Month: August 2016

130M people need assistance to survive: UN chief

By The Associated Press, August 19, 2016  Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in a message on World Humanitarian Day that a record 130 million people depend on assistance to survive, a staggering number that would comprise the tenth most populous nation on earth. At an event in the UN General Assembly on Friday night to mark… Continue reading 130M people need assistance to survive: UN chief

Rio 2016: Canadian relay team keeps medal as U.S. loses appeal

By  Monique Muise, Global News, August 20, 2016  An appeal launched by the United States following the men’s 4x100m relay final on Friday night has reportedly been rejected by officials in Rio, ensuring the Canadian team will keep its bronze medal. The official Twitter account of Athletics Canada re-tweeted the news early Saturday morning. As of 10… Continue reading Rio 2016: Canadian relay team keeps medal as U.S. loses appeal

Bail granted to Gerald Stanley, man accused in Colten Boushie shooting

By CBC News, August 19, 2016  54-year-old accused may not possess weapons, must avoid contact with Boushie’s family Gerald Stanley, the man charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Colten Boushie, has been granted bail. The 54-year-old accused entered a not guilty plea at North Battleford court on Thursday before being transported to the Court of Queen’s… Continue reading Bail granted to Gerald Stanley, man accused in Colten Boushie shooting

Now is not the time': Sask. Premier Brad Wall responds to carbon tax rumours

By Riley Laychuk, CBC News, August 19, 2016  Wall says Saskatchewan is already working on a carbon pricing initiative Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says the province’s message remains unchanged when it comes to a federal carbon tax — now is not the time — but the province is working on its own plan to combat climate… Continue reading Now is not the time': Sask. Premier Brad Wall responds to carbon tax rumours

Fallen street light destroys Winnipeg driver’s car; city refuses to cover costs

By CTV News, August 19, 2016  A Winnipeg woman says she’s out more than $4,000 after a street light unexpectedly smashed onto her car, shattering her windshield and forcing her to buy a new car. Michelle Korolyk says the City of Winnipeg and her insurance company have both refused to help cover the bill for… Continue reading Fallen street light destroys Winnipeg driver’s car; city refuses to cover costs

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