Month: August 2016

Canada's Brianne Theisen-Eaton sits 6th after 1st heptathlon event

By Jonathan Rumley, CBC Sports, August 12, 2016  Heptathlete ranked No. 1 in the world competes next at 10:50 a.m. ET Canadian heptathlete Brianne Theisen-Eaton finished sixth in her heat Friday as she begins her pursuit of an Olympic medal in Rio de Janeiro. The 27-year-old athlete from Humboldt, Sask., will compete in her next event — high jump… Continue reading Canada's Brianne Theisen-Eaton sits 6th after 1st heptathlon event

Perseid meteor shower lights up Saskatchewan skies

By CBC News, August 12, 2016 Shower was expected to be intense with up to 100 plus meteors an hour The skies in Saskatchewan dazzled Thursday night and Friday morning as the Perseid meteor shower reached its peak overnight. Photographers and sky gazers in the province looked up to try to capture some of its beauty.… Continue reading Perseid meteor shower lights up Saskatchewan skies

Family devastated after Colten Boushie shot and killed on farm near Biggar, Sask.

By CBC News, August 11, 2016  54-year-old Gerald Stanley charged with 2nd-degree murder of 22-year-old Colten Boushie The uncle of 22-year-old Colten Boushie says his family is reeling following the man’s death from a gunshot wound on a farm near Biggar, Sask., on Tuesday. “He was a very respectful and helpful individual and all of a sudden to take this… Continue reading Family devastated after Colten Boushie shot and killed on farm near Biggar, Sask.

Jogger uses rock to battle attacking cougar on Vancouver Island

By Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press, August 11, 2016  VICTORIA — A Vancouver-area man used a rock to battle a cougar during a recent wild animal attack on a remote logging road on Vancouver Island. The attack has prompted British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service to remind residents to report wild cat encounters to the province’s 24-hour… Continue reading Jogger uses rock to battle attacking cougar on Vancouver Island

Montreal blacksmiths teaching ancient techniques face eviction

By Giuseppe Valiante, The Canadian Press, August 12, 2016 ‘No one in Canada is doing what we’re doing here,’ says master blacksmith Mathieu Collette In between a downtown expressway and a towering grain silo along Montreal’s historic Lachine Canal lies a 130-year-old, grey limestone one-storey structure housing ambitious blacksmiths honing an ancient trade. Mathieu Collette, wearing black overalls… Continue reading Montreal blacksmiths teaching ancient techniques face eviction

Penny Oleksiak wins gold, captures historic 4th Olympic medal

By Callum NG, CBC Sports, August 12, 2016  Canadian ties American Simone Manuel in 100-metre freestyle, and both athletes make history Penny Oleksiak now stands alone in Canadian Olympic history. The 16-year-old swimmer captured gold in the 100-metre freestyle, adding her stunning fourth medal, the most by a Canadian at a single Summer Olympics. The… Continue reading Penny Oleksiak wins gold, captures historic 4th Olympic medal

How to Easily Boost Your Cell Phone Signal at Home

By Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, July 29, 2016  Poor signal strength could be your carrier’s fault, or it could be because of signal-blocking materials in your home’s walls. Whatever the cause, you can boost that signal and get the maximum number of bars at home. Or, better yet, just use Wi-Fi calling on a modern phone.… Continue reading How to Easily Boost Your Cell Phone Signal at Home

Terrifying live stream of someone climbing Trump Tower with suction cups

By Chris Plante, TheVerge.com, August 10, 2016  Livestream:  August 10, 6:50PM, 2016 The man climbing his way up Trump Tower, hereafter known only as Steve from Virginia, was finally apprehended by the police. Donald Trump has yet to respond. August 10, 5:27PM, 2016  A man is currently climbing the exterior of Trump Tower using what… Continue reading Terrifying live stream of someone climbing Trump Tower with suction cups