Month: August 2016

Powerful typhoon hits northern Japan near site of 2011 tsunami

By Mari Yamaguchi, The Associated Press, August 30, 2016  TOKYO – A typhoon slammed into northern Japan on Tuesday evening, threatening to bring floods to an area still recovering from the 2011 tsunami. Typhoon Lionrock made landfall near the city of Ofunato, about 500 kilometres northeast of Tokyo. It’s the first time a typhoon has… Continue reading Powerful typhoon hits northern Japan near site of 2011 tsunami

Upcoming Alberta byelections pose stiff challenge for Liberals

By Eric Grenier, CBC News, August 30, 2016  Conservatives look to hold Alberta seats left vacant by Stephen Harper, Jim Hillyer and – soon – Jason Kenney Just hours after Stephen Harper announced he was resigning his Calgary Heritage seat, the Liberal Party sent out an email blast to its supporters. Looking for donations, the… Continue reading Upcoming Alberta byelections pose stiff challenge for Liberals

Trump's deportation waffle highlights campaign concerns

By Jill Colvin, The Associated Press, August 30, 2016  SEATTLE – Donald Trump and his aides used to say that voters didn’t care about the nitty-gritty of policy details. But now those details are tripping up his campaign. For more than a week now, as he’s tried to shine the spotlight on his rival, Trump… Continue reading Trump's deportation waffle highlights campaign concerns

Man crashes Porsche, makes off after stealing Good Samaritans’ truck

By Kevin Menz, CTV News,  August 29, 2016  A 23-year-old Lloydminster man is facing several charges after allegedly crashing a Porsche SUV and stealing a truck from two Good Samaritans who stopped to help him. The single-vehicle collision involving the Porsche Cayenne occurred Thursday afternoon on Highway 303, east of Lloydminster, Sask. The SUV’s lone… Continue reading Man crashes Porsche, makes off after stealing Good Samaritans’ truck

Wolf attack in northern Saskatchewan third in 12 years

By Dan Zakreski, CBC News, August 30, 2016  Latest attack outside Cameco mine at Cigar Lake A wolf attack this weekend at Cameco’s Cigar Lake mine is once again drawing attention to the dangerous mix of wild animals, people and garbage. A 26-year-old worker is recovering in a Saskatoon hospital after getting mauled by a lone wolf… Continue reading Wolf attack in northern Saskatchewan third in 12 years

Montreal's unwanted pit bulls heading to Saskatchewan

By CTV News, August 29, 2016  An animal rescue group in Saskatchewan is importing pit bulls from Quebec, where the province’s biggest city is in the process of banning the breed outright. Prairie Sky Dog Rescue in Regina has sent out multiple appeals on its Facebook page in recent weeks asking for Saskatchewan-bound flight passengers… Continue reading Montreal's unwanted pit bulls heading to Saskatchewan

Ontario waiter hailed a hero for saving choking baby

By Jackie Dunham, CTV News, August 30, 2016  A waiter in Kitchener, Ont. is being hailed as a hero after saving a nine-month-old baby’s life at a local restaurant on Monday. Karli Walters was eating lunch with a friend when her son Kyle began choking on some french fries. That’s when a fast-acting waiter, Mychel… Continue reading Ontario waiter hailed a hero for saving choking baby

Canada Post, postal workers agree to extend mediation for 24 hours

By Terry Pedwell, The Canadian Press, August 29, 2016 OTTAWA – Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers agreed late Monday to extend a mediation effort aimed at resolving their labour dispute by another 24 hours. Both Canada Post and CUPW said late Monday that both sides would continue to negotiate with the… Continue reading Canada Post, postal workers agree to extend mediation for 24 hours