Source: CBC Sports, September 22, 2019 Canadians have now won 19 straight games Canada defeated the United States to win a fourth consecutive 3×3 FIBA Women’s Series title on Sunday in Edmonton. Katherine Plouffe, Michelle Plouffe, Paige Crozon and Catherine Traer began the day by defeating Italy 15-14 to advance to the final against the… Continue reading Canada defeats U.S. for 4th consecutive 3×3 Women’s Series title in Edmonton
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1 dead, 5 injured in Enbridge pipeline explosion in Kentucky
Source: The Associated Press, August 1, 2019 JUNCTION CITY, Ky. – A regional gas pipeline ruptured early Thursday in Kentucky, causing a massive explosion that killed one person, hospitalized five others, destroyed railroad tracks and forced the evacuation of a nearby mobile home park, authorities said. Some homes were consumed by the blaze when firefighters… Continue reading 1 dead, 5 injured in Enbridge pipeline explosion in Kentucky
What U.S. flooding could mean for Canada’s Prairie farmers
Source: Tony Seskus, CBC News, May 23, 2019 As rain hampers planting efforts in the Midwest, analysts grapple with the ‘domino effects’ on crop prices Flooding across the U.S. agricultural belt continues to thwart the planting of key crops in that country — something that could help some Canadian farmers fetch better commodity prices. New data this week revealed several states are… Continue reading What U.S. flooding could mean for Canada’s Prairie farmers
Harrowing body-cam footage shows cops catching 3 children thrown from burning building
Source: Adam Frisk, Global News, March 21, 2019 Footage shows Iowa cops catching kids as they are tossed from a burning building Incredible footage shows quick-thinking police officers in Iowa catching three children who were tossed from a third-storey window to escape a burning building. Des Moines police officers were first on the scene of… Continue reading Harrowing body-cam footage shows cops catching 3 children thrown from burning building
Debate on U.S.-Canada tariffs heads to Parliament Hill
Source: James McCarten, The Canadian Press, February 26, 2019 WASHINGTON – Canada’s trade-versus-tariffs drama with the United States has entered its third act, and the scenery has changed – from Capitol Hill to Parliament Hill. For months, the iconic silhouette of the U.S. Congress has been a fitting and familiar backdrop for marathon Canadian lobbying efforts… Continue reading Debate on U.S.-Canada tariffs heads to Parliament Hill
Stocks surge on U.S. decision to postpone China tariff hike
Source: Joe McDonald, The Associated Press, February 25, 2019 BEIJING — China’s stock market surged Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone a tariff hike on Chinese imports and state media expressed hopes the fight with Washington over Beijing’s technology ambitions can be resolved. Other financial markets in Europe and Asia recorded more… Continue reading Stocks surge on U.S. decision to postpone China tariff hike
Canadian ambassador expects U.S. steel tariffs to be lifted in a ‘few weeks’
Source: Ben Cousins, CTV News, February 21, 2019 Canada’s ambassador to the U.S. expects mounting pressure on American businesses will force White House officials to remove tariffs in “the next few weeks.” David McNaughton made the comments to reporters on Thursday following a panel discussion with the Canadian American Business Council in Washington, D.C. He… Continue reading Canadian ambassador expects U.S. steel tariffs to be lifted in a ‘few weeks’
Idaho woman thought she was breaking up dog fight, grabs mountain lion instead
Source: Adam Frisk, Global News, February 7, 2019 A woman in Idaho was trying to break up a fight between her dog and another canine outside of her home, but as she pried apart the two animals, the woman quickly realized she was holding onto a mountain lion. According to the Idaho Department of Fish… Continue reading Idaho woman thought she was breaking up dog fight, grabs mountain lion instead
Canada to host international meeting on Venezuela turmoil, source says
Source: Jim Bronskill and Mike Blanchfield, The Canadian Press, January 24, 2019 OTTAWA — Canada plans to soon host a meeting of countries from the Americas determined to steer troubled Venezuela back on a path to democracy. The gathering of the Lima Group of nations is likely to take place in Canada some time this winter, sources tell… Continue reading Canada to host international meeting on Venezuela turmoil, source says
U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico need to come off, manufacturers plead
Source: James McCarten, The Canadian Press, January 25, 2019 WASHINGTON — American automakers, aluminum producers, manufacturers and farmers are running out of time, money and patience as the North American tariff standoff persists, and they’re pleading with the United States to put an end to it. Industry emissaries are warning U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer… Continue reading U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico need to come off, manufacturers plead