Queen Elizabeth II marks 90th birthday with 3 days of celebrations

By Gregory Katz, The Associated Press, June 10, 2016  LONDON – Bells rang in celebration from St. Paul’s Cathedral in London Friday to mark the start of the official celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday. The queen’s milestone birthday is being marked with a three-day series of festivities that will include solemn religious events… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II marks 90th birthday with 3 days of celebrations

Mother has tearful reunion with son 20 years after he was abducted

By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press, June 10, 2016  LOS ANGELES – For over two decades, all Maria Mancia had of her son was a single photo, a slightly blurry image of a boy, 18 months old, staring unsmiling into the camera. On Thursday he was wiping away her tears at a reunion neither of… Continue reading Mother has tearful reunion with son 20 years after he was abducted

US Election: Hillary Clinton makes history, Donald Trump celebrates his wins from the golf course

By Zoe Daniel, ABC News, June 10, 2016  “Thanks to you, we’ve reached a milestone,” Hillary Clinton told a cheering and emotional crowd. It was quite a moment. My ears are still ringing. It was in a huge industrial hangar with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge that Hillary declared herself the presumptive nominee for… Continue reading US Election: Hillary Clinton makes history, Donald Trump celebrates his wins from the golf course

Canada adds a surprise 14,000 jobs in May

By CBC News, June 10, 2016  Jobless rate inches down 2 percentage points to 6.9% on gains in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, P.E.I. Canada’s economy added 14,000 jobs in May, a better-than-expected number that pushed the unemployment rate down two points to 6.9 per cent, from 7.1 per cent in April. The jobless rate is now… Continue reading Canada adds a surprise 14,000 jobs in May

That driveway contractor with a deal? Maybe not, consumers warned

By CBC News, June 9, 2016  Complaints filed about contractors going door-to-door Contractors going door-to-door, selling paving jobs, have caught the attention of consumer protection officials in Saskatchewan who say they have noticed an increase in complaints about the service. The increase in complaints coincides with the busy summer construction season. “It tends to happen… Continue reading That driveway contractor with a deal? Maybe not, consumers warned

Gordie Howe dies at 88

By Rob Sinclair, CBC News, June 10, 2016  Hockey icon was one of most respected, beloved players in history The nickname “Mr. Hockey” said it all. Gordie Howe, widely regarded as the most complete player in the history of the sport, has died at the age of 88. Howe’s health had deteriorated in recent years, and he… Continue reading Gordie Howe dies at 88

Accommodations scarce in Saskatoon for Garth Brooks weekend

By CBC News, June 9, 2016  People finding hotel rooms outside of Saskatoon as far as Aberdeen, Sask. Ever since Garth Brooks announced six concerts in Saskatoon, hotel staff have been swamped with phone calls from concert-goers looking for a room. Some early birds were able to secure rooms, but others weren’t so lucky according… Continue reading Accommodations scarce in Saskatoon for Garth Brooks weekend

Statoil confirms 2 new oil discoveries in Flemish Pass Basin

By Stephanie Tobin, CBC News, June 10, 2016  Bay du Nord volume at lower end of 300 and 600 million estimate The assessment of a 19-month Statoil drilling program in Newfoundland’s offshore is ongoing, but the Norwegian company says it has made two new discoveries in the Bay du Nord area. Statoil wrapped up its drilling… Continue reading Statoil confirms 2 new oil discoveries in Flemish Pass Basin

Heavy rain in Fort McMurray could lead to flash flooding

By The Canadian Press, June 10, 2016  FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – After weeks of worrying about a massive wildfire and smoke, people in the Fort McMurray area have a new concern – rain. Environment Canada has issued a warning of heavy rain in the region and possible flash floods. The warning says up to 66… Continue reading Heavy rain in Fort McMurray could lead to flash flooding

Korean teen goes missing at remote B.C. youth camp

By CTV News, Thursday, June 9, 2016  A search will continue today for a South Korean high school student who went missing while attending a remote camp on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. Hanwoo Lee, a 19-year-old South Korean citizen who was attending Challis Junior-Senior High School in Idaho, went missing Wednesday while on a school… Continue reading Korean teen goes missing at remote B.C. youth camp