Mike Stubbs: How about a little madness in the NHL and the NBA?
More than a few fairly recent decisions by pro sports leagues have been made purely for fan entertainment. Continue reading
Houston
Harrowing rescue of family from burning Texas building caught on camera
The cause of the fire is being investigated, but no one was injured. Continue reading
FBI agent fatally shoots kidnapping victim who was supposed to be rescued
An FBI operation to rescue a Texas man from the clutches of kidnappers went horribly wrong after an agent shot and killed the victim. Continue reading
Metro employee in Houston, Texas saves people from burning car after crash
A rescue that could have ended in tragedy has instead lead to a train technician being lauded as a hero for saving two people from a crashed vehicle before it burst into flames. Continue reading
Calgary’s Imaginea Energy vows to pursue greener path after oil firm splits with backers
Imaginea Energy’s CEO says she has parted ways with her American financial backers and her Calgary company’s oil and gas assets have been taken over by a newly-created entity. Continue reading
Consumer services commission warns New Brunswickers to avoid buying flood-damaged vehicles
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The commission says some the 650,000 vehicles flooded during the hurricanes in Texas and Florida could make their way north of the border. Continue reading
Hurricane Harvey: Woman dies of flesh-eating bacterial infection from floodwaters
A Houston-area woman has died from a flesh-eating bacterial infection she contracted from Hurricane Harvey floodwaters. Continue reading
Houston police search for suspects who looted beauty shop in wake of Hurricane Harvey
About a month after Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, the city’s police department has put out a call to assist in finding suspects in several robberies at a local beauty supply store. Continue reading
Houston has sunk by 2 cm, due to Harvey’s rains
A California geophysicist says the sheer weight of the torrential rains brought by Harvey has caused Houston to sink by 2 centimetres. Continue reading
Hurricane Harvey: Sikh community across the U.S. comes together to help flood victims
Sikhs from across the U.S. have come together to deliver relief supplies to towns that were hit hardest by floods following Hurricane Harvey. Continue reading
