NHL fines Edmonton Oilers’ Jeff Skinner for embellishment
Edmonton Oilers forward Jeff Skinner has been fined US$2,000 for embellishment during a recent game against the New York Rangers, the NHL said Monday. Skinner was issued a warning after…
Mary Lou McDonald rebuffed as Sinn Féin leader contacts parties over Irish government formation
The last of the seats are set to be filled in the Irish General Election – and then the real games of forming a government begin. Follow the latest news…
Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster resigns after 7 years at transportation planning agency
Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster has resigned his role as the head of the transportation planning agency, the Ford government has announced, as the province faces consistent challenges in completing multiple…
DUP MP Sammy Wilson apologises for code of conduct breach connected to overseas trip
An MP has apologised for failing to declare a paid-for overseas trip when tabling a parliamentary question.
‘DADDY CLAUS’: Target customers hungry for new ads featuring silver fox Santa
Things are getting red-hot in Target this Christmas. Recommended Videos The retailer has a new campaign for the holidays featuring Santa Claus, a.k.a. Kris Kringle, as an employee at the…
Beans and peas are better than veggie burgers and plant milks, researchers say
People who want to ditch meat and dairy would be better switching to beans and peas than opting for veggie burgers and plant milks, a University of Oxford study has…
Michelin-starred chef appeals to thieves after £25,000 worth of pies stolen
A Michelin-starred chef has appealed to thieves who stole his van with 2,500 pies inside to “do the right thing” and drop them somewhere so people in need can have…
Holders Manchester United drawn away to Arsenal in FA Cup third round
Arsenal will host Manchester United in a mouth watering FA Cup third-round tie next month. The competition’s two most successful teams – the Gunners have won it 14 times compared…
Ticket price hikes part of wider cost-saving measures – Manchester United
Manchester United have told supporters that controversial ticket price hikes are part of wider measures aimed at putting the club “on a stronger financial footing”. Last week the club communicated…
Mark Allen is box-office away from the snooker table, but must find new dimension on it
In a world of media-trained ‘one-game-at-a-time’ merchants, Mark Allen has always stood out.