Young Prince George shuns high-five, low-five from Canada's Trudeau
Blame it on jet lag or maybe a precocious knowledge that his great-grandmother is Canada's head of state but Britain's 3-year-old Prince George just wasn't going to be charmed by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Landing in Canada on Saturday on a weeklong official visit with parents Prince William and Kate Middleton, George, holding his father's hand, ignored Trudeau when he squatted down to the toddler's level to offer a high-five variation, the low-five. Trudeau then switched his palm for a high-five and subsequently offered a handshake, both of which were seemingly rebuffed, creating an awkward moment on the airport tarmac in the western province of British Columbia.
ReutersKate shows off her maternal side on a visit with moms and infants at Sheway
The Duchess of Cambridge found time while at a pregnancy outreach program with Prince William to share a tender moment with a young girl. The Sunday (Sept. 25) visit will have been especially poignant for mother-of-two Kate, and as she interacted with babies - many of whom were the same age as her own daughter, Princess Charlotte - her maternal instinct was clearly evident! With William by her side Kate, 34, also spent time speaking with new mothers about their experiences of overcoming addiction, expressing interest as each of the ladies shared their stories.
hello!Calgary Stampeder Mylan Hicks dead after nightclub shooting
A shooting outside of a southwest Calgary nightclub early Sunday has left Calgary Stampeder Mylan Hicks dead, the team has confirmed. "The loss of this 23-year-old young man at this stage of his life and his career is an unfathomable tragedy," said Ken King, president and CEO of the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation. Fellow player Joshua Bell called Hicks family.
CBCHeli error: Mistake will cost picturesque Alberta town its landmark water tower
An iconic water tower overlooking a scenic town in west-central Alberta is headed for the scrap heap because of a mistake made during the construction of a new hospital helipad. Alberta Health Services said it asked its consultants whether the massive blue and white tower jutting high into the sky next door would be an issue. It turns out, under Transport Canada regulations, the tower would have to be painted in an orange-and-white checkerboard pattern to make it more visible for air ambulance pilots.
The Canadian PressDeaths of 2 men at Canoe Lake were homicide-suicide, RCMP say
Two men, aged 27 and 30, are dead following what RCMP are calling a homicide and a suicide at the Canoe Lake Cree First Nation Saturday. According to RCMP, officers were alerted to a report of gunfire at a home on the reserve, which is in Saskatchewan's northwest, at 2:43 p.m. CST. RCMP said autopsies will take place in Saskatoon next week.
CBCBaltimore Police: 3 gunmen shoot, wound 8 in attack
Three gunmen shot and wounded eight people including a 3-year-old girl on an east Baltimore street Saturday night, police said, adding the suspects fled and the victims were all expected to survive. The shooting erupted outside some rowhouses about 8:30 p.m. after the three armed men converged on the group from different points, Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis said at a news conference.
The Canadian PressN. Korean defectors sold as brides in China want kids back
After fleeing North Korea to avoid extreme poverty and oppression, the young woman allowed a stranger to arrange a marriage for her with a rural Chinese farmer because she had nowhere to go. "There are South Korean laws, Chinese laws and North Korean laws, but none of them can help us," said Kim Jungah, 40, a North Korean defector living in the South who was separated from her child in China.
The Canadian PressTrump says he'll do more for women as president than Clinton
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tried to make the case Saturday that he'd do more to help women from the White House than Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, a lifelong champion of women's rights who would become the nation's first female president. Why, then, are 70 million American women and children living in poverty or on the brink of poverty in our country?" Trump asked a rally crowd in Roanoke. The appeal came hours after Trump threatened on Twitter to invite a woman who'd had an affair with Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton, to sit in the first row at Monday's presidential debate.
The Canadian PressMiami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez dies in boating accident
Jose Fernandez escaped from Cuba by boat on his fourth try as a teenager, and when his mother fell into the Yucatan Channel during the journey, he jumped in and pulled her out. The charismatic Miami Marlins ace was killed in a boating accident at age 24. Fernandez and two other people died when their 32-foot vessel slammed into a jetty off Miami Beach, authorities said.
The Canadian PressMan injured by Air Canada trolley frustrated with airline's response
A passenger who says he was hurt by a runaway trolley onboard an Ottawa-bound Air Canada flight Thursday wants the airline to rethink the way it handles customer complaints about injuries, comparing the current process to reporting lost baggage. Matt Hearn said he was hit in the thigh by a loose trolley on flight AC124, which was described as "a rocket shooting down the aisle" by another passenger. Air Canada confirmed that five passengers were hit by the trolley, including a woman who was treated for a foot injury.
CBCActor found dead in Los Angeles remembered by former Montreal classmate
Friends and family of Richard Hong are remembering him as a free spirit who loved the outdoors and always had a smile on his face. The 41-year-old actor was found dead early Friday at the Los Angeles home rented by television personality George Stroumboulopoulos. Police say Hong died of blunt force trauma and his death is considered a homicide.
The Canadian PressMall shooting suspect: 'Creepy,' multiple arrests, disputes
As investigators tried to piece together information on Arcan Cetin, who was arrested Saturday evening after a nearly 24-hour manhunt, a picture emerged of a troubled young man. Cetin said nothing and appeared "zombie-like" when he was taken into custody on a sidewalk outside his apartment complex some 30 miles away in Oak Harbor by a sheriff's officer who recognized him as the suspect in the rampage, authorities said. Authorities said they are investigating the attack by Dahir Ahmed Adan as a possible act of terrorism.
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PHOTOS: Kate and Will tour B.C., Yukon
The Royal Couple is making their first trip to Canada since their marriage in 2011. This time around they’ve brought their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte with them. Check out the best photos from their visit.
The Daily BuzzTurks protest assault of young nurse who wore shorts on bus
Turks donned shorts and gathered in central Istanbul on Sunday to condemn the assault of a young nurse who was attacked on a bus for wearing shorts. With chants of "Don't interfere with my shorts!" the protest aimed to show solidarity with Aysegul Terzi, who was kicked in the face by a man, Abdullah Cakiroglu, on Sept. 12. Cakiroglu confessed to attacking Terzi for what he called her "inappropriate" clothing, yet was released from custody despite expressing no remorse, according to Turkish news reports.
The Canadian Press'I was wrong': Negativity abounds following Margaret Wente's apology to N.L.
More than a decade after hostile remarks about Newfoundland and Labrador, Margaret Wente's apology did not fall on deaf ears this weekend. While Wente's name was being disparaged across social media in Newfoundland and Labrador over the weekend, Joan Penney went about her business at her saltbox house in Little Seldom. Penney, who hosted Wente, her husband and friends during their stay on Fogo Island, had no inclination her guest was a columnist, or intended to write about their conversations over dinner.
CBCPrince William and Kate tour Sheway House in Vancouver
Sun, Sep 25: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the Sheway House in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. The program helps pregnant mothers who suffer from addiction issues.
Global News26-year-old Abdi Jama dead after being shot multiple times in Carlington
A known gang member has died after being shot multiple times behind a strip mall on Merivale Road in the Carlington area on Sunday morning, Ottawa police confirm. Emergency crews responded to reports of multiple shots fired behind a strip mall on Shillington Avenue and Merivale Road just after 6 a.m. but did not find anyone upon arrival. Minutes later, police were called to the nearby Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre where a man had been dropped off with gunshot wounds, McDade said.
CBCRecord number of Ontario fentanyl deaths in 2015, new data from chief coroner's office shows
Fentanyl was the number one cause of opioid-related deaths in Ontario for the second straight year in 2015, according to new data from the chief coroner's office. Across the province, the powerful narcotic drug killed a record 162 people on its own and 36 when combined with alcohol, the new numbers reveal. Over a five-year period, deaths from fentanyl alone have nearly doubled in Ontario, up from 86 in 2010.
CBCAlberta's South Sudanese hold conference on refugee crisis
Alberta is home to the largest South Sudanese diaspora in Canada and many say they're struggling as they watch their home country collapse into civil war.
CBCGun shots and a 2-vehicle crash: Regina police investigating
A vehicle with bullet holes and a driver who fled the scene of a crash have police in Regina trying to piece together what happened at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Francis Street Saturday afternoon. According to police, officers were dispatched at 2:40 p.m. CST in response to a call about a collision and shots fired. As they probed further, police learned that the driver of the abandoned vehicle had fled the scene on foot.
CBCGordie Howe's dying wish comes true today with special ceremony at SaskTel Centre
Sixty-one members of Gordie Howe's family made the trip to Saskatoon this weekend to bear witness as the ashes of Gordie and his wife Colleen are interred at Howe's statue at SaskTel Centre. Raised in Saskatoon, Howe, also known as Mr. Hockey, died on June 10 at the age of 88. It was Howe's first public appearance since a series of strokes threatened his life a few months before and his family said it would likely be his last trip back to the city where he grew up.
CBCSenators say forward Clarke MacArthur diagnosed with concussion
Ottawa Senators forward Clarke MacArthur was diagnosed with a concussion Sunday after taking a hit from defenceman Patrick Sieloff during a training camp scrimmage. General manager Pierre Dorion said MacArthur will be evaluated daily. "We don't know much, this just happened an hour ago," Dorion said.
The Canadian PressB.C. winemakers fight for shelf space at liquor stores
The Okanagan has been dubbed the "Napa of the North" — but many of B.C.'s wineries are struggling to get a spot on the shelf at local liquor stores. There are nearly 300 wineries in the province — the most in all of Canada. But unless you decide to go on a wine-tasting tour through the Okanagan valley, a lot of products aren't within reach. "What that means is that consumers don't have quite the choice of 273 wineries, and wines just really, really fight for attention from consumers," she said.
CBCHundreds gather as Prince William and Kate arrive in Vancouver
Hundreds gathered to welcome Prince William and his wife Kate during the second day of the Royal Couple's visit to Canada Sunday.
Global NewsMixing traditions: Nunavut fur designer installs sod roof in Iqaluit
"In celebration of 1000 years of trade between Vikings and Inuit here on South Baffin, I have put sod on my roof," said Rannva Erlingsdottir Simonsen. Simonsen says the decision to top her own downtown business with sod goes beyond the functional benefits.
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