PoliticsReutersPhilippines' Marcos set for supermajority as 'Uniteam' dominates Congress
Philippines president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr is all but certain to command a supermajority in Congress, a proclamation of winners showed on Wednesday, boosting chances of advancing his legislative agenda when he takes power next month. Marcos, the son and namesake of the disgraced dictator driven from power in a 1986 uprising, has yet to reveal a policy agenda, but many analysts expect him to continue from where outgoing leader Rodrigo Duterte left off. "It will be easy for the incoming administration, given the support they have from the local government and political families, to get their way in terms of legislative agenda," said Ranjit Rye, a political science professor at the University of the Philippines.
NewsThe Canadian PressBuffalo is latest mass shooting by gunman wearing body armor
When a shooter attacked a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, over the weekend, its security guard tried to stop him. At least one of his shots hit the gunman, but it didn’t stop the deadly rampage because the gunman was wearing body armor. Ten Black people died in the racist massacre, including security guard Aaron Salter, a retired Buffalo police officer hailed as a hero. It's the latest mass shooting in which the gunman apparently came prepared for anyone trying to stop him with a gun. At least
NewsCBCMystery vibration rattles Saskatoon homeowners while manufacturing plant hunts for cause
Sylvain Quirion describes it as a "pulsating hum" that rattles his oven, his barbecue, silverware and toolbox in his garage. Carol Zentler says the "terrible vibrations" are cracking her walls, stopping clocks and shaking her china cabinet, while Gary Poleschuk calls it simply "the vibration." The trio live side by side in bungalows on the 1700 block of First Avenue North in Saskatoon. For the past two years, they and other neighbours on the block say they've lived with a mysterious vibration th
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Sheet Harbour Ground Search & Rescue launches annual fundraiser
SHEET HARBOUR – Restrictions around COVID-19 may have relaxed, but Sheet Harbour & Area Ground Search & Rescue (SHAGSAR) is taking a page from its own playbook for this year’s major fundraiser: safety first. For the second year running, and to avoid any possibility of the event causing (or suffering the consequences of) a pandemic outbreak, SHAGSAR is mounting its annual no derby/ fish derby on June 4 virtually. “When they [government] decided to release some of their restrictions, we already ha
NewsThe Canadian PressCelebrated Mexican archaeologist wins major Spanish award
MADRID (AP) — Eduardo Matos Moctezuma, a celebrated Mexican archaeologist who led the excavation of the Great Aztec Temple in Mexico City, won this year’s Princess of Asturias award in the social sciences category, the Spanish foundation behind the prizes announced Wednesday. The dig at the shrine, which was discovered by accident in 1978 after being buried under the city’s main plaza since the 16th century, was a landmark event in the archaeological world and drew intense interest as it proceed
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Disc Dogs show off high-flying tricks
Dogs and their owners took over the Drumheller Minor Soccer field in the industrial area on May 14 and 15 for the Calgary Disc Dog Club (CDDC) competition. A spectator-free competition was held in Drumheller in September 2020. The Freestyle competition on Sunday, May 15 gave competitors an opportunity to show off their dancing and disc skills; some competitors even got dressed up for their routines. Superdog Treble and owner Kara Bellingham of Cochrane showed off some high-flying moves during th
NewsThe Canadian PressEU rushes out $300 billion roadmap to ditch Russian energy
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm moved Wednesday to jump-start plans for the 27-nation bloc to abandon Russian energy amid the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, proposing a nearly 300 billion-euro ($315 billion) package that includes more efficient use of fuels and faster rollout of renewable power. The European Commission’s investment initiative is meant to help the 27 EU countries start weaning themselves off Russian fossil fuels this year. The goal is to deprive Russia, the EU’s mai
NewsCBCHundreds in B.C. are still in urgent need of flood relief, community volunteers say
Gathered around a fire, three flood-affected residents chat, share stories and laugh together at the Yarrow Food Hub. Victoria Kuit offers the group fresh sandwiches and snacks as they talk about the aftermath of last November's devastating rainfall across southwest British Columbia and how they're still tring to build back their homes, livelihoods and mental health. When properties across the Fraser Valley flooded, Kuit opened the hub in her backyard in Chilliwack, around 80 kilometres east of
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Kosovo war veterans imprisoned for witness intimidation
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — A European Union-backed war crimes court sentenced two leaders of a Kosovo war veterans’ association to 4 1/2 years in prison Wednesday for witness intimidation and obstructing justice. The Hague-based Kosovo Specialist Chambers said Hysni Gucati and Nasim Haradinaj prevented prosecutors “from effective investigations and prosecutions" of former members of the Kosovo Liberation Army. The court found the two men guilty of intimidating witnesses by publicizing leaked confid
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Pharmacists can now prescribe Paxlovid
Pharmacists in Newfoundland and Labrador played a role in the prevention of COVID-19 by administering vaccines to help prevent infection or serious illness from the coronavirus, and now they can play a role in the cure. Paxlovid is a combination of antiviral drugs nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, and stops the coronavirus from replicating, which significantly reduces a person’s chances of becoming severely ill. Until now, its use was limited to a hospital setting, and the drug was rationed for only t
SportsThe Canadian PressUS Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men
The U.S. Soccer Federation reached milestone agreements to pay its men's and women's teams equally, making the American national governing body the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money. The federation announced separate collective bargaining agreements through December 2028 with the unions for both national teams on Wednesday, ending years of often acrimonious negotiations. The men have been playing under the terms of a CBA that expired in December 2018. The women's CBA expire
NewsReutersRussia uses new laser weapons in Ukraine, Zelenskiy mocks 'wonder weapon'
LONDON (Reuters) -Russia on Wednesday said it was using a new generation of powerful lasers in Ukraine to burn up drones, deploying some of Moscow's secret weapons to counter a flood of Western arms. Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018 unveiled an intercontinental ballistic missile, underwater nuclear drones, a supersonic weapon and a laser weapon. Little is known about the specifics of the new laser.
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African Nova Scotian Justice Plan consultations roll out across the province
GUYSBOROUGH – A Nova Scotia Justice Plan consultation meeting was held in Guysborough on May 13 – one of 16 in-person sessions scheduled across the province throughout May and June. Members of African Nova Scotian communities in the Guysborough area were invited to give their input towards developing a plan to address issues faced by people of African descent in the Nova Scotia justice system. In a news release announcing the consultation process last March, Attorney General and Justice Minister
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Wired differently
Andreae Callanan says that as a child, she was “bookish” and well-behaved in school. “I didn’t cause trouble, but I also had a really hard time understanding expectations. I had a really hard time interacting with my peers,” says the St. John’s poet and PhD candidate. She is in her final year of a doctorate in literature at Memorial University. Now an adult with a partner and four kids, Callanan is charming and funny, with an engaging personality. The last thing you’d suspect is that she’s autis
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New CAO appointed in Rockyford
The Village of Rockyford has ended its search and unanimously approved appointing the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) during the regular Wednesday, May 11 council meeting. Council officially welcomed Lori Miller as CAO on May 11, though Ms. Miller had spent some time working and training alongside former CAO Elaine Macdonald as she transitioned into the role. “Council, having had its first meeting with Lori (on May 11), saw qualities to do the job and, in the last 30 days have felt comfor
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Megan Fox's comedy genius
Colson Baker calls his fiancee Megan Fox "comedically genius," and says he's glad to show her funny side in his directorial debut, comedy "Good Mourning." (May 18)
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Whale Sanctuary Project unveils spring plans
PORT HILFORD – The Whale Sanctuary Project (WSP) will be busy this spring with the next phase in its ambitious program to create the world’s first wild refuge for formerly captive whales in this tiny, coastal Nova Scotia community. According to WSP spokesperson Michael Mountain, “The next steps are essentially about two things: The first is knowing where best to place the sanctuary buildings, the infrastructure (power, water, etc.), and the net structure to which the perimeter net surrounding th
BusinessReutersEU offers 9 billion euro loan to Ukraine, prepares reconstruction -Commission
The European Commission proposed on Wednesday a 9 billion euro ($9.5 billion) loan to Ukraine to keep the country going as it struggles to fend off the Russian invasion and wants to set up a reconstruction facility for after the war. The money for the 9 billion loan would be borrowed by the Commission on the markets under the macro-financial assistance mechanism, backed by guarantees of EU governments. "We are proposing to top up the significant short-term relief provided until now, with a new exceptional macro-financial assistance for Ukraine of up to 9 billion euros in 2022," Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
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Inmate receives 18-month sentence for assault with weapon
An inmate charged with assault with a weapon stemming from a July 2021 incident at the Drumheller Institution has had an 18-month concurrent sentence handed down. Melvin Skeete, who was an inmate at the Drumheller Institution at the time of the incident, appeared via closed circuit television (CCTV) from the Atlantic Institution in New Brunswick during the hearing on Friday, May 13. The Honourable Judge G.J. Gaschler heard how Drumheller RCMP were called to the Drumheller Institution at approxim
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Looking forward to a festive summer: organizers seeking volunteers for summer festivals
GUYSBOROUGH – Summer festival season is back this year after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. This year, the Town of Mulgrave is celebrating its 40th anniversary of the Scotia Days Festival, from July 8 to 17. Mulgrave recreation director Heather Brennan told The Journal the festival will include, “A pub night featuring Eddie Cummings Jr, lots of events for the family and the biggest display of fireworks that we have ever had. The schedule is not complete yet, volunteers are needed.” Additiona
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Hussar council passes 2022 budgets
Village of Hussar council held a special meeting on Friday, May 6 to pass the 2022 Operating and Capital budgets. There have been ongoing discussions regarding the 2022 budgets, and included input from village residents in March. Based on discussions held at the regular Thursday, April 28 council meeting, amendments were made to the 2022 Operating budget that included changes to the Fire Association and Wheatland Housing Management Board (WHMB) requisition amounts. Council was presented with two
NewsThe Canadian PressBad Kitty: German town grounds cats to save rare birds
BERLIN (AP) — What a cat-astrophe! Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season. The decree is designed to help save the crested lark, which makes its nest on the ground and is therefore easy prey for feline hunters. The bird's population in Western Europe has declined sharply in recent decades. Authorities in Walldorf wrote that “among other things the survi
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A look at agreements for US men's and women's soccer teams
The U.S. Soccer Federation agreed to landmark collective bargaining agreements with its men's and women's teams, equalizing compensation for the first time. The CBAs announced Wednesday run through 2028. The USSF is the first national governing body to promise both sexes matching money. Here are some of the terms included in the agreements: WORLD CUP PRIZE MONEY The unions agreed to pool FIFA’s World Cup payments for this year’s men’s World Cup and next year’s Women’s World Cup. U.S. Soccer will
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Council delays decision on Archibald Lake for six months
ST. MARY’S—Finding themselves stuck “between a rock and a hard place,” councillors for the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s have again kicked the can down the road on the contentious issue of wilderness protection for Archibald Lake. For the third time in a year—at its Committee of the Whole meeting on May 11—local officials have refused to endorse the St. Mary’s River Association (SMRA) position urging the provincial government to designate 684 hectares of woods, lakes and wetlands in
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