Source: Lori Ewing, The Canadian Press, September 5, 2019 Cory Joseph scores 24 as Canada downs Senegal Canada’s men’s basketball team finally has a World Cup victory — and some positive momentum in a FIBA World Cup tournament that had been a non-stop narrative of disappointment. Cory Joseph will take it. “It’s always good when… Continue reading Canadian men earn 1st FIBA World Cup win in 17 years
Month: September 2019
Wetter than normal in Sask. this summer after an incredibly dry spring
Source: Christy Climenhaga, CBC News, September 4, 2019 Most areas in Saskatchewan saw more rain than normal this summer As the kids head back to school this week, we are starting to close the book on another summer season. It’s the end of meteorological summer, which generally refers to June, July and August in the… Continue reading Wetter than normal in Sask. this summer after an incredibly dry spring
Blue Jays large underdogs against Rays on Thursday MLB odds
Source: OddsShark Staff, September 4, 2019 The Toronto Blue Jays will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak when they open a four-game weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday Toronto travels to Tampa Bay after getting swept in a two-game interleague set in Atlanta, and has just three wins in 15 contests ahead of Thursday’s betting matchup at… Continue reading Blue Jays large underdogs against Rays on Thursday MLB odds
Smart car parked in Florida couple’s kitchen, so Hurricane Dorian wouldn’t take it away
Source: The Associated Press, September 4, 2019 It started as a lighthearted challenge between a Florida couple, can a Smart car fit into their kitchen? The answer: Yes it can. Patrick Eldridge parked his smart car in his kitchen to protect it from Hurricane Dorian because he didn’t want it to “blow away” and to prove that… Continue reading Smart car parked in Florida couple’s kitchen, so Hurricane Dorian wouldn’t take it away
Feds earmark up to $2.9M to protect at-risk aquatic species in southern Prairies
Source: Thomas Piller, Global News, September 4, 2019 Up to $2.9 million has been earmarked to protect aquatic species at risk in the southern Prairies. The Canadian government announced the funding in Saskatoon on Wednesday. Federal officials said some of the species that find their home in the rivers, lakes and marshes in the priority area need help to survive… Continue reading Feds earmark up to $2.9M to protect at-risk aquatic species in southern Prairies
Bianca Andreescu beats Elise Mertens to advance to U.S. Open semifinals
Source: Stephanie Myles, The Canadian Press, September 4, 2019 NEW YORK – Bianca Andreescu‘s magical U.S. Open run continues. The 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., posted yet another comeback victory, beating No. 25 seed Elise Mertens of Belgium 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday. It was the 12th consecutive three-set victory for the Canadian, who moved into… Continue reading Bianca Andreescu beats Elise Mertens to advance to U.S. Open semifinals
Cancer survival rates in Saskatchewan trending upwards, according to report
Source: David Baxter, Global News, September 4, 2019 Based on an estimate from the Canadian Cancer Society, 5,900 people are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in Saskatchewan this year. The advocacy group released their latest report on nationwide cancer statistics on Sept. 4. Overall instances of cancer are increasing, but it’s not all bad news. The report shows five-year… Continue reading Cancer survival rates in Saskatchewan trending upwards, according to report
Hurricane Dorian expected to impact the Maritimes this weekend
Source: Kalin Mitchell, CTV News, September 5, 2019 Dorian remains a Category 2 hurricane as it spins closer to coastal areas of the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. The latest forecast from the National Hurricane Centre predicts that the hurricane will skirt just off the coast of those areas into Friday… Continue reading Hurricane Dorian expected to impact the Maritimes this weekend
Court allows six Trans Mountain appeals focusing on Indigenous consultation
Source: Laura Kane, The Canadian Press, September 4, 2019 VANCOUVER — The Federal Court of Appeal has allowed six challenges of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion focusing on Indigenous consultation to proceed, while dismissing several claims centred on environmental concerns. The decision calls for narrowly focused, expedited court proceedings that will only examine the quality… Continue reading Court allows six Trans Mountain appeals focusing on Indigenous consultation
U.S.-China trade talks to resume in October as economic impact lingers
Source: Joe McDonald, The Associated Press, September 5, 2019 U.S. and Chinese envoys will meet in early October for more talks aimed at ending a tariff war that threatens global economic growth. Stock markets rose on Thursday’s announcement but there has been no sign of progress since Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed in June to resume deadlocked… Continue reading U.S.-China trade talks to resume in October as economic impact lingers