Brad Gushue thrilled a near-capacity hometown crowd Wednesday afternoon by posting a 6-3 victory over Winnipeg’s Reid Carruthers at the Kioti National in St. John’s. The teams shook hands after Carruthers made a draw for a single in the seventh end. Gushue improved to 2-0 in round-robin play at the Mary Brown’s Centre. It’s the […]
Inside Harry and Meghan’s ‘peaceful’ Christmas before royal exit | Royal | News
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shared a “peaceful” Christmas in Canada before their bitter royal exit just weeks later. The couple – who welcomed Prince Archie in May 2019 – spent their son’s first Christmas tucked away in a Vancouver Island hideaway. Just weeks later, Harry and Meghan announced their plans to step down as […]
Cleaning pro swears by 49p item to dissolve toilet stains without chemicals – not vinegar
Limescale, primarily composed of calcium carbonate, accumulates in areas with hard water. It can present itself in appliances and in toilets, usually showing up as unsightly brown or green marks which can be difficult to remove with standard cleaning methods. Over time, these deposits not only damage the appearance of your bathroom but may also […]
David Lammy to appoint envoy to support Britons detained abroad | Foreign policy
David Lammy has said he plans to appoint an envoy to deal with “complex detention cases” involving Britons abroad and give them a legal right to consular access. After the Guardian’s reporting on detained Britons, the foreign secretary said he had been “looking hard” at the thousands of cases a year involving people who require […]
Has John Herdman escaped accountability for Canada Soccer’s drone-spying scandal?
The Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) is no stranger to controversy. Whether it is player grievances or threatening to compete under protest, ongoing labour disputes, allegations of mishandling an egregious case of abuse, or the dronegate debacle, it all seems so insidious. That doesn’t even include a very intense investigative report by The Globe and Mail that alleges workplace […]
Labour MP joins fight against plan for ‘mega farm’ in Norfolk countryside | UK | News
Protecting and ensuring the future of British farming has been a hot topic in recent days and weeks – but is the industry in danger of morphing into an American factory-style model? The Environment Agency has received 32 applications for ‘mega farms’ in the last three years and some workers are afraid companies will use […]
Rats and mice will ‘stay away’ from your home with 1 small change to garden
Rats have a bad reputation and are notorious for destroying and damaging most things it crosses paths with. From making holes, to eating whatever they like, to gnawing through wood and spreading diseases, finding ways to keep them out of your garden is vital. These nocturnal animals are savvy creatures too with many gardeners even […]
Rodri aiming to defy odds and make his Manchester City comeback this season | Manchester City
Rodri is targeting a comeback this season despite the Manchester City midfielder having previously been ruled out until next year due to a serious knee injury. The Spaniard suffered ACL ligament damage in September’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. After undergoing surgery City announced he would not be available until next season. […]
Branding, venues, rule changes: 5 things to follow ahead of the PWHL’s new campaign
A year ago, when the Professional Women’s Hockey League was preparing to launch its inaugural season, few knew what to expect. Women’s hockey leagues have come and gone over the years, and Jayna Hefford knows that better than most. She played in a few of those leagues over a Hall of Fame career, and served […]
The five newest countries in the world – the oldest formed just 30 years ago | World | News
Out of the 195 recognised countries around the world, some of them are less than three decades old with one forming just 13 years ago. Countries are often formed out of the fragmentation of larger nations, a fight for independence or various international disagreements. The challenge of standing alone and building a stable government while […]