By Shi Davidi, Sportsnet.ca, August 15, 2016 The Blue Jays bats were silenced by Chad Green, who struck out 11 in six dominant innings to help the New York Yankees shut out Toronto 1-0 on Monday. NEW YORK – The Toronto Blue Jays offence consisted of three hits and a walk Monday night, and when… Continue reading Solid pitching goes for naught as Blue Jays offence stumbles vs. Yankees
Month: August 2016
Search resumes for Nazi gold train that might not even exist
By Vanessa Gera, The Associated Press, Auguste 16, 2016 WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Explorers in Poland began digging Tuesday for a legendary Nazi train said to be laden with treasure and armaments. They’re not dissuaded by decades of fruitless searches, a scientific determination that no train is there and warnings by historians that such a… Continue reading Search resumes for Nazi gold train that might not even exist
Price of oil surges to highest point in 5 weeks
By Libby George, Reuters, August 16, 2016 The price of oil has reached its highest point since the beginning of July. Oil prices reached their highest levels in more than five weeks on Tuesday as the market rode optimism over potential producer action to prop up the market. Oil production losses in Nigeria, where more… Continue reading Price of oil surges to highest point in 5 weeks
Trump casts long shadow in New Hampshire Senate race
By Steve Peoples, The Associated Press, August 16, 2016 GILFORD, N.H. — Kelly Ayotte cannot escape the shadow of Donald Trump. Even here, among the fried dough stands and pig pens of New Hampshire’s summer fairs, the Republican senator faces difficult questions about her party’s presidential nominee, a celebrity businessman who threatens to weigh down… Continue reading Trump casts long shadow in New Hampshire Senate race
Trudeau's Senate Reforms Could Do More Harm Than Good
By Canadian Taxpayers, Taxpayer.com, August 15, 2016 At the very least, it can’t hurt, right? That’s a tempting conclusion to draw when considering Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s latest “reforms” of Canada’s Senate. Gone is the longstanding tradition of the Prime Minister using a Senate seat as a reward for party activists, fundraisers, defeated candidates and… Continue reading Trudeau's Senate Reforms Could Do More Harm Than Good
This July was the hottest month since records began
By The Associated Press, August 16, 2016 NASA calculated that July 2016 was 0.1 degrees warmer than the previous record of July 2011 and July 2015 Earth just broiled to its hottest month in recorded history, according to NASA. Even after the fading of a strong El Nino, which spikes global temperatures on top of… Continue reading This July was the hottest month since records began
Young Sask. track athletes inspired by Canada's success in Rio
By CBC News, August 15, 2016 Regina track and field club has had to turn down many applicants The success of Canadian track and field athletes at the Rio Olympics is inspiring youngsters in Saskatchewan. Humboldt, Sask., product Brianne Theisen-Eaton has been inspiring people in her home province with years of success. On Saturday, Theisen-Eaton… Continue reading Young Sask. track athletes inspired by Canada's success in Rio
Crane gone, Sask. Legislative Building now fully revealed
By CBC News, August 16, 2016 $21M roof renovation unveiled in May, but removing scaffolding took another 8 weeks People in Regina who walk by the Legislative Building these days might notice something missing — the crane. The giant apparatus used for assembling and disassembling the scaffolding was finally hauled away last week, marking the end… Continue reading Crane gone, Sask. Legislative Building now fully revealed
Responses flood in after Sask. premier asks for racist comments to stop after shooting
By CBC News, August 15, 2016 Brad Wall says hateful comments on social media must end Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall’s plea for people to stop posting racist comments following the slaying of an Indigenous man has sparked a flurry of racially charged comments on his Facebook page. Hundreds of responses streamed in after Wall said racist and… Continue reading Responses flood in after Sask. premier asks for racist comments to stop after shooting
Toddler who went missing overnight found safe, eating berries
By CTV News, August 15, 2016 A three-year-old boy has been found safe and sound after he wandered away from his Vancouver Island home Sunday night, sparking a frantic overnight search. Toddler Lochlan McKenzie was reportedly playing outside his home at Union Bay, near Courtenay, when he went missing at around 8 p.m. At some… Continue reading Toddler who went missing overnight found safe, eating berries