A family had prepared themselves to say their final goodbyes to Scott Marr after the 61-year-old suffered what was feared to be a massive stroke. He lay motionless in a hospital bed, funeral arrangements were underway and the life support was switched off. But Scott wasn’t ready to let go of life – and he […]
Follow our live blog from the courtroom at the bottom of this story The trial of Dennis Oland for the second-degree murder of his father resumes today in a New Brunswick courtroom. This is a retrial of Oland after his 2015 conviction was set aside on appeal in 2016 and the new trial ordered. It […]
The identity of the philanthropist known as “Mr. Bike Man” has been revealed following his death at the age of 93. Avrum Morrow was given the name for his annual anonymous donations of bicycles, helmets, and equipment for Montreal’s disadvantaged youth. Morrow donated more than 1,700 bicycles over the 34 years of his close relationship […]
GREENWICH, Conn. — When he was campaigning for governor of Connecticut, Ned Lamont talked frequently about creating a tech-friendly business culture. What he did not mention as often was that he had a secret weapon — his wife, Annie Huntress Lamont, a leading venture capitalist whose deep Silicon Valley connections could help the financially struggling […]
City police are asking the public for information as they search for a missing woman. Officers announced Sunday evening they were searching for 67-year-old Rita Missori. She was last seen in the city’s south end in the area of Wellington Road and Commissioners Road East around 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5. Police have described […]
LAS VEGAS (AFP) – The US tech industry is weathering a crisis of confidence over data protection and a difficult geopolitical situation, with record sales expected in 2019, organisers of the Consumer Electronics Show said on Sunday (Jan 6). The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) predicted that US retail revenue in the sector would climb to […]
A pregnant cow escaped a moving cattle truck heading for the slaughterhouse to give birth to a calf just days later. The bovine mum – named Brianna – jumped from 8ft above the ground onto a busy road, before being taken to a sanctuary. But animal rescuers were shocked to discover the plucky creature had […]
Regina Pats (12-26-1-1) were shut out in a 1-0 loss to the Swift Current Broncos (8-28-2-1) Saturday night in Western Hockey League (WHL) action. Forward Carter Chorney was the lone goal-scorer, potting his 10th goal of the season. Both goalies, Broncos’ Joel Hofer and Pats’ Max Paddock, started in the game. Hofer stopped all 46 […]
A late-night fight at a suburban Los Angeles bowling alley turned deadly late last Friday night, killing three men and injuring four. Police in the coastal city of Torrance responded to calls of “shots fired” at the Gable House Bowl shortly before midnight. Multiple victims were found shot inside Gable House Bowl, which is described […]
THE WEST BLOCK Episode 18, Season 8 Sunday, January 6, 2019 Host: Mercedes Stephenson Guest Interviews: United Conservative Party Leader of Alberta Jason Kenney, Paul Stares, Lieutenant General Mike Day Location: Ottawa Premier Rachel Notley: “This has been like a slow car crash happening in slow motion.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: “We bought […]