Trump taps businessman John Phelan for Navy secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced he is nominating businessman John Phelan to serve as the next Secretary of the Navy. “John will be a tremendous force for our Naval Servicemembers, and a steadfast leader in advancing my America First vision,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform Tuesday. “He will put the business of the US … Read more

About Last Night: Canadiens lose first game against Utah

The Canadiens only had 13 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Utah Hockey Club. Montreal Canadiens’ Sam Montembeault looks behind him for the puck after a goal by Utah Hockey Club’s Dylan Guenther, not shown, during the second period of a National Hockey League game in Montreal Tuesday Nov. 26, 2024.Photo by John … Read more

Retiree group says federal Liberals are ignoring ‘vulnerable’ pensioners with new tax rebate

Canadian Association of Retired Persons says rebate, meant to recognize hardworking Canadians, is ‘an affront to our members’ Bill VanGorder is the advocacy and education officer with the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP).Photo by Postmedia Most Canadian seniors on pension aren’t eligible for the newly announced $250 tax rebate from the federal government. And … Read more

Taxpayers federation takes aim at cost of Saskatoon’s Link bus rebranding

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is taking issue with the $300,000 price tag for a Saskatoon city bus rebrand. A bus pulls into the Confederation Mall bus stop. Photo taken in Saskatoon, Sask. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. (Michelle Berg / Saskatoon StarPhoenix)Photo by Michelle Berg /sas The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says Saskatoon’s rebranding of Link … Read more

Ultimate Warrior talked about death in final speech to WWE fans

The Ultimate Warrior, who died suddenly Tuesday in Scottsdale, Ariz., at age 54, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame last Saturday and appeared on “Monday Night Raw” two nights later. After receiving a huge ovation from the fans, Warrior (born James Hellwig, but he legally changed his name to Warrior several years ago) … Read more

This week’s top high school football championship games

Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, going airborne against Servite, and Mater Dei will take on Trinity League rival St. John Bosco in the Southern Section Division 1 championship game Friday. (Craig Weston) A look at this week’s top high school football championship games: FRIDAY Mater Dei (11-0) vs. St. John Bosco (11-1) at Veterans Stadium, 7 p.m. For … Read more

Letters to the Editor: How ranked-choice voting lets you vote your conscience without ‘spoiling’ an election

Burbank police officers walk outside a vote center in Burbank on Nov. 5. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: Earl Ofari Hutchinson said he cast his vote for a third-party candidate to protest his lack of choice. But in our current system, he just prioritized personal gratification over meaningful action. Yes, … Read more

Letters to the Editor: I was California’s first openly gay legislator. I can relate to Sarah McBride

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-Del.) stands on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 15. (Mark Schiefelbein / Associated Press) To the editor: The article on the concerted, puerile and shabby treatment of Rep.-elect Sarah McBride (D-Del.) brought back memories of my experience in 1994 as the first openly gay or lesbian member elected to … Read more

Related Posts


This will close in 0 seconds