Texas has executed far more people than any other US state, and one former employee of the state has watched hundreds of executions unfold. She speaks to Ben Dirs about the profound effect that had on her. It is 18 years since Michelle Lyons watched Ricky McGinn die. But it still makes her cry. When […]

(WASHINGTON POST) – A 77-year-old grandmother lived out her dreams of royalty when she climbed atop a throne-shaped iceberg during a recent trip to Iceland. Judith Streng, from Texas, struck a regal pose on a hunk of ice that washed up on Diamond Beach in Jökulsárlón, while her son snapped a picture. It was a […]

Democrats and Republicans are working together to help poor people get training for better jobs. That might seem hard to believe these days, but it’s true. The Jobs Act, introduced by Senator Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, and Senator Rob Portman, Republican of Ohio, attracted 12 bipartisan co-sponsors, including three Democrats who are running for […]

By the end of the year, Canadians may be able to enjoy a cold beer with no alcohol, but with the buzz and quick feedback of a joint. But if strict proposed federal rules take effect, you may be able to drink something that is made from barley and brewed in a brewery, but it […]

Charges will not be laid in the death of a 94-year-old woman who died after an altercation with a fellow continuing care facility resident in Dartmouth last year. Halifax Regional Police say they have concluded their investigation and made the decision with the Public Prosecution Service not to pursue charges because the 81-year-old suspect would […]

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said they are sending teams to investigate a fatal crash in Florida on Friday (March 1) involving a Tesla Inc car and a semi-trailer. The two agencies are investigating several crashes involving the use of Tesla’s driver assistance […]

A racist incident at a Quebec hockey arena has reopened old wounds about what some former players are calling the dark side of Canada’s national pastime. Jonathan-Ismael Diaby is not used to quitting. At 24, the defenseman has been playing semi-pro hockey hockey for almost a decade. On the ice, he is focused, methodical and […]

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers were able to overcome a slow start in Ottawa. McDavid scored a slick goal to boost his team as the Oilers defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday. Sam Gagner, Colby Cave and Zack Kassian also scored for the Oilers (27-30-7), who won their first in three games. Mikko […]

There’s a family in southwestern Saskatchewan with two winners that bought each other lucky scratch-lottery tickets. Thomas Munro bought his aunt Yvonne a ticket as a Christmas present, and it won her $10,000 about six years ago. That ticket was purchased from the Convenience Plus store in Maple Creek. Related Record 15 Saskatchewan million-dollar lottery […]

Sporting their favourite team jerseys on Monday and comfy pyjamas on Friday, students and teachers at Margaret Manson Elementary have raised over $1,000 for their fellow school, Riverview Elementary. The fundraiser is part of the school’s week-long Carnival event. Every day, students have donated a toonie, with the proceeds going towards books and teaching supplies […]