First Nation solar farm in B.C. expected to save 1.1 million litres of diesel a year - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

ANAHIM LAKE, B.C. – A First Nation in central British Columbia will build what the federal government says will likely be the largest off-grid solar project in Canada. Nearly $16 […]

Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women’s race at London Marathon

LONDON (AP) — Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled away late to win the London Marathon women’s race on Sunday and cement her status as the favorite to defend […]

What Australia and the U.K.’s grocery codes can teach us about Canada’s food fight

Progress on a Canadian grocery code of conduct has stalled as two major retailers refuseto sign it, claiming it will raise prices. The code is intended to set rules for […]

Strong Canadian showing in NHL playoffs is good news for fans

For Russ Jericho, seeing the Edmonton Oilers enter the Stanley Cup playoffs is the culmination of an unlikely passion. Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Jericho said he was […]

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Ottawa puts up $50M in federal budget to hedge against job-stealing AI

OTTAWA – Worried artificial intelligence is coming for your job? So is the federal government — enough, at least, to set aside $50 million for skills retraining for workers. One […]

In making new music for a changed world, Sarah McLachlan wonders: ‘Where’s my place?’

TORONTO – Sarah McLachlan is searching for her purpose in this fractured world. The Halifax-born singer-songwriter once shattered boundaries with her Lilith Fair tour by empowering a generation of female […]

In domestic abuse, strangulation is a ‘hidden’ predictor of femicide, experts say

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Georgina McGrath says she still has to sleep some nights with the windows open, the cold air in her lungs a reminder that she’s far away […]

Cap on plastic production remains contentious as Ottawa set to host treaty talks

OTTAWA – Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for the fourth round of talks to create a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste in less […]

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2 Pakistani customs officials killed and 3 wounded in an attack in the restive northwest

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen opened fire at Pakistani customs officials, killing two and wounding three others in the country’s restive northwest, police said Sunday. The attack happened late Saturday […]

London Marathon pays tribute to last year’s winner Kelvin Kiptum, who died in car crash

LONDON (AP) — The London Marathon paid tribute to last year’s winner Kelvin Kiptum with a period of applause before the start of the men’s race on Sunday. Kiptum was […]

Ukrainian and Western leaders laud US aid package while the Kremlin warns of ‘further ruin’

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian and Western leaders welcomed a desperately needed aid package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, as the Kremlin claimed the passage of the bill […]

Another race, another victory for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen at Chinese GP

SHANGHAI (AP) — Another Formula 1 race. Yet another victory for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The three-time defending champion won the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday starting from pole, his […]

Hurricanes take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Islanders

New York Islanders (39-27-16, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7, second in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Hurricanes -250, […]

Golden Knights visit the Stars to start the NHL Playoffs

Vegas Golden Knights (45-29-8, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (52-21-9, first in the Central Division) Dallas; Monday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Stars -135, Golden Knights […]

Bruins host the Maple Leafs with 1-0 series lead

Toronto Maple Leafs (46-26-10, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (47-20-15, second in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Bruins -135, Maple Leafs […]

Yankees and Rays meet to determine series winner

Tampa Bay Rays (12-10, fifth in the AL East) vs. New York Yankees (14-7, first in the AL East) New York; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Aaron Civale […]

Twins and Tigers meet with series tied 1-1

Detroit Tigers (11-10, third in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (7-12, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Casey Mize (0-0, 4.11 ERA, […]

Royals play the Orioles in series rubber match

Baltimore Orioles (13-7, second in the AL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (13-8, second in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Cole Irvin […]

Red Sox visit the Pirates on 3-game road win streak

Boston Red Sox (12-10, fourth in the AL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (11-10, fourth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Josh Winckowski (1-1, […]

Phillies host the White Sox on home winning streak

Chicago White Sox (3-17, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (13-8, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Nick Nastrini (0-1, […]

Nationals take on the Astros in series rubber match

Houston Astros (7-15, fifth in the AL West) vs. Washington Nationals (9-11, fourth in the NL East) Washington; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (2-0, 1.54 ERA, […]

Kwan leads Guardians against the Athletics after 4-hit performance

Oakland Athletics (8-13, fourth in the AL West) vs. Cleveland Guardians (15-6, first in the AL Central) Cleveland; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Ross Stripling (0-4, 5.32 ERA, […]

Dodgers host New York Mets, look to break home slide

New York Mets (12-8, third in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (12-11, first in the NL West) Los Angeles; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Adrian Houser […]

Cubs bring 2-1 series advantage over Marlins into game 4

Miami Marlins (5-17, fifth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (13-8, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Sunday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Edward Cabrera (0-0, 1.50 ERA, […]

Angels aim to stop losing streak in game against the Reds

Los Angeles Angels (9-12, third in the AL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (11-9, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Jose Soriano (0-2, 4.80 […]

Israeli strikes on southern Gaza city of Rafah kill 13, mostly children, as US advances aid package

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 13 people, including nine children, health officials said Sunday, as the United States was […]

Residents of four Serb-majority municipalities vote on removing Albanian mayors from office

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Residents of four Serb-majority municipalities are casting their votes Sunday on removing their ethnic Albanian mayors from office following last year’s mayoral elections, overwhelmingly boycotted by […]

15 people suffer minor injuries in tram accident at Universal Studios theme park in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A tram accident at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles injured 15 people Saturday night, authorities and the company said. Los Angeles County Fire Department units […]

Haitians scramble to survive, seeking food, water and safety as gang violence chokes the capital

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — As the sun sets, a burly man bellows into a megaphone while a curious crowd gathers around him. Next to him is a small cardboard box […]

Polish voters choose mayors in hundreds of cities in runoff election

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish voters are casting ballots Sunday to chose mayors in hundreds of cities and towns where no candidate won outright in the first round of the […]