Teen climate change sceptic dubbed ‘anti-Greta’ linked to Germany’s far-right
The teenage climate change sceptic dubbed the “anti-Greta” has been linked to Germany’s far-right party AfD. Naomi Seibt, 19, was given her nickname as her views are the polar opposite…
Calgary council votes to limit expenses but not numbers at FCM conferences
Calgary City Council has rejected putting a limit on how many members can travel to Federation of Canadian Municipalities conferences. However, council did move to put limits in place on…
UK weather forecast – Two inches snow in South East with ‘severe’ Met Office warning for outskirts of London tonight – The Sun
BRITS are braced for two inches of snow in the South East, with a "severe" weather warning for the outskirts of London this evening. The Met Office has issued three…
2020 Brier preparations in Kingston ahead of schedule
The hockey nets and blue lines at the Leon’s Centre, where the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs usually play, have replaced by blue, white and red rings. Greg Ewasko — the man…
Avenue magazine releases 2020 list of Calgary’s best restaurants
Avenue magazine has released its annual issue featuring the top restaurants in Calgary. Released on Wednesday, the issue showcases over 50 eateries in the city and the surrounding area, and…
Egypt holds funeral for former president Mubarak
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt held a military funeral in Cairo on Wednesday to bury its former president Hosni Mubarak, who ruled for 30 years until he was ousted in a…
Mahathir, Anwar face off in contest for Malaysian prime ministership
Kuala Lumpur: The race to become the next Malaysian prime minister is shaping up as a contest between two men who have alternated as allies and enemies for more than…
Mainland China reports 406 new cases of coronavirus on February 25, deaths up by 52
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – Mainland China had 406 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on Tuesday, the country’s National Health Commission (NHC) said on Wednesday, down from 508 cases a day…
University of Toronto Varsity Blues win recruiting battle for Kingston’s Ethan Coulas
To have a successful program, you need to recruit the best players available — and the University of Toronto Varsity Blues believe they hit the jackpot with the signing of…
Captain murdered on oil tanker off Venezuela: port authority
CARACAS (Reuters) – Armed assailants murdered the captain of an oil tanker after boarding his ship while it was anchored off the coast of eastern Venezuela, according to a local…