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Can eating chocolate help ward off Type 2 diabetes? Yes, suggests a new Harvard study
Prince George Citizen

Can eating chocolate help ward off Type 2 diabetes? Yes, suggests a new Harvard study

The benefits will depend on which type of chocolate you eat — here's what you need to know.

18 Dec 2024 03:00:00

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens extend Sabres’ losing streak with decisive 6-1 win
Global Montréal

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens extend Sabres’ losing streak with decisive 6-1 win

The Buffalo Sabres came to Montreal Tuesday night, riding a 10-game losing streak. For the Canadiens, it was almost a can’t-win night. A win was expected, so anything less than a shellacking wou ...
More ...The Buffalo Sabres came to Montreal Tuesday night, riding a 10-game losing streak. For the Canadiens, it was almost a can’t-win night. A win was expected, so anything less than a shellacking would not be met favourably. Knowing that, Montreal did just that. They laid out a shellacking on the hapless Sabres 6-1. Wilde Horses...

18 Dec 2024 02:59:25

Prince George Citizen

Rickard Rakell's OT goal pushes Penguins past Kings 3-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rickard Rakell scored at 1:44 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Tuesday night. Rakell deflected Erik Karlsson’s point shot behi ...
More ...PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rickard Rakell scored at 1:44 of overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Tuesday night. Rakell deflected Erik Karlsson’s point shot behind Darcy Kuemper for the game-winner.

18 Dec 2024 02:59:16

Exclaim!

Chrissie Hynde Apologizes for Front Row Concert Rules (Sort of)

In October, Pretenders bandleader Chrissie Hynde urged listeners following the band on tour not to be offended if they get moved from the front row to "give local fans a chance," and has now acknowle ...
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In October, Pretenders bandleader Chrissie Hynde urged listeners following the band on tour not to be offended if they get moved from the front row to "give local fans a chance," and has now acknowledged that it "caused offence in some quarters." 

In October, Pretenders bandleader Chrissie Hynde asked that listeners following the band on tour not to be offended if they get moved from the front row to "give local fans a chance," and has now acknowledged that it "caused offence in some quarters."

Hynde didn't quite say sorry to those fervent fans in general admission via a Christmas message shared via Instagram, but she did write, "I will reinstate that we love to see people come back for more, but we travel the world to play to a new audience each night, so it's good to see the locals up front. Come one and all…… but be fair!"

However, she did apologize for having "never adjusted to the phone / filming / picture taking culture" that is commonplace at live concerts. Though Hynde hasn't been hit with a device mid-performance that we're aware of, she expressed, "There's no way to explain how distracting it is and why I have a meltdown when I see a phone."

"I've sworn and berated the very audience that is there for us," she explained of her reaction. "Every night I come off stage scolding myself and saying it's just not worth it and maybe it's time to hang up the guitar and find another vocation. But I love the band and I love playing live for you. I just don't like being stalked.

"I see I'm not alone and some venues are now banning phones and many acts are banning them too. Dylan famously has phones sealed in a bag throughout his shows. We post signs around the venues saying please do not use your phones, but some people just cannot resist. Anyway, I do feel baffled and bad about it. I know pop acts encourage phones because they want to be on social media. But we are not a pop act. We're a rock band ( in case you didn't notice)."

Hynde closed her message by thanking followers for "making it a joyful year for myself and the band ... and our lovely crew," but if you've been following the Pretenders from date to date, and have been snapping pics from the front row, check your stocking for a lump of coal later this month.

18 Dec 2024 02:55:29

Victoria Times-Colonist

Falcons turn to Penix at QB as they try to keep NFC South title hopes alive

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta is a contender in the weak NFC South despite another shaky performance from quarterback Kirk Cousins that led the Falcons to bench him in favor of rookie Michael Penix Jr .

18 Dec 2024 02:48:17

Victoria Times-Colonist

ESPN says Hubie Brown's final broadcast is scheduled for Feb. 9

LAS VEGAS (AP) — ESPN has announced that 91-year-old Hubie Brown will call the final game of his broadcasting career on Feb. 9. It'll be a full-circle moment for Brown.

18 Dec 2024 02:45:28

Toronto terror suspect and alleged Islamic State supporter charged with war crimes
The Globe and Mail

Toronto terror suspect and alleged Islamic State supporter charged with war crimes

An alleged Islamic State supporter accused of planning an attack in Toronto this summer with his son has been charged with four separate war crimes, the first time RCMP say such charges have been laid ...
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An alleged Islamic State supporter accused of planning an attack in Toronto this summer with his son has been charged with four separate war crimes, the first time RCMP say such charges have been laid in Canada.

The charges against Ahmed Eldidi come months after the federal opposition MPs grilled Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and leaders from the RCMP and Canada’s spy and border agencies about a propaganda video broadcast by the terrorist group that the politicians alleged depict Mr. Eldidi dismembering a prisoner a decade ago.

The RCMP announced the direct indictment of Mr. Eldidi, 62, on Tuesday. He appeared in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Newmarket on Monday.

18 Dec 2024 02:27:49

CBC Calgary

Man who shot 2 Calgary fathers in 24 hours pleads guilty to manslaughter

Taylor Roan, 27, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to two counts of manslaughter in the 2022 deaths of Trevor Dendy and Nathan Ward. ...
More ...Trevor Dendy, left, was shot by Taylor Roan 24 hours before Roan shot and killed Nathan Ward, right. On Dec. 17, 2024, Roan pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter.

Taylor Roan, 27, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to two counts of manslaughter in the 2022 deaths of Trevor Dendy and Nathan Ward.

18 Dec 2024 02:24:27

Give Me Shelter: Jessie’s House healing families through food with new cookbook
Global News

Give Me Shelter: Jessie’s House healing families through food with new cookbook

The cookbook features dozens of recipes for all types of meals. Each family that leaves the shelter gets their own copy, but they're also for sale to the public online.

18 Dec 2024 02:23:19

Prince Albert Daily Herald

Catholic Division taking wait and see approach with assessment plan

The number of assessments Prince Albert students receive will be increasing, according to an update provided to the Prince Albert Catholic School Division board of education. The update was delivered ...
More ...The number of assessments Prince Albert students receive will be increasing, according to an update provided to the Prince Albert Catholic School Division board of education. The update was delivered by Education Director Lorel Trumier following an announcement by the province. Trumier said the province’s plan will begin in the 2025-2026 school year. She is […]

18 Dec 2024 02:08:44

Victoria Times-Colonist

Global demand spurring Indonesia's mining boom comes at a cost for many communities

KABAENA, Indonesia (AP) — The crystal blue waters that once surrounded Kabaena are murky brown now, and the octopi and colorful fish that locals used to catch nearby to eat and sell have fled. The l ...
More ...KABAENA, Indonesia (AP) — The crystal blue waters that once surrounded Kabaena are murky brown now, and the octopi and colorful fish that locals used to catch nearby to eat and sell have fled. The lush seaweed they used to harvest is gone.

18 Dec 2024 02:04:53

Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg rental apartment inventory rises, vacancy rate stays flat

A hefty 5.5 per cent increase this year in the number of rental apartment units in the Winnipeg market did nothing to loosen up tight vacancy rates. According to CMHC’s […]

18 Dec 2024 02:03:48

New detox location is safer and more accessible
Thunder Bay Newswatch

New detox location is safer and more accessible

Officials say they were really fortunate with this location to have enough space to be able to co-locate withdrawal management with the services offered at the Crossroads Centre.

18 Dec 2024 02:02:00

CBC British Columbia

Plea issued to stop vandalizing fire hydrants in small B.C. community as water goes to waste

The Cowichan Valley Regional District has issued a plea for information after a fire hydrant was vandalized yet again, resulting in the loss of 300,000 litres of drinking water. ...
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The Cowichan Valley Regional District has issued a plea for information after a fire hydrant was vandalized yet again, resulting in the loss of 300,000 litres of drinking water.

18 Dec 2024 01:52:21

Prince Albert Daily Herald

Big Noise Youth Choir thanks Optimist Club for support with Saturday performance

A few months after eight of their members performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall, the Big Noise Youth Choir was back performing at the Optimist Club’s Winter Wonderland for a “thank you” perfor ...
More ...A few months after eight of their members performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall, the Big Noise Youth Choir was back performing at the Optimist Club’s Winter Wonderland for a “thank you” performance. Zoe Mortimer and Cohen Cantin were two members of the Big Noise Youth Choir who had the chance to perform at Carnegie […]

18 Dec 2024 01:51:16

Winnipeg Free Press

Goldeyes re-sign southpaw pitcher Strobel

The Winnipeg Goldeyes announced the re-signing of left-handed relief pitcher Tasker Strobel on Tuesday. In his return to the the club in 2024, Strobel made 39 appearances and posted a […]

18 Dec 2024 01:48:21

B.C. deficit forecast to swell to $9.4-billion as fiscal update shows revenues decline
The Globe and Mail

B.C. deficit forecast to swell to $9.4-billion as fiscal update shows revenues decline

British Columbia’s deficit is forecast to swell to a new high of $9.4-billion dollars, according to the government’s latest update, which showed revenues from the corporate income tax, provincial ...
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British Columbia’s deficit is forecast to swell to a new high of $9.4-billion dollars, according to the government’s latest update, which showed revenues from the corporate income tax, provincial sales tax, and the natural resource sector have all declined from the budget outlook three months ago.

Brenda Bailey delivered her first fiscal update as B.C.‘s new finance minister on Tuesday. After a free-spending year, the provincial government has imposed a hiring freeze in the civil service, but Ms. Bailey could offer no other examples of spending restrictions ahead of the next budget, which will be tabled March 4, 2025.

“This hiring freeze is really about us being smart with our internal resources, and as we work on the path to fiscal sustainability, the path to balance,” she told reporters in Victoria.

18 Dec 2024 01:46:54

CBC

Judge allows testing of George Floyd tissue samples as officer seeks new trial on civil rights conviction

A judge has granted permission to Derek Chauvin's lawyers to have tissue samples from George Floyd's body examined. It's part of the former Minneapolis police officer's efforts to challenge his fed ...
More ...A mural painted on a brick wall depicts a Black man's face and the words 'George Floyd.'

A judge has granted permission to Derek Chauvin's lawyers to have tissue samples from George Floyd's body examined. It's part of the former Minneapolis police officer's efforts to challenge his federal conviction of violating Floyd's civil rights after he was also convicted in Floyd's 2020 killing. 

18 Dec 2024 01:44:40

Crown appeals minimum sentence for man guilty of sex charge
Prince George Citizen

Crown appeals minimum sentence for man guilty of sex charge

The man was 32 at the time of the incident and the victim under 16

18 Dec 2024 01:43:51

Winnipeg Free Press

Valour locks up midfielders for 2025

Valour FC has exercised the options on contracts for midfielders Dante Campbell and Jordan Faria for the 2025 Canadian Premier League season. Campbell, 25, has been a key member of […]

18 Dec 2024 01:42:00

Skateboard-wielding man avoids trial with plea deal
Prince George Citizen

Skateboard-wielding man avoids trial with plea deal

He used it to hit an RCMP cruiser during after losing his temper

18 Dec 2024 01:39:00

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