it Spirit Airlines stock plunges 59% amid report of bankruptcy deal By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:02:02 -0500 Spirit Airlines' stock plunged 59% on Wednesday as the budget airline worked with creditors to restructure debt amid reports the company could file for bankruptcy protection within the next few weeks. Full Article
it Pritzker, Polis launch coalition to safeguard democratic institutions By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:41:17 -0500 Democratic Govs. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois and Jared Polis of Colorado on Wednesday announced the launch of a non-partisan coalition of governors aimed at protecting state-level democratic institutions. Full Article
it Oakland airport ordered to stop using 'San Francisco' in its name By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:44:12 -0500 A judge has temporarily ordered Oakland International Airport in California to stop using the name "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" as the cities' legal battle plays out. Full Article
it Several Former Red Wings Hit Waivers By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:27:41 GMT A few familiar faces to Detroit Red Wings fans have recently hit the waiver wire. Full Article article Sports
it Toronto Maple Leafs Recall Jani Hakanpaa From Conditioning Loan By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:53:46 GMT 32-year-old recorded 12 points in 64 games last season, expected to make Maple Leafs debut tonight Full Article article Sports
it Sabres defenseman Samuelsson out indefinitely with lower-body injury; Thompson, Luukkonen day to day By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:47:32 GMT Mattias Samuelsson is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury and coach Lindy Ruff called the severity of the injury “pretty strong.” Full Article article Sports
it Islanders Place Defenseman Mike Reilly On Injured Reserve, Recall Travis Mitchell By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:14:34 GMT Mitchell is on the Islanders NHL roster for the first time in his career. Full Article article Sports
it Like many before him, veteran Nate Schmidt enjoying resurgence with Florida Panthers By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:02:15 GMT Schmidt has become a stable, steady force along Florida's blueline since signing with the Panthers over the summer Full Article article Sports
it Washington Capitals' Top Center Rips Off Bust Label As Ovechkin's Helper By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:36:03 GMT Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome needed time and three NHL teams to develop into a force. But his three seasons with the Caps so far have removed any bust labels. Full Article article Sports
it Penguins V. Red Wings Preview: Pittsburgh Looks To Have Short Memory, Malkin's 500th Goal Celebration By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:18:01 GMT Pittsburgh looks to erase Monday from their memory as they look ahead to their matchup against the Detroit Red Wings Full Article article Sports
it Former Canadiens Player Turned Media Personality Takes A Break By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:00:00 GMT One half of the La Poche Bleue podcast and former Montreal Canadiens player Guillaume Latendresse has announced he is taking a break. Full Article article Sports
it Golden Knights Exchange Forwards With AHL Affiliate Ahead Of Road Matchup Against Ducks By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:08:55 GMT The Vegas Golden Knights have recalled Grigori Denisenko from the Henderson Silver Knights and have sent down Jonas Rondbjerg. Full Article article Sports
it Americans Fell in Love With Science When the Breathtaking Leonid Meteor Shower Lit Up the Skies Across the Nation By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 In 1833, hundreds of thousands of shooting stars inspired songs, prophecies and a crowdsourced research paper on the origins of meteors Full Article
it Harriet Tubman Just Became a One-Star General, More Than 150 Years After Serving With the Union Army By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:04:39 +0000 The celebrated Underground Railroad conductor received posthumous recognition for her service as a spy, scout, nurse and cook during the Civil War Full Article
it Watch a Starlink Satellite Plummet Through the Atmosphere in Videos Captured Last Weekend By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:57:46 +0000 The fireball—one of many decommissioned satellites from SpaceX's internet service—was spotted by dozens of people across at least four states, and many mistook it for a meteor Full Article
it Voyager 2 Measured a Rare Anomaly When It Flew Past Uranus, Skewing Our Knowledge of the Planet for 40 Years, Study Suggests By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:05:50 +0000 The roughly six-hour flyby in 1986 revealed Uranus' protective magnetic field was strangely empty. Now, researchers say that the data could have been affected by a solar wind event Full Article
it See Rare First-Edition Copies of Jane Austen's Novels at the Cottage Where She Wrote and Revised Them By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:39:26 +0000 A new exhibition at the author's home in Chawton, which has never previously displayed all six first-edition books together, is part of preparations for the author's 250th birthday celebrations Full Article
it The Secretive Spaceplane of the U.S. Space Force Conducts First-of-Its-Kind Maneuvers By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:58:36 +0000 Called aerobraking, the technique allows the highly classified craft to change orbit without using propellant—and some are wondering why the agency has let us in on this news Full Article
it Hospital closures, highway construction among key issues in Hants West By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST If the PCs are to hold or even grow their majority this election, Hants West is one of the seats they need to win again. The district is also emblematic of some key markings of the Houston government’s first term. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
it Former MLA who switched to PCs admits he took Liberal Party information By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:59:08 EST Former Northside-Westmount Liberal MLA Fred Tilley says he accessed Liberal Party data before he crossed the floor to the PCs, but has not used it in the provincial election campaign. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
it NDP election platform promises affordability and better access to housing, health care By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:42:50 EST Promises to build 30,000 affordable rental homes, make Halifax ferries free and temporarily remove the provincial tax on gasoline were centrepieces of the Nova Scotia NDP election platform released Wednesday. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
it Town, N.W.T. gov't side with Imperial Oil while Indigenous governments push for environmental assessment By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:23:23 EST In submissions on the issue, four Indigenous governments argued in favour of the Sahtu Secretariat’s right to refer Imperial Oil to environmental assessment, while the Town of Norman Wells and Northwest Territories government supported Imperial Oil’s application to stop the assessment. Full Article News/Canada/North
it Feds commit $25M for Taltson hydro expansion project in N.W.T. By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:42:39 EST The N.W.T. government is getting up to $25 million in new federal funding for a hydro expansion project that would double the territory's current hydro-generating capacity. Full Article News/Canada/North
it Brush cutters describe exploitative work conditions by Hydro-Québec subcontractors By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Radio-Canada spoke with 15 brush cutters who worked for two Hydro-Québec subcontractors this summer, finding the companies failed to meet basic standards for health, safety, transportation and accommodation. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
it Montreal dockworkers' union to challenge minister's binding arbitration decision By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:28:12 EST The union representing Montreal dockworkers is planning a legal challenge of the federal labour minister's decision to end lockouts at ports by sending the disputes to binding arbitration. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
it Nantes, Que., withdraws from Lac-Mégantic rail bypass talks with federal government By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:59:31 EST Elected officials of Nantes, Que., are putting an end to talks with the federal government about the Lac-Mégantic rail bypass, citing a lack of communication about the file. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
it I am a product of a strong ESL program. As a teacher, I wish more students had access to it By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST After moving to Canada, Aldona Dziedziejko credited her ESL program for planting a love of English in her and her bright future. As a teacher, she wishes more students had access to the same opportunities as her. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
it Scant support for higher property taxes in Edmonton, city survey shows By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:22:36 EST The online survey shows only 16 per cent of respondents are comfortable with further tax increases than what was already approved for the 2023-26 operating and capital budgets. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
it Charlottetown spends over $6 million on 4 new electric transit buses By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:08:05 EST The City of Charlottetown is getting ready to electrify the transit system in the capital region, but it might be a while before routes are expanded. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
it Charlottetown mayor says Myers can't tell council what to do on future of outreach centre site By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:21:17 EST The mayor of Charlottetown says P.E.I. Housing Minister Steven Myers is trying to usurp his council's power when it comes to a decision about the Community Outreach Centre’s future. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
it It's not just Edmonton and Calgary. Smaller places are facing an intense rental squeeze By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST It took 25-year-old Kimberly Doyle eight months to find a rental in her budget in Red Deer County, Alta. With two kids and two dogs, finding a place to live on a bus driver’s salary is a challenge. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
it 'Been waiting 46 years': Bruce Springsteen fans on fire for the Boss's 1st Winnipeg show By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:18:36 EST They weren't exactly dancing in the dark — more like shuffling in the pre-dawn chill to stay warm — but Bruce Springsteen fans in Winnipeg are most certainly in their glory days as the Boss is finally here. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
it Woman also charged with 2nd-degree murder in August North End shooting By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:17:13 EST A 28-year-old woman from Winnipeg is now the third person charged in a shooting on a summer night at a home in the city's North End. Raine Jannelle Dakota Gauthier has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Colin Bernardin Hebert. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
it Psychologist alleges wrongful dismissal by U of Manitoba, Shared Health after she filed complaint: lawsuit By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:06:20 EST A clinical psychologist hired to teach students and care for sick kids is suing the University of Manitoba and Shared Health, alleging she was fired without cause after issuing a complaint. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
it Northern Manitoba vet shortage leaves animals out in the cold By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST Keri Hudson Reykdal will be closing the doors of her North 55 Veterinary Services on Dec. 31. Once she's gone, it will leave her more than 5,000 patients without a vet in Thompson. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
it Raising the Roof unveils first Winnipeg home, plans for additional projects to combat homelessness By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:21:07 EST As the need for affordable housing in Winnipeg continues to grow, organizations like Raising the Roof are stepping up to help families in need. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
it Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew brings 3 new ministers into cabinet in minor shuffle By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:25:48 EST Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is shuffling his cabinet just over a year after his government was sworn in, creating new departments and assigning new responsibilities to ministers already in cabinet. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
it High turnover at Transit Plus blamed for assessment backlog By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:47:32 EST Disability advocates sounded the alarm at Winnipeg city hall over Transit Plus users experiencing long delays for assessments to receive accommodations, leading to a loss of trust between the accessible transit service and the community. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
it Greater Sudbury city council dismisses integrity commissioner By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:39:12 EST Councillors narrowly voted to terminate David Boghosian’s employment contract with the city after several around the council table expressed dissatisfaction with his reports and investigations. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
it Sudbury college unveils 'Heart of Fire' Pavilion to ignite Indigenous connections By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:25:37 EST Collège Boréal has opened the Shkode “Heart of Fire” Pavilion in Sudbury, a new space dedicated to supporting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
it Ford's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes will cost at least $48M: city staff report By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:45:42 EST The city estimates that it will cost $48 million to remove bike lanes in Toronto, a city staff report says. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
it Toronto city council passes plan to entice developers to build rental homes By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:45:23 EST Toronto city council approved on Wednesday a plan to support the building of 20,000 new rental homes in the city. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
it NextStar 'full speed ahead' with Windsor EV battery production amid Trump tariff uncertainty By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Windsor, Ont.,'s massive electric vehicle battery plant expects to start producing cells by July — amid uncertainty surrounding possible automotive-related tariffs imposed by the U.S., as threatened by Donald Trump during his election campaign. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
it Windsor Regional Hospital fundraiser aims to pay for key hospital equipment By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:39:25 EST The foundation that benefits the Windsor Regional Hospital is making an urgent fundraising appeal to buy new patient equipment. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
it Forced treatment approach for mental health, addictions likely to fail health-care CEO says in opposition By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:36:22 EST As some politicians across the province show support for a forced treatment model for people struggling with mental health and addictions, the CEO of Windsor's leading treatment centre says he doesn't support that. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
it Q&A: What new right to repair laws mean for Canadians with products in need of a fix By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST New changes to Canada's Copyright Act are aimed at making it easier for people and independent repair technicians to fix the products they own. Afternoon Drive spoke with Alissa Centivany, an assistant professor at Western University and right to repair expert, who helped advise on the new legislation. Full Article News/Canada/London
it Toronto teen charged after man found dead outside Kitchener home in January By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:06:22 EST A 28-year-old man was shot and killed outside a Kitchener home on Jan. 25. Now, police say a Toronto teen has been charged with first-degree murder and a second suspect is sought in the case. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
it City budget comes with 3.9% tax increase for most homes By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:37:35 EST Ottawa city staff have drawn up a budget that would hike taxes and transit fares to patch over a gaping transit deficit. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
it 2nd man charged with murder in connection with August homicide in Saskatoon By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:50:06 EST A second man has been charged with second-degree murder in the Aug. 15 death of Jordan Lee Morin. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
it Notwithstanding clause architect Howard Leeson remembered for his love for Sask. and the country By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:09:03 EST Howard Leeson — a Regina resident instrumental to helping write Canada's constitution — died at the age of 82 on Sunday. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan