Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:19:08 GMT
Astros, Gurriel agree to contract extension
The Houston Astros and first baseman Yuli Gurriel agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension for the 2021 season, plus a team option for 2022, the club announced Tuesday.
Financial terms were n...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:40:00 GMT
The MEC debacle is a predictable and avoidable governance failure
When news broke about Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) being sold to an investor in the United States, the reaction among many of its 5.4 million member-owners was surprise, anger and disappointment....[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:37:22 GMT
Technology optimization: Weapon against cyber-attacks
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 29 (ANI/NewsVoir): Work-from-home and digitization are the norm in the post-COVID world. Under these new circumstances, where millions of people are remote worki...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:27:04 GMT
Canadian study reveals girls benefit from doing sports
Toronto [Canada], September 29 (ANI): Girls, but not boys, who participate actively in school sports activities in middle childhood show improved behaviour and attentiveness in early adolescence, sugg...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:42:27 GMT
SA's Lloyd Harris sails into French Open 2nd round
South Africa's top-ranked tennis player, Lloyd Harris, is through to the second round of the French Open after beating Australia's Alexei Popyrin on Tuesday....[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 06:12:59 GMT
Lightning dominate Stars to claim 2nd Stanley Cup title
Brayden Point scored a powerplay goal and Andrei Vasilevskiy blocked 22 shots for a shutout as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Sta...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:05:14 GMT
Fucsovics sends Medvedev to another early exit at French Open
Hungarian Marton Fucsovics shocked fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev of Russia 6-4, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-1 in the first round of the French Open on Monday in Paris.
It was the first win in 15 attempts against...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:19:07 GMT
Top-seeded Rays ready for confident Blue Jays
The Tampa Bay Rays won two-thirds of their games this season to secure both the American League East title and the AL's top seed.
Winners of nine of their past 11 contests, the Rays (40-20) look to c...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:39:22 GMT
Heath-care workers lacking PPE suffer from more anxiety and depression
While all workers across Canada and around the world are being affected by COVID-19, health-care workers as a group are most heavily feeling its impact. This is because of their pivotal role in the...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:40:14 GMT
Impact trade GK Bush to Whitecaps for 2021 draft pick
The Montreal Impact traded veteran goalkeeper Evan Bush to the Vancouver Whitecaps on Monday in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft.
An original member of the franchise, the 34...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:19:13 GMT
Nadal breezes through opener at French Open
Rafael Nadal converted all five break points and rolled to a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Egor Gerasimov of Belarus in the first round of the French Open on Monday in Paris.
Seeking his 13th title at Rolan...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:39:13 GMT
The value of the Mountain Equipment Co-op sale lies in its customer data
Imagine a world where, as a retailer, you have complete and detailed information on every single transaction made by each of your five million customers - for decades.This is what private in...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:27:03 GMT
More underground water found on Mars
Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): European Space Agency's (ESA) Mars Express spacecraft has discovered several ponds of liquid water buried under the ice in the south polar region of Mars.
The spac...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:40:08 GMT
Lakers, LeBron favored to dispatch of Heat quickly
The Miami Heat overcame long odds to reach the 2020 NBA Finals, and they'll have to do so again to win their first title in seven years.
The Los Angeles Lakers are heavy favorites across sportsbooks,...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:19:14 GMT
F Stewart retires after 11 seasons with seven teams
Forward Chris Stewart retired from the NHL after 11 seasons with seven teams.
The 32-year-old appeared in 16 games with Philadelphia in 2019-20 but was not on the Flyers' playoff roster.
A first-rou...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:54:48 GMT
Mr. NO: 5 facts about the USSR's most iconic Foreign Minister
Andrei Gromyko used to say that he prefers 10 years of negotiations to one day of war and stood by his word. For this, he was widely respected both in the USSR and in the West. 1. Gromyko became a ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:39:50 GMT
Can you have too much Botox?
Demand for cosmetic treatments, including botox and fillers, has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:07:18 GMT
New Chair of IAEA Board of Governors Elected
The IAEA Board of Governors elected by acclamation Ambassador Heidi Alberta Hulan as the Chairperson of the IAEA's Board of Governors for 2020-2021. Her one-year term commences today. She replaces ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:38:32 GMT
MGB 13 gears towards sustainable mining program
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, Sept. 28 (PIA) -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau -13 (MGB-13) recently launched the Mindanao Rollout of Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Program.TSM initia...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:38:27 GMT
Female youth in Caraga region join PMA entrance exam
BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 28 (PIA) -- Leonila Alivay and Jenilyn Calit were among the female young applicants who joined this year's Philippine Military Academy (PMA) entrance examination with the hope th...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 06:55:10 GMT
Friends of Canada-India, others hold protest against China
Vancouver [Canada], September 28 (ANI): Friends of Canada-India along with seven other organisations held a protest against China in front of the Chinese Consulate Office in Vancouver on Sunday (local...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 05:40:07 GMT
Brack, Ultra trade barbs over player treatment, pay
In the latest in a back-and-forth between the Toronto Ultra and Call of Duty League players concerning how the team treats its players, Carson "Brack" Newberry and the club posted their own statements...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 04:40:07 GMT
Mora's goal propels Timbers to win over Whitecaps
Felipe Mora scored the lone goal and goalkeeper Steve Clark made three saves as the Portland Timbers defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 Sunday night at Providence Park.
The Whitecaps (5-9-0, 15 poi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 03:40:08 GMT
Toronto FC rallies to defeat MLS-leading Columbus
Richie Laryea scored and had two assists, and Alejandro Pozuelo had a goal and an assist as Toronto FC rallied in the second half to defeat MLS-leading Columbus 3-1 on Sunday in East Hartford, Conn.
...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:55:21 GMT
Despite red card, Orlando City earn 0-0 draw at FC Dallas
Ten-man Orlando City extended its club-record unbeaten streak to eight matches when it fought FC Dallas to a scoreless draw on Sunday evening in steamy conditions at Frisco, Texas.
Orlando City (7-2-...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 01:55:23 GMT
Toronto FC rallied to defeat MLS-leading Columbus
Richie Laryea scored and had two assists, and Alejandro Pozuelo had a goal and an assist when Toronto FC rallied in the second half to defeat MLS-leading Columbus 3-1 on Sunday.
Toronto (8-2-4, 28 po...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 01:55:07 GMT
Bartman rematch highlights MLB wild-card round
A rematch of the 2003 National League Championship Series that featured the infamous Steve Bartman incident highlights the matchups for Major League Baseball's wild-card round.
The NL Central champio...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 01:40:07 GMT
Late goals lift Revs past D.C. United
Gustavo Bou scored in the 86th minute and Adam Buksa tallied four minutes later to lift the visiting New England Revolution to a 2-0 victory over D.C. United on Sunday.
Matt Turner finished with thre...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 01:19:15 GMT
Barlow scores twice as Red Bulls rout Impact
Tom Barlow scored two goals and New York recorded a season high for tallies for the second straight game as the Red Bulls routed the Montreal Impact 4-1 on Sunday night in Harrison, N.J.
Daniel Royer...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 01:19:07 GMT
MLB roundup: Brewers, Astros in playoffs with losing records
Harrison Bader powered the playoff-bound St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-2 win Sunday over visiting Milwaukee, but the Brewers were still the big winners as they grabbed the last spot in the National Leagu...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:40:38 GMT
Marlins shut out Yankees as LeMahieu wins batting title
New York's DJ LeMahieu wrapped up the American League batting title, but the Yankees were dealt a 5-0 loss by the Miami Marlins in the regular-season finale for both teams Sunday afternoon at Yankee S...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:40:13 GMT
Rays shut out Phillies to finish three-game sweep
Rookie Josh Fleming spun six scoreless innings as the Tampa Bay Rays put an end to Philadelphia's playoff hopes Sunday, finishing their three-game sweep of the Phillies with a 5-0 victory in St. Peter...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:40:07 GMT
Mullins propels Orioles past Blue Jays
Cedric Mullins had two triples and two RBIs to help the Baltimore Orioles salvage the finale of a regular season-ending three-game series with a 7-5 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday in Buf...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:41:37 GMT
France's Emmanuel Macron says Belarus leader Lukashenko 'has to go'
French President Emmanuel Macron said Belarus' leader Alexander Lukashenko has to step down, in comments to a French weekly published on Sunday."It's clear he has to go," he told Le Journal ...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:39:56 GMT
Cambodia is an inspiration for the healing power of art after a crisis
Even though history has seen different disasters and humanitarian crises, one fact remains: we try to understand what is happening by seeing how others coped, comparing our reaction to theirs. Thes...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:39:34 GMT
'No physical injuries' minimizes the emotional trauma of assault survivors
In August 2020, a woman walking along a neighbourhood street in my hometown of London, Ont., was the target of gender-based violence by a man believed to have committed similar violence against ano...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 12:39:26 GMT
Even in 2020, a double standard is still applied to women in the spotlight
We are wrong to think the Trump era of attacks on women's leadership, credibility and character is new, or even isolated to a polarized political climate south of the border.Women's leadersh...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 06:15:20 GMT
At UN, Belarus Accuses West Of Sowing 'Chaos And Anarchy'
Belarusian Foreign Minister Uladzimer Makey has accused Western states of interfering in the country's internal affairs to foment "chaos and anarchy" amid weeks of protests following last month's d...[read more]
Published: Sat, 26 Sep 2020 22:35:06 GMT
Trump's Health Care Executive Order Short on Details, Experts Say
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday targeting a number of health care issues important to American voters that so far have played to the advantage of his Democrat...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:16:13 GMT
Sloppy Pliskova recovers to advance to second round at French Open
Second seed Karolina Pliskova pushed aside a horror opening set to defeat the unseeded Egyptian Mayar Sherif in three sets on Tuesday at the French Open.Pliskova botched eight set points bef...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:59:01 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- Sept. 29
BEIJING, Sept. 29 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchang...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:51:00 GMT
U.S. dollar dips as stocks rally
NEW YORK, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar weakened in late trading on Monday as risk appetite returned to the market amid rallying stocks, subduing demand for the safe-haven currency. T...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:18:02 GMT
Canada's Ontario reports record number of daily COVID-19 cases
TORONTO, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Canadian province of Ontario reported its highest single-day increase since the beginning of the pandemic with 700 cases of COVID-19 announced on Monday. Mo...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 01:51:06 GMT
Market exchange rates in China -- Sept. 28
BEIJING, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange...[read more]
Published: Sun, 27 Sep 2020 23:51:01 GMT
COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Canada
OTTAWA, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Canada had 153,125 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Sunday evening, including 9,268 deaths, according to CTV. Quebec province reported 896 new cases on Sunday, up ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:06:03 GMT
Museum Musings- Getting ready for Blackcomb Mountains first season - Pique Newsmagazine
Museum Musings: Getting ready for Blackcomb Mountain's first season Pique Newsmagazine...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:21:39 GMT
Auger-Aliassime swept in 1st round of French Open by unseeded Nishioka
Felix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal is out of the French Open after a first-round loss to Yoshihito Nishioka at the clay-court Grand Slam on Monday. Fellow Canadian Steven Diez lost to American Mackenzi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:21:37 GMT
As Quebec school boards gear up for elections, Joe Ortona named chair of the EMSB
Elections for all English-language school boards will be held Nov. 1, but most positions have already been filled by acclamation....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:21:36 GMT
Quebec man sentenced to 31 months for sexual assaults on 16 minors in parks
ric Gauvreau Paquette was sentenced Monday to 31 months behind bars for sexual assaults on 16 differentminors aged 10 to 15....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:21:35 GMT
As COVID-19 cases surge, Montreal and Quebec City set to enter highest alert level
Quebecs two largest cities are set to be put under the highest COVID-19 alert level today, with new restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:27:09 GMT
Coronavirus in B.C.- 3 days' worth of new cases to be revealed by top doctor
B.C.'s top doctor will give the first COVID-19 update in three days Monday, revealing how many new cases, deaths and outbreaks were recorded over the weekend....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:26:57 GMT
Coronavirus in B.C.- 3 days' worth of new cases to be revealed by top doctor
B.C.'s top doctor will give the first COVID-19 update in three days Monday, revealing how many new cases, deaths and outbreaks were recorded over the weekend....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:26:56 GMT
B.C. election- Green leader says party aims to run 87 candidates
Green Leader Sonia Furstenau says the party is working overtime to field a full slate of candidates in the Oct. 24 British Columbia election, but may fall short....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:26:56 GMT
Grizzly captured in Squamish; 2nd to be caught by conservation officers this month
A grizzly was captured in a Squamish district neighbourhood Sunday, conservation officers confirm....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:26:56 GMT
Man reportedly threatened people with chainsaw; Vancouver police make arrest
Police in Vancouver say a man was arrested after officers received reports that someone was chasing and threatening people with a chainsaw Sunday evening....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:26:56 GMT
BC Liberals promise to eliminate PST for 1 year if elected
As B.C. election campaigns enter their second week, the BC Liberal party is promising to eliminate the provincial sales tax (PST) for one year if elected to help the provinces economy recover amid the...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:26:56 GMT
Cameras show impact of recreational activities on B.C. wildlife
While the COVID-19 pandemic has led people to spend more time outdoors exploring B.C.'s parks, a study looking at camera traps shows the effect that increased activity is having on wildlife....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:26:55 GMT
Meng Wanzhou back in court to argue rights violation means extradition to U.S. should be halted
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou headed to court in Vancouver Monday to argue her extradition to the U.S. should be halted because her rights have been violated....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:47:28 GMT
What pandemic skiing will look like at Whistler Blackcomb this winter
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:21:52 GMT
Nine-in-10 Canadians feel COVID-19 has changed their lives in some way
Social isolation, an inability to see family and friends, and lack of movement are some of the reasons Canadians and Americans gave for how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed their lives in a new surve...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:35:05 GMT
Quebec judge rules author wasn't producing child pornography by writing about sexual abuse
Quebec author Yvan Godbout was acquitted last week of child pornography charges in connection with passages in his horror novel....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:34:54 GMT
Montreal and Quebec City will be upgraded to red alert 'in coming days', says Dubu00e9
Health Ministeru00a0Christian Dubu00e9 confirmed the two cities would move from orange to red alert while speaking on Radio-Canada's popular Sunday night talk show,u00a0Tout le monde en parle....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:32:59 GMT
Experts unsure whether Quebec's health-care system can withstand latest surge of COVID-19
With cases of COVID-19 increasing in Quebec at a rate not seen since the spring,health experts are urging the government to take more drastic measures in order to spare the beleaguered health-care sys...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:32:58 GMT
Residents at CHSLD Herron in isolation after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
All residents and staff who were in contact with the positive case were quickly tested, CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'le-de-Montral says....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:32:55 GMT
Quebec judge rules author wasn't producing child pornography by writing about sexual abuse
Quebec author Yvan Godbout was acquitted last week of child pornography charges in connection with passages in his horror novel....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:32:54 GMT
How the pandemic dashed this McGill lacrosse player's hopes for on-field redemption
Tanner Baldin, a student at McGill University in Montreal, is one of hundreds of student-athletes whose season was cancelled due to COVID-19. He says his time at the school is not ending the way he an...[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:32:47 GMT
Recall issued on Quebec spaghetti sauce that could contain botulism bacteria
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:32:46 GMT
Quebec home daycare workers end strike after reaching agreement-in-principle
Union members will vote on the agreement-in-principle during the first week of October. No details about it have yet been released....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:32:45 GMT
Montreal and Quebec City will be upgraded to red alert 'in coming days', says Dub
Health MinisterChristian Dub confirmed the two cities would move from orange to red alert while speaking on Radio-Canada's popular Sunday night talk show,Tout le monde en parle....[read more]
Published: Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:32:44 GMT
High school in Longueuil closes for 2 weeks due to COVID-19 cases
According to a news release sent out Sunday night by theMarie-Victorin service centre, 26 students and seven teachers at Grard-FilionHigh School have tested positive for the virus....[read more]