A Humboldt Broncos hockey player who was paralyzed in a deadly bus crash last year has signed a multi-year contract with Adidas. “I’m pretty honoured and it’s an awesome feeling,” Ryan Straschnitzki, 20, recently told The Canadian Press from his home in Airdrie, Alta. “I got some nice swag and gear.” Straschnitzki was paralyzed from […]
The University of Southern California (USC) has agreed to pay $215m (£165m) to patients treated by a former campus doctor accused of sexual abuse. The proposed settlement would compensate students who saw gynaecologist George Tyndall, whom hundreds of women have accused. It comes a day after 93 women filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging […]
A former University of Southern California campus gynaecologist has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting 16 female patients. Los Angeles police took George Tyndall, 72, into custody on Wednesday. More than 350 women have spoken out about their traumatic experiences as patients of Mr Tyndall during the year-long investigation. Mr Tyndall, who resigned from […]
For those who dream of universal health care, Washington State looks like a pioneer. As Gov. Jay Inslee pointed out in the first Democratic presidential debate on Wednesday, his state has created the country’s first “public option” — a government-run health plan that would compete with private insurance. Ten years ago, the idea of a […]
[What you need to know to start the day: Get New York Today in your inbox.] Paul J. Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to mortgage fraud and other charges brought by the Manhattan district attorney in an effort to ensure Mr. Manafort could still face prison time if he […]
Alberta’s provincial government is reminding drivers of the penalties of driving impaired ahead of the Canada Day long weekend. Over the last five years, an average of 6,000 people were convicted of impaired driving in Alberta. According to the provincial government, 855 people have been killed and nearly 13,000 people were injured in Alberta between […]
A 31-year-old Newfoundland man was arrested after Interpol investigated school shooting threats made in a live chat during an online game. RCMP said its Corner Brook detachment received a request for assistance from Interpol on Wednesday evening about threats of a possible shooting at an unspecified school. Police say in a release that an online […]
Marshae Jones was five months pregnant when she was shot in the stomach. Her fetus did not survive the shooting, which the authorities say happened during a dispute with another woman. But on Wednesday, it was Ms. Jones who was charged in the death. Ms. Jones, 28, was charged with manslaughter and booked into jail […]
Over the past several weeks, Alberta — and a couple of its cities — has taken steps to try to loosen its laws around drinking in public places. Earlier this spring, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney eased some restrictions by allowing drinking in all provincial campgrounds over the May long weekend. Related Public drinking advocates stage […]
[Want to get New York Today by email? Here’s the sign-up.] It’s Thursday. Weather: Sunny, with a high near 90. Nothing but blue skies, largely. Alternate-side parking: In effect until July 4. Hot town! Summer in the city has arrived, and right on schedule. New York City’s 53 outdoor public pools open today and remain […]