LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks dominated Boston 122-84 on Friday to fend off elimination in the NBA Finals, denying the Celtics a sweep in the best-of-seven championship series. Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, and Kyrie Irving added 21 for the …
Read More »After decades as a medical skeleton, a hanged Black man’s remains will be given proper burial
The remains of a Black man hanged for murder in the Annapolis Valley nearly 200 years ago will be to be laid to rest on Saturday after his skeleton spent decades on display in doctors’ offices. Bones of Nova Scotia man Labban Powell will be buried Saturday. The remains of …
Read More »‘They weren’t alone’: 1 year later, families gather in Manitoba to remember bus crash victims
It’s been one year since Garry Kufley lost his mom, Helen. The 88-year-old was among the 25 people on a day trip to a casino near Carberry, when the bus they were on was hit by a semi at a Trans-Canada Highway intersection. Families, community members to gather in Dauphin …
Read More »Could free therapy help more entrepreneurs succeed?
A survey from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) found that 24 per cent of entrepreneurs are struggling with their mental health, and that the numbers are even higher for younger, diverse and female entrepreneurs. Now, the BDC and other organizations are providing free therapy for business owners in …
Read More »Mourning loss of beloved blond bear, wildlife advocates want more protection for the animals
Wildlife advocates want more done to protect bears following the recent deaths of a beloved white grizzly and her two cubs in Yoho National Park. Bear 178, nicknamed Nakoda, died of injuries hours after cubs killed in collision. The message from wildlife advocates is clear after the death of a …
Read More »Canada is divided by steep temperature contrast this week
Canadians across the country will be experiencing some pretty intense temperatures differences this week. Those in the west will see temperatures plummet and the chance of snow in some places, while those in the east will see temperatures soar as a heat dome parks across the region. Western Canada will …
Read More »Ed Stone, head of the Voyager mission that introduced us to solar system’s outer planets, has died
NASA project scientist, Ed Stone, has died at the age of 88. He was at the helm of what’s been dubbed ‘The Grand Tour’ of our outer solar system with the Voyager spacecraft, as well as many other missions. Bob McDonald remembers his many encounters and interviews with the legendary …
Read More »Terror rewarded
“Despite the clear intention to fight back against terror, the United Nations has abetted the anti-Israel sentiment by promoting a total ceasefire. A reincarnation of the racial bigotry that resulted in the Holocaust of Nazi monster Adolf Hitler is gaining acceptance worldwide taking the guise of a misplaced solidarity. Instead …
Read More »Bike lanes and walkways: DOTr pushes active transport infrastructure
By 2028, the Department of Transportation (DOTr ) sees the completion of 2,400 kilometers of bike lanes around the country. The government’s commitment to prioritize active transport is in line with the National Transport Policy (NTP) and the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028 (PDP). President Marcos recently announced that the national …
Read More »China reiterates appeal for Philippines to ban POGOs
In a statement, the Chinese embassy appealed to Manila to ban Philippine offshore gaming operators and refrain from making “baseless” accusations against China regarding illegal activities of POGOs. (STAR / File) MANILA, Philippines — Banned in China, offshore gaming should also be prohibited in the Philippines where many Chinese citizens …
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