VICTORIA — Ride-hailing companies could begin operations in British Columbia by next fall under legislation introduced today. Transportation Minister Claire Trevena says the government’s bill strikes a balance between meeting consumer demand and protecting public safety. Among other things, the bill would give the Passenger Transportation Board the power to accept applications and set terms…
OKLAHOMA CITY – Twenty-two athletes have received invitations to try out for the 2015 USA Softball Junior Women’s (19-Under) National Team (JWNT) the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America and USA Softball announced today. Those athletes who accept an invitation to try out will participate in the 2015 JWNT Selection Camp, which will be held…
Canadians are known for comedy. I’ve heard this my entire life, long before I became a comedian (or a Canadian), and these are sentiments expressed around the world every single day. Canada is known for its talented comedians, being the home of SCTV, The Kids in the Hall, and countless famous comedians from Jim Carrey…
Bridgewater, N.S. — On a typical weekday I slip out of bed, walk downstairs to our large kitchen, fire up the kettle to make a fresh mug of coffee, eat a quick breakfast and then walk back up the same stairs to my office; one of four bedrooms in our almost 100-year-old Nova Scotia home….
Marvel’s Daredevil has been canceled after three seasons. Deadline received a statement from Netflix saying, “Marvel’s Daredevil will not return for a fourth season on Netflix. We are tremendously proud of the show’s last and final season and although it’s painful for the fans, we feel it best to close this chapter on a high note. We’re thankful…
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America and USA Softball announced today that Florida pitcher/infielder Lauren Haeger (Peoria, Ariz.) was selected as the 2015 USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year. The award, which is considered the most prestigious honor in Division I women’s softball, is designed to recognize outstanding athletic…
Felix Wilson is crushed into the window seat with bags piled high on his lap as the rammed bus bumps along its 14-hour journey from Calabar to Lagos. “I work as a salesman in Lagos, but all my family are in Calabar,” he says. “That was where I was living when I registered, that’s where…
Name: Darcy Alyea Occupation: Small business owner Age: 52 City: Woodstock, Ont. The story: Since my 20s, I kept putting off efforts to get into shape. I would diet for a while, then gain it back. I would train for and run 10 kilometers, then celebrate with McDonald’s. Although my wife and daughters are fitness…
OTTAWA — The Trudeau government will take steps in Tuesday’s federal budget to make home-buying more affordable with changes affecting supply, demand and regulation, The Canadian Press has learned. Finance Minister Bill Morneau has promised the budget will focus on ways to help improve housing affordability for Canadians, and particularly for millennials, who are now…
The U.S. Army is getting into the world of eSports after failing to meet its recruitment target for the first time in more than 10 years. The hope is that the move to eSports will help the Army connect with young people, after falling short of its 76,500 target by 6,500 recruits, reports Stars and…