“I must end my drug consumption in my daily life completely,” Bandaogo told the court. But Bandaogo told the court of a troubled childhood that led him into drug use. But travelling to Vancouver via Toronto and Winnipeg gave him ample access to crystal meth, which he consumed in “enormous” amounts. His drug habit, combined with his “loneliness and solitude” during the pandemic years, partly explained his behaviour, Bandaogo said. Gaul said he needed to consider carefully the testimony of the victims, as well as consider the various mitigating and aggravating factors.

Formally known as the “Iron City Fishing Club” — in a nod to Pittsburgh’s historical nickname — the club consists of 55 cottages and about 80 buildings in total. Somewhere between 20 per cent to 30 per cent of the local marina’s revenues derive from its Iron City clients. He and his wife have raised two kids in Iron City. There are some perks to being a Canadian in Iron City, one of which is the proximity to your cottage. Of course, land and water in Canadian cottage country generally don’t come cheap.

LONDON - Canada’s Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov earned hard-fought singles victories Friday to advance at Wimbledon. Andreescu, from Mississauga, Ont., outlasted 26th-seeded Anhelina Kalinina of Ukraine 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7) in a second-round match that featured several momentum swings. Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., will face Roman Safiullin in the fourth round. Andreescu raced out to a 9-3 lead, but Kalinina saved four match points before the Canadian finally prevailed. Andreescu will next face sixth-seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia, who dispatched Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan 6-1, 6-1 in just 45 minutes.

Meta's new app Threads, the social media giant's alternative for Twitter, has attracted about 70 million users since its debut Wednesday night, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Friday. 'Data harvesting'As Twitter faces turbulence from controversial policy changes, Threads appears to have emerged at just the right time. Other caveatsFor now, only Instagram users can create a Threads account. Another wrinkle is you can't delete a Threads account without also deleting your Instagram. If users object to the two-for-one dynamic, some tech company websites recommend creating a separate Instagram account for Threads that can be easily given up.

It is notable because individual intolerance was in a way sanctified by a statement by North American Islamic scholars that declared queer life sinful. ***Even if sex-ed exemptions are allowed in Alberta, I’m glad the Londonderry teacher challenged the disdain toward LGBTQ2+ groups. That sentence by the Islamic scholars echoes the beliefs of the World Congress of Families created by American conservatives back in 1997, which now exists as the International Organization for the Family. The logical extension of the Islamic scholars’ argument is also damaging for all Muslims in North America. But leaders of the white far-right, sensing weakness in the solidarity of rights groups, have switched tacks for the moment.

CBC News published this video item, entitled “Raunchy comedy Joy Ride takes childhood friends on a wild trip across China” – below is their description. Ashley Park and Sherry Cola star in Joy Ride, a road trip comedy in the vein of Bridesmaids and The Hangover that also explores themes of identity and belonging. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

Miller admits that what solicited a laugh and was topical or part of his performance when he started out probably wouldn't work today. Audiences will see some parallels in comedic style between the Monty Python-inspired performance and Miller's act tonight at Lazaridis Hall, he said. Audience members can expect "some amazing impressions" and a lot about Miller's life experiences. "Laughter is a marvelous educational tool. You can find them here: Howie Miller.

In a hyper-competitive business environment, finding the best companies is crucial, and the 11th edition of The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Top Workplaces offers organizations a chance to see how they measure up by giving them free employee feedback. Any company in San Diego County with 50 or more employees can be nominated, and the nomination deadline has been extended to Aug. 11. All it takes to participate is for someone to nominate a particular organization by going to https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/nominate or calling (619) 780-3999. Energage takes the nominations, contacts the companies and if they agree to take part, each employee receives an anonymous survey that takes about five minutes to complete. The number of companies in the San Diego area taking part in Top Workplaces is growing.

Therefore, disinformation and its sources should not be treated in the same way as fact-based news reporting. It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.”Disinformation regarding Ukraine is a dangerous weapon in Russia’s hybrid arsenal that overtly aims to conquer Ukraine by any means and at any cost. The report groups various disinformation narratives into seven disinformation metanarratives to better highlight the information base that was being generated by Russian propaganda during Russia’s full‑scale war against Ukraine. “The West is making a mistake by providing weapons and other aid to Ukraine, as well as by imposing sanctions against Russia.”4. … Sometimes media weapons can do more than conventional weapons.”NATO member countries should also be conscious of the fact that Russian disinformation is meant to divide and weaken them.

Hidden gems: How to get off the beaten path in Nova Scotia this summerThe sea has eroded the cliffs on the shoreline of Blue Beach, uncovering 350-million-year-old fossils. The museum at the site is one of the hidden gems callers to Maritime Noon said was a must-see this summer. Kingston Steer BBQ & Village Fair, Village of Kingston: Caller Donna said the 60th annual steer barbecue is coming up this weekend. Blue Beach Fossil Museum, Hantsport: In an email to the show, a listener named Kim mentioned the museum near Blue Beach, where people can go on fossil tours in the area. Like Blue Beach, people can book a tour of the beach, which is known for its rich fossil history.

having recorded just one out, and he would wind up taking a loss for the sixth time in seven starts. Three weeks later, Manoah was back out on a mound, facing teenagers in rookie ball and getting similar results: 11 runs allowed in 2 2/3 innings. The edge seemed to be back in New Hampshire, which is what the Jays needed to see. “When he’s at his best, he’s enjoying what he’s doing … he’s very invested into every pitch, competes at an extremely high level. “This year, it would take three, four, five at-bats, sometimes two, three, four innings,” Manoah said.

“It is meant to be actually a fairly simple chemical structure and material.”In a study published in the Journal of Polymer Science, researchers from Western University in Canada tested the possibility of using hemp powder to create a new biomaterial to use instead of plastic (1,2). Cost, lack of research, and certain materials’ inability to degrade were noted in the study as barriers to overcome in the current pursuit of biodegradable alternatives to plastic (1). The study also noted the benefits of hemp as an addition to a biocomposite material (1). “The incorporation of natural materials as reinforcement in biocomposite materials can impart strength and stiffness,” the Introduction stated (1). We envision that these materials can be used in applications such as packaging,” the Conclusions section stated (1).

CBC News covered Israel’s recent operations in Jenin extensively, with multiple news articles, broadcast reports and interviews. During the interview, which lasted about seven minutes, Sheta not only shared anti-Israel propaganda, but actively condoned Palestinian terrorism against Israel. Sheta referred to Palestinian terrorists in Jenin as being part of the “resistance and revolution”. Referring to Palestinian terrorist groups as “resistance” offers a tacit – at the very least, perhaps even explicit – acknowledgement of their legitimacy and validity. A July 4 news report posted to CBC News.ca, which mentioned both Israel’s counter-terrorism operations and Hamas’ attack in Tel Aviv, also whitewashed Palestinian terrorism.

FRISCO – After the initial shock and heartbreak subsided, new Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene found understanding. “When a team tells you they don’t want you anymore, it’s tough, right?”We just talked with new Dallas Stars acquisition Matt Duchene. The Stars signed him to a one year, $3 million deal during the first hours of free agency the next day. It didn’t matter because the Stars are one of the few teams that could offer Duchene a chance at contending for a Stanley Cup. In the meantime, he hopes to chase a Stanley Cup with a team that wants him.

Income and wealth inequality among Canadian households is increasing at record speed amid inflation and rising interest rates, and younger households are bearing the financial burden, a new report from Statistics Canada shows. The gap in net worth between the most and least wealthy increased 1.1 percentage points in the first quarter relative to the same time a year before, marking the fastest increase on record. And it’s the least wealthy and younger households who are feeling the pinch of inflation particularly hard. Debt-to-income ratios for younger and core working-age groups were at their highest rates on record, and well above pre-pandemic rates at the end of 2019, the StatCan data shows. Statistics Canada in June reported that Canadians owed $1.85 for every dollar of disposable income in the first quarter of 2023.