Erick Perry Eastern Quebec will likely witness severe winds and rainfall Friday night and Saturday morning as Hurricane Fiona makes its way to Canada. Quebec’s Magdalen Islands will be hit the hardest after Nova Scotia and P.E.I., according to Peter Kimbell, a meteorologist with Environment Canada. He expects 125-kilometre winds on top of 100 millimetres of rain … Read more
SYDNEY (AP) — Nirra Fields scored 17 points and Shay Colley added 11 to help Canada beat France 59-45 on Friday in the women’s basketball World Cup. The victory moved Canada (2-0) into the driver’s seat as the only unbeaten team left in its group. “It’s great for us,” Canada guard Kia Nurse said. “Great … Read more
LONDON -British house prices failed to rise in monthly terms for the first time since July 2021, mortgage lender Nationwide said on Friday, a latest sign of the slowdown in the market caused by the cost-of-living squeeze and rising interest rates. House prices were unchanged from August and were 9.5% higher than in September last … Read more
People wait to receive food donation from the Afterlife foundation (Image: Getty) Now with soaring food prices caused by the Ukraine crisis and Western sanctions on the Taliban, experts are warning that the international community must act now to prevent catastrophe. A report by Save the Children has revealed youngsters in Afghanistan are “exhausted and … Read more
Stephen Kenny has warned Scotland his new-look Ireland have yet to hit top gear – and he expects them to be even better than in June’s 3-0 Dublin drubbing. The Irish will be roared on by a sell-out away support of 2500 at Hampden with thousands more in the city hoping to see their side … Read more
A two-year-old child was hospitalized after being struck at a crosswalk Thursday evening. According to police, a 22-year-old woman was pushing her child in a stroller, crossing the road at 64 Street and 118 Avenue, when a car struck the stroller. The child was taken to the Stollery Children’s Hospital for head injuries, although police … Read more
CINCINNATI (AP) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained neck and head injuries after being slammed to the ground Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals and was stretchered from the field. The Dolphins said Tagovailoa was conscious, had movement in all his extremities and was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation. … Read more
By Andy Bruce and William Schomberg LONDON – Britain’s economy remained below its pre-pandemic peak, according to data published on Friday that left the country further adrift of other Group of Seven nations and underscored the challenge facing new Prime Minister Liz Truss. The Office for National Statistics said economic output unexpectedly rose by 0.2% … Read more
Ian Fleming’s iconic creation James Bond turns 60 next month with an auction to mark the British secret agent’s debut in Dr No on the silver screen. It is hoped the auction, which will include brilliant mementos from films such as No Time to Die, will raise millions for charity. The opening of the auction, … Read more
Helmets are arguably the most important piece of equipment a player wears in football, but they’re getting harder and harder to come by, these days. There’s currently a shortage of this key item needed to keep players safe on the field. In Calgary, many playing for the St. Francis Browns will tell you the contact … Read more