Murray Wood: Remember when?
Old photos remind us our downtowns used to be places people went to more often. Murray Wood says a lot has changed, incl...
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Suspected jihadists strike Niger military; 25 soldiers dead
NIAMEY, Niger - Islamic militants carried out another large assault on Niger's military Thursday, leaving at least 25 soldiers dead along with dozens of jihadists only a month after the worst attack o...
Jan 09, 2020
Group hopes to prevent “opossum dropping” on New Year’s Eve
RALEIGH, N.C. - A movement is growing in North Carolina to prevent the act of so-called "opossum dropping." The practice involves suspending an opossum in a transparent box on New Year's Eve and slowl...
Jan 09, 2020
How a missile might have shot a plane down in Iran, and what a probe will look for
OTTAWA - Commercial airline pilots flying out of Tehran's airport know a simple rule, says Ross Aimer, a former United Airlines captain who has flown there. You don't turn right, because that tak...
Jan 09, 2020
Barry Rawlyk named new Sask. Rattlers general manager
The Saskatchewan Rattlers didn't have to look far to find a new general manager. The team named longtime University of Saskatchewan Huskies head coach Barry Rawlyk as the team's general manager follow...
Jan 09, 2020
Lawmakers approve Brexit bill, UK on course for Jan 31 exit
LONDON - Britain passed a long-elusive milestone on the road to Brexit on Thursday when the House of Commons approved a bill authorizing the country's departure from the European Union at the end of t...
Jan 09, 2020
Man breaks into Taco Bell, prepares food, takes nap
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Taco Bell wasn't open on Christmas Day but a burglar in Georgia decided he wanted a festive feast anyway - and to take a nap while he was at it. Police have asked for the public's...
Jan 09, 2020
Canadian Ryan Raposo ready to take next step of soccer dream with Whitecaps
Ryan Raposo has always had his eye set on pro soccer. On Thursday the Vancouver Whitecaps opened the door to his dream, taking the Syracuse attacking midfielder fourth overall in the MLS SuperDra...
Jan 09, 2020
Fugitive Ghosn brings global attention to Japanese justice
TOKYO - Though former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn is unlikely to stand trial in a real court, he has made himself a key witness in putting Japan's justice system on trial. In his first public appeara...
Jan 09, 2020
U of Guelph says track coach Dave Scott-Thomas should have been fired in 2006
The University of Guelph says it's "deeply concerned and troubled" by new information about Dave Scott-Thomas, including details that it says would have seen the longtime track and field coach fired m...
Jan 09, 2020
'Send Nudes': Drivers shocked by road sign's racy request
PINE KNOT, Ky. - Drivers travelling along a Kentucky highway didn't have to check their direct messages to receive the infamous sexting request: send nudes. An electronic road sign that was hacked ear...
Jan 09, 2020
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Sarah Mills: Turns out an empty house is a lonely one
Sarah Mills says having two kids away at camp was an opportunity to revel in peace and quiet. Instead, she says it is se...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, August 18
On Tuesday's show, guest host Brent Loucks gets an update on tariffs, fire hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries...