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Letters: A tribute to the soliders killed at CFB Wainwright
Condolences to all Canadians and especially to members of the Canadian Forces who were killed or injured in CFB Wainwright fire. Your American friends (and we are ARE your friends!) remember the gallant service of the PPCLI in Korea, where they helped many a GI survive. Bob Palmer, Hendersonville, North Carolina (They sacrificed for their […]
Why the other nine Alberta referendum questions should dampen Canada's celebration
Questions No. 1 through No. 4 sought a mandate to reduce the number of immigrants settled in Alberta and restrict their access to pricey social programs like health care and education.
Human rights commission says 'violence has no place in our society' after alleged attack – as it happened
This blog is now closed'Deeply appalled': politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliament'It's very clear that this was a deliberate act', PM saysThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said Haines' alleged attacker "did a U-turn in order to get back to where Helen Haines was" after passing her on the road.It would appear that the driver of the vehicle that inflicted the damage to Helen Haines did a U-turn in order to get back to where Helen Haines was after passing where she was getting things from the boot or putting things into the boot of her car.So it's clear that there was a deliberate act here, this wasn't an accident – someone, you know, just getting off the road here. Continue reading...
Cowboys stacking uninspired performances; that doesn't bode well for Schottenheimer
The Dallas Cowboys aren't stacking wins, as coach Brian Schottenheimer says championship teams must do.They're only stacking uninspired performances, which doesn't reflect well on someone who spent 25 years as an NFL assistant before getting his first chance to run a team.Schottenheimer's offense is getting worse in his second season, and the general malaise in a 23-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night looked a lot like that from the embarrassment of a 24-16 defeat to previously winless Tampa Bay 10 days earlier.Not even extra time to rest, adjust, and make even more changes to a beleaguered defense offered any proof that this team can return to the playoffs after missing out the past two years."This will test not just Schotty," quarterback Dak Prescott said after a showing that somehow might have been worse than his game against the Bucs. "It will test me, test this whole team. It will test this brotherhood that we brag about, that we say we are going to hang our hat on."Dallas visits Philadelphia next Monday night in a meeting of 2-4 teams that have combined to win the past five NFC East titles. It's not often that the question for this matchup is which team is in a worse place.The Cowboys have had all of the pieces from one of the NFL's best offenses available the past two games — and have their two worst performances of the season to show for it.The Eagles, two-time defending division champions, are trying to figure out how to win with quarterback Jalen Hurts sidelined for the season by blood clots.The situation is dire enough for the Cowboys that Prescott and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, who called a players-only meeting for his side of the ball last week, talked briefly in the locker room in Green Bay about how to keep the season from spiraling."You just have to get that first one. You have to get that first win," Prescott said. "That is actually what me and (Williams) were just talking about. When you get that first win, you get the confidence going. We know the guys that we have, and then you can get a streak going."The next three opponents currently have losing records. Then again, so does Dallas.What's workingThe Cowboys play in the NFC East, which on Monday night became the first division since the 1970 merger to have every team play and not win in back-to-back weeks. Washington lost at San Francisco to clinch it. The Eagles and division-leading New York Giants won't have their starting quarterbacks anytime soon. The odds favor the NFC East champion taking a losing record into a home playoff game.What needs helpPrescott has struggled badly against the blitz the past two weeks, something he was quite good at previously. There were some inexplicable plays against the Packers. Some with no hot routes. Another with a desperation throw out of the back of the end zone on fourth down."I just have to simplify the plan," said Prescott, who threw two interceptions and had a third erased by a questionable roughing the passer call. "I don't want to get too into it, but it is definitely fixable."Stock upIt's not a stretch to say Brevyn Spann-Ford could be on his way to replacing Jake Ferguson as the starting tight end. The Cowboys invested in the third-year undrafted free agent just before the start of the season, and he had a remarkably athletic play for a first down against the Packers. He was almost upended short of the marker, but managed to stay on his feet and get the extra yardage needed. Spann-Ford was targeted five times, with four catches for 35 yards. Ferguson was targeted three times, with two receptions for 13 yards. Spann-Ford is bigger than Ferguson and a better blocker.Stock downThe Dallas running game is at its lowest point of the season. Javonte Williams averaged 3.7 yards on 11 carries (41 yards). The Cowboys ran just 15 times in 70 plays, and only once after Williams' 1-yard run cut the deficit to 17-7 in the third quarter.InjuriesKaVontae Turpin's rib injury on the opening kickoff could be a multi-week blow to the return game, although Jonathan Mingo did have a 16-yard punt return. … LB Dee Winters strained an Achilles tendon not long after getting Dallas' first interception of the season. … LB DeMarvion Overshown is close to a return after missing five weeks with a hamstring injury.Key numberSub-20 — The Cowboys have scored fewer than 20 points in consecutive Prescott starts for the first time since 2019, when they lost 13-9 to New England and 26-15 to Buffalo. That team missed the playoffs.Next stepsThe Cowboys have a four-game losing streak at Philadelphia and have lost eight of the past nine meetings with the Cardinals, the following opponent. Each of the past three Arizona teams to beat Dallas finished that season with at least 13 losses.
McKenna scores winner, Maple Leafs top Sharks 3-1 to snap 3-game slide
Gavin McKenna scored the winner on a third-period power play as the Toronto Maple Leafs snapped a three-game slide Monday with a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Auston Matthews added a goal and two assists for Toronto (4-4-2). Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves to pick up his first home win for the Maple […]
Trump uses antisemitic slur in defending Sen. Roger Marshall at rally in Kansas
President Donald Trump used an antisemitic slur Monday in defending Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., after an article said he sued hundreds of patients over unpaid debts when he was a practicing physician.Speaking at a campaign rally in Kansas, Trump said the reporting made Marshall, who is not Jewish, out to be "some kind of a shylock-type guy," using a term widely recognized as offensive toward Jewish people.The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Trump's remarks.Trump used the same slur last year in a speech to describe exploitative bankers as he was promoting his sweeping domestic policy bill. Some Jewish groups denounced his use of the term."Shylock" is a Jewish character in William Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice" sometimes called a usurer. The Anti-Defamation League, in a guide for educators teaching the play, says, "Shylock, and by extension, all Jews, are presented as money-hungry, conniving, and cruel."Trump at the time denied having knowledge of the antisemitic connotations of the term, saying he had "never heard it that way" and adding, "To me, shylock is somebody that's a moneylender at high rates."Former President Joe Biden faced backlash in 2014 for using the word, which he later apologized for.Marshall, an obstetrician-gynecologist, faced backlash after The New York Times reported last month that he sued more than 700 patients for unpaid bills, which resulted in scores of arrest warrants for missed court dates. His lawyer said Marshall had no involvement in the warrants or the arrests, and Marshall called the story a "hit job.""You got screwed with that stuff," Trump said Monday about the reporting, addressing Marshall onstage. He did not mention the Times by name.Marshall, who has represented Kansas in the Senate since 2021, faces Adam Hamilton in a closer-than-expected race. Hamilton is a megachurch pastor and former Republican who said he decided to run as a Democrat this year after having considered a bid as an independent. Hamilton has picked up a number of endorsements from influential Republicans and Democrats in the state.The nonpartisan Cook Political Report characterizes the race as a "toss-up." NBC News lists it as competitive but leaning toward the GOP.
Alberta referendum a notable chapter in long history of grievance with Ottawa
While the majority of Albertans opted to stay in Canada, the referendum highlighted grievances towards the federal government that go back nearly a century.
Santa Monica Pier sign to be removed for restoration in Las Vegas
The landmark Santa Monica Pier sign will begin coming down today for restoration in Las Vegas as part of a project to replace the aging bridge connecting Ocean Avenue to the pier, city officials announced today.The blue neon sign, which has greeted visitors since 1941, will be dismantled over several days and transported to a facility in Nevada for repairs and refurbishment.The sign is listed on the California Register of Historical Resources and is expected to return to the pier entrance when construction of the new bridge is completed in 2028, according to the city."Few sights are as instantly recognizable as the Santa Monica Pier sign, and generations of residents and visitors have memories tied to seeing it at the entrance to the Pier," Mayor Caroline Torosis said in a statement. "This careful refurbishment will preserve the sign’s history while ensuring this beloved landmark can continue welcoming people to the Pier for decades to come. And in the meantime, the temporary sign will continue to offer visitors the opportunity to capture that quintessential Santa Monica Pier moment." The removal and restoration will be handled by YESCO, a company known for maintaining and restoring neon signs, including the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, city officials said.Workers will use a crane and temporary support structures to dismantle the Santa Monica Pier sign in sections. Preparation, equipment setup and removal of the sign’s neon tubing are scheduled for Tuesday. Crews plan to remove the sign’s upper crown Wednesday, followed by the main portion of the sign Thursday. City officials said the schedule could change because of weather conditions, although work is expected to continue during forecast rain Wednesday and Thursday unless lightning or significantly reduced visibility makes the operation unsafe.The sign will be wrapped and loaded onto transport vehicles before departing for YESCO’s Las Vegas facility, with transportation expected to begin Monday, Oct. 26.Removal work is scheduled from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with one lane of Ocean Avenue near the pier entrance closed during work hours.The public will be able to watch the removal from two designated viewing areas: the southern edge of Palisades Park and the northeast side of the pier entrance at Ocean Avenue and Colorado Avenue. Restoration work will include repairing neon tubing, removing rust, repainting the sign and its supporting components, and completing structural repairs while preserving its historic features, officials said. The sign will remain in storage at the Las Vegas facility while construction of the replacement bridge continues. Once the bridge is completed, the restored sign will be reinstalled at a slightly higher elevation to improve visibility and provide additional clearance for vehicles, according to city officials.In the meantime, a half-scale replica has been installed on the pier to provide visitors with a photo opportunity while the original sign is away. The temporary sign is located on the left side of the pier just before Pier Burger, with views of the Pacific Park roller coaster and the Santa Monica shoreline.The Pier Bridge Replacement Project is intended to improve safety, accessibility and the long-term reliability of the bridge connecting Ocean Avenue to the pier while maintaining access to businesses and attractions. Construction is scheduled to be completed in 2028, in time for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Additional information about the project is available at santamonica.gov/pierbridge.
Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will face off in the first World Series between title-less teams since the Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals in 1980.
Homer-happy Rays finish off Guardians to set up small-market World Series matchup with Brewers
The Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the first matchup in which both teams are seeking their first World Series title since 1980, when the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals.
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Today In History
2020 — OSIRIS-REx collects 1st U.S. sample from asteroid Bennu
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully collected a sample of rock and dust from the surface of the asteroid Bennu, the first time a U.S. spacecraft has done so.
2014 — Oscar de la Renta, Renowned Fashion Designer, Dies
Dominican-born American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta—whose work, blending European luxury with American ease, helped define standards of elegant dressing among socialites, U.S. first ladies, and red-carpet celebrities—died in Connecticut
2011 — Muammar al-Qaddafi Killed After Libyan Uprising
Libyande facto leader Muammar al-Qaddafiwas killed by rebel forces following arevoltthat ended his rule.MC2 Jesse Awalt/U.S. Department of Defense
2002 — Blue Stream Underwater Pipeline Opens in Turkey
Blue Stream, the deepest underwater pipeline in the world, opened in Turkey and was put in use for the transport of natural gas
1977 — Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash in Gillsburg, Mississippi
A plane carrying the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, known for such songs as Free Bird and Sweet Home Alabama, crashed in Gillsburg, Mississippi, killing singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines, among others. rock and roll quiz Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
1973 — Opening of Sydney Opera House
Australia's Sydney Opera House—designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, whose dynamic, imaginative, and problematic plan won an international competition in 1957—was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on this day in 1973
1973 — Nixon Orders "Saturday Night Massacre" Amid Watergate
During the ongoing Watergate investigation, U.S. President Richard Nixon ordered special prosecutor Archibald Cox fired, resulting in the resignations of Attorney General Elliot Richardson and Deputy Attorney General William D. Ruckelshaus, both of whom refused to carry out his request; the events became known as the "Saturday Night Massacre" of Justice Department officials. Read a first-person account of reporting Watergate as it happened U.S. Department of Defense
1968 — Jacqueline Kennedy Marries Aristotle Onassis
Former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis. How much do you know about U.S. first ladies? Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
1964 — Herbert Hoover, 31st U.S. President, Dies at 90
Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, died in New York City in 1964 at the age of 90. Hoover served as president from 1929 to 1933, during the early years of the Great Depression. Despite facing significant economic challenges, his legacy as president remains controversial and debated by historians.
1931 — Birth of Baseball Legend Mickey Mantle
American baseball player Mickey Mantle—who was one of the game's greatest players, known for his tremendous power as a switch-hitter—was born
1882 — Bela Lugosi, Count Dracula Actor, Born in Hungary
Actor Bela Lugosi—who was famous for his sinister portrayal of the elegantly mannered vampire Count Dracula—was born in Hungary
1822 — The Final Congress of the Quadruple Alliance
The Congress of Verona was the final meeting of the European powers under the terms of the Quadruple Alliance, which had been established to maintain the post-Napoleonic balance of power on the continent.
1803 — U.S. Senate Ratifies the Louisiana Purchase
The U.S. Senate, after due consideration and considerable oratory, ratified the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. This pivotal land deal doubled the size of the United States and transformed America's future.
1740 — Death of Charles VI Triggers War of Austrian Succession
Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI died in 1740, triggering a power struggle that led to the outbreak of the War of the Austrian Succession.
1600 — Battle of Sekigahara Establishes Tokugawa Hegemony
The Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 was a decisive battle that established the Tokugawa clan's control over Japan. The victory of the Tokugawa forces over the Western army led by Ishida Mitsunari solidified the Tokugawa family's hegemony and paved the way for over 250 years of Tokugawa shogunate rule in Japan.

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