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A week after Spain's floods, families hold out hope that loved ones are not among the dead

A week after Spain's floods, families hold out hope that loved ones are not among the dead

SEDAVI, Spain (AP) — Francisco Murgui went out to try to salvage his motorbike when the water started to rise. He never came back.
Cartoon of the Day: Costco Wine

Cartoon of the Day: Costco Wine

Local cartoonist Steve Nease provides us with a humorous take on current events.
Thomson Reuters reports Q3 profit down from year ago as revenue rises

Thomson Reuters reports Q3 profit down from year ago as revenue rises

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters reported its third-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as its revenue rose eight per cent. The company, which keeps its books in U.S.
Restaurant Brands reports US$357M Q3 net income, down from US$364M a year ago

Restaurant Brands reports US$357M Q3 net income, down from US$364M a year ago

TORONTO — Restaurant Brands International Inc. reported net income of US$357 million for its third quarter, down from US$364 million in the same quarter last year. The company, which keeps its books in U.S.
An Iran official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before being put to death

An Iran official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before being put to death

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian official claimed Tuesday that Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd died before Tehran could execute him — directly contradicting the country's earlier announcement he had been put to death.
Iran official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before being put to death

Iran official claims Iranian-German prisoner died before being put to death

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian official claimed Tuesday that Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd died before Tehran could execute him — directly contradicting the country's earlier announcement he had been put to death.
Electric and gas utility Fortis reports $420M Q3 profit, up from $394M a year ago

Electric and gas utility Fortis reports $420M Q3 profit, up from $394M a year ago

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Fortis Inc. reported a third-quarter profit of $420 million, up from $394 million in the same quarter last year. The electric and gas utility says the profit amounted to 85 cents per share for the quarter ended Sept.
An Israeli airstrike kills 20 people in northern Gaza, Palestinian officials say

An Israeli airstrike kills 20 people in northern Gaza, Palestinian officials say

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza has killed at least 20 people, mostly women and children, Palestinian officials said Tuesday, as Israel wages a nearly monthlong air and ground operation in what was already the m
Former athletes lean on each other to lead Canada's luge, bobsled teams

Former athletes lean on each other to lead Canada's luge, bobsled teams

CALGARY — Sam Edney and Jesse Lumsden sat on a bench on Parliament Hill during an athlete celebration after the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
Good morning, Niagara-on-the-Lake! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Niagara-on-the-Lake! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices