Word count: 473 wordsIn recent years, the fusion of traditional culture with modern technology has become a trend, especially among young people who are eager to reconnect with their roots while embracing innovative advancements. The latest phenomenon that has captured the attention of both cultural enthusiasts and tech-savvy individuals is the introduction of Dunhuang and Sanxingdui cultural skins on Alipay, one of China's leading mobile payment platforms. These iconic cultural relics have now transformed into trendy accessories, symbolizing not only history and heritage but also luck and fortune.With its upcoming beta testing phase and promising gameplay footage, "From The Forgotten" is shaping up to be a must-play title for fans of competitive multiplayer games. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as the game prepares for its official launch. Get ready to dive into the world of "From The Forgotten" and experience the thrill of 5V5 multiplayer battles like never before.
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Simons scores 25, Sharpe adds 24 as Trail Blazers bounce back with 104-98 win over RocketsUNITY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The team looking for a missing Pennsylvania woman believed to have fallen into a sinkhole has determined that an abandoned coal mine is too unstable for people to safely search underground, authorities said Wednesday while still expressing hope Elizabeth Pollard will be found alive. Rescue workers continue to search for Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have disappeared in a sinkhole while looking for her cat, Wednesday in Marguerite, Pa. Emergency crews and others have been trying to find Pollard, 64, for two days. Her relatives reported her missing early Tuesday and her vehicle with her unharmed 5-year-old granddaughter inside was found about two hours later, near what is thought to be a freshly opened sinkhole above the long closed, crumbling mine. Authorities said in a noon update that the roof of the mine collapsed in several places and is not stable. The sinkhole is in the village of Marguerite, about 40 miles east of Pittsburgh. “We did get, you know, where we wanted, where we thought that she was at. We’ve been to that spot," said Pleasant Unity Fire Chief John Bacha, the incident's operations officer. “What happened at that point, I don’t know, maybe the slurry of mud pushed her one direction. There were several different seams of that mine, shafts that all came together where this happened at.” Trooper Cliff Greenfield said crews were still actively searching for Pollard. “We are hopeful that she’s found alive,” Greenfield said. Searchers were using electronic devices and cameras as surface digging continued with the use of heavy equipment, Bacha said. Search dogs may also be used. Rescue workers search through the night in a sinkhole for Elizabeth Pollard, who disappeared while looking for her cat, Tuesday in Marguerite, Pa. On Wednesday afternoon, machinery was removing material from the area around the hole while police and other government vehicles blocked a clear view of the scene. Sinkholes occur in the area because of subsidence from coal mining activity. Rescuers had been using water to break down and remove clay and dirt from the mine, which has been closed since the 1950s, but that increased the risk “for potential other mine subsidence to take place," Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson Trooper Steve Limani said. Crews lowered a pole camera with a sensitive listening device into the hole, but it detected nothing. Another camera lowered into the hole showed what could be a shoe about 30 feet below the surface, Limani said. Searchers have also deployed drones and thermal imaging equipment, to no avail. Marguerite Fire Chief Scot Graham, the incident commander, said access to the immediate area surrounding the hole was being tightly controlled and monitored, with rescuers attached by harness. The top of a sinkhole is seen Tuesday in the village of Marguerite, Pa., where rescuers searched for a woman who disappeared. “We cannot judge as to what’s going on underneath us. Again, you had a small hole on top but as soon as you stuck a camera down through to look, you had this big void,” Graham said. “And it was all different depths. The process is long, is tedious. We have to make sure that we are keeping safety in the forefront as well as the rescue effort.” Bacha said they were “hoping that there’s a void that she could still be in.” Pollard's family called police at about 1 a.m. Tuesday to say she had not been seen since going out at about 5 p.m. Monday to search for Pepper, her cat. The temperature dropped well below freezing that night. Her son, Axel Hayes, said Pollard is a happy woman who likes going out to have fun. She and her husband adopted Hayes and his twin brother when they were infants. Hayes called Pollard “a great person overall, a great mother” who “never really did anybody wrong.” He said at one point Pollard had about 10 cats. “Every cat that she’s ever come in contact with, she has a close bond with them,” Hayes said. His mother worked for many years at Walmart but recently was not employed, he said. “I’m just hoping right now that she’s still with us and she’s able to come back to us,” he said. Police said they found Pollard's car parked behind Monday's Union Restaurant in Marguerite, about 20 feet from the sinkhole. Hunters and restaurant workers in the area said they had not noticed the manhole-size opening in the hours before Pollard disappeared, leading rescuers to speculate that the sinkhole was new. “It almost feels like it opened up with her standing on top of it,” Limani said. Searchers accessed the mine late Tuesday afternoon and dug a separate entrance out of concern that the ground around the sinkhole opening was not stable. “Let’s be honest, we need to get a little bit lucky, right?” Limani said Wednesday. “We need a little bit of luck on our side. We need a little bit of God’s good blessing on our side.” Pollard lives in a small neighborhood across the street from where her car and granddaughter were located, Limani said. The young girl “nodded off in the car and woke up. Grandma never came back," Limani said. The child stayed in the car until two troopers rescued her. It's not clear what happened to Pepper. In an era of rapid technological advancement and environmental change, American agriculture is undergoing a revolution that reaches far beyond the farm gate. From the food on consumer plates to the economic health of rural communities, the transformation of U.S. farming practices is reshaping the nation's landscape in ways both visible and hidden. LandTrust explores how these changes impact everyone, whether they live in the heartland or the heart of the city. The image of the small family farm, while still a reality for many, is increasingly giving way to larger, more technologically advanced operations. According to the USDA, the number of farms in the U.S. has fallen from 6.8 million in 1935 to about 2 million today, with the average farm size growing from 155 acres to 444 acres. This shift has profound implications for rural communities and the food system as a whole. Despite these changes, diversity in farming practices is on the rise. A landmark study published in Science , involving data from over 2,000 farms across 11 countries, found that diversifying farmland simultaneously delivers environmental and social benefits. This challenges the longstanding idea that practices boosting biodiversity must come at a cost to yields and food security. The adoption of precision agriculture technologies is transforming how farmers manage their land and resources. GPS-guided tractors, drone surveillance, and AI-powered crop management systems are becoming commonplace on many farms. These technologies allow farmers to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides with pinpoint accuracy, reducing waste and environmental impact while improving yields. However, the digital divide remains a challenge. More than 22% of rural communities lack reliable broadband internet access, hindering the widespread implementation of AI and other advanced technologies in agriculture. While technology offers new opportunities, farmers are also facing significant economic challenges. The USDA's 2024 farm income forecast projects a 4.4% decline in net farm income from 2023, following a sharp 19.5% drop from 2022 to 2023. This financial pressure is compounded by rising production costs and market volatility. Climate variability adds another layer of complexity. Extreme weather events, changing precipitation patterns, and shifting growing seasons are forcing farmers to adapt quickly. These factors could reduce agricultural productivity by up to 25% over the coming decades without significant adaptation measures. But adapting requires additional financial resources, further straining farm profitability. In the face of these challenges, many farmers are turning to diversification as a strategy for resilience and profitability. The Science study mentioned earlier found that farms integrating several diversification methods supported more biodiversity while seeing simultaneous increases in human well-being and food security. Agritourism is one popular diversification strategy. In 2022, 28,600 U.S. farms reported agritourism income, averaging gross revenue of $44,000 from these activities. Activities like farm tours, pick-your-own operations, and seasonal festivals not only provide additional income but also foster a deeper connection between consumers and agriculture. The changing face of agriculture is directly impacting consumers. The rise of farm-to-table and local food movements reflects a growing interest in where our food comes from and how it's produced. If every U.S. household spent just $10 per week on locally grown food, it would generate billions of dollars for local economies. However, the larger challenges in agriculture can also lead to price fluctuations at the grocery store. The USDA's Economic Research Service projects that food-at-home prices will increase between 1.2% and 2.2% in 2024. Looking ahead, several innovations are poised to reshape agriculture: The transformation of American agriculture affects everyone, from the food we eat to the health of our environment and rural communities. Consumers have the power to support sustainable and diverse farming practices through our purchasing decisions. As citizens, they can advocate for policies that support farmers in adopting innovative and sustainable practices. The challenges facing agriculture are complex, but they also present opportunities for innovation and positive change. By understanding and engaging with these issues, everyone can play a part in shaping a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable food system for the future. This story was produced by LandTrust and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
wildpixel Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify The holiday-shortened week will market the start of seasonal stock gains. (0:18) Costs soaring on ChatGPT improvement project. (4:06) How much did the " 12 Days of Christmas " cost in '24? (5:14) Investors will enjoy a holiday-shortened trading week. The stock and bond markets are shut on Wednesday for Christmas Day and both will also close early on Tuesday for Christmas Eve. But while there are no major earnings, there’s still the Santa Claus Rally to watch out for. First defined by the legendary Stock Traders Almanac in 1972, the Santa rally refers to the tendency for stocks to gain during the last five trading days of December and the first two trading days of January. So, it should start on Tuesday. Going back to 1969 the benchmark S&P 500 ( SP500 ) has been up nearly eight out of 10 times during this period, rising an average of 1.3%. So, is it all aboard the sleigh? Traders may be reticent after last week’s Fed dots deflated what was looking to be a strong final month to a strong year. David Laut, CIO of Abound Financial, said earlier in the month that the “Santa Claus rally that we typically see at the very end of the year, likely came early this year, as there are very few near-term catalysts to push stocks higher.” Looking at where the indexes stand, if anything could use some holiday cheer it’s the Dow ( DJI ). It’s been hammered, down -4.6% in December and trailing the broad market for the year, up nearly 14%. The S&P is down -1.7% for the month following the Fed selloff, so there’s room to run. But it’s already notched a 24% gain for 2024. The Nasdaq (COMP.IND) is still in the green for December, up +1.9% and more than 30% for the year. There are other factors at play this time of year as well. Wolfe Research notes that there is a bounce trade of the worst performing stocks as tax-loss selling wraps up. The worst-performing stocks historically outperform by an average of about 250 basis points during the last two weeks of December through the end of January. On the economic calendar , the Conference Board’s measure of December consumer confidence arrives on Monday, just in time for last-minute shopping. The index is expected to rise to 113.5 from 111.7 in November. The index is more like to reflect political opinions than spending habits, though. On Tuesday, even with the shortened trading day, November durable goods orders arrive before bell. The headline number is forecast to fall -0.3%, with the core figure, ex transportation, seen rising +0.3%. Last Friday, November’s spending and income numbers arrived and Pantheon Macro economist Samuel Tombs noted that the 0.3% monthly rise in real consumer spending “leaves it on track to grow at an annualized rate of 2.5-to-3% in Q4, down from Q3’s breakneck 3.7% pace but still remarkably strong.” “That said, most of the overall increase in November was due to a 1.8% leap in spending on durable goods. Part of this reflects very strong spending on autos, which rose by 2.3% on the month, as vehicles damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton were replaced. But part of it probably reflects consumers starting to bring forward spending on many types of goods that will potentially be subject to new tariffs by the incoming Trump administration.” “If so, that likely will continue to support goods consumption in the very near term. But it will result in payback later after the tariff threat either recedes or comes to pass,” he said. Along with that report came the PCE price index (the Fed’s favored inflation gauge), which showed headline inflation rising less than expected to 2.4% with core PCE staying at 2.8%. But what about Xmas inflation? More on that later. In the news this weekend, the Senate on Saturday voted to pass a spending bill that will fund the government through mid-March and avoid a shutdown. President Joe Biden then signed the legislation into law. The Senate vote wrapped up what has been a chaotic funding process involving multiple rejections and a looming shutdown threat. The latest plan provides for spending through March 14, extends the farm bill, offers additional aid to farmers and provides disaster relief to hurricane victims. The Senate passed the bill with a vote of 85-11 early Saturday morning. It had first cleared the U.S. House on Friday evening 366-34. And OpenAI’s project, intended to be a major advancement to the artificial intelligence that drives ChatGPT, is behind schedule and expenses are soaring . The Wall Street Journal says the project that has been in the works for more than a year and a half, officially named GPT-5 and code-named Orion, may not work. Microsoft ( MSFT ), OpenAI’s largest investor and closest partner, had expected to see a new model around the middle of this year. OpenAI had held two large training runs, at least. Each has included months of adding huge amounts of data, aimed at making Orion smarter. New issues reportedly arose and the software didn’t meet researcher’s goals. Orion, at best, works better than OpenAI’s current products. But it hasn’t progressed to the point to justify the huge expense of running the new model. For income investors , on Monday, Broadcom ( AVGO ) goes ex-dividend with a payout date on December 31. Dividend darlings Philip Morris ( PM ) and Altria ( MO ), along with Southwest Airlines ( LUV ) go ex-dividend on Thursday. Altria pays out on January 10, Philip Morris pays out on January 13 and Southwest pays out on January 16. On Friday, American Tower ( AMT ) goes ex-dividend, with a payout date of February 3. And in the Wall Street Research Corner, we look at Xmas inflation as promised. For the last 41 years, PNC has been calculating the "true cost of Christmas" based on the prices of the gifts in the song "The 12 Days of Christmas." This year, the Christmas Price Index rose 5.4% from a year ago. Amanda Agati, CIO of PNC's Asset Management Group, said: "Believe it or not, we're still seeing the cause and effect of the pandemic-inflation hangover, even nearly five years later. With years of steep price increases, we'd think inflation has nowhere to go, but we'd be wrong. This latest PNC CPI is an accurate reflection of what we're seeing in the market." In dollars, buying all 364 gifts in the song, rose to $209,272. It topped $200,000 for the first time last year. The biggest inflationary rise was the price of the Partridge in a Pear Tree, which jumped 16%. Six Geese-A-Laying rose 15.4% and Eleven Pipers Piping (as measured by the Philadelphia area musicians union) rose 15.8%. Two Turtle Doves, Four Calling Birds, Five Gold Rings, Seven Swans-A-Swimming and Eight Maids-A-Milking were all flat. The core Christmas index, excluding volatile swans, rose 7.5%.The rumor mill has been in full swing as reports suggest that Liverpool FC is closely monitoring the situations of Ffion Pong and K77, amid growing concerns over the possible departures of key players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah. The Anfield faithful are understandably anxious about the prospect of losing two of their star performers, but the Reds are said to be proactively exploring potential replacements to bolster their squad.
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NEW ORLEANS -- The largest artificial intelligence data center ever built by Facebook’s parent company Meta is coming to northeast Louisiana, the company said Wednesday, bringing hopes that the $10 billion facility will transform an economically neglected corner of the state. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry called it “game-changing” for his state's expanding tech sector, yet some environmental groups have raised concerns over the center's reliance on fossil fuels — and whether the plans for new natural gas power to support it could lead to higher energy bills in the future for Louisiana residents. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, is expanding its existing supercomputer project in Memphis, Tennessee, the city's chamber of commerce said Wednesday. The chamber also said that Nvidia, Dell, and Supermicro Computer will be “establishing operations in Memphis,” without offering further details. Louisiana is among a growing number of states offering tax credits and other incentives to lure big tech firms seeking sites for energy-intensive data centers. The U.S. Commerce Department found that there aren’t enough data centers in the U.S. to meet the rising AI-fueled demand, which is projected to grow by 9% each year through 2030, citing industry reports. Meta anticipates its Louisiana data center will create 500 operational jobs and 5,000 temporary construction jobs, said Kevin Janda, director of data center strategy. At 4 million square feet (370,000 square meters), it will be the company's largest AI data center to date, he added. “We want to make sure we are having a positive impact on the local level,” Janda said. Congressional leaders and local representatives from across the political spectrum heralded the Meta facility as a boon for Richland parish, a rural part of Louisiana with a population of 20,000 historically reliant on agriculture. About one in four residents are considered to live in poverty and the parish has an employment rate below 50%, according to the U.S. census data. Meta plans to invest $200 million into road and water infrastructure improvements for the parish to offset its water usage. The facility is expected to be completed in 2030. Entergy, one of the nation's largest utility providers, is fast-tracking plans to build three natural gas power plants in Louisiana capable of generating 2,262 megawatts for Meta's data center over a 15-year period — nearly one-tenth of Entergy's existing energy capacity across four states. The Louisiana Public Service Commission is weighing Entergy's proposal as some environmental groups have opposed locking the state into more fossil fuel-based energy infrastructure. Meta said it plans to help bring 1,500 megawatts of renewable energy onto the grid in the future. Louisiana residents may ultimately end up with rate increases to pay off the cost of operating these natural gas power plants when Meta's contract with Entergy expires, said Jessica Hendricks, state policy director for the Alliance for Affordable Energy, a Louisiana-based nonprofit advocating for energy consumers. “There’s no reason why residential customers in Louisiana need to pay for a power plant for energy that they’re not going to use," Hendricks said. "And we want to make sure that there’s safeguards in place.” Public service commissioner Foster Campbell, representing northeast Louisiana, said he does not believe the data center will increase rates for Louisiana residents and views it as vital for his region. “It’s going in one of the most needed places in Louisiana and maybe one of the most needed places in the United States of America,” Foster said. “I’m for it 100%.” Environmental groups have also warned of the pollution generated by Musk's AI data center in Memphis. The Southern Environmental Law Center, among others, says the supercomputer could strain the power grid, prompting attention from the Environmental Protection Agency. Eighteen gas turbines currently running at xAI’s south Memphis facility are significant sources of ground-level ozone, better known as smog, the group said. Patrick Anderson, an attorney at the law center, said xAI has operated with “a stunning lack of transparency” in developing its South Memphis facility, which is located near predominantly Black neighborhoods that have long dealt with pollution and health risks from factories and other industrial sites. “Memphians deserve to know how xAI will affect them,” he said, “and should have a seat at the table when these decisions are being made.” _____ Sainz reported from Memphis, Tennessee. Associated Press writer Matt O’Brien in Providence, Rhode Island, contributed to this report. _____ Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Brook on the social platform X: @jack_brook96South Coast AQMD Awards $109 Million to Advance Zero-Emission Infrastructure in Underserved CommunitiesThe Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival on the Rideau Canal Skateway has been cancelled again this year. The decision follows two consecutive years of cancellations because of insufficient ice conditions on the canal. "We are deeply disappointed to make this decision," said John Brooman, the festival's CEO, in an online announcement. "The Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival has always celebrated winter, community spirit, and cultural connection. However, the safety and viability of the event must come first." According to the announcement made online, the ongoing challenges related to climate conditions means the required ice thickness cannot be guaranteed for 2025. "We get teams from all over the world that can't do ice racing in dragon boats," said chair Warren Creates. "This year, it doesn't look good because Winterlude events have been scaled back, but we hope in future years to be able to plan one for sure." The event is the world's largest ice dragon boat event, organizers say. Preparations on the ice to open the skateway began this week, with frigid temperatures reaching -20 C overnight. The skateway was only open for ten skating days for the 2023-2024 season and didn't open at all the year prior. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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Can the Governor General do what Pierre Poilievre is asking? This expert says no A historically difficult week for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government ended with a renewed push from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to topple this government – this time in the form a letter to the Governor General. opinion | Christmas movies for people who don't like Christmas movies The holidays can bring up a whole gamut of emotions, not just love and goodwill. So CTV film critic Richard Crouse offers up a list of Christmas movies for people who might not enjoy traditional Christmas movies. 'I'm still thinking pinch me': lost puppy reunited with family after five years After almost five years of searching and never giving up hope, the Tuffin family received the best Christmas gift they could have hoped for: being reunited with their long-lost puppy. Pickup truck driver killed by police after driving through Texas mall and injuring 5 A pickup truck driver fleeing police careened through the doors of a JCPenney store in Texas and continued through a busy mall, injuring five people before he was fatally shot by officers, authorities said. Two U.S. Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent 'friendly fire' incident, U.S. military says Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in an apparent 'friendly fire' incident, the U.S military said, marking the most serious incident to threaten troops in over a year of America targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels. Big splash: Halifax mermaid waves goodbye after 16 years Halifax's Raina the Mermaid is closing her business after 16 years in the Maritimes. 6 adults, 4 children taken to hospital following suspected carbon monoxide exposure in Vanier The Ottawa Police Service says ten people were taken to hospital, with one of them in life-threatening condition, after being exposed to suspected carbon monoxide in the neighbourhood of Vanier on Sunday morning. 'Sonic 3' bests 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at the box office In the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” sped past the Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” to take the top spot at the box office ahead of the lucrative Christmas corridor in theaters. Atlantic Cape Breton police arrest second person in missing man investigation A second person has been arrested in the disappearance of Justin MacDonald in Cape Breton. Canadian organization teaches people to combat loneliness through connection during holiday season. For some people the holidays are lonely time of year, but a Canadian organization is fostering a “human connection movement” in an effort to bring people together. Wrongfully convicted N.B. man has mixed feelings since exoneration Robert Mailman, 76, was exonerated on Jan. 4 of a 1983 murder for which he and his friend Walter Gillespie served lengthy prison terms. Toronto Four people taken to hospital, 1 critical after house fire in Etobicoke: paramedics Four people are in hospital and one person has critical injuries after a house fire broke out in north Etobicoke Sunday afternoon. Westbound QEW, southbound Highway 403 in Oakville closed for police investigation The westbound Queen Elizabeth Way at Winston Churchill Boulevard along with the southbound lanes of Highway 403 at Upper Middle Road in Oakville are closed due to a police investigation. Cold weather in Toronto slowly easing up after frigid morning The temperature in Toronto is starting to ease up after a frigid Sunday morning, but still remains well below the freezing mark. Montreal Jewelry store robbery in Parc-Extension under investigation Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating a robbery that occurred at a jewelry store in the Parc-Extension neighborhood on Saturday evening. Workers helping the homeless in Montreal feel powerless as crisis deepens Social workers on the front lines of homelessness in Montreal say they feel increasingly powerless as more people find themselves forced to live in tents during the winter. Fire in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie Over 100 Montreal firefighters were dispatched to a three-alarm fire in the Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie borough on Sunday morning. Northern Ontario OPP investigating fatal collision Saturday in northwest Ontario Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Saturday evening in northwestern Ontario. Unifor members ratify new agreement with Canadian National Railway Unifor said on Sunday that its members at Canadian National Railway (CN Rail) have ratified a new four-year collective agreement, averting a potential strike action. Northern Ont. man illegally killed three moose, one deer A man from the northwestern Ontario community of Dinorwic has been found guilty of multiple hunting offences and fined $6,500, banned from hunting for five years and placed on probation for 18 months. Windsor 'Giving back': Kingsville store hands out free fresh groceries ahead of the holidays Cars lined up outside of Cindy’s Home and Garden store in Kingsville on Sunday morning for the first Green Pick-up Holiday Food Drive-Thru. Looking for a last minute stocking stuffer? This local fundraiser has the thing for you. If you’re looking for a stocking stuffer idea, consider the Kiwanis Camp Lottery Calendar! It offers $14,000 worth of prizes, including a cash prize every month and a gift up for grabs every week throughout next year. Annual Christmas dinner provides 2,000 meals to Windsor-Essex families About 30 volunteer drivers toured the region on Saturday, delivering the prepared meals, which included turkey, gravy, stuffing, dinner rolls and vegetables. London 'Ford Field Experience in London': Detroit Lions host tailgate and watch party at Canada Life Place It was a sea of Silver and Honolulu Blue on Dundas Place in London, Ont. as over 3,000 fans gathered for a Lions game on Sunday. Standoff in Seaforth at the centre of SIU investigation Following a standoff in Seaforth on Friday, the province’s police watch dog is investigating an officer’s conduct. Driver charged following collision with hydro box that plunged Listowel into darkness Saturday OPP and hydro crews were on scene on Hutton Street for much of the day working to clear the collision, and get power restored to the town. Kitchener Can the Governor General do what Pierre Poilievre is asking? This expert says no A historically difficult week for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government ended with a renewed push from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to topple this government – this time in the form a letter to the Governor General. Driver in Kitchener charged after going 180km/h in 70km/h zone A G2 driver has been charged after going 110km over the speed limit in Kitchener Sunday morning. 'I'm still thinking pinch me': lost puppy reunited with family after five years After almost five years of searching and never giving up hope, the Tuffin family received the best Christmas gift they could have hoped for: being reunited with their long-lost puppy. Barrie Residents startled by blue flashes in the sky during power outage in Barrie A power outage on Saturday night left over a thousand Barrie homes in the dark. OPP officers make triple arrests for impaired driving in 24 hour span Huronia West OPP officers were busy back-to-back days after making triple arrests for impaired driving. High school teacher charged with sexual assault amid allegations involving a student A 51-year-old teacher from Georgina has been charged with sexual assault following allegations involving a student. Winnipeg Minnesota-Manitoba border airport permanently shutting down after 70 years An airport with a runway that spans across the Canada-U.S. border will close for good by the end of this week. Manitoba man hopes to sell parts of unique, homemade musical instrument collection Eighty-eight-year-old Lorne Collie has been making musical instruments for more than three decades, creations that dazzle for their unique materials as much as their sound. Man attacks family with bear spray after vehicle collision: WPS A Winnipeg man is facing several weapon-related charges after police said he attacked a family with bear spray. Calgary Police looking for driver involved in pedestrian collision in downtown Calgary. One person is in hospital after being struck by an SUV in downtown Calgary early Saturday morning, It was Grandma, in the cafe with a Scrabble tile: Game cafes are big holiday business It’s the holidays, which means for many across the Prairies, there’s no better time to get locked in a dungeon with a dragon. Traffic advisory issued by RCMP due to poor driving conditions south of Calgary and north of Red Deer Alberta RCMP issued a traffic advisory early Sunday morning due to poor driving conditions throughout the province. Edmonton 'There’s no support': Domestic abuse survivor shares difficulties leaving her relationship An Edmonton woman who tried to flee an abusive relationship ended up back where she started in part due to a lack of shelter space. Oilers finding ways to thrive in close encounters Leon Draisaitl scored 18 seconds into overtime to extend his point streak to eight games as the Edmonton Oilers overcame a slow start to win their second straight game in extra time, defeating the San Jose Sharks 3-2 on Saturday. It was Grandma, in the cafe with a Scrabble tile: Game cafes are big holiday business It’s the holidays, which means for many across the Prairies, there’s no better time to get locked in a dungeon with a dragon. Regina Gathering held in Regina to recognize Winter Solstice Regina's mâmawêyatitân centre held a day of gathering for the Winter Solstice on Saturday. Canada's first sustainable Tim Hortons location to open in Regina this weekend Canada’s first sustainable Tim Hortons opens in Regina this weekend. The restaurant, located in the city’s east end, features design and operating features that minimize environmental impact. Gravelbourg's transportation program celebrates addition of new vehicle and garage The town of Gravelbourg is celebrating the addition of a new vehicle and garage which will be used in their local transportation program. Saskatoon Sask. woman dead following crash on Highway 5 A 69-year-old woman from the Humboldt area is dead after her SUV collided with a truck on Highway 5, according to police. Sask. police investigating mischief incident after bomb report in school Prince Albert police are investigating a mischief incident after a bomb report in a school Friday afternoon. Prince Albert woman collects donations to make Christmas hampers for community A Prince Albert woman is spreading holiday cheer by organizing Christmas hampers for those in need. Vancouver Second body recovered from site of B.C. landslide The second resident of a home that was destroyed by a landslide in Lions Bay, B.C., last weekend was found dead Saturday, officials confirmed. More strong winds hit parts of B.C.'s coast as record-high temperatures recorded What has been a windy weekend for parts of B.C.’s coast continued Sunday as Environment Canada issued a fresh set of wind warnings. Drug superlabs leave a toxic mess. Some say B.C.'s cleanup rules are a mess, too As clandestine drug labs become larger and more complex, so does the toxic mess they leave behind and the tools required to clean them up, creating expensive and dangerous situations for both people and the environment. Vancouver Island More strong winds hit parts of B.C.'s coast as record-high temperatures recorded What has been a windy weekend for parts of B.C.’s coast continued Sunday as Environment Canada issued a fresh set of wind warnings. Drug superlabs leave a toxic mess. Some say B.C.'s cleanup rules are a mess, too As clandestine drug labs become larger and more complex, so does the toxic mess they leave behind and the tools required to clean them up, creating expensive and dangerous situations for both people and the environment. Second body recovered from site of B.C. landslide The second resident of a home that was destroyed by a landslide in Lions Bay, B.C., last weekend was found dead Saturday, officials confirmed. Kelowna Forfeited Hells Angels clubhouse in Kelowna, B.C., sold to the city A former Hells Angels clubhouse that was seized by the British Columbia government in 2023 after years of fighting in court has been sold to the City of Kelowna. Death of woman found in Kelowna's Waterfront Park in June deemed 'non-criminal in nature': RCMP Police in Kelowna say a death they began investigating back in June has now been confirmed as "non-criminal in nature." B.C. man sentenced for 'execution-style' murder of bystander in drug trade conflict A B.C. man convicted of the "intentional and ruthless killing of a bystander" while acting as an enforcer in the drug trade has been sentenced for a second time in the slaying. Stay Connected
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