By The Associated Press Staff, June 9, 2016 MENTOR-ON-THE-LAKE, Ohio – An Ohio woman says she feels like a “prisoner” because a deer has been attacking her near her home. Cindy Frost says she’s called police about the doe and asked for assistance in walking her dogs near her suburban Cleveland home. Frost said the deer… Continue reading Ohio woman says a deer is holding her prisoner in her home
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Belgium concern as WW2 Nazis 'get German pensions'
By BBC News, June 9, 2016 A Belgian minister has voiced concern that as many as 2,500 Belgian ex-Nazis are receiving German pensions. Belgian survivors of Nazi persecution appealed to the government to stop the payments, and Pensions Minister Daniel Bacquelaine “shares their indignation”, his spokeswoman told the BBC. But Germany manages the payments and… Continue reading Belgium concern as WW2 Nazis 'get German pensions'
Bank of Canada says house price increases in Vancouver, Toronto likely unsustainable
By CBC News, June 9, 2016 ‘Unlikely that demand fundamentals will justify continued strong price increases,’ central bank warns The Bank of Canada warns it is unlikely that the current pace of housing price increases in the Vancouver and Toronto area can be sustained. The central bank made the comment Thursday in releasing its latest review of risks… Continue reading Bank of Canada says house price increases in Vancouver, Toronto likely unsustainable
Trump riding the monster the Republicans created
By Neil Macdonald, CBC News, June 9, 2016 Republican Speaker says Trump’s comments racist … but he still supports him So, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the third most important elected official in the United States, thinks it’s better to have a racist in the Oval Office than Hillary Clinton. That’s not an… Continue reading Trump riding the monster the Republicans created
Nasty crash wakes up Regina's downtown
By CBC News, June 9, 2016 Police said occupants crashed, fled car Regina police said the occupants of a crashed car took off before they arrived early Thursday morning. It appears the car reversed, at high speed, crashing into a light post and tree at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and St. John Street. Hashan Iman works nearby,… Continue reading Nasty crash wakes up Regina's downtown
Canada's oil industry 'in the middle of a battle,' Brad Wall tells Calgary Petroleum Club
By Robson Fletcher, CBC News, June 8, 2016 ‘The other side has the glamour of Daryl Hannah, and we’ve got Rex Murphy,’ Saskatchewan premier says Canada’s oil industry faces an “existential threat” from a coalition of forces that includes Hollywood stars, proponents of the Leap Manifesto and universities, churches and public pension funds looking to divest… Continue reading Canada's oil industry 'in the middle of a battle,' Brad Wall tells Calgary Petroleum Club
Sask. patients will soon be able to buy CT scans
By Stefani Langenegger, CBC News, June 8, 2016 258 private MRIs purchased in first 2 months available Saskatchewan patients will soon be able to pay for a CT scan with their own money. It’s something the Saskatchewan Party promised to do during the provincial election campaign earlier this year. The government is already allowing people… Continue reading Sask. patients will soon be able to buy CT scans
National cycling tour crossing Saskatchewan to promote fitness
By CBC News, June 8, 2016 Cyclists covering 100 kilometres per day A group of cyclists are riding through Saskatchewan as part of a Canada-wide event to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among Francophone youth. The Saskatchewan leg of La Grande Traversée left Regina Wednesday morning headed for Moose Jaw, Gravelbourg and Ponteix. Read… Continue reading National cycling tour crossing Saskatchewan to promote fitness
Singing South African firefighters dispute pay at Fort McMurray wildfire
By Gareth Hampshire, CBC News, June 8, 2016 Crews refuse to work Wednesday, unsettled by media reports claiming they’re making $15-$21 an hour South African firefighters who made international headlines for singing when they arrived in Canada have now turned to protests to dispute the wages they’re being paid. About 300 firefighters who came to Alberta… Continue reading Singing South African firefighters dispute pay at Fort McMurray wildfire
Massive sinkhole closes Rideau Street in downtown Ottawa
By CBC News, June 8, 2016 Rideau Centre mall, businesses evacuated and tourists asked to avoid area A giant sinkhole opened up next to a major shopping mall in downtown Ottawa on Wednesday, causing a gas leak, collapsing a street and forcing the evacuation of all nearby businesses. The sinkhole appeared about 10:30 a.m. ET… Continue reading Massive sinkhole closes Rideau Street in downtown Ottawa