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Bar that became epicentre of Lac-Megantic tragedy now a symbol of its rebuild

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:25 GMT

LAC-MÉGANTIC — The bar that became the epicentre of the deadly train disaster that struck Lac-Megantic, Que., 10 years ago marked the sombre anniversary on Friday in much the same way it spent the hours leading up to the tragedy: with music, laughter and even joy.Musical headliner Dany Flanders, a former contestant on singing reality show “La Voix,” began Friday’s tribute event at the Musi-Café with an emotional tribute to the victims and the town, set to the tune of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”However, he promised the evening would not be all sombre, and it wasn’t. Within a few songs, the waitresses were dancing and the crowd was singing along as Flanders took requests and sang a birthday song for a customer.Ten years ago, on another hot summer night, the Musi-Café bar became the focal point of the tragedy that rocked the town after an unattended parked train carrying crude oil rolled down the slope from nearby Nantes and derailed, then ex...

People flock to Newfoundland in search of the Come From Away kindness — and find it

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:25 GMT

GANDER, N.L. — Janet Hayward didn’t show too much outward excitement Friday night as she walked toward a Gander, N.L., theatre to see the musical that inspired what she calls her “Newfoundland Quest” — but she did arrive a full hour early.The 54-year-old high school teacher from Indiana has spent the past three weeks driving all over Newfoundland to capture the essence of its people, culture and landscape, and relay it for her students. She began dreaming of the trip after she saw “Come From Away” over a year ago on Apple TV Plus. The musical tells the story of the town’s efforts to care for thousands of people stranded there on planes grounded after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the U.S.The story gripped her, and she couldn’t let it go. So she applied for, and won, a special grant for teachers in Indiana to embark on the journey.“It’s the kindness of the whole thing,” Hayward said in an interview. “I...

Daily horoscope for July 8, 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:25 GMT

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT today (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries.Happy Birthday for Saturday, July 8, 2023:You are dynamic, pragmatic and practical. You’re also focused, self-disciplined and have a strong will. You are kind. Simplicity is the key to life this year. Take charge of your health. Physical exercise is important, especially as a tool for self-discipline. Stay grounded, levelheaded and productive.ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★This is a pleasant day. Check the Moon Alert to see when the Moon enters your sign, because after that, things will tend to more easily go your way. However, you also might feel a heightened sense of emotion about everything. Enjoy puttering around home, making repairs. Tonight: You win!TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★Interactions with friends might take place this morning. However, later in the day, you’ll be happy to be more reclusive and seek ti...

Miss Manners: Is it tacky to bring pastries when I turn in my son’s school application?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:25 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m applying for my son to get into a competitive school with very limited availability for his age group.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Is it your hair? Or is it because you’re kinda mean? Advice | Miss Manners: I was smacked down for complaining about the gauche bachelor party Advice | Miss Manners: I say this young man is rude. My daughter says I’m the problem. Advice | Miss Manners: I just learned this rule about the anthem. Have I been wrong for 40 years? Advice | Miss Manners: My husband bristles when my eyes stray to what he’s reading It’s a well-known school in the area and highly desirable both because of the curriculum and also because it’s a small farm. The children learn to care for animals and grow their own fruits, vegetables and herbs. They also learn how to cook with these foods at the school’s kitchen.My husband and I r...

Dear Abby: I don’t want to make my husband jealous but I’m excited about this new hobby

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:25 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I am in a committed relationship with a wonderful man. We are not married, but we call each other husband and wife and have two beautiful children together. Our relationship is great.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: I don’t want to live like this, but there’s that ‘for better or worse’ thing Advice | Dear Abby: I want a relationship with her, but she doesn’t know she’s my sister Advice | Dear Abby: I need to practice not insulting the men who ask me out Advice | Dear Abby: His first wife was a ‘fox,’ and I am apparently not Advice | Dear Abby: My husband does whatever he wants and lies all the time. Should I stay? My husband had a different childhood than mine. He didn’t have many friends of the opposite sex. I, on the other hand, had a lot of guy friends growing up.I cherish many of these platonic relationships. There is a lot of histor...

Rockies face the Giants leading series 1-0

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:25 GMT

Colorado Rockies (34-55, fifth in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (47-41, third in the NL West)San Francisco; Saturday, 4:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Connor Seabold (0-0); Giants: TBDFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -188, Rockies +159; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies play the San Francisco Giants with a 1-0 series lead.San Francisco is 47-41 overall and 24-22 at home. The Giants have the eighth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .405.Colorado has a 14-31 record on the road and a 34-55 record overall. The Rockies have an 18-49 record in games when they have allowed at least one home run.Saturday’s game is the fifth time these teams match up this season. The Giants are ahead 3-1 in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Michael Conforto leads the Giants with 12 home runs while slugging .402. J.D. Davis is 9-for-38 with two doubles and an RBI over the last 10 games.Ryan McMahon leads Colorado with 14 home runs while slugging .47...

Brewers face the Reds with 1-0 series lead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:25 GMT

Cincinnati Reds (49-40, first in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (48-41, second in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Luke Weaver (2-2, 6.72 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 57 strikeouts); Brewers: Colin Rea (5-4, 4.40 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 60 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Brewers -132, Reds +113; over/under is 9 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Cincinnati Reds.Milwaukee has a 25-20 record at home and a 48-41 record overall. The Brewers are 25-6 in games when they hit at least two home runs.Cincinnati has a 49-40 record overall and a 26-19 record in road games. The Reds have a 16-9 record in games when they did not give up a home run.The teams square off Saturday for the sixth time this season. The Brewers lead the season series 4-1.TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Yelich has 17 doubles, two triples, 11 home runs and 45 RBI for the Brewers. Willy Adames is 10-for-41 with five doub...

Alvarez leads Mets against the Padres after 4-hit outing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:25 GMT

New York Mets (42-46, fourth in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (41-47, fourth in the NL West)San Diego; Saturday, 10:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: David Peterson (2-6, 6.61 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 53 strikeouts); Padres: Blake Snell (5-7, 3.13 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 121 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Padres -172, Mets +146; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets take on the San Diego Padres after Francisco Alvarez had four hits against the Padres on Friday.San Diego is 41-47 overall and 23-23 in home games. The Padres have the eighth-best team ERA in MLB play at 3.87.New York has a 22-27 record in road games and a 42-46 record overall. The Mets are 30-7 in games when they out-hit their opponents.The matchup Saturday is the fifth time these teams meet this season. The Mets have a 3-1 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Fernando Tatis Jr. has a .286 batting average to lead the Padres, and has 19 doubles, a triple and 16 home runs. Manny Machado is 13-for...

Pirates bring road skid into matchup with the Diamondbacks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:25 GMT

Pittsburgh Pirates (40-48, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (51-38, first in the NL West)Phoenix; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mitch Keller (0-0); Diamondbacks: TBDFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Diamondbacks -217, Pirates +180; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates travel to the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to break a three-game road skid.Arizona is 51-38 overall and 25-23 at home. Diamondbacks hitters are batting a collective .260, the sixth-best team batting average in MLB play.Pittsburgh has a 40-48 record overall and an 18-27 record on the road. The Pirates have a 30-3 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.The matchup Saturday is the fifth time these teams match up this season. The Diamondbacks hold a 3-1 advantage in the season series.TOP PERFORMERS: Corbin Carroll leads the Diamondbacks with 18 home runs while slugging .560. Jake McCarthy is 9-for-28 with two triples and two RBI over the past 10 games.Jac...

Phillies look to prolong win streak, take on the Marlins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:50:25 GMT

Philadelphia Phillies (48-39, third in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (51-39, second in the NL East)Miami; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Ranger Suarez (2-3, 3.67 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Marlins: Braxton Garrett (4-2, 3.61 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 98 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -110, Phillies -110; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies will try to prolong a four-game win streak with a victory against the Miami Marlins.Miami is 28-18 in home games and 51-39 overall. The Marlins have the third-best team batting average in MLB play at .263.Philadelphia has a 48-39 record overall and a 26-23 record on the road. The Phillies have the third-ranked team batting average in the NL at .260.The matchup Saturday is the fifth meeting between these teams this season. The season series is tied 2-2.TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Arraez has 18 doubles, a triple and three home runs for the Marlins. Garrett Cooper is 12-for-38 with two doubles and th...