• Local Journalism Initiative

    Committee will study P3 sportsplex for Pembroke with input from neighbours and community

    Pembroke – Steps are proceeding examining the possibilities for a private-public partnership (P3) recreation complex including a steering committee, input from local recreation groups and upcoming town hall meetings with a report due at the end of the year. “We can’t go out and borrow $80 million for a facility to debenture; the province of Ontario won’t allow it. It is beyond our capability,” said Pembroke Deputy Mayor Brian Abdallah last Tuesday night. “So that is why we are studying the priva

  • Associated Press

    Kirby allows 1 run in 6 innings, Raleigh hits 3-run homer, and Mariners beat Rays 5-2 to avoid sweep

    George Kirby allowed one run in six innings, Cal Raleigh hit a three-run homer and the AL West-leading Seattle Mariners avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Wednesday. Seattle went 3-6 on a trip to Cleveland, Miami and Tampa Bay and at 19-25 is the only division leader with a losing road record. Seattle closer Andrés Muñoz, who blew his second save in 15 chances on Monday, loaded the bases with no outs in the ninth on two walks and a hit by pitch with the Mariners ahead 5-1.

  • Yahoo Finance

    Is this the Tesla robotaxi killer? Meet the 'Verne.'

    Watch out Elon Musk. there’s another robotaxi play in town, and it’s backed by a highly-regarded name in the business of EVs.