In this 1984 photo, Steve Jobs, chairman of Apple Computers, John Sculley, president and CEO, and Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, unveil one of the earlier model Apple computers. (Sal Veder/Associated Press)
An auctioneer says one of Apple’s first computers — a functioning 1976 model — has been sold for a record $668,000 US.
German [...]
1976 Apple computer sells for $668,00...
In this 1984 photo, Steve Jobs, chairman of Apple Computers, John Sculley, president and CEO, and Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, unveil one of the earlier model Apple computers. (Sal Veder/Associated Press)
An auctioneer says one of Apple’s first computers — a functioning 1976 model — has been sold for a record $668,000 US.
German [...]
Ethics probe comes with limits, feder...
As the federal ethics commissioner readies for a third look at Stephen Harper’s former right-hand man, Mary Dawson is reminding Canadians her office can only look so far.
The commissioner is examining whether Harper’s chief of staff Nigel Wright violated the Conflict of Interest Act when he gave Senator Mike Duffy more than $90,00 [...]
Female suicide bomber injures 18 in s...
A female suicide bomber blew herself up in the southern Russian region of Dagestan on Saturday injuring at least 18, including two children and five police officers, police said. The attacker was later identified as a widow of two Islamic radicals killed by security forces.
It was the first suicide bombing in Dagestan since the Boston Maratho [...]
French soldier stabbed on Paris stree...
A French soldier was stabbed in the throat in a busy commercial district outside Paris on Saturday, and France’s president said authorities are investigating any possible links with the recent slaying of a British soldier.
President Francois Hollande said the identity of the attacker was unknown and cautioned against jumping to conclusi [...]
Hezbollah vows to stand by Syrian reg...
The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah warned Saturday that the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime would give rise to extremists and plunge the Middle East into a “dark period,” and vowed his Shiite militant group will not stand idly by while its chief ally in Damascus is under attack.
In a televised address, Sh [...]
NHL approves sale of Coyotes, conting...
The NHL has approved the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to a group of Canadian-led investors, but the deal is contingent on reaching a lease agreement with the city of Glendale, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
The NHL agreed to sell the team to Renaissance Sports Entertainment, a group headed by George Gosbee, [...]
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Dog snared on baited hooks near Vanco...
RCMP in North Vancouver have issued a warning after a dog was snared by a cruel trap set with baited hooks near the Grouse Grind Trail yesterday morning.
Professional dog walker Hallie Mitchell was out walking her dogs near the Baden Powell trail on Thursday around 10:30 a.m. PT when a two-year-old labradoodle named Kelly left the trail and f [...]
Canadian mine giant Barrick fined a r...
The Diaguita Indians live in the foothills of the Andes, just downstream from the world’s highest gold mine, where for as long as anyone can remember they’ve drunk straight from the glacier-fed river that irrigates their orchards and vineyards with its clear water.
Then thousands of mine workers and their huge machines moved in, b [...]
McDonald’s CEO chastised by 9-y...
A girl from Kelowna, B.C., is making international headlines for chastising the CEO of McDonald’s during the corporation’s annual shareholders meeting in Chicago on Thursday.
Hannah Robertson was at the meeting to ask some tough questions of the fast food chain’s CEO Don Thompson.
“Mr. Thompson, don’t you want ki [...]
Body found inside burning van in East...
Police are investigating after a body was found inside a burning van in East Vancouver Saturday morning.
Shortly before 6 a.m. PT, a van parked on Victoria Drive near East 12th Avenue was found burning.
After fire crews extinguished the flames, a body was discovered inside.
Vancouver police spokesman Const. Brian Montague says the victim has [...]
Border traffic light after Washington...
Traffic is flowing smoothly at the Canada-U.S. border today, after a bridge collapsed along a major transportation route between Vancouver and Seattle Thursday night.
Officials had expected congestion and warned motorists to expect major delays, with Canadians heading south to shop in the U.S. and Americans heading north to visit Canada over [...]
Pilot program could see dog park patr...
A new pilot program could see volunteers patrolling Calgary’s off-leash dog parks to keep dog owners in line.
The proposed Off-Leash Ambassador Program is designed to promote awareness around dog park etiquette. The aldermen behind it want $75,000 from the Council Innovation Fund to train potential volunteers.
“People want to do t [...]
St. Stephen’s church to sell pu...
It’s out with the old and in with the new for one Calgary church this weekend.
St. Stephen’s Anglican Church is selling its pews, benches, kneelers, oak screens and even the pulpit to raise money for refurbishments.
For many who came to the sale, it was a chance to hold on to a little piece of their history.
“One person boug [...]
Calgary Marathon to cause detours, de...
Commuters and public transit users will face a number of detours and delays Sunday as the Calgary Marathon criss-crosses the city.
The route will take the marathon mainly through the city’s southwest, where there will be a number of road closures lasting through the morning and into the early afternoon in some areas. Full details are av [...]
