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Major grocers expanding discount footprint as customers keep budgets tight
Canada’s biggest grocers are investing money and space in discount stores such as No Frills, Food Basics and FreshCo as shoppers look for ways to save on food amid the higher cost of living. Converting grocery stores to discount is a relatively easy move, experts say, and one that is helping the grocers keep profits ... Read More »
Long time between Briers, Newfoundland and Labrador lead back in it 35 years later
REGINA – Alex Smith is back in the Canadian men’s curling championship 35 years after his last appearance in Saskatoon in 1989. Newfoundland and Labrador’s lead at the Montana’s Brier in Regina was a 23-year-old engineering student when he played third for Lorne Henderson’s team that posted a 7-4 record in Saskatchewan Place. Now 58, ... Read More »
Sean McGirr unveils debut at iconoclastic Alexander McQueen in Paris
PARIS (AP) – In the shadowy expanse of an icy-cold industrial warehouse crisscrossed by disused iron tracks and raw concrete surfaces, guests huddled under blankets, buzzing with an air of electric anticipation. This wasn’t just any fashion show; it marked the first page of a new chapter for a house steeped in an iconoclastic history ... Read More »
Shehbaz Sharif is Pakistan’s new premier. Imran Khan’s allies in parliament protest, allege rigging
ISLAMABAD (AP) – Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly elected Sunday Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister for the second time as allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan in parliament shouted in protest against his appointment, alleging rigging in last month’s election. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said Sharif secured 201 votes, defeating Omar Ayub ... Read More »
AI has come for music. So far, there’s a Great Big Sea between people and algorithms
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The production is slick, the drums are on point, and the vocals sound great, but a titan of Newfoundland and Labrador’s music scene hears something off about “It Could Be Worse” and “Tales of The Atlantic,” two songs generated in less than a minute by a powerful algorithm. “It’s a country ... Read More »
Lawmakers elect Shehbaz Sharif as Pakistan’s new premier. Protests in parliament greet appointment
ISLAMABAD (AP) – Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly elected Sunday Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister for the second time. Allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan in parliament shouted in protest against his appointment, alleging rigging in last month’s election. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said Sharif secured 201 votes, defeating Omar Ayub of ... Read More »
Lowry, Skinns, Eckroat tied for lead entering final round of Cognizant Classic
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – Shane Lowry nearly won at PGA National two years ago. The Irishman has given himself a big chance to get a victory there Sunday. Lowry, David Skinns and Austin Eckroat were tied for the lead Saturday after third round of the Cognizant Classic. Lowry and Skinns had rounds of ... Read More »
NHL roundup: Draisaitl scores 30th goal as Oilers clip Kraken 2-1
SEATTLE (AP) – Leon Draisaitl scored his 30th goal of the season off the league-leading 73rd assist from Connor McDavid, Brett Kulak scored early in the third period, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 2-1 on Saturday. Stuart Skinner made 24 saves and nearly posted his third shutout of the season as Edmonton ... Read More »
Sharangovich scores twice as Flames rally to beat Penguins 4-3
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) – Yegor Sharangovich scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal with 50 seconds left in the third period, as the Calgary Flames rallied from two goals down in the third period to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 victory on Saturday night. Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman also scored for Calgary, which has won ... Read More »
Sharangovich shines as Flames rally to burn Penguins 4-3
CALGARY – Yegor Sharangovich scored twice, including the game-winner with 50 seconds left in the third period, as the Calgary Flames rallied from a two-goal, third-period deficit on Saturday for a rousing 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman also scored for Calgary, which has won a season-high five consecutive games. ... Read More »
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, March 2, 2024
Saturday’s Scoreboard NHL Calgary 4 Pittsburgh 3 Winnipeg 5 Carolina 3 Toronto 4 N.Y. Rangers 3 (SO) Edmonton 2 Seattle 1 Philadelphia 4 Ottawa 2 Tampa Bay 4 Montreal 3 (SO) Florida 4 Detroit 0 Nashville 5 Colorado 1 St. Louis 3 Minnesota 1 Buffalo 7 Vegas 2 N.Y. Islanders 5 Boston 1 Columbus 5 ... Read More »
