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Edmonton chapter of Soldiers of Odin renames following UCP pub night

EDMONTON—The Soldiers of Odin’s Edmonton chapter announced they will be changing and rebranding their group following a lengthy controversy that snowballed after their members were photographed with United Conservative Party (UCP) candidates. According to their Facebook page, the local Soldiers of Odin chapter say they have disbanded but also will keep operating under other names. The group’s rebranding comes after UCP candidates were criticized for posing with members of Soldiers of Odin at a constituency pub night in the Edmonton-West Henday riding on Oct. 5. StarMetro reached out to Tyson Hunt, former president of the Soldiers of Odin Edmonton chapter, for comment, but he did not respond in time for publication. The Soldiers of Odin are an anti-immigration group which began in Finland and has a founder who is said to have ties with neo-Nazis.

Source:thestar

October 16, 2018 02:15 UTC


Accused changes plea to guilty for committing indignity to a human body in murder trial of Natsumi Kogawa

VANCOUVER — In the trial for the murder of Natsumi Kogawa, the accused changed his plea Monday from not guilty to guilty for committing indignity to a human body. Warren had testified in court that the accused told him it was important to him that Kogawa’s body was found and that he intended to kill himself. Doyle told the jury to consider this: Kogawa may have died from heart arrhythmia or a seizure during her date with Schneider. “There is no question it is a terrible thing to have done,” he said, about Schneider’s decision to put Kogawa’s body in a suitcase. The accused chose not to testify during the trial but Doyle asked the jury to think about Schneider’s state of mind after Kogawa died.

Source:thestar

October 16, 2018 01:07 UTC


Man in critical, life-threatening condition after downtown Calgary stabbing

EMS have rushed a man to hospital in critical, life-threatening condition after a stabbing in downtown Calgary early Monday evening. Police responded to the stabbing near 9th Avenue and 1st Street S.E. The victim is believed to be in his 30s, EMS said. Police closed the two left southbound lanes on 1st Street following the incident. ALERT: SB 1 St at 9 Ave SE, police incident blocking two left lanes.

Source:CBC News

October 16, 2018 00:52 UTC


The worst not yet over for TM - Business News

KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Hwang Capital believes the worst is not yet over for Telekom Malaysia Bhd despite a 59% slide in TM's share price year to date.It said this in view of downside risks in consensus earnings forecasts, a likely revision in dividend policy, rising competition and a possible exclusion from the FBM KLCI,The research house maintained its sell rating on the counter with a lower price target of RM2.25 from RM3 previously.In a Tuesday research report, it said the threat of possible new entrants and intensifying competition among the existing broadband service providers should challenge TM's market dominance and profitability.Affin Hwang does not expect a further reduction in broadband package prices over the next few quarters following the 39% reduction in Unifi's basic package price and the upgrade of broadband speed. "However, we see downside risk to the Streamyx package prices, where TM has yet to make any reduction. It was reported that Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deowants to tackle the Streamyx issues immediately," it said.The research house cut its FY18-20E core earnings per share forecasts by 6-18% after imputing lower Unifi prices, higher A&P expenses and weaker subscriber growth of 1%, from 2% previously. "We forecast TM’s 2019-20E revenue to decline by c.RM900m-RM1bn from the 2016-17 (pre-broadband price cut) level of RM12.1bn. Constrained by its high fixed costs and finance charges, the revenue dip should have a material impact to its earnings and dividend per share."

Source:thestar

October 16, 2018 00:45 UTC


Follow N.W.T. municipal election results live with CBC North

It's election day for six municipalities across the Northwest Territories, and CBC North will be there with results, highlights, and reaction every step of the way. Here's how to follow the election with CBC North, on all platforms:OnlineBookmark this page for our election night live blog, hosted by CBC North copy editor Garrett Hinchey. On Facebook, follow the CBC NWT page for updates and live interviews. On televisionNorthbeat host Juanita Taylor will host a special live broadcast at 11 p.m. MT, where she'll recap results from across the North. The morning afterOn Tuesday morning, tune into The Trailbreaker on CBC North Radio One for interviews with winning candidates, including Yellowknife's mayor-elect at 7:15 a.m. MT.

Source:CBC News

October 15, 2018 23:21 UTC


Judge dismisses Stormy Daniels’ defamation suit against Trump, orders her to pay legal fees

LOS ANGELES—A federal judge on Monday dismissed the defamation lawsuit Stormy Daniels filed against President Donald Trump, saying his tweet attacking the porn star’s credibility was free speech protected by the Constitution. This would deprive the country of the ‘discourse’ common to the political process.”Stormy Daniels claims to have slept with U.S. President Donald Trump. Otero ordered Daniels to pay Trump’s legal fees for his defence in the suit. “No amount of spin or commentary by Stormy Daniels or her lawyer ... can truthfully characterize today’s ruling in any way other than total victory for President Trump and total defeat for Stormy Daniels,” Harder said. “Trump issued the tweet as a rejoinder against an individual challenging him in the public arena,” Otero wrote.

Source:thestar

October 15, 2018 23:19 UTC


Ending austerity in UK 'incompatible' with budget plan

“This is going to be the toughest of circles to square,” said Paul Johnson, the IFS’s director. “The decision over the spending review envelope will probably be the biggest non-Brexit related decision this Chancellor will make,” Johnson said. Just keeping spending constant on other public services after accounting for inflation — a limited definition of what ending austerity means — would require an additional 19 billion pounds, according to IFS’s analysis. Britain has lived under public spending cuts since 2010, when the then coalition government dominated by the Conservatives said its priority was bringing the budget under control. The IFS’s so-called Green Budget report was produced in association with Citi and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Source:National Post

October 15, 2018 23:03 UTC


RM76 a month after expenses - Nation

PETALING JAYA: The average lo­­wer-income household has only a shocking RM76 a month to spare, after household expenses are de­ducted. Describing the situation as “worrying”, a Khazanah Research Insti­tute (KRI) study showed the real residual household income for households earning less than RM2,000 is a meagre RM76 a month in 2016. Yet the actual quantity of food consumed for meals at home and meals outside has declined by 1.1% and 0.6%. Taxes and compulsory social security schemes were also not deducted from the residual household income. This may mean higher income households most likely would have paid more of their residual household income for taxes too.

Source:thestar

October 15, 2018 23:03 UTC


Air Canada employees feared reprisal for reporting safety concerns, Transport Canada found

Transport Canada inspectors in 2013 found that some Air Canada employees feared they would face reprisal if they reported safety concerns to management. Air Canada went to federal court in March 2017 to block the disclosure of portions of two surveillance reports: an October 2013 assessment of Air Canada and a June 2014 inspection of its low-cost subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge. Transport Canada had initially planned to release the Air Canada reports in response to a 2016 Access to Information request seeking the latest inspection reports for several major Canadian airlines, but Air Canada appealed the decision to federal court. During the Air Canada Rouge assessment, Transport Canada saw two cabin safety instructors incorrectly demonstrating emergency procedures during a training session. Again, Transport Canada found neither was compliant in the areas of “safety oversight” or “quality assurance.” Neither Air Canada nor Rouge has any outstanding safety compliance issues, the regulator said.

Source:thestar

October 15, 2018 22:41 UTC


Twin Bridges replacement nearing completion 4 years after rock slide

Four years after a rock slide forced the removal of the Twin Bridges crossing on the Seymour River, construction of a replacement suspension bridge is well underway with work expected to be completed early next month. The old concrete Twin Bridge abutments with the new steel support columns in the background. Artist's rendition of the new pedestrian bridge under construction on the Seymour River in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. A 2014 rock slide blocked the river and caused flooding upstream. (Metro Vancouver)The original Twin Bridges was removed in 2014 and the area deemed off limits after a rock slide approximately 500 metres downstream blocked the river, causing water to back up and almost submerged the entire structure.

Source:CBC News

October 15, 2018 22:41 UTC


No deal for Raptors’ Wright by contract extension deadline

The team let a Monday night deadline pass for agreeing to a contract extension with the 26-year-old guard, meaning Wright will become a restricted free agent next July. The Raptors are going to deal with Delon Wright’s future in the future. Wright is seen as a viable part of the team’s future but not having long-term money tied up leaves the luxury-tax-paying franchise with some measure of flexibility next summer. They retain the right to match any offer Wright gets in July, so it’s not as if they are cutting him totally adrift after the season that begins on Wednesday night. He was hurt in an exhibition game in Montreal last Wednesday and has not played or practised since.

Source:thestar

October 15, 2018 22:41 UTC


Jennifer Keesmaat supports plan that John Tory shelved to tackle chronic flooding

Jennifer Keesmaat says she would work to implement a stormwater management charge as mayor to deal with ongoing flooding issues as a result of climate change. “This is what we must do to ensure that our cities will be livable in the future and to ensure that we are mitigating the deeply troubling impacts of climate change,” Keesmaat said. Article Continued BelowThe stormwater charge is not a new idea, she noted. Now, Jennifer Keesmaat is taking on John Tory to be mayor. Her green city plan follows a string of recent announcements as the mayoral candidate, who trails Tory in the polls, tries to make up ground.

Source:thestar

October 15, 2018 21:58 UTC


The day Leafs legend Dave Keon almost became a King

Leafs great Dave Keon was clearly slowing down when the Kings made their pitch, but he remained a respected leader, great skater and penalty killer, and a big hockey name to offer the L.A. audience. Which brings us to how the greatest player in Leafs history — Dave Keon — almost became a member of the Kings. The Keon deal wasn’t going to happen. “(Cooke) said, ‘I promise I won’t trade those players for Dionne,’” Pulford recalls. Keon as a King would have been a decidedly more interesting chapter in hockey history than Keon in the doomed WHA.

Source:thestar

October 15, 2018 21:56 UTC


The Nether is a troubling descent into an all-digital realm

In The Nether, users plug their consciousness into “realms” through various avatars, you can even work and attend university in The Nether. All together, they create a slick production that looks impressive as it gives the audience a warning that we’re entering emotionally disturbing territory. In addition to the written trigger warnings for the audience, this is a kind of trigger warning in practice that’s seamless and effective. Haley’s play does an enhanced version of this, with some of the most horrible material imaginable. At least, on the way home, you’ll feel more inclined to talk to a friend, go for a walk, and admire the trees.

Source:thestar

October 15, 2018 21:56 UTC


Leaf goalie depth tested with Andersen day to day

The Maple Leafs started the year with a depth chart of Frederik Andersen in net, backed up by seasoned NHLers Curtis McElhinney and Calvin Pickard. For Monday night at least, the starter was Garret Sparks and his understudy was 24-year-old unknown Eamon McAdam. Andersen was at the morning skate as the Leafs readied for the Los Angeles Kings, but Sparks, who had played once this year in a 7-6 shootout win in Chicago, was in the home net. Head coach Mike Babcock was terse in his reasoning for the switch, but as the day wore on, it leaked that Andersen was hurt. When McAdam was officially recalled at 5 p.m. from the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers, the Leafs announced Andersen had a knee issue and was day-to-day.

Source:National Post

October 15, 2018 21:56 UTC


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