For those who go to their local libraries often, they know there’s much more to their library than just borrowing books. “When people think of public libraries they most likely think of first of the wonderful books they can borrow, the warm and engaging staff that they meet, and all the events and … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO – A federal judge will reopen the sentencing hearing for the man who broke into Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home and bludgeoned her husband with a hammer after the judge failed to allow him to speak during his court appearance last week. On Friday, District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley sentenced David DePape to … Read more
McGill University has denounced a pro-Palestinian protest held Sunday outside the home of one of its senior administrators. A poster was shared on social media to promote the protest. A description of the event said protesters were “delivering a message to McGill administration that we refuse to stand by quietly while they remain … Read more
A two-story building burned to the ground more than 2,000 years ago in the Pyrenees mountains of northeastern Iberia in Spain. The inferno consumed the wooden structure, situated in an Iron Age settlement, killing six animals penned in the stable. The fates of the people who used the building are unknown, but details of their … Read more
Katy Perry said her goodbyes on “American Idol” after seven seasons. On Sunday night’s live “Idol” season finale, a medley of Perry’s hit songs were performed, including “Teenage Dream,” “Dark Horse” and “California Gurls.” Perry jumped onto the judges’ table after the performance. In the three-hour finale, Perry also performed “What … Read more
Last year’s record-breaking wildfire season forced Canadians to become familiar with the scale of air pollution as hazardous smoke drifted across the country. Environment Canada’s colour-coded Air Quality Health Index, designed to help people understand health risks associated with contaminated air, was closely watched under hazy, orange skies that stretched beyond the Canada-U.S. … Read more
NEW YORK – A video link between New York City and Dublin that was shut down due to inappropriate behaviour on both sides of the Atlantic has reopened with new security measures. The open-air video link between the two cities, which opened May 8 and was taken offline last week, reopened Sunday and … Read more
Former investors of the self-styled “Crypto King” say they are watching his social media accounts and worried his displays of wealth are signs he’s spending their money, even now, as another large expense tied to Aiden Pleterski has triggered a previously unreported lawsuit. In the hours after police announced fraud and money laundering charges against … Read more
A woman in her 30s is in critical condition after the pick-up truck she was driving was struck by a Via Rail passenger train Monday morning in Quebec’s Montérégie region. Quebec provincial police received a 911 call at around 7:45 a.m. about a vehicle that had crossed the train tracks near Chemin de … Read more
CANNES, France – A month before Kevin Costner puts the first instalment of his multi-chapter western “Horizon: An American Saga” into theatres, the actor-director came to the Cannes Film Festival to unveil his self-financed passion project. “Two of my boys are out fishing right now,” Costner said with a grin in an interview … Read more
