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Coroner’s inquest into in-custody death of Saskatchewan mass killer set to begin
SASKATOON – A coroner’s inquest into the in-custody death of a man who killed 11 people and injured 17 others in a mass stabbing in Saskatchewan is scheduled to begin today. Myles Sanderson had been on the run for several days when police caught up to him on Sept. 7, 2022. During a pursuit, the ... Read More »
Banking sector worries ease ahead of Q1 results, but relief still a ways off
TORONTO – Stock markets may be hovering around record highs internationally, but Canadian bank shares haven’t seen as much momentum as they head into first-quarter earnings results this week. The sector has been lagging on concerns of sluggish loan growth, risks to existing loan portfolios and a range of other headwinds including changes to tax ... Read More »
Tight budget, health-care changes expected to dominate Alberta legislature sitting
Alberta politicians are set to return to the legislature this week for a spring sitting that is expected to see the first steps on sweeping structural reforms to a health-care system grappling to find and keep family doctors. The sitting begins Wednesday and is to be followed Thursday by the release of the 2024 provincial ... Read More »
‘Rewarding you for the stuff you buy’: How personalized offers shape grocery shopping
TORONTO – When Diana Skakavac scrolls grocery store loyalty apps, she’s always looking for her “unicorn”: personalized offers for Tide laundry powder. “My grandma is a very strict user of the Tide powder. She always has me purchase that for her,” said the Toronto woman behind the Have Coupons Will Travel account on Instagram. “It ... Read More »
Trudeau meets with Poland’s president, prime minister as he wraps up Ukraine visit
WARSAW, Poland – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw for the first time since a political sea change in Poland ended eight years of national conservative rule. Trudeau, who spent Saturday in Kyiv reaffirming Canada’s support for Ukraine, is meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Andrzej Duda. ... Read More »
Palestinian prime minister submits government’s resignation, a move that could open door to reforms
JERUSALEM (AP) – Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh says his government is resigning, in a move that could open the door to U.S.-backed reforms in the Palestinian Authority. President Mahmoud Abbas must still decide whether he accepts Shtayyeh and his government’s resignation, tendered Monday. But the move signals a willingness by the Western-backed Palestinian leadership ... Read More »
A Stay at the Beverly Hills Hotel
Source: Editing Luke A Stay at the Beverly Hills Hotel A few visuals from the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. ... Read More »
Monday in Medicine Hat, Feb. 26
Medicine Hat News Provincial politics, changes to healthcare and new regulations for the power grid are expected to top headlines this week in Medicine Hat, Southeast Alberta and the province. Budget The Alberta budget will be tabled on Thursday after the legislature resumes sitting of the winter session. Premier Danielle Smith said during a televised ... Read More »
‘Oppenheimer’ keeps devouring awards with top prize at Producers Guild, with Oscars up next
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) – With two weeks to go before the Oscars, “Oppenheimer” looks unstoppable. Director and producer Christopher Nolan’s tale of the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the birth of the atomic age won the top prize Sunday at the 35th Producers Guild of America Awards – a frequent predictor of Oscar ... Read More »
‘Peetah’ Morgan, lead singer of family reggae band Morgan Heritage, dies at 46
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Peter Anthony Morgan, lead singer of the popular reggae band Morgan Heritage that he founded with four siblings, died Sunday at 46, his family said. The family asked for privacy and thanked people in advance for their love and support. The statement posted on social media did not share ... Read More »
‘The Bear,’ ‘Spider-Verse’ among the early winners at Producers Guild awards
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) – ” The Bear “ and ” Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse “ were among the early winners while producers Charles D. King and Gail Berman took career achievement awards Sunday night at the 35th Producers Guild of America Awards. Hulu’s culinary comedy “The Bear” won the award for best producer of ... Read More »
