OTTAWA – A new poll indicates 51 per cent of Canadians support banning the social media app TikTok, after a U.S. bill aiming to do just that passed in the House of Representatives. Canada has ordered its own national security review of TikTok, something the Liberal government revealed following passage of the U.S. bill earlier ... Read More »
MONTREAL – Almost a year after smog from wildfires led officials in Montreal to cancel two major fireworks shows, groups representing pyrotechnics companies have released a study that concludes the displays have a small effect on air quality. But doctors and an environmental health specialist warn the fireworks can still pose dangers to human health. ... Read More »
If you’ve been the victim of workplace harassment, it can be difficult to feel you’re not alone – and even more difficult to know where to go with a complaint. However, experts say there are a number of recourses for employees, regardless of where they are located and the size of the company they work ... Read More »
TOKYO (AP) – “Oppenheimer” finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers’ reactions understandably were mixed and highly emotional. Toshiyuki Mimaki, who survived the bombing of Hiroshima when he was ... Read More »
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Evgeni Malkin scored twice to reach the 20-goal milestone for the 15th time and Pittsburgh extended their mastery over Columbus with a 3-2 win on Thursday night. The Russian became the 31st player in league history to score 20 goals in 15 seasons, doing it with a pair of power-play blasts – ... Read More »
Beyoncé’s country album and a documentary about a Nigerian boy who dreams of being a professional ballet dancer are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Bill Nighy plays an English ... Read More »
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Thursday night in a matchup of teams jostling for home ice in a possible first-round playoff clash. Leon Draisaitl had three assists, Evan Bouchard had a goal and an assist, and Adam ... Read More »
Thursday’s Scoreboard NHL Edmonton 4 Los Angeles 1 Toronto 5 Washington 1 Montreal 3 Philadelphia 1 Dallas 3 Vancouver 1 Ottawa 2 Chicago 0 St. Louis 5 Calgary 3 Vegas 4 Winnipeg 1 Pittsburgh 3 Columbus 2 N.Y. Islanders 3 Florida 2 Carolina 4 Detroit 0 Minnesota 3 San Jose 1 N.Y. Rangers 3 Colorado ... Read More »
VANCOUVER – Roope Hintz scored and contributed a pair of assists, and the Dallas Stars clinched a playoff spot with a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. Jamie Benn added a goal and a helper for the Stars (46-19-9) before Jason Robertson put a puck into the empty net. Joe Pavelski had two ... Read More »
NEW YORK (AP) – One of the nation’s most prominent news outlets has found itself in an embarrassing mess over the hiring – and quick firing – of someone who isn’t even a journalist in the first place. Among other things, NBC News’ brief employment of former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel has illustrated ... Read More »
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Thursday night in a matchup of teams jostling for home ice in a possible first-round playoff clash. Leon Draisaitl had three assists, Evan Bouchard had a goal and an assist, and Adam ... Read More »