Two-time world champion David Murdoch named Curling Canada high-performance director

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‘I did it for him’: Luke Stoltman says newborn son inspired his fight to become 'Europe’s Strongest Man' again

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Canada Inflation Ticks Up to 2.9% on Higher Gas Prices: Canadian consumer prices reaccelerated slightly as expected due to higher gasoline prices ...

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Quick Glance: Canadian Inflation Rises Due to Increase in Gasoline Prices

Canadian consumer prices saw a slight increase, primarily due to higher gasoline prices. Core metrics indicated further progress in disinflation, prompting the central bank to prepare for a shift to looser monetary policy as early as June or July.

In March, the consumer price index rose by 2.9% compared to the previous year, up from the 2.8% reported a month earlier. Excluding gasoline, the index slowed to 2.8% from the previous year, in contrast to February's 2.9%.

However, indications of underlying price pressures decreased. The averages of the Bank of Canada's two core measures decreased to an annual rate of 2.95%, weaker than anticipated. Following the release, yields on two-year Canadian government bonds dropped by approximately 10 basis points to 4.18%.

The March inflation data suggest that the decline in core metrics this year is not temporary. Bank of Canada officials are now waiting to be convinced that the path to the 2% target can be sustained before making adjustments to monetary policy.

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Canadian and US authorities said six people have been arrested and three more are being sought in connection with what they called the largest gold heist in ...

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Scottish boxing mourns Willie Limond after his passing aged 45 : Limond boasted a record of 42-6 during a professional career which spanned 24 years.

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Prescription of puberty blockers paused for children in Scotland following Cass Review

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Canada beats U.S. in OT thriller to win Women’s Worlds gold

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Scotland Pauses Prescribing Puberty Blockers to Under-18s: Scotland’s only gender identity clinic for young people has paused prescribing puberty blockers for ...

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Rubber duck bobs all the way to Scotland after epic 18-year journey: It was helpfully marked with information about where it set off from in 2006.

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Ottawa to force banks to identify carbon rebate by name in direct deposits: The first rebate deposits in 2022 were generically labelled – ‘federal payment’ and ...

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Green fuel issues mean new Scots ferry fiasco ship will miss summer: The first of Scotland's ferry fiasco vessels will not be up and running until October ...

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Minimum unit pricing: Here's how much beer, wine and spirits could cost in Scotland if cost increase agreed

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China tried to meddle but Canadians decided the last two elections, says PM Trudeau

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Quick Glance: Alleged Chinese Interference in Canadian Elections: Trudeau Confirms Independence

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reported to an official inquiry that China attempted to intervene in the last two Canadian elections, but the outcomes were unaffected, and it was deemed 'improbable' that Beijing favored a specific party.

Under pressure from opposition lawmakers dissatisfied with media reports on China's potential involvement in the elections, Trudeau established the commission.

Erin O'Toole, who led the main opposition Conservative party during the 2021 campaign, estimated that Chinese interventions may have cost his party up to nine seats but did not alter the election's course. Trudeau's Liberal Party emerged victorious in both instances.

Canada's domestic intelligence agency informed the commission of China's 'clandestine and deceptive' interference in both elections, marking the most substantial evidence thus far of suspected Chinese meddling in Canadian politics.

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Scotland to be hit by '42 hour snow blast' with spring freeze set next week: Temperatures will plummet to minus five degrees with snow on its way in Scotland.

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Tributes paid to football fan who died at Celtic Park: Alison McGoff was pronounced dead at the stadium on Saturday.

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Violent Buckie thug repeatedly stabbed ex-girlfriend in row over £20: Ashley Reaich pulled out a flick knife and brutally attacked Kaylana Murray outside the ...

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Canada to unveil budget as experts doubt fiscal targets: Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will have to find ways to amp up savings or raise taxes when ...

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Two men, 22 and 26, found dead at Scots waterfall as police launch investigation: Emergency services raced to the Linn of Tummel waterfall near Blair Atholl in ...

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Airline worker among six arrested in $22M airport gold heist. Police say it was an inside job

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Quick Glance: Six Arrested in $22M Airport Gold Heist, Inside Job Unveiled

Six individuals were arrested for the multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.

Police identified it as an 'inside job' and charged nine suspects in connection with the crime.

Investigations revealed that former Air Canada employees were allegedly involved in the theft.

The criminals intended to use the stolen gold and cash to finance illegal firearms trafficking into Canada.

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‘Under the Bridge’ Review: True Crime Strikes a False Note: Riley Keough and Lily Gladstone star in this Hulu series about the murder of a Canadian teenager.

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Nine People, Including an Airline Worker, Are Arrested in $14.5 Million Gold Heist

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Aye Write festival saved by ‘unexpected’ donation from late Euromillions lottery winner

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Apr 09

Mysterious classic car discovered in Buckie forest: David Hendry has discovered a rare classic car abandoned in a forest area of Buckie and says he knows the ...

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STUC warning that councils could 'collapse' shows how bad SNP austerity has become – Scotsman comment

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Trudeau Creates Fund For Nonprofits to Buy Apartment Buildings: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is creating a C$1.5 billion ($1 ...

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Canada Unveils Billions for Artificial Intelligence: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government would spend nearly $2 billion to help fuel growth ...

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Robert MacNeil, Earnest News Anchor for PBS, Dies at 93: With his longtime co-host Jim Lehrer, he delivered thoughtful reports that stood in stark contrast to ...

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All you need to know: 2024 Speyside Stages rally as Huntly's John Wink looks to build on strongest year

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Nicola Sturgeon’s husband re-arrested in Scottish National Party finance probe: Peter Murrell arrested by Police Scotland for the second time as investigation of ...

politico.eu/article/nicola-sturgeons-husband-re-arrested-in-scottish-national-party-finance-probe/

Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates

On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.

Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.

The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.

In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.

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Scotland’s cerebral palsy team aim to make history in World Championship final in Salou

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Apr 15

Tories launch bid to repeal Scotland's controversial new hate crime law: The party said the legislation is ‘proving every bit as unworkable as many critics ...

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Paris bound: See which LSU men's swimmer qualified for the Olympics at an event in Toronto

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Hairy Biker Si King to join line-up of talent at Taste of Grampian 2024: Celebrity chef Hairy Biker, Si King is the latest talent to be announced for this ...

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Trainspotter Francis Bourgeois reveals Harry Potter rail line experience: Celebrity trainspotter and international model Francis Bourgeois describes ...

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Toronto Pearson gold heist: 9 people charged in historic $20M theft | Globalnews.ca

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Quick Glance: 9 Suspects Arrested in $14.8 Million Gold Heist at Toronto Airport, Only Partially Recovered

Only six pure gold bracelets worth over $65,000 have been recovered from the $14.77 million gold heist that took place last year.

The perpetrators are believed to have melted down and sold the stolen gold to acquire illegal firearms for a smuggling operation, as stated by Peel Regional Police Detective Sgt. Michael Mavity.

Additionally, the police have seized $312,000 in cash, suspected to be profits made by the suspects after selling the gold.

Lists accounting for $7.21 million and $10.23 million were also found at two separate locations, indicating the distribution of money from the gold sales by the suspects.

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11 of the biggest social media influencers in the Highlands and Islands: We took a look at some of the most prominent Inverness, Highlands and Islands ...

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Apr 12

Safety warning issued to tourists after motorhome is 'blown down hill' on NC500 route

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Canadian dollar posts biggest weekly decline in 11 months: The Canadian dollar weakened to a near five-month low against its broadly stronger U.S ...

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Livestream ospreys Louis and Dorcha welcome first egg of season at Highland nest: The first egg of the season was laid just before 11.15am on Sunday with the ...

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"Hate crime": The culture war endangers the freedom of all: In Scotland, a new law against "hate crime" is causing uncertainty. It is just the tip of a growing ...

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Quick Glance: Culture War Threatens Freedom: Controversy over 'Hate Crime' Law

A new law against 'hate crimes' in Scotland is causing unease.

Author J. K. Rowling challenges police enforcement of the law, sparking debate on free speech.

The contentious law in Scotland prohibits hate speech against various societal groups.

Legalizing the protection of specific group interests restricts freedom of speech and creates uncertainty.

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Nan Shepherd's incredible life story told in new play: WHO would have thought that a curious glance at a bank note image of a Scots writer wearing Wonder Woman ...

heraldscotland.com/life_style/arts_ents/24259884.nan-shepherds-incredible-life-story-told-new-play/

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Doctors call for smacking to be banned in England and Northern Ireland: Bans have already been introduced in Scotland and Wales in recent years.

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'Loving dad with a heart of gold': Tributes to Inverurie plumber Euan Henderson, 33

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Canada earmarks $1.16 billion for military aid to Ukraine in 2024 budget: Canada’s budget for 2024 proposes to supply Ukraine with 1.6 billion Canadian dollars ...

kyivindependent.com/canada-earmarks-1-16-billion-for-military-aid-to-ukraine-in-2024-budget/

Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense

At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.

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‘XL Bully’ which attacked owner while on the loose in Airdrie seized and killed: The dog's owner was taken to hospital following the attack.

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Apr 11

Rob Wainwright: Doddie Weir would have been so proud of raising £5m: Doddie’s foundation has been backed by famous names including Sir Chris Hoy, Lewis Capaldi ...

heraldscotland.com/news/24246002.rob-wainwright-doddie-weir-proud-raising-5m/

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Grimes apologizes for disastrous Coachella set: Canadian singer Grimes apologized to fans on Saturday after her Coachella set earlier that evening was beset by ...

cnn.com/2024/04/15/entertainment/grimes-apology-disastrous-coachella-set-intl-scli/

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Apr 10

Second pitch inspection ahead of Dundee vs Rangers match as rain forecast: Officials checked the playing surface at 11am, but heavy rain is forecast.

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Apr 14

Ferries crisis Scotland: Here’s why Ferguson Marine and CalMac chief executives David Tydeman and Robbie Drummond were sacked

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Apr 06

Andrew O’Hagan on Caledonian Road - and coming to terms with the past: Andrew O’Hagan meets me in the kitchen of his flat on the top of a tenement in Edinburgh’s ...

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AP Dhillon justifies breaking guitar in Instagram post, receives more backlash: Indo-Canadian singer AP Dhillon recently performed at the Coachella Valley Music ...

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Apr 14

Picts wouldn't have been any different from other awful Dark Ages folk: PICTS? Who the hell were they? Good question. Nobody knows. And that is weird ...

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Apr 03

Influx of Asylum Seekers Surprises Canada and Cities Bear the Cost: Canadian cities are being overwhelmed by a record surge of newcomers seeking asylum ...

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Apr 03

Canada's Foreign Affairs minister Melanie Joly called for a full investigation into the killing of aid workers in Gaza, one of whom was a Canadian citizen ...

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Quick Glance: Canadian Man Killed in Gaza - Veteran with Young Son

Canadian Jacob Flickinger, 33, a military veteran from Quebec, was among seven aid workers killed in Gaza, leaving behind a partner and a one-year-old son.

Flickinger and friend Duguay, both affected by PTSD after Afghanistan, joined World Central Kitchen to aid in crisis zones.

The organization planned to deliver food aid by sea to Gaza due to strict rules on truck aid by Israel. Flickinger was on-site when hit by an Israeli airstrike.

The deaths have sparked international reactions, with Canada calling for a full investigation. World Central Kitchen founders urge Israel to support humanitarian aid and ensure safety of aid workers.

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Scotland's 2030 climate change target: SNP government's decision to shift goalposts is a sign of their collective failure – Mike Robinson ...

scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/scotlands-2030-climate-change-target-snp-governments-decision-to-shift-goalposts-is-a-sign-of-their-collective-failure-mike-robinson-stop-climate-chaos-scotland-4595927

Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target

The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.

Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.

Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.

A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.

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Ayr Station Hotel tower and north building to be demolished: South Ayrshire Council has confirmed the building's tower and half of the northern section at Ayr ...

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Apr 07

Rangers strike late to earn 3-3 draw with Celtic in dramatic Old Firm derby at Ibrox

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Apr 18

UK Election: Labour Shouldn’t Write Off Scotland's SNP Just Yet: Despite numerous internal crises and a recent revival of Scottish Labour ...

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Tragic wedding day picture of mum stabbed to death as husband charged: Kulsuma Akter, 27, was rushed to hospital after being attacked on Saturday afternoon but ...

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Canada's Trudeau announces package of AI investment measures: Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau on Sunday said the upcoming budget will include a C$2 ...

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Horror at Scots beauty spot as man dies and two women pulled from the water : Emergency services raced to Dollar Glen at around 10.30am on Saturday.

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Carry on cruising: 235,000 passengers and 161 ships set to visit Edinburgh, Fife and Dundee amid record season

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Man locked dog in crate to starve in ‘shocking’ animal cruelty in Ayrshire: Daryl Torrance's pet had to be euthanised after being found 'in an ...

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Sutton lets rip as Fabio Silva penalty branded 'embarrassment' and 'cheating': The Hoops hero was less than impressed with the Ibrox attacker throughout the Old ...

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Grand National 2024 results in full : It was the big one at Aintree and it was a thriller as the big one lived up to the hype.

Quick Glance: Why I Won't Be Watching the Grand National This Year

I used to find the arguments of Grand National opponents outdated.

Last year's event was chaotic and marked by accidents.

There were many fatalities and criticisms leading to changes for the 2024 race.

Despite the planned alterations, the author has lost interest in the race.

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Pup in the doghouse after locking owners out of campervan at Scots beauty spot: The couple were forced to call the AA for help and were relieved when local ...

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Stirling Studios given green light at Forthside site: Stirling is set to take centre stage in Scotland's film and TV industry with the creation of one of the ...

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Canadian A220 jet workers reach tentative agreement with Airbus

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Passport price rises again in effort to ‘improve services’, Home Office says: The cost of applications made by those over 16 in the UK online will increase from ...

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Man, 70, dies after ‘serious assault’ in Glasgow as teen arrested: A 70-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene on Friday evening.

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Scottish education: Sharp declines in numbers of maths and physics teachers raise huge concerns for future – Scotsman comment

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Govanhill's Roma communities marked International Roma Day: Roma communities have gathered in Glasgow to celebrate their culture and traditions ahead of ...

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PM Trudeau defends integrity of Canadian elections before public inquiry: The prime minister made a highly anticipated appearance before an inquiry looking into ...

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American nuclear submarine arrives in Scotland for visit: The U.S. Navy say that this port visit gives the USS Albany and her crew the opportunity to enjoy the ...

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Major Aberdeen roundabout to reopen following four days of roadworks: A major roundabout in Aberdeen is to reopen to traffic tomorrow morning after being closed ...

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