Two days of Indian Relay Races wrapped up Wednesday night, with a family from Montana claiming the $4,000 first prize. The group of relatives made the short drive north from Browning, Montana to compete in the event, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society. Tony Carlson’s family entered two teams — Two […]
A so-called heat dome that is bringing scorching temperatures south of the border is making its way across the Great Lakes into Canada. “Hot temperatures and high humidity levels are building across the central U.S. and this air mass will quickly expand north and east by Friday under a developing heat ridge or heat dome,” […]
Sunwing announced it will begin offering a direct weekly flight from the Region of Waterloo International Airport to Cancun, Mexico, in time for Christmas. The company says the weekly service will kick off on December 16 and will continue until April 8, 2020. Sunwing will again offer flights to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic […]
The mayor of Oka’s remarks about a controversial plan to transfer land to neighbouring Kanesatake were disrespectful, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “Obviously, I think the approach lacked the necessary respect and understanding that is key to true reconciliation,” said Trudeau on Thursday. “And I certainly hope that going forward there will be a […]
An oil leak near Moose Jaw‘s Hillcrest Golf Course was discovered late Wednesday morning, according to the City of Moose Jaw. It was found in a creek on Main Street North. Related Crews cleaning large grease spill in downtown Kelowna alley The oil, identified as unused 15W-40 motor oil “accidentally entered the creek via a […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urged European partners this week to finalize Canada’s trade deal with the EU, a push that came with his government facing a tough sales job at home: getting domestic firms to use it. A recent government survey suggests the vast majority of small and medium-sized exporters, which are positioned to benefit […]
The family of a Chinese scholar who was murdered near the University of Illinois in 2017 pleaded with the killer to reveal the location of her remains after a judge sentenced him to a life in prison. Brendt Christensen was handed a life sentence on Thursday after a jury failed to reach unanimous verdict on […]
A mum and daughter have been hit with a second murder charge after a baby they're accused of 'stealing' from a pregnant woman's womb died. Clarisa Figueroa, 46, and Desiree Figueroa, 24, are accused of murdering a pregnant woman and cutting the infant from her abdomen. The two women both appeared in court on Thursday. […]
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – US and Chinese officials will hold a telephone call later on Thursday (July 18) that could pave the way for further in-person trade talks, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told CNBC. Mr Mnuchin, speaking from the G7 meeting in Chantilly, France, said he and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will participate in […]
Thousands have marched in Puerto Rico for the fifth consecutive day, calling for the resignation of Governor Ricardo Rosselló. Protesters are demanding he resign after text messages between Mr Rosselló and his team were leaked on Saturday. The messages contained sexist and homophobic comments including references to singer Ricky Martin’s sexuality. Mr Rosselló has refused […]