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Larry David, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Stiller pay tribute to comedian Richard Lewis after death at 76
Fellow comedians, famous fans, co-stars and friends react to the death of Richard Lewis, who died Wednesday at age 76. “Richard and I were born three days apart in the same hospital and for most of my life he’s been like a brother to me. He had that rare combination of being the funniest person ... Read More »
‘Green’ hydrogen project in Newfoundland to get $128-million federal loan
OTTAWA – The federal government has agreed to lend millions of dollars to a second green hydrogen project in Atlantic Canada. The federal Liberals and World Energy GH2 say they have reached an agreement for a $128-million credit facility, a business loan similar to a line of credit. The loan comes about two months after ... Read More »
Canadian man drives off Hawaiian cliff, falls from wreck, washes out to sea, survives
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii – A Canadian tourist in Hawaii has survived a disastrous sequence of events after he took a wrong turn while trying to watch the sunrise, drove off a cliff, fell out of the wreck and was washed out to sea. Hawaii Island Fire Chief Kazuo Todd says the man was driving a rented ... Read More »
Spin Master Corp. reports US$30.1 million loss in fourth quarter as revenues rise
TORONTO – Spin Master Corp. reported a loss of US$30.1 million in the fourth quarter, compared with a loss of US$13.8 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based toy and entertainment company says revenues rose to US$502.6 million, up from $465.8 million during the same quarter in 2022. Loss per diluted share amounted to 29 cents ... Read More »
Supreme Court sets April arguments over whether Trump can be prosecuted for election interference
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election and set a course for a quick resolution. The justices’ order maintains a hold on preparations for a trial focused on Trump’s efforts to overturn his election loss. ... Read More »
CBC reaches tentative deal with union, says the Canadian Media Guild
OTTAWA – The Canadian Media Guild says it has reached a tentative agreement with CBC/Radio Canada. In a statement, the union says the deal has been recommended by its bargaining committee and the details are currently being shared with its more than 4,400 members. The current collective agreement was set to expire on March 31. ... Read More »
New York gets a new congressional map that gives Democrats a slight edge
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed a new Democrat-drawn congressional map that gives the party a modest boost in a few battleground districts, helping their candidates in a heavily contested election year when House races in the state could determine control of Congress. Lawmakers in the Democrat-dominated statehouse approved ... Read More »
WSP Global reports higher earnings, revenues for fourth quarter
MONTREAL – WSP Global Inc. says it earned $130.6 million in the fourth quarter, up from $120 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based company says revenues for the quarter ended Dec. 31 were $3.7 billion, up from $3.6 billion during the same quarter in 2022. Basic net earnings per share were $1.05, up from 96 ... Read More »
Fired scientists failed to protect sensitive information, newly released records say
OTTAWA – Newly released documents say the careers of two scientists at a high-security laboratory ended after security reviews found they failed to protect sensitive assets and information. More than 600 pages were made public today following a special all-party review of the records. Opposition parties hoped the documents would shed light on why scientists ... Read More »
Third teen pleads not guilty in Lethbridge high school football sex assault case
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – A third member of an Alberta high school football team accused of sexually assaulting a teammate has pleaded not guilty to charges. The accused boys, who are 16 and 17, are charged with sexual assault with a weapon, assault with a weapon and forcible confinement. Because of their ages, they cannot be ... Read More »
Supreme Court, moving quickly, will decide if Trump can be prosecuted in election interference case
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election and set a course for a quick resolution. The justices’ order maintains a hold on preparations for a trial focused on Trump’s efforts to overturn his election loss. ... Read More »
