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‘Don’t fall off the horse’: Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen leading Stampede parade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:56 GMT

CALGARY — Col. Jeremy Hansen is preparing to become the first Canadian to travel to the moon as part of the Artemis II mission, but in the meantime he’s tasked with cowboying up to become the second astronaut to be marshal of the Calgary Stampede parade.The 10-day Artemis II mission could launch as early as November of next year and involves slingshotting into deep space for a figure-8 manoeuvre around the far side of the moon. It would mark the first time any human has ventured so far from Earth. But on Friday morning, Hansen’s task is to ride on horseback for more than two hours through Calgary’s downtown before hundreds of thousands of cheering fans. He’s excited, but expects going into outer space might be a bit more challenging.“Going to the moon has to be. If the parade marshal ends up being more daunting, that would be a bad surprise I think,” he said with a laugh. “I’m super excited to be here. I feel kind of like Christmas-mor...

Cold front to bring relief in Central Canada but heat wave continues on coasts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:56 GMT

TORONTO — A cold front passing through Ontario and Quebec is expected to offer relief today after a multi-day heat wave.Environment Canada meteorologist Steven Flisfeder says the cold front is expected to cause a return to near normal temperatures in the coming days.Parts of Ontario, from Uxbridge to Renfrew, and Quebec, from Upper Gatineau to Chibougamau, were under severe thunderstorm watches Thursday, with the weather agency warning of scattered thunderstorms and the possibility of strong winds.Areas further east will have to wait for relief as parts of Atlantic Canada from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia remain under heat warnings set to continue today and last into the weekend in some areas.The heat could last longer in British Columbia, where heat warnings remain for inland sections from the north to central coast and in the Fraser Canyon area east of Vancouver, where daytime highs between 30 and 35 C are expected through Sunday.Special air quality statements are in effect in nor...

Pleas for help as Montreal’s LGBTQ Village falls victim to addiction, homelessness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:56 GMT

MONTREAL — The Village, Montreal’s historical LGBTQ neighbourhood, has become the scene of homelessness, addiction and crime, with locals suggesting that its social problems are being imported because of the district’s history of being an inclusive space for marginalized people.Richard Fitzgerald, who has lived in the Village for 46 years, says he has witnessed a slow decline.“Twenty years ago it was a really lively place and it was known around the world.” Now, he said, “you come here at night and it’s scary. There’s violence. There’s a whole problem of people who have drug problems, mental health problems.”In response, the city has boosted police presence in the neighbourhood just east of downtown and assigned a two-person psychosocial intervention team to direct vulnerable people to resources. In June, it released a plan to revitalize the neighbourhood and deal with homelessness and mental health.But residents and business own...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set to meet with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:56 GMT

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to meet with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith today in Calgary, among other stops in the city as Stampede season gets underway.Trudeau and Smith are expected to discuss a number of issues including emission reductions and the federal government’s goal of having a net-zero electricity grid by 2035.Smith said in June prior to a meeting with the federal ministers of natural resources and intergovernmental affairs that Ottawa’s 2035 target wasn’t realistic for Alberta without a massive cost to the economy and jobs.Both Canada and Alberta are aiming to be net zero by 2050, but the federal government has multiple earlier targets along the way.Another target would see emissions from the oil and gas sector cut by more than 40 per cent by 2030.Smith says she remains hopeful that a “breakthrough” will take place between the province and Ottawa. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 7, 2023.Th...

Statistics Canada to release June employment numbers today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:56 GMT

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to release employment figures for June this morning.The job report will be the last major economic data release before the Bank of Canada announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday.In May, the unemployment rate ticked up for the first time in nine months, rising to 5.2 per cent. The Bank of Canada is hoping to see more softening in the labour market as it stays focused on bringing inflation down. RBC says it expects the economy added 20,000 jobs in June. But with population growth surging, it’s also forecasting the unemployment rate rose to 5.3 per cent.This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 7, 2023.The Canadian Press

Daily horoscope for July 7, 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:56 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Pisces.Happy Birthday for Friday, July 7, 2023:In many ways, you’re an imaginative dreamer. You are creative, open and honest. You are sometimes shy. This is a wonderful, fun-loving and social year for you. Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Have fun but remember your goals. Old friends might reappear.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★What a difference a day makes! You’re happy because you have a warm feeling in your tummy. Everything is improving at home; plus, romance and your social life look promising. Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes deals might make you richer! Keep an open mind and don’t hesitate. Tonight: Restless feelings.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★★★This is a completely feel-good day for you. This is a marvelous day to socialize with others, especially female companions. Group activities will appeal to you. Everyone’s happy to see your face. What’s not ...

Moscow's Vnukovo airport temporarily restricts landings and takeoffs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:56 GMT

Landings and takeoffs at Moscow's Vnukovo airport were restricted on Tuesday (4 July) morning "for technical reasons beyond the control of the airport", Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency, or Rosaviatsiya, said on the Telegram messaging app.Restrictions were in place until 8am local time (0500 GMT), the agency said. It added that a number of flights were diverted to other airports.It also said that other Moscow airports were functioning normally.It was not immediately known whether the changes were related to a number of drones being intercepted early on Tuesday near Moscow.

Miss Manners: Is it your hair? Or is it because you’re kinda mean?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:56 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I got dumped by a friend because I don’t dye my hair. She is a struggling actor who colors her hair and tells everyone she is 10 or 15 years younger than she actually is.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: I was smacked down for complaining about the gauche bachelor party Advice | Miss Manners: I say this young man is rude. My daughter says I’m the problem. Advice | Miss Manners: I just learned this rule about the anthem. Have I been wrong for 40 years? Advice | Miss Manners: My husband bristles when my eyes stray to what he’s reading Advice | Miss Manners: I was dinged on my job review, and I think it was for my bathroom bluntness Over the years, the grayer my hair got, the less she wanted to hang out with me, before eventually dropping me completely. Occasionally, I’ll see her on a television commercial selling postmenopausal vitamins or something.It was pa...

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Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:56 GMT

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Dear Abby: When I bring up my needs, my husband suggests divorce

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:40:56 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I’m 55 and have been married to my husband for 22 years. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease 12 years ago. He’s mobile but on oxygen and has lost most of his stamina.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: I want a relationship with her, but she doesn’t know she’s my sister Advice | Dear Abby: I need to practice not insulting the men who ask me out Advice | Dear Abby: His first wife was a ‘fox,’ and I am apparently not Advice | Dear Abby: My husband does whatever he wants and lies all the time. Should I stay? Advice | Dear Abby: I’m mortified that my husband hung a Green Book by our phone At this point, everything in our life (friends, family and social life) revolves around his disease. He responds to any invitation we receive with, “We will see” which turns into a “no” or “I’d rather not,” on the day of t...