Month: August 2016

Voted off: Residents of fast-shrinking island opt for move to mainland Alaska

By The Associated Press, August 18, 2016  ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Residents of a tiny island village in Alaska that has been ravaged by erosion blamed on climate change have voted to move to the mainland, but there likely isn’t enough money for the impoverished community of just 600 people to follow through on the decision.… Continue reading Voted off: Residents of fast-shrinking island opt for move to mainland Alaska

BHP Billiton may 'mothball' Jansen mine in Sask. if potash prices don't rebound

By Francois Biber, CBC News,  Aug 17, 2016 Mining CEO says a decision will come after 2018-2019 Despite heavy losses and stagnant potash prices BHP Billiton, the world’s largest mining company says its continuing ahead with its Jansen potash mine in Saskatchewan — but that doesn’t mean the company will start mining potash as soon as it can. But… Continue reading BHP Billiton may 'mothball' Jansen mine in Sask. if potash prices don't rebound

Oil-producing provinces see delinquency rates jump: report

By CBC News, August 18, 2016  Millennials also finding it more difficult to pay their bills Delinquency rates, while still low, have increased dramatically from last year in the oil-producing provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador, according to a new report from Equifax Canada. The report adds to the growing body of evidence that… Continue reading Oil-producing provinces see delinquency rates jump: report

Damian Warner clings to 2nd in decathlon after morning session

By Doug Harrison, CBC Sports, August 18, 2016  Canadian is 115 points behind defending champion Ashton Eaton after 7 events Defending Olympic champion Ashton Eaton of the United States extended his lead atop the decathlon standings to 115 points Thursday morning over Canada’s Damian Warner after seven of 10 events. Eaton, who is married to Canadian heptathlete Brianne Theisen-Eaton,… Continue reading Damian Warner clings to 2nd in decathlon after morning session

Clinton meeting with top law enforcement leaders in New York

By Ken Thomas, The Associated Press, August 18, 2016  NEW YORK – Hillary Clinton is poised to meet Thursday with a group of top law enforcement leaders, including the retiring New York City police commissioner who recently said Donald Trump’s presidential candidacy scared him. Clinton campaign aides said she will meet in New York with… Continue reading Clinton meeting with top law enforcement leaders in New York

Jays defeat Yankees with more big swings to take series

By Mike Fitzpatrick, The Associated Press, August 18, 2016  Josh Donaldson leaves game in 6th inning with thumb injury Before this season, J.A. Happ had a career record of 62-61 with a 4.13 ERA. This year, he’s putting up Cy Young Award numbers. Happ won his career-best 11th consecutive decision to become the first 17-game… Continue reading Jays defeat Yankees with more big swings to take series

From New Finland, Sask. to Finland: Pioneer house going home

By Alec Salloum, CBC News, August 17, 2016  The home will become part of a Finnish museum New Finland, Sask., is losing one of its historic settler homes. Not to rot and decay, nor to demolition, instead the 100-year-old home is being sent to a museum in Finland. The home will be sent to the World of Trails… Continue reading From New Finland, Sask. to Finland: Pioneer house going home

Newest Roughrider Jeff Hecht expected to be cut not traded

By Glenn Reid, CBC News, August 17, 2016  Jeff Hecht will play Saturday in Hamilton He stands only 5-9 with a long bushy beard, so to see him on the street, Jeff Hecht may never be confused with a football player. But Hecht will suit up for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday night. Read full article… Continue reading Newest Roughrider Jeff Hecht expected to be cut not traded

'A very peaceful man': wife of Calgary imam detained in Turkey recounts ordeal

By Lauren Krugal, The Canadian Press, August 17, 2016  CALGARY — Rumeysa Hanci breaks down in tears when she recounts how she spent her 13th wedding anniversary, travelling home to Calgary from Turkey and not knowing when she would see her husband, Davud, again. She said Turkish authorities have not explained why they have imprisoned… Continue reading 'A very peaceful man': wife of Calgary imam detained in Turkey recounts ordeal