‘It’s just scale’: Local mom-and-pop car dealerships are growing or dying amid industry consolidation, rise of mega-retailers
[ad_1] Derek Sylvester with members of his family, team and mascot Molly, who was featured on the dealership’s logo. Courtesy Sylvester Chevrolet Derek Sylvester’s father built the family’s original Chevrolet dealership with his bare hands on Main Street in rural Peckville, Pennsylvania, in 1972. The store and family have been a pillar of the village, […]
Special weather statement as showers, thunderstorms sweep across Toronto and GTHA
[ad_1] A special weather statement is in effect for Toronto and the GTHA as showers and a risk of thunderstorms sweep across the region on Saturday. Environment Canada says a cold front will move into southern Ontario, bringing with it showers throughout the afternoon. Some areas could see between 10 and 20 mm of rain, […]
Medicine Hat is ready to ‘shine’ hosting Canada Special Olympics | CBC News
[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. It’s taken longer than expected for Medicine Hat to welcome Special Olympians from across the country, but organizers are promising […]
I told him to wear a condom – he said I lacked empathy
[ad_1] It baffled me that basic sexual safety was seen as a personality flaw (Picture: Liv Arnold) ‘Can I be inside you?’ Ozan* asked me, while shampooing my hair, in my hotel shower. ‘I’ll feel more comfortable if you use a condom’, I replied hesitantly. Naturally, I assumed this was a reasonable request – but […]
Boston mayor denies funding LGBTQ migrant ‘wellness’ perks after program touts up to $500 benefits
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s office is denying reports that city funds were used to support a program offering LGBTQ migrants up to $500 in “wellness” perks, after a local advocacy group advertised the benefits and later scaled back its description amid backlash. Through its program “Belonging […]
Welsh National Opera credits popstar Rosalia for artform’s ‘surge of support’
[ad_1] The WNO credits the success of Rosalía and the rise of so-called “opera aesthetics” on social media. [ad_2]
Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it
[ad_1] Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway on Saturday after the US said it would not end its blockade of Iran-linked shipping. Iran’s joint military command said on Saturday that “control of the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state … under strict […]
Madonna surprises Coachella by joining Sabrina Carpenter on stage
[ad_1] The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer’s headline set. [ad_2]
Fast Ducks meet seasoned Oilers in playoff opener | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] EDMONTON – When the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks open their first-round NHL playoff series Monday, it will be a complete reversal from 2017, the last time the teams met in the playoffs. Back then, the Ducks used their veteran lineup to subdue the young, mostly inexperienced Oilers 4-3 in a second-round series. Now […]
Former Inuit leaders say ‘regret’ for RCMP’s Indigenous surveillance program isn’t enough | CBC News
[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Tagak Curley remembers being spied on. “It was an uneasy feeling,” he said. “We would see them upon arrival to […]