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Ontario pool season isn’t over yet: Warm temperatures forecast through September, beginning this weekend
Southern Ontario is heading into a stretch of mid-to-high 20s temperatures this weekend — with the humidex pushing it to feel like 30 C — and meteorologists say the warmth will carry well into September. For Oshawa-area residents, that includes a few extra days at the newly reopened Rotary Pool and splash pad, which has extended its season to Sept. 20. Already a Subscriber? Sign in Secure transaction.
Ontario pool season isn’t over yet: Warm temperatures forecast through September, beginning this weekend
Southern Ontario is heading into a stretch of mid-to-high 20s temperatures this weekend — with the humidex pushing it to feel like 30 C — and meteorologists say the warmth will carry well into September. For Oshawa-area residents, that includes a few extra days at the newly reopened Rotary Pool and splash pad, which has extended its season to Sept. 20.
New York homeschoolers protest district policies requiring test administrators apart from parents
Andrea Denekamp, a mom in New York, and other parents are protesting the decision of a local school district denying them a letter to confirm their homeschool education. “(Edmeston Central School District) Superintendent Christine Nichols informed parents they are no longer accepted [as] administrators for the final assessment test,” explained Spectrum News 1 in an Aug. 3 article.
Pints to pills: how New Zealand hops can fight obesity
Colin Oldham, 63, is acutely aware that the high-carb content of beer can contribute to weight gain. After all, he farms 60 acres of hop vines in Motueka. Hops are the key ingredient in beer. “I had put on some weight - the middle-age spread - and decided to do something about it.” What’s ironic is he started taking Calocurb, an appetite-suppressing dietary supplement made from the hop flowers he grows. Since he started taking the pills daily a year ago, he has lost seven kilograms.
Making the old new: History meets hospitality at Historic Griffin Hotel
In downtown Griffin, history lingers in brick facades and stories seem to echo down every block. A walk down the sidewalk is met with historic architecture and businesses that have contributed to the cultural development and progress of the city. That walk may lead visitors to a range of businesses — from ice cream parlors to boutiques. It may also lead them to the Historic Griffin Hotel, one of downtown Griffin’s most unforgettable staples.
Pep Guardiola focused solely on Fulham ahead of biggest game of the season ‘by far’
LONDON – Pep Guardiola said he would not check the scores of other games on May 25 while Manchester City play at Fulham, with a spot in the Champions League on the line in what he called by far the biggest game of their season. Every team kick off at the same time on the English Premier League’s final day of this campaign, with City, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest all battling for a top-five finish and a place in Europe’s top club competition next season.
‘Vallejo is home’: Former Duke standout DeMarcus Nelson honored with jersey retirement
VALLEJO — DeMarcus Nelson barely had time to catch his breath after all the hellos, high-fives and hugs moments before his jersey retirement ceremony. The 6-foot-4, former Duke basketball captain had more than enough family, friends and supporters in the stands on Tuesday night as his alma mater Vallejo High School made it official that no basketball player will ever don Nelson’s No. 21 jersey again.
How Western New York stores try to stand out at the holidays
Clayton’s Toys has had a loyal following in the Buffalo Niagara region since it opened its original store on Elmwood Avenue in 1916. More than 100 years later, the store has a website and sells a tiny fraction of its inventory online. But in person is where it really shines. “We’re old school,” said Kellie Klos, an owner at the toy store. At this time of year, that old-school magic is just what many shoppers are looking for.
Local musician taking stage with The Bowie Lives in Midland
NEWS RELEASE THE BOWIE LIVES ************************* The Bowie Lives: A Bowie Spectacular, Canada’s top tribute to David Bowie, returns to Midland Cultural Centre by popular demand Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m., presented by Blackrose Entertainment. This show features Canadian singer-songwriter Anne Walker as she joins with The Bowie Lives as Annie Lennox while performing Under Pressure. Anne writes moving and deeply honest songs and delivers them in a strong, clear, expressive voice.
Oregon Ducks Wide Receiver Depth After Tez Johnson Injury
EUGENE — In the first quarter of the No. 1 Oregon Ducks’ win over the Michigan Wolverines, a crucial part of Oregon’s offense went down. During the Ducks’ first possession of the game, wide receiver Tez Johnson hit the ground after an 11-yard reception, headed to the locker room, then returned to the sideline wearing a sling. Luckily for Oregon, Johnson’s shoulder injury is likely not season-ending; however, the receiver will be out for a period of time.
Oregon Ducks’ Justius Lowe 'Definitey the Smartest' in Wide Receiver Room
EUGENE- The Oregon Ducks are preparing for a Friday kickoff against the Purdue Boilermakers this week. After a thrilling win over the Ohio State Buckeyes, ranked No. 2 at the time, the Ducks head into this Purdue game with great confidence and momentum. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks are favored by 27.5 points with a 95 percent chance of winning.
9th-inning collapse makes latest Milwaukee Brewers’ exit especially painful
newslink Today's Paper | Subscribe Today | ... Oct 5, 2024 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Willy Adames had just finished playing perhaps his final game with the Milwaukee Brewers when he described the most devastating of this franchise’s growing collection of playoff defeats.
Avoiding Violence: The Guy Who Tells You What to Do, but Only if You Want Him To - HRProfessionalsMagazine
He knew he was probably getting fired. He was in trouble and tomorrow was Friday and none of this was fair. So, he loaded his pistol in preparation for the next day’s meeting. He would leave it in the car and, if they terminated him, he’d go get the gun and terminate them right back. Unfortunately, these facts were unknown to the HR manager as she prepared for the meeting. But her instincts told her this one was dangerous, so, earlier Thursday, she called for help.
Wild forward Travis Boyd is back home after pro hockey odyssey
As far as commutes go, this is the shortest Travis Boyd has had to travel to get to an NHL training camp. After playing for Washington, with a pair of Canadian teams and most recently in Arizona, the Hopkins native has been skating with the Wild as one of their offseason pickups. “Certainly is nice not having to deal with all the extra stuff that goes with moving to a new city,” said Boyd, who lives in Edina and joined the Wild on a one-year, two-way contract. “So, it’s been great.
New Lenox fan shares in festivities honoring Steve McMichael
Jeff Vorva Time correspondent Longtime New Lenox resident Tony Kavaliunas grew up a Chicago Bears fan, and he was in Bears heaven this month. Kavaliunas was a VIP guest at the Pro Football Hall of Fame festivities Aug. 1-3 in Canton, Ohio. Through his connection with podcaster Brandon Hiatt and Misty McMichael, wife of 2024 inductee Steve McMichael, Kavaliunas and his 16-year-old son, Jake, spent a weekend hobnobbing with many ex-Bears whom he grew up watching.
The surprising fact about one golf-loving president
The golfing ability of U.S. Presidents took center stage — literally — last month when President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump took the first 2024 presidential debate off the rails with a back-and-forth about the game.
Danny Parkins: ‘It Was Incredible’ Filling in For Colin Cowherd
Danny Parkins is back in Chicago after two days in Los Angeles filling in on the TV side for Colin Cowherd. Parkins talked with Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes on 670 The Score before his show started about the experience. “It was incredible,” he said when asked about how it went. “It was a bucket-list thing. I mean, he is one of the best sports radio hosts in the history of the medium. The show is a massive operation. Their crew is great. By far, the biggest platform that I’ve ever fronted.
Ozarks Life: Coaches 4 Quartet hits all of the right notes
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - On a beautiful afternoon in Springfield, a quartet calms a busy, city lunch hour. “We can carry tune a little bit,” Lou Fees joked. They are the Coaches 4 Quartet - a quartet made up of area coaches. “We just love to spend time together,” Jeff Klein said. Locally, Klein has coached at Willard, Mountain View-Birch Tree/Liberty, Hillcrest, Parkview, and now at Evangel. Lou Fees has been at Missouri Southern, Hillcrest, and Evangel.
Project DASH Delivers: North Texas Food Bank and DoorDash Mark 1.3M Meals for Seniors
In an effort to battle hunger, the North Texas Food Bank and DoorDash have delivered 1.3 million meals to North Texas seniors through Project DASH. The local nonprofit and the delivery app giant marked the meal milestone on Friday, exemplifying how the gig economy can deliver more than just takeout. U.S. Rep.
Co-Founded by a Dallas Native, Boston Metabolic Health Startup knownwell To Open Clinic in Plano
knownwell—a “weight-inclusive” primary care and metabolic health company founded in Boston in 2022—is expanding to Texas with a clinic in Plano. Expanding to North Texas is a natural fit for the startup’s co-founder and CEO, Dallas native Brooke Boyarsky Pratt.
The Last Word: Maurizio Rinaldi on Chile-Based SONDA Choosing Dallas for Its North American HQ
Maurizio Rinaldi CEO SONDA USA .…on his company, Chile-based IT firm SONDA, choosing Dallas for its North America headquarters, via the Dallas Morning News. With a valuation of.
Former Shorter Hawk Standout Jonathan Pintaro Signed by New York Mets
The New York Mets signed Jonathan Pintaro, former Shorter Hawks standout pitcher. This announcement was made on Sunday, June 2nd. The signing marks a significant milestone in Pintaro’s career as he transitions from the Pioneer Baseball League, an MLB Partner League, to a professional baseball career with the New York Mets organization. Pintaro was a dominant force on the mound during his collegiate career at Shorter.
Bowie tribute will bring starman's sound and vision to Barrie
NEWS RELEASE THE BOWIE LIVES ************************* The Bowie Lives: A Bowie Spectacular — Canada’s sensational tribute to David Bowie, presented by Legends Revisited, Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m., Georgian Theatre at 1 Georgian Dr., in Barrie. Tickets are on sale here. So, what is The Bowie Lives? Click here to see. “The show was just fantastic. Michael Bell sounded more like Bowie than Bowie. The musicians were stellar and on top of their game. The choreography fit nicely with the delivery.
Bowie tribute will bring starman's sound and vision to Barrie
NEWS RELEASE THE BOWIE LIVES ************************* The Bowie Lives: A Bowie Spectacular — Canada’s sensational tribute to David Bowie, presented by Legends Revisited, Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m., Georgian Theatre at 1 Georgian Dr., in Barrie. Tickets are on sale here. So, what is The Bowie Lives? Click here to see. “The show was just fantastic. Michael Bell sounded more like Bowie than Bowie. The musicians were stellar and on top of their game. The choreography fit nicely with the delivery.
Afari Gyan stands out as most pragmatic EC Chair in Ghana's history
Franklin Cudjoe, President of IMANI Africa, has praised Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan, the former chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), as the most pragmatic Electoral Commissioner Ghana has ever seen. Cudjoe commended Afari Gyan’s practical approach to managing Ghana’s electoral processes, citing his ability to navigate the country’s complex political environment effectively.
28-year-old M’sian motorcyclist dies in Tuas Second Link collision, 1 other rider injured: M’sian Police
Malaysian motorcyclist dies after collision with car at Tuas Second Link on 20 April A Malaysian motorcyclist died after his motorcycle crashed into a stationary car due to congestion at the Tuas Second Link in the south direction yesterday (20 April). The collision caused the motorcyclist to be flung onto the road, which led to his death, Malaysian police said. Footage of the accident had been posted on social media.
1.48 million tourists visited S'pore in Mar. 2024
Singapore welcomed a total of 1.48 million tourists in March 2024, the highest since the start of the year, according to statistics released by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). The figure translates to a 45 per cent increase from the 1.02 million tourists that visited Singapore in March 2023. According to geographical data, the largest number of tourists came from mainland China, which came up to 247,720.
Car at Yishun car park shines headlights on high beam into woman's HDB bedroom every night
Every night, headlights from the car park opposite Nur Aisry's block flash directly into her bedroom window. The resident, who stays at the Melody Spring @ Yishun estate, took to Facebook group Complaint Singapore to air her grievances. She added that this usually takes place at around midnight, with the lights turned on between 10 to 15 minutes after parking. The car in question is a black Honda Vezel.
My friend treats me like I’m his ATM machine: ‘How do I force him to return my money?’
SINGAPORE: A man shared on social media that his best friend has been treating him like an ATM machine, regularly borrowing money from him without fully returning it.
3 S'porean politicians make police report after receiving letters with ‘distasteful’ photos, extortion threats
Three Singaporean politicians have made police reports after they received letters with manipulated photos, accompanied by extortion demands. Vivian Balakrishnan, Tan Wu Meng and Edward Chia put up social media posts on Apr. 20 addressing the issue.
Discover the best place to stay and experience Siem Reap in Cambodia!
Cambodia, a vibrant town known for its rich culture and history, offers various activities, from exploring ancient temples to immersing yourself in local experiences. If you’re considering a visit, here are some must-see destinations to add to your itinerary, along with a nature-inspired place to stay for a truly immersive experience.
PM Lee once appeared in a Hollywood action movie with Morgan Freeman & Gerard Butler
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is a man who has taken on many roles throughout his life and career. General, Member of Parliament, minister and prime minister, he is set to call it a day on a life in public service. But one role that you may not know about is that PM Lee once appeared in a blockbuster, high-octane Hollywood action movie alongside Morgan Freeman ("Shawshank Redemption", "Bruce Almighty") and Gerard Butler ("300", "P.S. I Love You").
S'pore-owned food export terminal in Ukraine port hit by Russian missile strike
A food export terminal owned by a Singaporean company was hit by a Russian missile strike on Apr. 20. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that agricultural products destined for countries in Asia and Africa were "destroyed" in the attack. "This is not an isolated incident, but rather part of a deliberate Russian strategy to cause maximum damage to Ukraine and the countries that rely on Ukrainian agricultural goods," he wrote.
Finding places to live the main item on menu at mayor’s breakfast meeting
Canada has been known as the land of plenty with lots of land, water, and forests. But after a trip to Europe a few years ago, Delta North MLA and Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon realized Canada is now starting to deal with what Europe has had to do for a long time. “We’ve been lucky here,” he told a room full of business leaders, bureaucrats and politicians at Delta Mayor George Harvie’s economic breakfast Friday (April 5) at Cascades Casino Delta.
“By Far, We Are Doomed”: Many Educators Are Worried About Gen Alpha’s Horrific Behavior
Despite performing one of the most important jobs in the world, teachers are often very underacknowledged and heavily undervalued. And yet, even with all that, there are people who choose this profession to try and make a difference. However, lately, it seems that their job has become even more difficult than it used to be, and, as this TikToker shared, it is all because of how terribly most of the Gen Alpha kids are raised.
Keeton sets career scoring record as Indians hang tough against Boaz, Ala.
GATLINBURG, Tenn. | With two goals against Boaz (Ala.) here Saturday afternoon, Oneida senior Mason Keeton set the school's career goals record previously held by his cousin, Danner Keeton. Keeton entered the game — and the season — with 60 goals, after tying his cousin's record at the end of last season. He spent five games sitting on 60 career goals before getting that monkey off his back in the first half of Saturday's game against Boaz.
2023 NCAA Champion Ethan Quinn Leads The Way
Twelve men’s qualifying matches across six courts means 12 smiling faces on Tuesday at the BNP Paribas Open as players clinch their main draw berths. One of the first to go through, 19-year-old , the 2023 NCAA Men’s Singles Champion at the University of Georgia, joined BNPParibasOpen.com for a quick walk from Stadium 4 to the player’s lawn to talk about what it meant to reach his first Masters 1000 main draw.
A five-star smile: KU’s future big man brings more than slams and swats Original
KOKOMO, Ind. (KSNT) – For KU men’s basketball signee Flory Bidunga, a move from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Kokomo, Indiana could be the least interesting part of his story. It may sound crazy, but his journey runs that deep. On a 27 Sports’ road trip to Flory’s new home, an hour outside of Indianapolis, the move from Central Africa to the middle of the United States was the first question asked.
Assembly members question state and city officials on snow plowing
Members of the Anchorage Assembly on Wednesday questioned city and state personnel on their handling of November’s declared snow emergency. At a special meeting of the Enterprise and Utility Oversight Committee, members praised heavy equipment operators for their work digging the city out, while also floating several ideas for how officials can improve on procedures nobody is fully satisfied with.
Experienced MHS boys’ swimming with sky-high expectations
Manhattan High boys’ swimming is coming off a 2022-23 season in which six swimmers qualified for state, five of whom were sophomores. Now, backed by experienced juniors, the Indians are ready to compete at the highest level. “Right now, this could probably be one of the best teams we've had in many, many years at Manhattan,” head coach Alex Brown said.
Reed City quarterback now focusing on basketball
Reed City quarterback now focusing on basketball Jackson made key transition for Coyotes Reed City quarterback Landen Jackson (1) throws a pass during the state semifinal game vs. Kingsley at Cadillac. John Raffel/Pioneer photo REED CITY – Landen Jackson became starting quarterback week two for Reed City’s football team and it was a key move for the Coyotes in their drive to the state semifinals.
Pactiv Evergreen: ‘best kept secret’
PLATTSBURGH — Pactiv Evergreen is believed to be the best kept secret in Plattsburgh. “By far,” Charlie Martin, safety and training coordinator for Pactiv Evergreen, said. The manufacturer makes recognizable, everyday products for large franchises across the country right here in Plattsburgh, but plenty of local people aren’t aware of it. “The biggest product we make are cup carriers,” he said.
Shaquille O’Neal Declares Nikola Jokic the NBA’s Best Big Man ‘By Far’
The Nuggets are off to a strong start to the new season as they look to defend their title after winning their first championship in franchise history. Ahead of their In-Season Tournament matchup against the Clippers, Shaquille O’Neal and the rest of the TNT booth was discussing the play of reigning Finals MVP Nikola Jokic. O’Neal had some major praise for Jokic, boldly declaring him the best big man in the NBA.
Sure, the NBA could come back to Vancouver. There's still a huge 'BUT ...'
Vancouver would love an NBA team. But who would own it? Get the latest from Patrick Johnston straight to your inbox Toronto Raptors' Jakob Poeltl signs autographs before a preseason NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, in Vancouver on Oct. 8, 2023. Photo by Darryl Dyck /THE CANADIAN PRESS Article content When you’re the commissioner of the NBA, what you say can cause a stir. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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