- AFP
Taiwan president vows to remember Tiananmen crackdown
Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday that the memory of Beijing's deadly crackdown at Tiananmen Square "will not disappear in the torrent of history", in a post marking the event's 35th anniversary.In his Facebook post Tuesday, Lai said that "a truly respectable country is one where people speak out".
- The Bemidji Pioneer, Minn.
Wabbi Wagner, a hard-of-hearing infielder, helps lead Northome/Kelliher to 1st state berth
Jun. 3—Wabbi Wagner swings a big stick. In 22 games for the Northome/Kelliher softball team, Wagner recorded a .586 batting average in 85 plate appearances. The senior struck out just four times in 70 at-bats and posted a .958 fielding percentage at third base. Her presence on the diamond proved invaluable for Northome/Kelliher, a program that battled its way through the Section 5A elimination ...
- CBC
Bottoms up. Restaurants can serve alcohol earlier during the Calgary Stampede, again
Calgary hospitality businesses will be able serve alcohol earlier in the day during the Calgary Stampede again this year.Throughout the duration of the event, from July 5 to 14, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) said bars, restaurants and lounges can serve alcohol starting at 8 a.m. The blanket approval applies to Class A, B and C licence holders in the city.Private events with special approval can serve alcohol starting at 6:30 a.m. during the Stampede, the AGLC said in
