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Increasing number of Canadians want to reconsider ties to monarchy, survey suggests

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:56:56 GMT

MONTREAL — Just over one year after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a new poll suggests a growing number of Canadians believe it’s time to reconsider the country’s ties to the monarchy.Data released Wednesday by Leger indicates that 63 per cent of respondents said it was time to rethink ties — a seven point increase from March. About 81 per cent of respondents said they didn’t feel attached to the monarchy, compared to 14 per cent who said they did, results similar to six months ago.King Charles ascended to the throne in September 2022 following the death of Queen Elizabeth at the age of 96 after more than 70 years as the reigning monarch.Charles celebrated the beginning of his reign with a glitzy coronation in May that was attended by world leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Indigenous leaders and other distinguished guests.Gov. Gen. Mary Simon released a statement on Friday to mark the one-year anniversary of Charles’s accession, in which she praised the mona...

‘Freedom Convoy’ press conferences to be watched in criminal trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:56:56 GMT

OTTAWA — The court is expected to watch several lengthy press conferences hosted by the “Freedom Convoy” as the criminal trial for two of the protest’s organizers enters its seventh day.Chris Barber and Tamara Lich were two people who initially organized a convoy of big-rig trucks to come to Ottawa in the winter of 2022 to protest COVID-19 public health measures and call for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down. They both face mischief and several counselling charges, including mischief, intimidation and obstructing police, over their role in organizing the protest that blockaded city streets for three weeks.The court has already watched hours of video posted to Barber’s TikTok account and the “Freedom Convoy 2022” Facebook page.The defence is arguing the admissibility of the Facebook posts, which have not yet been entered into evidence in the judge-alone trial.In some of the videos watched so far, both Lich and Baber appear to have encourag...

Daily horoscope for September 13, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:56:56 GMT

Moon Alert: After 1:30 a.m. EDT today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Virgo.Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023:You’re passionate and focused, and you dedicate yourself to your work. You have amazing powers of concentration. This year is slower paced. It’s time for you to rest and rejuvenate your energies. Focus on relationships, especially with people who are kind and helpful to you. Trust your inner tuition this year.ARIES(March 21-April 19)★★This is a poor day to talk to supervisors, bosses or parents. Very likely, the response of authority figures will be, “Talk to the hand.” Knowing this ahead of time, postpone these talks for another day when what you have to say will be better received. Tonight: Chill out.TAURUS(April 20-May 20)★★★Romantic couples might be at loggerheads today. This could pertain to arguments about shared expenses or the division of labor. You also might have quarrels with your kid...

Dragons are 'stars' of a new show this autumn

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:56:56 GMT

An exciting new show is set to “breathe fire” into autumn for its Belgian audience.“Night of the Dragons” is the name of a new ‘immersive’ show created by the well-known director created by the well-known director Luc Petit and produced by l’ASBL Avant que l’ombre.The show is multidisciplinary and brings together artists, choreographers, dancers, circus performers and actors in a historic breath taking setting.The aim is to explore the mystery and legend of dragons across civilizations.The stories of these fantastic animals have fuelled all manner of images, not least as ferocious animals who are best known for spitting fire.Typically, a dragon is seen as a large, magical legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures worldwide.Beliefs about dragons vary considerably through regions but dragons in western cultures have often been depicted as winged, horned, and capable of breathing fire.But the reality is quite different in, say, Asia where the mythical a...

Miss Manners: I’m tired of being mistaken for a wife rather than an exec

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:56:56 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a woman who works in a male-dominated industry, where I have earned a leadership role. I regularly attend industry events where spouses are included, and I love meeting my co-workers’ spouses.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Is it OK to point a knife at someone? What about a piece of cake? Advice | Miss Manners: Was I wrong to wear black to the wedding? Advice | Miss Manners: She took my keepsake T-shirts but never made me the quilt Advice | Miss Manners: Is it OK to trick them into diving with great white sharks? Advice | Miss Manners: What to say to a stranger who wants to touch you However, I am frequently asked who in the room I am married to, or whether I am married to my (male) boss. Sometimes other people in the industry will even ask these questions.I usually say something along the lines of, “I work for Company X,” but it doesn’t feel like en...

New York Mets play the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:56:56 GMT

Arizona Diamondbacks (76-70, second in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (66-78, fourth in the NL East)New York; Wednesday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (15-7, 3.31 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 195 strikeouts); Mets: Joey Lucchesi (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Diamondbacks -144, Mets +122; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.New York has a 66-78 record overall and a 36-34 record at home. The Mets have hit 192 total home runs to rank fifth in the NL.Arizona has a 76-70 record overall and a 38-35 record on the road. The Diamondbacks have a 31-12 record in games when they did not give up a home run.The teams meet Wednesday for the sixth time this season. The Mets are up 4-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Pete Alonso leads the Mets with 44 home runs while slugging .531. Brandon Nimmo is 14-for-42 with four doubles, a triple, four home runs and four RBI over the past 10 games.Corbin Carroll leads the Dia...

Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies play in game 4 of series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:56:56 GMT

Atlanta Braves (95-50, first in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (79-66, second in the NL East)Philadelphia; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Spencer Strider (16-5, 3.89 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 250 strikeouts); Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (2-3, 3.26 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 73 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Braves -184, Phillies +156; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves meet the Philadelphia Phillies with a 2-1 series lead.Philadelphia has a 79-66 record overall and a 43-30 record in home games. The Phillies have a 55-35 record in games when they record eight or more hits.Atlanta is 95-50 overall and 48-25 on the road. Braves hitters have a collective .502 slugging percentage to lead MLB.Wednesday’s game is the 10th time these teams meet this season. The Braves hold a 6-3 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with 43 home runs while slugging .478. Trea Turner is 18-for-43 with a double, seven home...

Pittsburgh Pirates host the Washington Nationals Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:56:56 GMT

Washington Nationals (65-80, fifth in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (67-78, fourth in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 6:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Jackson Rutledge (0-0); Pirates: Colin Selby (2-1, 8.64 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Pirates -125, Nationals +105; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates play the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.Pittsburgh has a 67-78 record overall and a 35-38 record at home. The Pirates have a 27-8 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.Washington is 65-80 overall and 34-37 on the road. Nationals hitters are batting a collective .255, which ranks fifth in the NL.Wednesday’s game is the sixth time these teams match up this season. The Pirates are ahead 3-2 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Bryan Reynolds has 31 doubles, five triples and 20 home runs for the Pirates. Ke’Bryan Hayes is 10-for-39 with two doubles, a triple, two home runs and four RBI...

Rockies and Cubs meet, winner claims 3-game series

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:56:56 GMT

Chicago Cubs (78-68, second in the NL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (52-92, fifth in the NL West)Denver; Wednesday, 3:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Jameson Taillon (7-9, 5.47 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 122 strikeouts); Rockies: Ty Blach (2-1, 4.58 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 34 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cubs -173, Rockies +145; over/under is 12 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies and Chicago Cubs meet on Wednesday with the three-game series tied 1-1.Colorado has a 30-39 record in home games and a 52-92 record overall. The Rockies have gone 29-81 in games when they have given up at least one home run.Chicago is 78-68 overall and 37-34 in road games. The Cubs have a 60-10 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.Wednesday’s game is the third time these teams meet this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Elias Diaz has a .272 batting average to lead the Rockies, and has 23 doubles, a triple and 14 home runs. Elehuris Montero is 13-for-30 with an RBI over the past 10 games.Nico Hoerne...

Brewers face the Marlins with 2-0 series lead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:56:56 GMT

Miami Marlins (74-71, third in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (81-63, first in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Braxton Garrett (8-6, 3.82 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 140 strikeouts); Brewers: Trevor Megill (1-0, 3.38 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 46 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -116, Brewers -104; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers host the Miami Marlins, leading the series 2-0.Milwaukee has a 42-28 record in home games and an 81-63 record overall. The Brewers are 58-10 in games when they scored five or more runs.Miami has a 74-71 record overall and a 34-39 record on the road. Marlins hitters are batting a collective .256, the 10th-best team batting average in MLB play.Wednesday’s game is the third time these teams square off this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Willy Adames ranks third on the Brewers with 48 extra base hits (22 doubles, two triples and 24 home runs). Mark Canha is 13-for-34 with two doubles, two home ...