Man charged with first-degree murder following fatal shooting in Halifax-area - Life & Style news - NewsLocker (2024)

HALIFAX – A 26-year-old Halifax-area man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 18-year-old Dieago Downey. The victim was shot on March 14 in North Preston, […]

Brown leads Redblacks past Blue and Gold

OTTAWA – When it rains, it pours for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Quite literally, in this case. In what will go down as one of the more unusual endings in […]

Ottawa defence delivers as Redblacks hold off the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 23-19

OTTAWA – The Ottawa defence delivered late in the fourth quarter Thursday night as the Redblacks held on for a 23-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in their season […]

Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 because of an undisclosed injury

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor, long the face of the UFC, is injured and out of the upcoming pay-per-view event June 29 in Las Vegas that he was scheduled […]

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Panthers hold on to beat Oilers 4-3 and take 3-0 lead in Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON – Connor McDavid’s dream of hoisting a Stanley Cup this spring is turning into a nightmare. Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves as the Florida Panthers held on to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Thursday and take a 3-0 chokehold in the best-of-seven title series. Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart, with a goal and an assist each, Vladimir Tarasenko and Sam Bennett scored for Florida, which has smothered McDavid and the Oilers’ attack through nine periods. Florida Panthers

Panthers hold on to beat Oiilers 4-3 and take 3-0 lead in Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON – Connor McDavid’s dream of hoisting a Stanley Cup this spring is turning into a nightmare. Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves as the Florida Panthers held on to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Thursday and take a 3-0 chokehold in the best-of-seven title series. Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart, with a goal and an assist each, Vladimir Tarasenko and Sam Bennett scored for Florida, which has smothered McDavid and the Oilers’ attack through nine periods. Florida Panthers

Barkov, Bobrovsky and the Panthers beat the Oilers 4-3 to move within win of Stanley Cup title

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Aleksander Barkov led the way offensively, Sergei Bobrovsky was in peak form in goal once again and the Florida Panthers are on the verge of lifting […]

Barkov, Bobrovsky and the Panthers beat Oilers 4-3 in Game 3 to move within win of Stanley Cup title

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Aleksander Barkov and Sergei Bobrovsky led the way as the Florida Panthers moved within a victory of their first Stanley Cup title, holding on to beat […]

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Spiraling criminal violence causes morgue to overflow, foul odors to spread in Ecuadorian city

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Spiraling criminal violence in one of Ecuador’s most dangerous cities caused a buildup of unidentified and unclaimed bodies that exceeded the capacity of Guayaquil’s main morgue, […]

Royals avoid a four-game sweep with 4-3 victory over Yankees

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Maikel Garcia hit a game-ending two run double off Yankees closer Clay Holmes, and the Kansas City Royals recovered after squandering a brilliant start by […]

Dodgers acquire pitcher José Hernández for cash days after the Pirates cut him loose

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher José Hernández from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash on Thursday. Hernández was designated for assignment on Tuesday after […]

Houck tosses 6 solid innings and O’Neill slugs a 3-run homer in Red Sox’s 9-3 victory over Phillies

BOSTON (AP) — Tanner Houck allowed three runs in six strong innings and Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run homer to help the Boston Red Sox defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 […]

Joe Ryan fans 5 in 7 strong innings, Carlos Correa slugs 2-run HR as Twins beat Athletics 6-2

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Ryan struck out five in seven strong innings and Carlos Correa had a two-run homer among his three hits as the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland […]

Martinez hits 2-run homer in 9th as Mets rally past Marlins 3-2 and Díaz wins in return from IL

NEW YORK (AP) — J.D. Martinez hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the New York Mets a 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins […]

DL Calais Campbell signing with Dolphins for 17th NFL season, AP source says

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Six-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell has agreed to join the Miami Dolphins for his 17th NFL season, a person with knowledge of the […]

Diggins-Smith and Loyd combine for 40 points, Storm hand the Wings a 6th straight loss, 92-84

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Skylar Diggins-Smith scored 21 points, Jewell Loyd added 19 and the Seattle Storm beat the Dallas Wings 92-84 on Thursday night. Seattle (9-4) has won eight […]

Judge blocks Biden’s Title IX rule in four states, dealing a blow to protections for LGBTQ+ students

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students has been temporarily blocked in four states after a federal judge in Louisiana found that […]

Boston scores 27 to tie a career high, Clark gets 7 and Fever use late run for 91-84 win over Dream

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Aliyah Boston matched a career high with 27 points, Kelsey Mitchell added 24 and the Indiana Fever closed on a 10-2 run for a 91-84 win over […]

Aliyah Boston scores 27 to tie a career high, Fever close with late run for 91-84 win over Dream

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Aliyah Boston matched a career high with 27 points, Kelsey Mitchell added 24 and the Indiana Fever let an 18-point lead slip away before closing on a […]

An NYPD inspector tried to cover up his date’s drunken crash, prosecutors say

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York Police Department inspector has been indicted on charges that he lied to investigators and tried to get incriminating video footage erased after his […]

Taj Bradley ties career high with 11 strikeouts as the Rays rally to beat the Cubs 3-2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Taj Bradley tied a career high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on […]

Tony Bennett’s daughters sue their brother over his handling of the late singer’s assets

NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett’s two daughters are suing their brother, alleging he mishandled and failed to disclose some of their father’s assets in his role as trustee of […]

2 dead in single-engine plane crash in Northern California

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Two people were killed in a single-engine plane crash in Northern California on Thursday, authorities said. Alpine County sheriff’s deputies were notified of an […]

US diplomat warns of great consequences for migrants at border who don’t choose legal pathways

MEXICO CITY (AP) — U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar warned Thursday that migrants who do not opt for a legal pathway into the U.S. will face great consequences, a […]

Tank Davis makes long-awaited return to the ring to defend WBA lightweight title vs. Martin

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Even when others had the microphone at their news conference, Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Frank Martin couldn’t help themselves. They carried on a seemingly endless conversation […]

Leaders of UN and aid groups urge immediate release of 17 staffers being held by Yemen’s rebels

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The heads of six U.N. agencies and three international humanitarian organizations issued a joint appeal Thursday to Yemen’s Houthi rebels for the immediate release of 17 […]

Cal Raleigh gets a trim as Mariners celebrate 30th anniversary of “Buhner Buzz Cut” night

SEATTLE (AP) — When manager Scott Servais was told one of his Seattle Mariners players was going to shave his head to help celebrate one of the most popular promotions […]

Colourful history, colourful future

It feels silly to ask a grown man what his favourite colour is, but when colour is that man’s business, it feels even sillier not to. Emeric (Rick) Duha XI, […]

Man charged with threatening FBI agent who had been involved in Hunter Biden laptop investigation

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A Texas man has been charged with allegedly threatening an FBI special agent who had been involved in an investigation into the dissemination of personal […]

Nelly Korda stumbles again in 1st event since US Women’s Open, shooting 76 in Meijer LPGA Classic

GRAND RAPIDS Mich. (AP) — Nelly Korda stumbled again Thursday in her first event since missing the cut in the U.S. Women’s Open, dropping four strokes on the first three […]