Canadian UFC fighters dominated their opponents at UFC 289, which took place in Vancouver on Saturday. The stands of Rogers Arena were filled with a patriotic crowd cheering on six fighters with Canadian roots. In the opening fight, Diana Belbiţă, who lives in Stoney Creek, Ont., fought Brazilian Maria Oliviera. Belbiţă scored a late takedown in … [Read more…]
When it comes to pickleball however, it seems that Benalla has far more lovers than it does haters. The Battle of the Border, held at the Benalla Indoor Recreation Centre over the weekend, saw the players converge on the town from across New South Wales and Victoria to compete for their state. The event saw … [Read more…]
We need more Archie Bunkers and Fred Sanfords today. One morning as I was watching TV, I tried to think of one television character we have today that has anywhere close to the same level of notoriety of any of the ones with which we grew up. ——– Listen to a podcast of this column … [Read more…]
Actor and radio show host Danny Bonaduce is looking well after his recent brain surgery, letting his followers know with a new image that he’s now working on his recovery. Recently, Bonaduce announced that he’d been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a neurological disorder caused by fluid buildup in the brain. He underwent brain surgery on June … [Read more…]
PLEASANT PRAIRIE VILLAGE BOARD: 4 p.m., at the Village Hall Auditorium, 99.15 39th Ave. This is for a possible closed executive session to confer with legal counsel with respect to possible litigation on fiduciary real estate development. KENOSHA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES BOARD: 4 p.m., at the Kenosha County Job Center Human Services Building, 8600 Sheridan … [Read more…]
SUPEREGO are, in some ways, the quintessential Perth band. An eclectic mishmash of producers, rappers, multi-instrumentalists, vocalists and mates, they are the naturally occurring jambalaya cooked up by a small scene packed with diverse talent. In them, you can see the intersection of local influences: jazzy WAAPA instrumentalist virtuosity, big-feeling confessional lyricism, the hyperactive anger … [Read more…]
Rural Tertiary students invited to apply for agricultural scholarships Jun 12 2023Updated 6 hours ago RIVERINE Plains Inc invites tertiary students working towards a degree or diploma in agriculture, agricultural science agribusiness or engineering (or who can demonstrate a passion for agriculture in another discipline), to apply for one of five scholarships being offered by … [Read more…]
Despite Neil Tennant’s best attempts to underplay the significance of the Pet Shop Boys to gay culture, they were a beacon of light for a generation of gay men. The music of ‘PSB” was a vital soundtrack for gay men during the dark periods of the 1980s and 90s when AIDS cut a swathe through … [Read more…]
Relegation is always devastating for football clubs, and the aim is always to bounce straight back up, but sometimes long-term planning and patience can be key to ensuring long-term success. Leeds United may find it useful to look beyond an instant bounce-back and use the summer window to find long-term solutions to problems that have persisted … [Read more…]
DEVILS LAKE – For 10 Grand Forks business leaders, the daily commute looked a bit different on Thursday when a Black Hawk helicopter picked them up for a day of learning at Camp Grafton, near Devils Lake. The group flew from Grand Forks International Airport for a Bosslift, a program that gives employers a look … [Read more…]