Husky to be put down

Chinook the Siberian husky will be voluntarily put down, say his owners. Bert and Anja Weiner said they are “devastated and deeply regret” their dog’s attack upon two young children who were playing at a snow hill at a park on Allen Street at about 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 30. They assume... more

Scientists say Milky Way galaxy is not snack-sized as once thought

WASHINGTON — Take that, Andromeda! For decades, astronomers thought when it came to the major galaxies in Earth’s cosmic neighbourhood, our Milky Way was a weak little sister to the larger Andromeda. But scientists now say the Milky Way is considerably larger,... more

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• Gaza civilian toll rises; diplomats seek truce

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Team Canada wins fifth-straight gold medal

OTTAWA — Canada’s junior hockey team is back on top of the world, and this gold medal might be the sweetest one yet. Record-setting crowds packed arenas in the nation’s capital to watch the Canadian team roll through the world junior... more  

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Finding staff solutions

University buddies do a lot of talking, the outcome of which is seldom productive. But the banter between Brad Pallister and Mitch DeBelser gave rise to B&M Recruitment Solutions, which today sources workers for employers across Alberta and beyond. Based in Innisfail,... more

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• Building permits drop sharply

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The Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton found dead at age 60

DETROIT — Ron Asheton, the guitarist for the Stooges whose raw sound helped inspire the first generation of punk musicians, has died. He was 60. Asheton was found at his Ann Arbor home early Tuesday morning by police officers after they... more

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Grand Canyon, Loch Ness compete as nature wonders

GENEVA — The Grand Canyon, Mount Everest and Loch Ness will vie with more than 200 other spectacular places in the next phase of the global competition for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, organizers said Wednesday. The 261 nominees from... more

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