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Kansas City mom and prominent Hispanic DJ dies in a mass shooting after Chiefs’ victory parade
Lisa Lopez-Galvan was a music lover and DJ in the Kansas City area who played at weddings, quinceañeras and an American Legion bar and grill. She mixed Tejano, Mexican and Spanish music with R&B and hip-hop, and volunteered as a host on a radio program. She also was a devoted fan of Kansas City’s professional ... Read More »
Trump’s New York hush-money case will start March 25. It’s the first of his criminal trials
NEW YORK (AP) – Donald Trump’s hush-money trial will go ahead as scheduled with jury selection starting on March 25, a judge ruled Thursday, turning aside requests for a delay from the former president’s defense lawyers. In leaving the trial date intact, Judge Juan Manuel Merchan took advantage of a delay in a separate prosecution ... Read More »
Toronto FC unveils new 2024 kit, with one eye on the 2026 FIFA World Cup
TORONTO – Canada will welcome the world during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Toronto FC is looking to show off the city’s “diverse cultures, places and people” in the lead-up to the soccer showcase. The MLS club plans to use its new kit to help pave the way. While the bottom line behind new ... Read More »
Second day of storm brings more wind, heavy snow to Nova Scotia, Newfoundland
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Messy conditions persisted in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador Thursday, the second day of a winter storm that unleashed more snow and high winds in the region. Schools were closed for a second consecutive day in the St. John’s, N.L., metro area, as some parts of the city dug out ... Read More »
Donald Trump’s New York hush-money trial will begin in 39 days with jury selection, a judge says
NEW YORK (AP) – Donald Trump’s hush-money trial will go ahead as scheduled with jury selection starting on March 25, a judge ruled Thursday, turning aside requests for a delay from the former president’s defense lawyers. In leaving the trial date intact, Judge Juan Manuel Merchan took advantage of a delay in a separate prosecution ... Read More »
CPP Investments earned 3.4% in latest quarter, net assets grew to $590.8 billion
TORONTO – The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says its fund earned a net return of 3.4 per cent in its latest quarter. CPP Investments chief executive John Graham says strong performance of global equity and fixed income markets during the final months of calendar 2023 contributed to the fund’s continued growth. The fund ended ... Read More »
Cubs looking for consistency ahead of final regular season weekend
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb With playoff hockey around the corner, the Medicine Hat Cubs look to find their stride in the final weekend. The Cubs head into their final two games of the regular season off an 8-6 loss Wednesday at the Kinplex to the High River Flyers, who they face again Friday. Head coach Randy Wong says ... Read More »
When cutting expenses isn’t enough: Experts weigh in on how to increase your income
TORONTO – As many Canadians try to squeeze every last dollar out of their budget to cope with the soaring cost of living, financial experts say cutting expenses to the bone is not always a viable option and they should instead focus on increasing their income. Slashing expenses is never a long-term solution and can ... Read More »
Judge sets March trial date in Donald Trump’s New York hush-money case
NEW YORK (AP) – Donald Trump’s hush-money trial will go ahead as scheduled with jury selection starting on March 25, a judge ruled Thursday, turning aside requests for a delay from the former president’s defense lawyers. In leaving the trial date intact, Judge Juan Manuel Merchan took advantage of a delay in a separate prosecution ... Read More »
Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full season
The Columbus Blue Jackets fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Thursday, ending his time on the job after more than a decade. President of hockey operations John Davidson made the call midway through Kekalainen’s 11th full season on the job. Kekalainen was the third-longest tenured GM in the NHL. Davidson and the hockey operations team ... Read More »
Einarson’s curling team drives for five at Canadian women’s championship
Kerri Einarson agrees with a saying in sport that it is more difficult to stay on top than to get there. Winner of four straight Canadian women’s curling championships, the Manitoba skip says each title has been progressively harder to claim. The fifth could be the toughest yet. “Absolutely. Everyone is gunning for you, but ... Read More »
