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Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney loses attempt to have lawsuit thrown out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:45 GMT

EDMONTON — Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney has lost his bid to have a court throw out a defamation case five environmental groups brought against him.In a judgment released Wednesday, Court of King’s Bench Justice Avril Inglis wrote that it was perfectly clear to whom Kenney was referring when he commented on the findings of the so-called anti-Alberta activities inquiry in 2021. “There are no uncertainties in the facts or the law in this matter,” she wrote.The lawsuit stemmed from an inquiry called by the United Conservative government Kenney then led into the activities of environmental groups in Alberta. Media commentators, conservative politicians and Kenney himself accused them of conspiring to use vast quantities of foreign cash to landlock Alberta’s oilsands using false information about their environmental impact.The inquiry, led by Calgary forensic accountant Steve Allan, found no such conspiracy.  On Oct. 21, 2021, he delivered a report saying th...

Which Bears players are not at voluntary OTAs?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:45 GMT

LAKE FOREST — Whenever they are asked a question about attendance at team workouts in the month of May, there is a common response from Matt Eberflus - and it's to be expected. "This is a voluntary time for all the players," said the Bears' head coach when asked about a few on the team who were not spotted during the team's OTA workout Tuesday at Halas Hall. "Some players have certain things going on, and again, it's their right be there and not here, and we'll coach the guys that are here.Indeed the majority of workouts at Halas Hall in May and June are voluntary, with only the veteran veteran minicamp June 13-15 being mandatory.While a fair amount of players are in attendance in Lake Forest, it's common that there are a few who are doing work away from the team. So far in 2023, that list includes. Cornerback Jaylon JohnsonSafety Eddie JacksonGuard Nate DavisWide Receiver Darnell MooneyThis might not be a surprise for Jackson and Mooney since both players are recovering from major ...

Here are all the Dyson Memorial Day deals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:45 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsDYSON PRODUCTS JUST BECAME MORE AFFORDABLE FOR A LIMITED TIMEIN THIS ARTICLE:Dyson Cyclone V10 AbsoluteDyson Ball Animal 3 ExtraDyson Purifier CoolDyson is an innovator. One of the company's newest products is a set of headphones that doubles as a personal air purifier. While reviewers may be split on this particular tech, most items that Dyson releases are highly desirable because they perform so well.Arguably, one reason more people don't have a Dyson in their homes is the prohibitive cost. However, for the next two weeks, you can purchase your Dyson dream products at deep discounts during the Dyson Memorial Day sales event.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE DYSONLike Apple, Dyson isn't known for its low prices. Right now, however, the company is holding a massive sales event with some popular vacuums being marked down as much as $250. You can also get selected Dyson air purifiers on sale...

Samsung appliances are massively discounted for Memorial Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:45 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsYOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL MEMORIAL DAY TO SNAG THESE DISCOUNTED SAMSUNG APPLIANCESIN THIS ARTICLE:Samsung Bespoke 3-Door French Door RefrigeratorSamsung Bespoke Ultra Capacity AI Front Load Washer And Electric Dryer SetSamsung Bespoke Jet Cordless Stick VacuumWhile most of us still have a few days of working or learning before we begin our Memorial Day celebrations, Samsung is kicking off the weekend early with an array of deep discounts on top-notch appliances. If you're tired of washing dishes by hand due to a broken dishwasher or peer longingly at the French-door refrigerators every time you pass the appliance aisle, now is the perfect time to upgrade your kitchen while saving a few bucks. From your laundry room to your kitchen and everywhere in between, Samsung is offering massive discounts on appliances for your entire home. So, b...

Best vacuums to shop during Memorial Day sales

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:45 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsTO KEEP DUST AT BAY, A GOOD VACUUM SHOULD NEVER BE FAR AWAYIN THIS ARTICLE:Shark AZ2002 VertexEufy by Anker BoostIQ RoboVac 11SiRobot Roomba i3+ EVOKeeping a home clean and tidy can be challenging, especially if external factors work against you. You might have the best intentions, but a sudden dust storm, nearby construction or kids playing around the house can all contribute to tiny particles settling on your floors, furniture and decorations. If you don’t take care of it regularly, after a while, dust will accumulate, making it tougher to clean and much worse for those with allergies.  CHOOSING THE RIGHT VACUUM FOR THE JOBIt’s common knowledge that a vacuum cleaner is the best tool for combatting airborne and surface sneeze-inducers. There are plenty of models to choose from, including upright vacuums, cordless models, handheld gadgets for smaller areas and even gigantic, fo...

10 of the best deals from Wayfair's huge Memorial Day Sale

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:45 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsWAYFAIR'S MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION IS MORE THAN A SALE IN THIS ARTICLE:Mistana Dingler 77-Inch Upholstered Sleeper SofaMercury Row Petrin Modern Button Tufted Lounge ChairMercury Row Caramel Helmick 6 Drawer DresserThis week, Wayfair is holding a sales event that will let you get all of those household items you've been thinking about at unbelievably deep discounts. That's because this isn't just a typical sale; it's also a clearance event. Forget 25% or 30% off. Shrewd shoppers can get as much as 70% off now through Wednesday, May 31, at the Wayfair Memorial Day Clearance event.THIS SALE IS NOT JUST ABOUT LOW PRICEYour wait is over. At Wayfair's Memorial Day Sale, you can get the furniture you want at the price you need, so your budget remains intact. Everything from beds to office chairs is on sale so no area of your home will be overlooked. But this ...

'It feels like fire': High school senior survives rattlesnake bite thanks to friends

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:45 GMT

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Texas 17-year-old Aiyona Lee said she's lucky to be alive after what started out as a normal hike quickly changed when she encountered a rattlesnake at Fort Phantom Hill in Abilene Tuesday evening."I was walking, and I felt something thick that I stepped on, and I heard a little rattle... It wasn't loud, but it got me," said Lee. After the snake bit her left ankle, Lee told KTAB she just took off running. But due to the bite, she experienced numbness and fell as her leg stiffened."It feels like fire, like a knife. It hurts really bad," Lee described.Lee's friends immediately knew something was wrong when they heard her scream. Kyle Lackey said he hoped it was a cut from a cactus, but when he got a closer look, he knew she needed to be rushed to the hospital. Here’s what to do if you’re bitten by a rattlesnake "She takes one step and runs towards us. We didn't know what it was. She was screaming, something bit her. I looked at the back and saw two red d...

Court runs through every available juror for APD officer murder trial this week, still not enough

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:45 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 25, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The trial of an Austin police officer accused of murder in a 2020 deadly shooting, expected to begin earlier this week, won't start until after the holiday weekend. Attorneys with the case originally told KXAN opening statements would begin Thursday afternoon, but additional delays with jury selection have pushed the timeline back. Currently, seven jurors are seated in the case. The court needs 14, and the pool that qualified Thursday was not big enough to fill the remaining seven seats following the allotted strikes granted to both the State and the defense. Christopher Taylor, 31, shot and killed Mike Ramos on April 24, 2020. Officers responded to an apartment complex on South Pleasant Valley Road after a 911 call reported someone dealing drugs in a car. According to previous reports from APD, the caller also stated the man had a gun. Jurors still needed in trial of Austin poli...

'Once-in-a-generation opportunity': Austin mayor applauds $25B in transportation upgrades

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:45 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Just days after Project Connect developers released a recommendation for the first phase of light rail in Austin, Mayor Kirk Watson praised the "once-in-a-generation opportunity" facing the city on its billions of dollars' worth of transportation projects.The multi-billion-dollar Project Connect mass transit system is one component in $25 billion's worth of enhancements planned across the city, Watson said. Other key projects coming down the pipeline include the upcoming I-35 Capital Express Central project near downtown and the airport expansion plan in the works at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. "We have an incredible, once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape how our region grows, while also tackling big problems like affordability, workforce development, economic opportunity and of course, as I've mentioned, quality of life," he said.The Austin Transit Partnership is recommending the 38th Street to Oltorf Street to Yellow Jacket Lane is the first phase ...

Point in Time data released, not likely a full count of people experiencing homelessness in Austin

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:59:45 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Data from the first Point in Time (PIT) count conducted since the pandemic was released Thursday. The PIT count is done nationwide and is intended to be an estimate of the number of people sleeping outside on any given night in a community. During this year's count, more than 2,300 people were counted, according to the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO). Of those, nearly 1,300 were people sleeping outside or in cars and more than 1,100 were people sleeping in shelters or transitional housing. The number of people counted as experiencing homelessness has gone up, according to ECHO, aside from 2020 which it said was an outlier. "The trend is definitely clear here that our count has definitely been increasing over this longer period of time," Claire Burrus, who does data for ECHO, said. ECHO also mapped out where they located people sleeping outside. Since the last count, which was in 2020, people have become more spread out across the city and the number o...