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'She has lost someone dear': Professor hopes orca's 'grief swim' spurs ethics rethink
As the female orca known as Tahlequah once again carries the body of a dead calf through waters near Vancouver Island, for the second time in seven years, researcher Barbara J. King says there's no mi...
Jan 18, 2025
Icebreaker journey along St. Lawrence River sparks hopes for winter cruise industry
MONTREAL - An icebreaker cruise ship set sail on Friday for a frosty journey that will bring passengers along the St. Lawrence River, a new route that tourism officials hope will usher in a new era of...
Jan 18, 2025
Icebreaker journey along St. Lawrence River sparks hopes for winter cruise industry
MONTREAL - An icebreaker cruise ship set sail on Friday for a frosty journey that will bring passengers along the St. Lawrence River, a new route that tourism officials hope will usher in a new era of...
Jan 18, 2025
Gunman shoots dead 2 judges in Iran's capital, state media reports
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A man fatally shot two prominent hard-line judges in Iran's capital Saturday in a rare attack targeting the judiciary, state media reported. The judges, clerics Moha...
Jan 18, 2025
Qatar says ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday
CAIRO (AP) - The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect in less than 24 hours, said Qatar's foreign ministry on Saturday. In a post on X, Qatar's foreign minister Majid al-Ansari, said...
Jan 18, 2025
'Treblemakers' gives learning musicians courage in Medicine Hat
Young or starting musicians can hone their skills in an encouraging and welcoming environment with 'Treblemakers'.Treblemakers meet every third Sunday of the month from 2 until 5 p.m at the Liquid Lis...
Jan 17, 2025
Tigers blank Hitmen, take front half of home-and-home in the 'Dome
It was a battle for top spot in the Eastern Conference Friday night inside the Scotiabank Saddledome.The Medicine Hat Tigers kicked off a home-and-home on the road Friday night putting their season-hi...
Jan 17, 2025
Nedeljkovic makes history as Penguins beat Sabres 5-2
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Alex Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to have a goal and an assist, and made 40 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Friday night. Ric...
Jan 17, 2025
Victoire forward Boreen takes advantage of first-line opportunity
LAVAL, Que. - With two-time Olympian Laura Stacey out of the Victoire lineup with an injury, coach Kori Cheverie was in search of the right fit to fill her spot on Montreal's top line with captain Mar...
Jan 17, 2025
Bolivian judge orders the arrest of former President Morales in sex abuse case
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) - A Bolivian judge on Friday issued a warrant for the arrest of former President Evo Morales after he failed to appear in court over a case alleging that he sexually abused a mino...
Jan 17, 2025