Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says he has ordered officials to look at how Canada calculates military spending compared to other NATO members, to ensure all allies are comparing “apples to apples.” “We have to be cognizant that different nations use a different formula,” Sajjan told the House of Commons defence committee on Thursday.
Day: March 9, 2017
Toronto FC cries foul at CONCACAF Champions League qualifying change
When Toronto FC won the Canadian Championship last year, the spoils of victory included a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League. Now it has been told that it must clear another hurdle.
Several injured in axe attack at Dusseldorf train station
One suspect was arrested in connection with the attack, local police said in a press conference. The suspect had tried to escape by jumping down from one level to another inside the station, police said.
Country artists help propel soundtrack from The Shack to #1 on Christian Albums Chart
By definition, it’s a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. Far too many of these rules invade the lives of our families and inflict negative co… The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team is having one of their best seasons in the last five years and the Cougars are hoping to keep that momentum goin… — With NFL free agency underway, the quarterback carousel has begun to spin.One of the first dominos fell on Thursday when the Houston Texans sent Brock Osweiler t… — FBI Director James Comey traveled to Capitol Hill Thursday to meet with congressional leaders on a number of national security issues, according to senior offi… — Netflix has released the the first official trailer for the new Marlon Wayans comedy, Naked.
CDC: Multistate outbreak of Listeriosis traced to Vulto Creamery
By definition, it’s a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. Far too many of these rules invade the lives of our families and inflict negative co… The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team is having one of their best seasons in the last five years and the Cougars are hoping to keep that momentum goin… — With NFL free agency underway, the quarterback carousel has begun to spin.One of the first dominos fell on Thursday when the Houston Texans sent Brock Osweiler t… — FBI Director James Comey traveled to Capitol Hill Thursday to meet with congressional leaders on a number of national security issues, according to senior offi… — Netflix has released the the first official trailer for the new Marlon Wayans comedy, Naked.
Watch: Marlon Wayans relives the same nightmare in “Naked”
By definition, it’s a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. Far too many of these rules invade the lives of our families and inflict negative co… The Western Nebraska Community College men’s basketball team is having one of their best seasons in the last five years and the Cougars are hoping to keep that momentum goin… — With NFL free agency underway, the quarterback carousel has begun to spin.One of the first dominos fell on Thursday when the Houston Texans sent Brock Osweiler t… — FBI Director James Comey traveled to Capitol Hill Thursday to meet with congressional leaders on a number of national security issues, according to senior offi… — Netflix has released the the first official trailer for the new Marlon Wayans comedy, Naked.
Valuation of bumper Shetland field cut again
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Swedish Ice Hockey Federation wants NHL GMs to keep their prospects in Sweden rather than the AHL
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North Vancouver mom got sick by drinking hot water from UBC’s taps
North Vancouver mom Jamie Baudru drank from the hot-water taps at the University of B.C. and got sick from a chemical that is suspected of causing cancer. The chemical, identified by UBC as Corrshield NT4206, is an anti-corrosive substance used in the hot-water heating system.
Golf Capsules
Jim Herman was persuaded to play the Valspar Championship by an influential acquaintance, and he made it pay off Thursday with a 9-under 62 for a two-shot lead. Herman wasn’t getting much out of his game – three missed cuts and a tie for 27th – when he played the Seminole Pro-Member the day after the Honda Classic.
Toronto FC III arrive in Italy for prestigious Viareggio Cup
Toronto FC ‘s senior academy team, TFC III, touched down this morning in northern Italy, where they’ll be competing in the world-renowned Viareggio Cup youth tournament. The Under-20 squad travelled to Viareggio, Tuscany to play against world-famous clubs such as AC Milan and title-holders Juventus.
US commander signals larger, longer US presence in Syria
Thursday that there will be a larger and longer American military presence in Syria to accelerate the fight against the Islamic State group and quell friction within the complicated mix of warring factions there. Gen. Joseph Votel, head of U.S. Central Command, told senators Thursday that he will need more conventional U.S. forces to insure stability once the fight to defeat Islamic State militants in their self-declared capital of Raqqa is over.
Weeks rally to win series in dramatic fashion
There was no quit in the Weeks Major Midgets as they came back from a 3-0 series deficit to knock off the Cole Harbour Wolfpack in the first round of the playoffs. Gavin Hart’s overtime goal lifted the Pictou County-based Weeks to a 3-2 victory on Wednesday night at Cole Harbour Place in the seventh and deciding game of their Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League quarter-final.
Marchand and X-Men relish AUS hockey title
The St. Francis Xavier X-Men are wearing both of those hats after sweeping the nation’s top-ranked UNB Varsity Reds in the best-of-three final Wednesday night at a sold-out Keating Millennium Centre in Antigonish. Just ask playoff MVP Chase Marchand, the freshman student who has majored in goaltending for the X-Men through their perfect 7-0 post-season, including the 5-4 title-clinching victory.
New immigrants worry children are getting ‘soft’ in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Growing up in a small remote village in India, Mr Balakrishnan Gopal had to walk to find water every day – a far cry from the urbanised lifestyle that his family of four, who are new Singapore citizens, have embraced today. But now, this managing director worries that his oldest daughter Priya, seven, is having too easy a life, and is taking things for granted.
Williamson notches 16th ton as New Zealand chip away
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson scored his 16th test century to take his side to 247 for five at lunch on the third day of the first test against South Africa at University Oval in Dunedin on Friday. Cricket – New Zealand v South Africa – second cricket test match – Centurion Park, Centurion, South Africa – 29/8/2016.
North Korea intelligence network active in Malaysia: Source
The presence of North Koreans in the country, masquerading behind careers in various fields, was all planned in order to form an organised intelligence network, a source told Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR: While Malaysia and North Korea are doing their best to solve the diplomatic spat between the two governments, attention is now focused on the presence of more than 1,000 North Korean citizens in Malaysia.
Insight – Karate and wooden guns: How new insurgent group stoked Myanmar crisis
The emergence of Harakah al Yaqin, the first Rohingya Muslim insurgent group to organise in Myanmar in decades, signals a dangerous new phase in a crisis that is increasingly attracting the attention of extremists in Pakistan and the Middle East. Myanmar policemen stand in a check point outside Rohingya refugee camp in Sittwe, Myanmar March 3, 2017.
Osaka governor cool to giving Moritomo Gakuen school OK to open after getting dodgy paperwork
The head of scandal-hit Osaka school operator Moritomo Gakuen insisted Thursday there were no serious inconsistencies in documents pertaining to an elementary school under construction on land acquired through a murky deal with the central government. But the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education said the documents contained inconsistencies in figures concerning construction costs, which Gov. Ichiro Matsui indicated meant the prefecture is now unlikely to give its permission for the school to open next month.
India withdraw Smith protest as boards make peace in DRS row
BENGALURU: India have withdrawn an official protest about the actions of Australia captain Steve Smith in the second test as the governing bodies of both countries moved to bring an end to the acrimony surrounding the ongoing four-match series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India had earlier registered a complaint to the International Cricket Council over Smith looking to the dressing room for guidance on whether to review an lbw decision during the Bengaluru match.
Vegetable Oils Market Likely Forecasts Decline in Crude Oil Prices
The decline in crude oil prices on Wednesday should not be a surprise since data from the vegetable oils markets has often forecast demand and pricing in the market. The decline in crude oil prices on Wednesday and Thursday should not be a surprise since data from the vegetable oils markets has often forecast demand and pricing in the market, said Erik Norland, a senior economist for the CME Group, a Chicago-based derivatives marketplace.
Divisive Czech President Zeman to seek re-election in 2018
In this Nov. 9, 2016 file photo Czech Republic’s President Milos Zeman reads a statement at the Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic. U.S. President Donald Trump’s European ally Milos Zeman says he wants to seek re-election in next year’s Czech presidential election.
Black Sabbath Seem to Have Called It Quits-At Least According to a Facebook Post
Early last month in their hometown of Birmingham, England, heavy metal legends Black Sabbath played their very last tour date , calling an end to their yearlong The End tour, not to mention their 49-year-long career as a touring entity. Just a few days later, however, guitarist Tony Iommi hinted that Sabbath might still play the occasional one-off show-or even record together.
Haringey Rhinos romp to West london victory
Haringey Rhinos used speed and guile to rack up a 50-10 over a powerful West London side in Herts Middlesex Division Two. Play got underway on the Haringey home ground with West London using their big pack to drive into Rhino territory early.
Worst-ever defeat for injury-ravaged Hendon worsens relegation worries
It was a day to forget for injury-ravaged Hendon Rugby Club against London French. Picture: GEORGE PHILLIPOU/TGS PHOTO To their credit a vastly under-strength Hendon, fielding mostly second-team players due to a substantial injured and unavailable list, kept up the pressure and came away with a couple of tries.
Assura PLC Announces Dividend of GBX 0.60
Assura PLC announced a dividend on Thursday, March 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 16th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.60 per share by the real estate investment trust on Wednesday, April 19th.
Downing Street makes it clear there will be one single immigration policy for whole of the UK
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U.S. Is Sending About 400 Marines To Syria
The Marines will join the approximately 500 U.S. troops already in Syria, such as these U.S. forces on the western outskirts of the northern Syrian city of Manbij on Sunday. Delil Souleiman /AFP/Getty Images hide caption The Marines will join the approximately 500 U.S. troops already in Syria, such as these U.S. forces on the western outskirts of the northern Syrian city of Manbij on Sunday.
Governing bodies meet to ease tension between India and Australia
The Board of Control for Cricket in India and Cricket Australia have met in a bid to restore focus on playing matters after the fall-out from the second Test. The International Cricket Council said on Wednesday it would take no action against captains Virat Kohli or Steve Smith following the decision review system referral incident in the match.
At least 31 girls killed in fire at Guatemala shelter
The death toll in a fire at a troubled youth shelter in Guatemala rose to 31 Thursday as a dozen more girls died at hospitals overnight and details began to emerge of a tragedy sparked by angry, neglected youths seeking to flee terrible conditions. Nineteen girls were found burned to death or dead of smoke inhalation in the rubble of a dormitory fire fueled by foam mattresses Wednesday.
Angry Arsenal fans may turn on team in FA Cup clash, says Lincoln defender
Lincoln defender Luke Waterfall believes Arsenal supporters could rebel against under-pressure boss Arsene Wenger and back the Imps at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The National League leaders have become the first non-league team since 1914 to reach the last eight of the FA Cup.
Youth pastor accused of recording teens showering at his home
A Northern Michigan man is facing felony charges after he was accused of recording two female teens showering at his Boyne City home. Benoni Jonathan Enciso, 49, has been charged with six counts, including possession of child sexually abusive material, two counts of surveilling an unclothed person, two counts of using/installing an eavesdropping device, and using a computer to commit a crime.
The Latest: Dutch government frowns on Cavusoglu visit plans
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, standing at lectern, delivers a speech on Europe ahead of an EU summit in Brussels at the German parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, March 9, 2017. In this photo taken with reflections in windows of the visitors tribune German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivers a speech on Europe ahead of an EU summit in Brussels at the German parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, March 9, 2017.
Motorcycling: French endurance rider Delhalle dies in testing crash
French rider Anthony Delhalle on Suzuki takes a curve during free practice for the Bol d’Or motorcycle endurance race at the Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castellet, France, in this file September 17, 2015 photo. French motorcycle rider Anthony Delhalle, a five-times endurance world champion, died after a crash in private testing at the Nogaro circuit in south-west France on Thursday, Le Mans organizers said.
Hamilton and Vettel disagree on who is favorite
Sebastian Vettel lapped fastest for Ferrari on the penultimate day of Formula One’s pre-season testing on Thursday but refused to accept the mantle of favorite from Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton. The four-times champion wrapped up his preparations for the opening Australian Grand Prix on March 26 with the fastest lap yet around Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya — a one minute 19.024 effort.
How Erdogan Is Dragging Merkel Down With Him
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has given in to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, even after his harsh remarks equating German authorities’ practices with those of the Nazis.
Purged from Turkey’s army, officers seek asylum in Belgium
In this Saturday, July 16, 2016 file photo, Turkish soldiers secure Istanbul’s Taksim square, as supporters of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan protest in Istanbul. In the wake of last year’s coup in Turkey, scores of military officers are seeking asylum in Belgium and elsewhere in Europe.
Mexican Border Town Launches Tourism Campaign to Combat Violence Reputation
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico is launching a tourism campaign to help overcome its reputation for drugs and violence. Pictured is a protestor in Ciudad Juarez with a sign asking the government for peace.
Google.org has announced the 10 finalists for its first-ever Impact Challenge.
Google is asking for Canadians’ help to choose the best homegrown technology for solving problems around the world, as part of its $5-million Impact Challenge contest in Canada. Canadians are encouraged to vote on the project most likely to affect major change at home and abroad, with 10 options on the table.
Doctors tie Zika virus to heart problems in some adults
In this Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 file photo, a Sucre municipality worker fumigates for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmit the Zika virus in the Petare neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela. Ahead of the annual American College of Cardiology conference in Washington in March 2017, doctors say they have tied infection with the Zika virus to possible new heart problems in adults.