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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set to meet with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:05:34 GMT

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to meet with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith today in Calgary, among other stops in the city as Stampede season gets underway.Trudeau and Smith are expected to discuss a number of issues including emission reductions and the federal government’s goal of having a net-zero electricity grid by 2035.Smith said in June prior to a meeting with the federal ministers of natural resources and intergovernmental affairs that Ottawa’s 2035 target wasn’t realistic for Alberta without a massive cost to the economy and jobs.Both Canada and Alberta are aiming to be net zero by 2050, but the federal government has multiple earlier targets along the way.Another target would see emissions from the oil and gas sector cut by more than 40 per cent by 2030.Smith says she remains hopeful that a “breakthrough” will take place between the province and Ottawa. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 7, 2023.Th...

Statistics Canada to release June employment numbers today

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:05:34 GMT

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada is set to release employment figures for June this morning.The job report will be the last major economic data release before the Bank of Canada announces its interest rate decision on Wednesday.In May, the unemployment rate ticked up for the first time in nine months, rising to 5.2 per cent. The Bank of Canada is hoping to see more softening in the labour market as it stays focused on bringing inflation down. RBC says it expects the economy added 20,000 jobs in June. But with population growth surging, it’s also forecasting the unemployment rate rose to 5.3 per cent.This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 7, 2023.The Canadian Press

Daily horoscope for July 7, 2023

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:05:34 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Pisces.Happy Birthday for Friday, July 7, 2023:In many ways, you’re an imaginative dreamer. You are creative, open and honest. You are sometimes shy. This is a wonderful, fun-loving and social year for you. Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Have fun but remember your goals. Old friends might reappear.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★What a difference a day makes! You’re happy because you have a warm feeling in your tummy. Everything is improving at home; plus, romance and your social life look promising. Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes deals might make you richer! Keep an open mind and don’t hesitate. Tonight: Restless feelings.TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★★★This is a completely feel-good day for you. This is a marvelous day to socialize with others, especially female companions. Group activities will appeal to you. Everyone’s happy to see your face. What’s not ...

Moscow's Vnukovo airport temporarily restricts landings and takeoffs

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:05:34 GMT

Landings and takeoffs at Moscow's Vnukovo airport were restricted on Tuesday (4 July) morning "for technical reasons beyond the control of the airport", Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency, or Rosaviatsiya, said on the Telegram messaging app.Restrictions were in place until 8am local time (0500 GMT), the agency said. It added that a number of flights were diverted to other airports.It also said that other Moscow airports were functioning normally.It was not immediately known whether the changes were related to a number of drones being intercepted early on Tuesday near Moscow.

Miss Manners: Is it your hair? Or is it because you’re kinda mean?

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:05:34 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I got dumped by a friend because I don’t dye my hair. She is a struggling actor who colors her hair and tells everyone she is 10 or 15 years younger than she actually is.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: I was smacked down for complaining about the gauche bachelor party Advice | Miss Manners: I say this young man is rude. My daughter says I’m the problem. Advice | Miss Manners: I just learned this rule about the anthem. Have I been wrong for 40 years? Advice | Miss Manners: My husband bristles when my eyes stray to what he’s reading Advice | Miss Manners: I was dinged on my job review, and I think it was for my bathroom bluntness Over the years, the grayer my hair got, the less she wanted to hang out with me, before eventually dropping me completely. Occasionally, I’ll see her on a television commercial selling postmenopausal vitamins or something.It was pa...

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Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:05:34 GMT

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Dear Abby: When I bring up my needs, my husband suggests divorce

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:05:34 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I’m 55 and have been married to my husband for 22 years. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease 12 years ago. He’s mobile but on oxygen and has lost most of his stamina.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: I want a relationship with her, but she doesn’t know she’s my sister Advice | Dear Abby: I need to practice not insulting the men who ask me out Advice | Dear Abby: His first wife was a ‘fox,’ and I am apparently not Advice | Dear Abby: My husband does whatever he wants and lies all the time. Should I stay? Advice | Dear Abby: I’m mortified that my husband hung a Green Book by our phone At this point, everything in our life (friends, family and social life) revolves around his disease. He responds to any invitation we receive with, “We will see” which turns into a “no” or “I’d rather not,” on the day of t...

Phillies try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Marlins

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:05:34 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (47-39, third in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (51-38, second in the NL East)Miami; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (7-4, 3.94 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 112 strikeouts); Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (3-7, 5.02 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 89 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Phillies -125, Marlins +105; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies will try to keep a 12-game road win streak alive when they play the Miami Marlins.Miami has a 28-17 record in home games and a 51-38 record overall. Marlins hitters are batting a collective .263, the third-best team batting average in MLB play.Philadelphia has a 47-39 record overall and a 25-23 record in road games. The Phillies have the ninth-best team slugging percentage in MLB play at .421.The matchup Friday is the fourth time these teams meet this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Jorge Soler leads the Marlins with 22 home runs while slugging .524. Luis Arraez is 13-for-42 with three doubles and...

Diamondbacks play the Pirates in first of 3-game series

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:05:34 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates (40-47, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (50-38, first in the NL West)Phoenix; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Rich Hill (7-8, 4.60 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 88 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (10-3, 3.15 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 120 strikeouts)BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin a three-game series.Arizona has a 50-38 record overall and a 24-23 record at home. Diamondbacks hitters have a collective .326 on-base percentage, the fifth-ranked percentage in the NL.Pittsburgh has an 18-26 record in road games and a 40-47 record overall. The Pirates have gone 26-5 in games when they scored five or more runs.Friday’s game is the fourth meeting between these teams this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Corbin Carroll has a .293 batting average to lead the Diamondbacks, and has 20 doubles, three triples and 18 home runs. Jake McCarthy is 11-for-30 with two RBI over the past 10 games.Bryan Reynolds has a .269 batting...

Rockies aim to stop losing streak in matchup with the Giants

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:05:34 GMT

Colorado Rockies (33-55, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (47-40, third in the NL West)San Francisco; Friday, 10:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Austin Gomber (6-7, 6.64 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 60 strikeouts); Giants: Ross Stripling (0-2, 6.51 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies aim to end a four-game slide with a win over the San Francisco Giants.San Francisco has a 47-40 record overall and a 24-21 record in home games. The Giants are 34-12 in games when they record eight or more hits.Colorado has gone 13-31 in road games and 33-55 overall. The Rockies are 25-12 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.Friday’s game is the fourth time these teams square off this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Michael Conforto leads the Giants with 12 home runs while slugging .407. J.D. Davis is 11-for-37 with two doubles and three RBI over the past 10 games.Elias Diaz has 15 doubles, a triple and nine home runs for the Rockies. Ezequiel Tovar is...