on potent opioids. Experts say wider look at overdoses needed as cocaine-related deaths rise. An …
Read More »How a soul-searching journey to Japan landed Canada’s Hana Furumoto-Deshaies in Pan Am Games dojo
Now 27 and ranked fourth worldwide in her weight class, Canadian karate athlete Hana Furumoto-Deshaies is off to her first multi-sport competition at the Pan Am Games in Santiago, Chile. Karate athlete to compete in 1st-ever multi-sport event after skipping Tokyo 2020. Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, Hana Furumoto-Deshaies faced …
Read More »What can I do to prevent skin flare ups?
Finding relief from psoriasis Scaly, itchy skin with thick raised patches are characteristics of psoriasis, an ugly skin condition. Living with psoriasis is not a walk in the park. It affects all aspects of your life, most especially, psychologically. Some individuals may experience psychological stress and depression. Feelings of shame, …
Read More »Shakedown or smart business? Quebec restaurants balk at hefty penalty for using competitor’s payment machines
In the restaurant industry, stability is critical. So when David Ferguson noticed an unexpected $200 charge on his credit card bill from the tech company he uses to help manage his business, he figured it was an accounting mistake. Ferguson is the chef and owner at Gus, a small restaurant …
Read More »Study finds metal from space junk polluting the upper atmosphere
Scientists sampling the upper atmosphere have found metal elements in aerosol particles they say are from thousands of rocket boosters and satellites that have re-entered from space. Scientists say metal in aerosol particles is from satellites and rocket boosters. Scientists using high-flying aircraft to sample the upper atmosphere have found …
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