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New AFN chief looks to turn page with Pierre Poilievre from Harper-era tensions
OTTAWA – The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is trying to make inroads with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, hoping to forestall the tensions and angst that marked the party’s last time in power. The legacy of the Idle No More movement has shaped how young Indigenous activists and leaders view the Conservatives, ... Read More »
46 reported dead in Chile as forest fires move into densely populated central areas
VIÑA DEL MAR, Chile (AP) – Intense forest fires burning around a densely populated area of central Chile have caused at least 46 deaths, Chile’s president said Saturday evening, and officials said at least 1,100 homes had been destroyed. In a nationally televised address, President Gabriel Boric warned that the death toll could worsen as ... Read More »
Flight Centre fights hundreds of fake sites, as bogus booking costs B.C. man $2,280
VANCOUVER – Ihsan Abdul Salam describes himself as a “loyal” customer of Flight Centre, booking tickets with the international travel company since 1995. But when he went to a Vancouver branch of the firm to pick up tickets to Brazil he had booked through a consultant online, he was in for a shock – the ... Read More »
Allison Russell, Drake and sound mixer Serban Ghenea lead Canadian Grammy contenders
TORONTO – Folk singer Allison Russell and rapper Drake head to the Grammy Awards today as two of the leading Canadian contenders. They hold four nominations each with Montreal’s Russell vying for the awards with her album “The Returner,” while Drake competes with his record “Her Loss,” made in partnership with Atlanta rapper 21 Savage. ... Read More »
Climbing the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France
Source: Editing Luke Climbing the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France A climb up the spiral stairway of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France reveals rooftop views overlooking the Champs-Élysées, and one of the most unique observation decks in the city to capture the downtown skyline and Eiffel Tower... Read More »
Namibian President Hage Geingob dies in a hospital where he was receiving treatment, his office says
CAIRO (AP) – Namibian President Hage Geingob died Sunday while receiving medical treatment, his office announced. In a post on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, the Nambian presidency said Geingob’s medical team at Lady Pohamba Hospital did its best to help him, but Geingob died with his wife, Monica Geingos, and children by ... Read More »
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024
Saturday’s Scoreboard NHL All-Star Weekend at Toronto Team McDavid 4 Team MacKinnon 3 (SO) Team Matthews 6 Team Hughes 5 (SO) Final Team Matthews 7 Team McDavid 4 — PWHL Toronto 4 Minnesota 1 — AHL Abbotsford 3 San Jose 2 Belleville 4 Syracuse 3 (OT) Manitoba 3 Rockford 2 (OT) Calgary 3 Ontario 1 ... Read More »
The 2024 Grammy Awards are here with SZA, Phoebe Bridgers and Victoria Monét leading the nominations
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The 66th Grammy Awards are set to take place Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and there’s a lot to be excited about. Women outpace men in the major categories, so expect to see a spotlight on its female nominees. “That’s the same throughout the show, really – it’s ... Read More »
WHL roundup: Rysavy helps Warriors whip Rebels 6-3
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Martin Rysavy scored twice, Matthew Savoie had a goal and assist, and the Moose Jaw Warriors rolled past the Red Deer Rebels 6-3 in Western Hockey League action on Saturday at Moose Jaw Events Centre. Jagger Firkus, Brayden Schuurman and Atley Calvert also scored for the Warriors (30-16-0-2), who led 2-1 ... Read More »
The 2024 Grammy Awards are here; SZA, Phoebe Bridgers and Victoria Monét lead the nominations
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The 66th Grammy Awards will take place Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. And there’s a lot to be excited about. Women outpace men in the major categories – so expect to see a spotlight on its female nominees. “That’s the same throughout the show, really – it’s dominated ... Read More »
Tigers fall 3-2 Saturday, drop weekend slate
The Medicine Hat Tigers will have a quiet bus ride back from Prince Albert on Saturday. The Tigers made a late comeback bid but couldn’t complete it, falling 3-2 to the Raiders for their second loss of the weekend. Medicine Hat came into the contest off a 5-2 loss Friday to the Saskatoon Blades. Prince ... Read More »
