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Prince Harry, wife Meghan visit B.C. this week in one-year lead-up to Invictus Games
WHISTLER, B.C. – When Canadian broadcast veteran Scott Moore got the job as CEO of the Invictus Games coming to Vancouver and Whistler in 2025, he made sure to brush up on his royal protocol in anticipation of meeting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. “They’re huge supporters of the Invictus Games,” Moore said of ... Read More »
Economic anxiety high, faith in political leaders low in Canada, survey suggests
OTTAWA – Canadians are stressed out about the economy and have little faith in politicians or governments to fix big problems, a new survey suggests. The annual CanTrust Index published by Proof Strategies queries Canadians about their level in trust in everything from political leaders and businesses to corporations, the media, bankers and scientists. The ... Read More »
Minister was warned lifting international student work limit could undermine program
OTTAWA – Allowing international students to work more than 20 hours a week could distract from their studies and undermine the objective of temporary foreign worker programs, public servants warned the federal government in 2022. The caution came in documents prepared for former immigration minister Sean Fraser as Ottawa looked at waiving the restriction on ... Read More »
Former military leader Haydn Edmundson faces cross-examination in sex assault trial
OTTAWA – The former senior military leader on trial for sexual assault in an Ottawa courtroom is set to face cross-examination by the Crown this morning. Retired vice-admiral Haydn Edmundson took the stand in his defence on Monday, denying that he had physical or sexual contact with the woman who accuses him of raping her ... Read More »
Warm weather forces city in Quebec to cancel ice-fishing villages for first time
SAGUENAY, Que. – There will be no colourful ice-fishing huts dotting the frozen water near Saguenay, Que., this year after mild winter weather forced authorities to cancel the popular tradition for the first time. The municipality about 200 kilometres north of Quebec City announced last week that the ice wasn’t thick enough to open the ... Read More »
Tory Burch set out to make the everyday ‘sublime’ with Fall-Winter collection at NY Fashion Week
NEW YORK (AP) – Shimmer and glimmer with a dash of the majestic was on display Monday as Tory Burch showed her 2024 Fall Winter Collection at New York Fashion week. Inspired by ordinary objects like a lampshade or well-worn coat, Burch set out to redefine the form of her designs with this collection. “I ... Read More »
Sports scoreboard for Monday, Feb. 12, 2024
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL N.Y. Rangers 2 Calgary 0 Minnesota 5 Vegas 3 New Jersey 3 Seattle 1 Philadelphia 5 Arizona 3 — NBA San Antonio 122 Toronto 99 Charlotte 111 Indiana 102 Philadelphia 123 Cleveland 121 Chicago 136 Atlanta 126 Milwaukee 112 Denver 95 New Orleans 96 Memphis 87 Houston 105 New York 103 Dallas ... Read More »
New Orleans’ Carnival season marks Fat Tuesday with celebrities and pretend monarchs
NEW ORLEAN (AP) – New Orleans’ Carnival season is nearing its “Fat Tuesday” climax, with the last lavish Mardi Gras parades set to roll through historic neighborhoods while narrow streets of the old French Quarter host a raucous, continuous street party of revelers overflowing its bars and restaurants. Two of the city’s favorite parades – ... Read More »
Wreck of ship that sank in 1940 found in Lake Superior
WHITEFISH POINT, Mich. (AP) – Shipwreck hunters have discovered a merchant ship that sank in Lake Superior in 1940, taking its captain with it, during a storm off Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society and shipwreck researcher Dan Fountain announced Monday the discovery of the 244-foot (74-meter) bulk carrier Arlington in about ... Read More »
Rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama dominant as Spurs rout Raptors 122-99
TORONTO – When rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama was introduced during pre-game warm-ups at Scotiabank Arena, he received a warm welcome from the sold-out crowd. He thanked them by giving them a night to remember. Wembanyama had a triple-double to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 122-99 rout of the Toronto Raptors on Monday to ... Read More »
Shesterkin posts shutout as Rangers douse Flames 2-0
NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Rangers needed a top-flight performance from their starting goalie and Igor Shesterkin gave them one from start to finish against the Calgary Flames. Shesterkin stopped 30 shots for his first shutout of the season and the Rangers beat the Flames 2-0 on Monday night for their fifth straight ... Read More »
