‘I’m James Brown too’: Belfast funeral director’s plane encounter with namesake and soul legend
Back in 2006, American soul singing legend James Brown looked baffled as a fellow passenger on a London-bound airplane said: “Hello, I’m James Brown.”
Controversial midfielder has served his ban and is now free to resume his career with Ballymena United
Ballymena United boss Jim Ervin says he’s looking forward to seeing John Herron fight for a place in his exciting new side.
Watchdog examines PSNI’s handling of one of world’s biggest ‘catfish’ criminal cases
The Police Ombudsman has been investigating the PSNI’s handling of one of the world’s biggest ‘catfish’ criminal cases. Earlier this year, Newry man Alexander McCartney admitted the manslaughter of a…
I wasn’t going to quit… I’m fit and relish H&W Welders move: Daniel Kearns
Daniel Kearns says quitting football was never an option as he looks forward to helping Playr-Fit Championship leaders Harland and Wolff Welders on and off the pitch.
MLAs clash over Minister’s meeting with loyalist umbrella group about east Belfast school
A Stormont scrutiny committee is to write to the Education Minister seeking clarification over why he met with representatives of loyalism who demanded an end to plans for an Irish…
Montreal to change bylaw to protect venues from noise complaints
The City of Montreal is promising to rapidly change a bylaw to protect entertainment venues and bars from noise complaints, after a court ordered a beloved music hall to pipe…
‘Just chaotic’: Heavy traffic from Presidents Cup in Montreal breeding frustration
The long-awaited Presidents Cup has just begun, but residents, merchants and local mayors are already fed up with the traffic chaos and long waits in Montreal’s West Island. The professional…
Ottawa approves $500M bailout to Nova Scotia Power to keep rates in check
Ottawa has finalized a $500-million bailout to help Nova Scotia Power keep rates from skyrocketing due to delivery delays of Muskrat Falls electricity. Emera, the parent company of Nova Scotia…
Letters to the Editor, Sept. 26, 2024
FIRE THOSE TEACHERS Up until now, the collective might have agreed that many a university student was subject to indoctrination of sorts in regard to the political landscape by subjective,…
Saskatoon council unanimously approves city centre and district plan
The Saskatoon city centre and district plan was approved unanimously in council on Wednesday. After months of deliberation, Saskatoon city council voted on the plan and agreed to continue to…