In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, gun control advocates are renewing calls for tightening regulation on firearms. If the story sounds familiar, it’s because a similar dynamic has played out time and time again in recent years, after every new gut-wrenching incident of gun violence makes headlines. On the federal level, […]
A revolutionary electronic aircraft propulsion system inspired by ‘Star Trek’ has been tested on a working model for the first time. The five-metre wingspan glider-like plane has no propellers, turbines or any other moving parts, and is completely silent. Instead, an “ionic wind” of colliding electrically charged air molecules provides the thrust needed to make […]
Saskatchewan’s premier says he will meet with Indian officials to talk about the steep tariffs levied on the province’s pulse exports. Scott Moe is to leave Friday for a week-long trip to India where tariffs on chickpeas were increased to 60 per cent in March. Related Doug Ford, Scott Moe vow to reduce provincial trade […]
A new tobacco retail outlet is set to open Friday in Edmonton amid concern from anti-smoking advocates. The store is owned by Rothmans, Benson and Hedges Inc. and instead of selling traditional cigarettes, the focus is on a new smoke-free product. “The fundamental principle is we’re heating tobacco instead of burning it,” explains Peter Luongo, […]
For the second year in a row, an Okanagan resident was named one of Canada’s most powerful women. The Women’s Executive Network released its annual list of its top 100 women in Canada, and Renee Wasylyk of Kelowna was one of eight people in the entrepreneurs category. That category recognizes “women who own and operate […]
[What you need to know to start your day: Get New York Today in your inbox.] José R. Peralta, the first Dominican-American elected to the State Senate, died suddenly on Wednesday night. He was 47. Mr. Peralta was taken to Elmhurst Hospital Center in Queens after becoming disoriented following a two-week illness, but the cause […]
Kingston police are looking for a missing woman who was last seen on Wednesday. Police say they those who reported 46-year-old Allison Downing missing are worried for her well-being. Downing was last seen leaving a home on College Street around 5 p.m. on Nov. 21. Police say Downing was not dressed for the cold weather […]
A Canadian man convicted of sending mail bombs to several businesses and his ex-wife has been sentenced to life in prison. Guido Amsel was found guilty earlier this year on four counts of attempted murder and numerous related charges. He sent three explosive devices by mail in 2015 and left a similar device at ex-wife’s […]
A multi-vehicle crash on the Linc has resulted in charges. Hamilton Police say shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday, the vehicles were all travelling westbound in the passing lane between Garth Street and Mohawk Road West when they were suddenly hit from behind by a white pick-up truck. It was being driven by a Michigan resident, […]
Half of Canadians are expected to be scouring the web to nab deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but they should be wary about a particular scam. The Competition Bureau of Canada is warning shoppers about bait and switch — where retailers post a discounted price or sale, but later on in the process, […]