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U.S. stock markets hold on to gains while base metal stocks help boost TSX
TORONTO – Strength in base metal stocks helped lead modest but broad-based gains on Canada’s main stock index, while U.S. markets ticked higher. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 85.85 points at 20,957.74. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 141.24 points at 38,521.36. The S&P 500 index was up 11.42 points ... Read More »
Los Angeles records nearly 400 mudslides during storm that has drenched Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) – One of the wettest storms in Southern California history unleashed nearly 400 mudslides in the Los Angeles area after dumping more than half the amount of rainfall the city typically gets in a season in just two days, and officials warned Tuesday that the threat was not over yet. The storm ... Read More »
Railway crews clean up after 17-car train derailment in southern Alberta
BROOKS – Canadian Pacific Railway crews are cleaning up a 17-car derailment south of Brooks. The train went off the tracks late Monday, with no injuries reported. Brooks Fire Chief Kevin Swanson says the cars were full of consumer goods, with no hazardous materials involved. He says the debris was confined to the railway’s property. ... Read More »
Poilievre attacks Trudeau over Nazi tumult; Tories abandoning Ukraine, PM retorts
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is fending off fresh questions about the controversial Nazi veteran who was invited to the House of Commons last fall. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants Trudeau to step down, the same fate that befell former Commons Speaker Anthony Rota. Rota resigned after Yaroslav Hunka was invited to – and ... Read More »
Base metal stocks help boost S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets tick higher
TORONTO – Strength in base metal stocks helped lead modest but broad-based gains on Canada’s main stock index, while U.S. markets ticked higher. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 85.85 points at 20,957.74. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 141.24 points at 38,521.36. The S&P 500 index was up 11.42 points ... Read More »
Two accused in Alberta border blockade case plead guilty to lesser charges
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – Two of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the 2022 blockade at the Canada-U. S. border crossing in Coutts, Alta., have pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Darryl Ruether, a spokesman for the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, confirms in an email that Jerry Morin and Chris Lysak entered the ... Read More »
Oliveira, Schoen’ both reach agreements to remain with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
WINNIPEG – Brady Oliveira is sticking with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 2023 CFL rushing leader agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with the Blue Bombers on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Winnipeg native was eligible to become a free agent next week. Financial details weren’t divulged but according to TSN, Oliveira will earn $230,000 ... Read More »
Fans raise a red Solo cup to honor Toby Keith, who immortalized the humble cup in song
Red Solo cups ““ a staple of barbecues and beer pong ““ are usually synonymous with good times. But on Tuesday, as word of country singer Toby Keith’s death spread, many were raising their red Solos in sad tribute to the singer, who immortalized the humble plastic cups in his 2011 hit “Red Solo Cup.” ... Read More »
CP NewsAlert: Two accused in Alberta border blockade case plead guilty
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – A spokesman for Alberta Court of King’s Bench says two of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at a blockade at the Canada-U.S. border crossing in Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have pleaded guilty to lesser charges. More coming... Read More »
A look at the revamped 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup competition
A look at the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup: – The revamped CONCACAF competition, which features 27 teams and five rounds, will crown the confederation club champion with the winner representing CONCACAF at the new, expanded FIFA Club World Cup. – Canadian entries are CPL champion Forge FC, CPL regular-season winner Cavalry FC and the Canadian ... Read More »
As Nova Scotia emerges from heavy snowfall, woman describes anxious wait for rescue
SYDNEY, N.S. – Some residents in Cape Breton were anxiously awaiting rescue on Tuesday after a huge dump of heavy, wet snow over the weekend jammed entrances to homes, blocked roadways and prompted a local state of emergency. The cleanup has been underway for days, after up to 150 centimetres of snow accumulated in parts ... Read More »
