Abbey Westbury
Sheriff: Hitchhiker writing book on kindness injured in random shooting near Mont. oil fields
BILLINGS, Mont. – A West Virginia man who told authorities he was hitchhiking across the country and writing a memoir about kindness was injured in a seemingly random drive-by shooting near Montana’s booming Bakken oil patch.
Jays starting pitcher Morrow leaves after making just nine pitches against Nats
TORONTO – Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Brandon Morrow left the game against the Washington Nationals on Monday in the first inning after making only nine pitches.
Czech supermodel Petra Nemcova named ambassador at large to promote Haiti in other nations
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Supermodel Petra Nemcova has been named ambassador at large for Haiti because of the charity work she’s done through her non-profit group the Happy Hearts Fund.
B.C. Labour Relations Board appoints mediator in months-long contract dispute
VANCOUVER – The Labour Relations Board has appointed a mediator in an ongoing contract dispute between B.C.’s largest public-sector union and the government.
The Band Perry builds global fan base at CMA Music Fest; festival breaks attendance record
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Band Perry is working to build an international fan base. They’ve played shows overseas and have more coming up. But at CMA Music Festival last week, roles were reversed as fans from around the world flocked to their hometown of Nashville.
Giro champ Ryder Hesjedal auctions off a pink Giro jersey in eBay fundraiser
Giro d’Italia champion Ryder Hesjedal is auctioning off one of the pink jerseys he wore while winning the gruelling 21-stage road bike race.
O’Sullivan, Brown, Willy to battle for backup job behind Riders starter Durant
REGINA – Two exhibition games is not a long time to assess the talent in training camp. For the Saskatchewan Roughriders, inexperience at quarterback makes the situation even more complicated.
Win over Cuba ancient history for Canada as it faces Honduras in qualifying
TORONTO – After Canada’s men’s soccer team overcame the scorching heat and spotty pitch to upset Cuba on foreign soil last Friday, coach Stephen Hart allowed his players a brief time to revel in the result.
Quebec politician’s daughter to wait on bail decision for another day
MONTREAL – A Quebec politician’s daughter and one of her co-accused will remain behind bars for another night as a judge considers whether they should be granted bail.
Don’t hydrate! Washroom breaks at a premium as MPs prepare for Commons marathon
OTTAWA – No diaper jokes, please, we’re parliamentarians.
US Coast Guard: Yacht with 21 people aboard explodes off New Jersey, injuries reported
SANDY HOOK, N.J. – The U.S. Coast Guard says a motor yacht with several people aboard has exploded in waters off New Jersey and has sunk. It says there are media reports of at least seven injuries but it hasn’t confirmed any.
UK experts: Research methods to make embryos from 2 women, 1 man should be allowed if safe
LONDON – An influential British bioethics group says that couples who face the risk of having a baby with certain genetic diseases should be allowed to use eggs from two women to produce the embryo.
Private jet firm NetJets to buy up to 275 new Bombardier Challenger jets
MONTREAL – NetJets Inc. has signed a deal to buy up to 275 Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) Challenger business jets that could be worth up to US$7.3 billion.
Oscars venue reopens in Hollywood as Dolby Theatre
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The venue for the Oscars has a new name — and sound.
Vancouver Island shots-fired call results in ATV-police pursuit, charges
SHAWNIGAN LAKE, B.C. – Mounties in Shawnigan Lake, B.C., have arrested two local men after a report of gunshots set off a police pursuit involving an all terrain vehicle.