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A vulnerable man who was missing in Cape Breton has been found safe. An emergency alert was first issued just before 10 a.m. on Friday and said the 74-year-old was last seen in the Sydney area driving a black SUV. A second alert was issued around 1:30 p.m. and said that he had been found. Cape Breton Regional Police later said in a post on their Facebook page that the man is safe. For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.

Artisans and farmers protecting and preserving the heritage of the American West pass on their knowledge and experience through shopping experiences, instructional classes, and weekend festivals hosting thousands to their charming village in Central Texas. Quilt making and other craft seminars, agricultural exhibits, and music activities are on display each day at Homestead Craft Village and featured at Homestead Heritage’s 37th Annual Homestead Fair, open from November 29 through Dec. 1, followed by two weekends of the Homestead Holiday Market, December 7 and 14. WACO, Texas, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — There’s a moment in the pottery shop that…

Avery’s Farm Market in Beaver Bank, N.S., may not seem geographically close to the North Pole but for the next few weeks, it’s offering a direct link to the big guy in red for local children. The market has invited kids to drop off their letters and wish lists to Santa over the past couple of years. Now, with the Canada Post strike hitting the one-week mark, Avery’s is anticipating a higher-than-usual demand for its special service.“Before we even put (the mailbox) out, we had a bunch of people asking, ‘Hey, when is it coming out? Are you still doing…

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding authenticated the keel today of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Sam Nunn (DDG 133). The ship’s name honors Samuel Augustus Nunn Jr., a former U.S. senator from Georgia and co-founder of the Nuclear Threat Initiative. Nunn was in attendance for the ceremony and was joined by his daughter and ship sponsor, Michelle Nunn. “It is truly an honor to commemorate this moment in the life of the future USS Sam Nunn,” Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson said. “It continues an important journey for Ingalls shipbuilders in delivering what they…

The Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments on a case involving funding for a major broadband subsidy program, the Universal Service Fund (USF). SCOTUS granted cert in a pair of cases called Federal Communications Commission v. Consumers’ Research, and Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition v. Consumers’ Research, which were consolidated for oral arguments. They center around whether Congress inappropriately delegated lawmaking function to the FCC by letting it set contribution rates for telecommunications companies to pay into the nonprofit Universal Service Administration Company, which manages the USF. It also asks whether the FCC delegated too much authority to a…

Mark Siemens is a third-generation egg farmer in B.C.’s Fraser Valley and he recalls his grandfather sharing a story about fighting an unknown disease that raced through the farm decades ago, forcing him to cull the entire flock. Siemens didn’t expect to be facing a similar fight so many years later. He noticed some birds seemed agitated a few weeks ago, showing symptoms of itchy eyes, and said he immediately called the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The verdict was in by the end of the day: his chickens were infected with the highly pathogenic H5N1 variant…

It’s enough to give anyone already on edge about how to handle possible flight delays and cancellations yet another reason to pop an antacid or two: the prospect of delayed, lost, stolen or damaged baggage. The concern is valid, especially during peak winter holiday travel and situations such as the global IT outage in the summer of 2024. Handing over checked suitcases can almost feel like a leap of faith these days. Yet you’re not totally powerless. There are things you can do and strategies you can take to help avoid losing a bag or at least…

In the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS), Scooby is known as the ulti-mutt good boy. The lab, who recently turned two on Nov. 2, is from the U.S., and trained to detect arson. While he’s only been with the department for about six months, his chief says he’s doggone good at his job.“He is a great help to our investigators. He’ll support our investigators for processing the scene. He’ll be extremely accurate for investigators to actually collect evidence and have it sent off to the forensic lab for analysis. He also saves a lot of time on scene. He can…

Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calgary Health Foundation, a Calgary-based nonprofit which raises money for healthcare excellence, is being forced to adapt during its busiest fundraising period in response to the ongoing Canada Post strike. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers strike, starting one week ago today, means disruptions to mail, including the mailing of the Foundation’s most significant fundraising drive of the year, their ‘More Firsts’ holiday appeal. The appeal, which features the emotional story about the impact Foundation donors have had on one grateful Calgarian, is waiting at Canada Post processing centres to be mailed…

NOTE: The following article contains content that some might find disturbing. Please read at your own discretion. Conor McGregor, former UFC champion and one of the biggest names in mixed martial arts fighting, has been ordered to pay more than 250,000 Euros (approximately C$360,000) to a woman who accused him of raping her at a hotel in Dublin in 2018.McGregor, whose civil case played out in Ireland’s high court, must hand over the funds damages to Nikita Hand, who also goes by Nikita Ní Laimhín.Hand previously said McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her on Dec. 9, 2018. The assault happened…