Sceptres Takeaways: Some lessons learned and a couple of really effective lines result in a win
TAKEAWAYS There will be no losing streak to start the year like a season ago for the Toronto Sceptres. A 3-1 win over the Boston Fleet with an empty net…
What the papers say – December 1
A range of political stories and further developments in the scandal surrounding TV presenter Gregg Wallace occupy the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers. The Sunday Times says Cabinet ministers are…
‘I got what I deserved’: Mark Allen loses final frame decider to Barry Hawkins in UK Championship semi-final
A disappointed Mark Allen said he ‘got what I deserved’ in Saturday night’s UK Championship semi-final. The Antrim man lead 4-2 and 5-4 against Barry Hawkins, only to loss a…
Trump taps ally Kash Patel for FBI director
WASHINGTON — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce ally to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the…
LIVE: Israel kills 100 in Gaza, including aid workers; Hamas in truce talks
Israeli forces killed at least 40 Palestinians in a single air raid on the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, as the death toll from Israel’s attacks on Saturday rose…
Trump names loyalist Kash Patel to serve as FBI director
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Kash Patel to serve as FBI director, turning to a fierce loyalist to upend America’s premier law enforcement agency and rid the government of perceived…
Iceland votes for new a parliament after coalition dissolved
Icelanders have voted to elect a new parliament after disagreements over immigration, energy policy and the economy forced Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson to pull the plug on his coalition government…
Letters to the Editor, Dec. 1, 2024
DAMAGE TRUDEAU HAS DONE We can only hope the majority of Canadians are not going to fall for Trudeau’s latest bribe in an attempt to buy votes as he watches…
Lethbridge-West candidates campaign ahead of Dec. 18 byelection
All three candidates in Lethbridge-West are ramping up efforts to ensure voters hit the polls in the Alberta riding’s upcoming byelection despite the ongoing postal strike. The race to the…
Brydon Carse bowls England closer to first Test victory
Brydon Carse bowled England to the brink of victory in the first Test against New Zealand, completing a 10-wicket match to leave his side chasing 104 in Christchurch. The Durham…