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Toronto family who unknowingly employed war criminal fears nothing has changed
OTTAWA – Almost 30 years ago, Gail Bocknek turned on the evening news and watched dumbfounded as a man who had worked for her family for decades was identified as a Nazi war criminal. Bocknek, the daughter of European Jews who had many extended family members die in the Holocaust, felt sick. “I was just ... Read More »
‘Tugs at my heart’: Volunteers help rebuild as Ukraine war nears second anniversary
As Ukraine nears a grim anniversary in its war with Russia, the Red Cross says residents in the strife-torn country are adapting to a new normal of cannibalized houses, intermittent electricity, air raid sirens and rocket attacks. The agency says residents have embraced the hard reality that with scarce resources going to the war, they ... Read More »
Economists expect inflation eased in January, but housing still ‘thorn’ in BoC’s side
OTTAWA – As the Bank of Canada waits for the right moment to start cutting interest rates, some economists are arguing that its decision shouldn’t hinge on the housing market. Canada’s inflation rate has edged up and down over the last several months after dropping from its 2022 highs as global price pressures fade and ... Read More »
Houthi rebels’ attack severely damages a Belize-flagged ship in key strait leading to the Red Sea
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels that damaged a Belize-flagged ship traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait that connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden has forced the crew to abandon the ship, authorities said Monday. The Iran-backed Houthis also claimed they shot down an American ... Read More »
Houthi rebels attack severely damages a Belize-flagged ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels damaged a Belize-flagged ship traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, forcing the crew to abandon the ship, authorities said Monday. The attack on the ship came as the U.S. military acknowledged conducting new ... Read More »
‘Oppenheimer’ wins 7 prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards
LONDON (AP) – Atom bomb epic “Oppenheimer” won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor, at the 77th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, cementing its front-runner status for the Oscars next month. Gothic fantasia “Poor Things” took five prizes and Holocaust drama “The Zone of Interest” won three. British-born filmmaker Christopher Nolan won ... Read More »
Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024
Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL N.Y. Rangers 6 N.Y. Islanders 5 (OT) Colorado 4 Arizona 3 Los Angeles 2 Pittsburgh 1 — AHL Bridgeport 2 Laval 1 (OT) Utica 7 Rochester 3 Cleveland 6 Chicago 3 Charlotte 5 Springfield 3 Providence 3 Hartford 0 Coachella Valley 6 Henderson 1 Colorado 5 Bakersfield 2 — PWHL Montreal 2 ... Read More »
NHL roundup: Panarin scores in OT, Rangers rally to beat Islanders 6-5
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Artemi Panarin scored 10 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied from three goals down to beat the rival New York Islanders 6-5 in a Stadium Series game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Vincent Trocheck had two goals and an assist, and Erik Gustafsson and Chris Kreider also ... Read More »
WHL roundup: Palmer nets shutout as Silvertips beat Winterhawks 4-0
EVERETT, Wash. – The visiting Portland Winterhawks peppered 33 shots at Tyler Palmer on Sunday, but the Everett Silvertips’ netminder was unbeatable as the hosts posted a 4-0 Western Hockey League victory at Angel of the Winds Arena. Julius Miettinen, Ben Hemmerling, Cade Zaplitny and Niko Tsakumis scored for the Silvertips (37-18-2-2), who moved into ... Read More »
Ackerman, Sturmay rolling at Tournament of Hearts
CALGARY – Thirty-four years have passed since the last time an all-rookie team won the Canadian women’s curling championship. So 22-year-old Skylar Ackerman and her unbeaten team of Saskatchewan first-timers might be due. In front of plenty of boisterous green-clad friends, families, and supporters at Calgary’s WinSport Event Centre on Sunday afternoon, the young team ... Read More »
QMJHL roundup: Orr lifts Titan to 3-2 win over Olympiques
BATHURST, N.B. – Robert Orr scored the eventual winner with 7:02 left in the third period as the Acadie-Bathurst Titan edged the Gatineau Olympiques 3-2 on Sunday in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League action. Matthew McRae, Robert Orr and Colby Huggan also scored for the Titan (24-25-3-2). Nathan Lévesque and Justin Boisselle replied for the ... Read More »
