By Eleanor Ainge Roy, The Guardian.com, July 12, 2016 Said Ahmed tells how he ignored pistol-wielding masked man, continued making a large chicken souvlaki for someone else, then turned and walked away A takeaway shop owner has spoken about how he “took away the power” of an armed would-be robber by simply ignoring him. Said… Continue reading Takeaway owner, confronted by armed robber, serves another customer instead
Month: July 2016
NASA camera shows dark side of the moon crossing Earth
By Nicole Mortillaro, Global News, July 12, 2016 On July 5, 2016, the moon passed between NOAA’s DSCOVR satellite and Earth. NASA’s EPIC camera aboard DSCOVR snapped these images over a period of about four hours. A new series of images revealed by NASA show the dark side of the moon as it crosses… Continue reading NASA camera shows dark side of the moon crossing Earth
Bank of England's Carney hints again that post-Brexit stimulus could be coming
By Thomson Reuters, July 12, 2016 Bank is due to announce Thursday whether it has cut interest rates or taken other action Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said on Tuesday that a hit to Britain’s economy from last month’s decision by voters to leave the European Union could prompt the Bank to act, hinting… Continue reading Bank of England's Carney hints again that post-Brexit stimulus could be coming
Three Amigos regulators have far to go to meet methane agreement
By Susan Noakes, CBC News, July 12, 2016 1st problem is how to measure emissions, then how to regulate the oil and gas industry For the Three Amigos, the agreement to reduce methane emissions in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico by 45 per cent by 2025 was a significant move toward their Paris climate summit… Continue reading Three Amigos regulators have far to go to meet methane agreement
Blue Jays roll into all-star break with best first half since 1992
By Shi Davidi, Sportsnet.ca, July 10, 2016 TORONTO – The all-star break’s arrival won’t be an entry point to the type of hope-for-the-best navel-gazing that’s marked the past decade for the Toronto Blue Jays, who for a change parted ways for the Midsummer Classic in possession of a post-season berth for the first time since… Continue reading Blue Jays roll into all-star break with best first half since 1992
Clinton and Sanders set to appear together in New Hampshire
By Ken Thomas, The Associated Press, July 12, 2016 PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Bernie Sanders is offering his long-awaited endorsement to Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, hoping to transfer the energy of his insurgent campaign into the party’s fight against Republican Donald Trump. Sanders and Clinton were returning to New Hampshire Tuesday for the first time since… Continue reading Clinton and Sanders set to appear together in New Hampshire
Curling: 2016-2017 Tim Hortons Mixed Schedule
By Ashley Howard, CurlSask.ca, July 12, 2016 CURLSASK is pleased to announce the competition schedule and locations for the 2016/2017 Team Mixed season (four player). Meadow Lake will play host to the 16 team provincial championship. Teams will qualify via regional play. See all dates and locations….
Worst is over, but rain continues to fall across Central Saskatchewan
By CKOM News, CJME News, July 12, 2016 Rainfall warnings were issued Tuesday morning for swaths of southwest and central Saskatchewan, touching on the Manitoba, Alberta and U.S. borders. Warnings Tuesday stretch from the southwest corner around Cypress Hills up north to Kindersley then in a diagonal band through Moose Jaw, Watrous, Saskatoon, to the… Continue reading Worst is over, but rain continues to fall across Central Saskatchewan
Flooding in southern Sask. cancels provincial golf tournament
By Francois Biber, CBC News, July 11, 2016 Manager says club is running out of places to pump water off the course Heavy rain and flash flooding in Estevan, Sask., has cancelled a provincial golf tournament this week. On the eve of the Saskatchewan Junior Boys and Junior Girls Championship at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf… Continue reading Flooding in southern Sask. cancels provincial golf tournament
Search for missing Calgary girl intensifies as slain woman's estranged husband cooperates with police
By The Canadian Press, July 12, 2016 5-year-old taken by from Panamount Boulevard in city’s northwest There is a “limited” history of domestic violence between a Calgary woman who was found dead and her estranged husband, police said, as they continue to search for the woman’s missing five-year-old daughter. An Amber Alert was issued overnight… Continue reading Search for missing Calgary girl intensifies as slain woman's estranged husband cooperates with police