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CBCMarking 250 years of the New London settlement
This summer marks 250 years since Quaker settlers first arrived on P.E.I.'s North Shore, aiming to establish a home for themselves after being driven from their native London.Thus, New London was born."The Quakers had been persecuted in England by the established church because they were too far ahead of their time," said Island historian John Cousins."They were the first people to petition against the slave trade, for instance. They were the first people … to educate their daughters as well as
- Canadian Press Videos
Newsroom Ready: WestJet cancels hundreds of long weekend flights as mechanics strike
Calgary-based airline WestJet has cancelled hundreds of flights as hundreds of mechanics strike across the country. Sean McVeigh, an engineer striking amongst a group of WestJet mechanics picketing outside Toronto Pearson International Airport, says they're asking the company for better working conditions. (June 29, 2024)
- CNN
A Florida auctioneer was about to sell an 1800s pocket watch. He learned it was a stolen piece of US presidential history
A pocket watch that belonged to Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was returned to his New York home this week after it was stolen decades ago and later showed up at an auction, according to the FBI and the National Park Service.
- The Canadian Press
An AP Photographer picked his own path when trying to make the perfect Mud People Festival photo
BIBICLAT, Philippines (AP) — Aaron Favila has been working for The Associated Press in the Philippines for 26 years, covering everything from politics to crime to sports to disasters to everyday people. He was at the Mud People Festival in Bibiclat in the northern Philippines for the first time since 2016 when he made this extraordinary photo. Here’s what he had to say about the shot.
- CBC
Young Cree artist's version of Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night wows graduation
A teen from Star Blanket Cree Nation in Saskatchewan is considering a career in art after a graduation mural he painted got rave reviews.
- CBC
This Newfoundland couple share a special connection to Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier
Betty and Dennis Shaw had family who served in the Newfoundland Regiment. (Sarah Antle/ CBC)While love and friendship has powered Betty and Dennis Shaw's marriage for 46 years, they recently found out it wasn't their only point of connection. Both of the spouses had great-uncles who served in the Newfoundland Regiment in the First World War, and their relatives may have known each other. Now, the Shaws are wondering if the Unknown Soldier might be one of their relatives. Betty and Dennis found o
- Elle
A Taylor Swift Fashion Exhibition Is Coming To London This Summer
From Mattise in Paris to Naomi in London, here are the cultural highlights on the ELLE team's radar right now.
- The Hill
Pat Tillman’s mother ‘shocked’ by Prince Harry getting son’s award
The mother of U.S. soldier and former NFL star Pat Tillman said she was “shocked” to hear Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, would be the recipient of an annual award made in the name of her son, who was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan in 2004. Mary Tillman, the mother of the Pat Tillman,…
- The Canadian Press
A private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden's debate performance
NEW YORK (AP) — A sense of concern is growing inside the top ranks of the Democratic Party that leaders of Joe Biden’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee are not taking seriously enough the impact of the president’s troubling debate performance earlier in the week.
- Hello!
Michael Schumacher's heartbreaking health situation: reclusive life and everything we know
Formula One legend and former Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher, 55, has lived a reclusive life with his family away from the glare of the spotlight since his skiing accident in 2013…
- CNN
Opinion: What Trump said during the debate that has many Black Americans and Palestinians outraged
While many are focused on President Biden’s debate performance, Dean Obeidallah says it was former President Trump’s statements during the event that gave offense.
- BBC
Four die after drinking from bottles found in sea
The fishermen drank the contents of the bottles thinking it was alcohol, local media reports.
- Hello!
Amal Clooney, 46, is glowing in flirty floral dress as she walks hand in hand with George Clooney
George Clooney and his wife, Amal, were spotted in St Tropez this past week, and Amal made the most of the glorious sunshine with a flirty floral mini dress. See the pictures here...
- The Olympian
Daddy died a MAGA. His last words were apologies for how his Trumpism hurt our family | Opinion
Your memory is all you leave, writes Jess Piper. That’s it. You are what you say and the way you make others feel. Nothing else matters. | Opinion
- CNN
Russia wants to confront NATO but dares not fight it on the battlefield – so it’s waging a hybrid war instead
When someone tried – and failed – to burn down a bus garage in Prague earlier this month, the unsuccessful arson attack didn’t draw much attention. Until, that is, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala revealed it was “very likely” that Moscow was behind it.
- BuzzFeed
This Guy Shared The One Thing His Date Said That Made Him Stand Up And Leave Immediately, And Now He's Wondering If He Was Too Harsh
"We started having the 'our past relationships' talk, and she told me about her high school and college boyfriends. Then, she admitted that she cheated on her college boyfriend..."
- Glamour
Jennifer Lopez Rocks Her Wedding Ring After Ben Affleck Reportedly Removes His Stuff From Their Home
It's unclear where the couple currently stand.
- Wichita Eagle
Julia Roberts seemed smitten with Chiefs’ Travis Kelce at Taylor Swift’s Dublin show
Cameras caught Academy Award-winning actress Julia Roberts sharing a moment with Chiefs’ Travis Kelce at Taylor Swift’s Dublin concert.
- USA TODAY Sports
2024 NHL free agent rankings: Top 25 players to watch when free agency opens
The NHL salary cap is going up, but the unrestricted free agent pool is also big this offseason. Here are 25 players to watch.
- People
Eva Amurri Marries Chef Ian Hock in ‘French Garden Party’ Wedding: ‘Felt Like a Fairytale’ (Exclusive)
The actress, who is the daughter of Susan Sarandon, tied the knot with Hock in Hudson Valley, New York, on Saturday, June 29, in front of 40 guests