Hurricane Earl is transitioning to a post-tropical storm, but strong winds and heavy rainfall are still expected on the Avalon Peninsula. Wind warnings are in effect for southern and eastern parts of Avalon, with maximum gusts expected to range from 80 to 110 kilometers per hour depending on location. Environment Canada warns that similar storms in the past have resulted in broken tree limbs, power outages and travel disruptions. They say lightweight items and patio furniture should be secured or stored away....

Scientists took to the skies to observe the massive, 40,000-foot-high cumulus clouds emitted by the mosquito fire, and one spoke to SFGATE about the phenomenon. “It really hit everyone on the plane really hard how big and destructive the fire was,” said Alan Brewer, a scientist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “It was like flying right next to the wall of the Grand Canyon.” Researchers are trying to learn more about California’s devastating wildfires by taking aerial observations....

Content of the article A Calgary police spokesman said emergency services began receiving calls at 9:30 a.m. for a collision with two motorcycles. Content of the article The driver of one of the motorcycles, a 39-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said in a statement issued Saturday night. It appears the victim lost control of his vehicle when he braked sharply in response to slowing traffic in the middle lane, according to police....

The video instantly went viral, warming the hearts of viewers in the UK and around the world. Following news of the Queen’s death on Thursday, the beloved bear was sure to pay tribute to the monarch. Story continues below ad Read more: Death of Queen Elizabeth — What’s next for Canada’s 10 days of mourning read more Queen Elizabeth’s death: What’s next for Canada’s 10 days of mourning Paddington’s official Twitter account wrote a simple message: “Thank you ma’am for everything....

The cancellation of English football is total, meaning the Women’s Super League will not start as planned and grassroots matches will not be played. A statement from the Scottish Football Association said “all professional football matches” in Scotland would be postponed. Baseline games will be played, with teams encouraged to observe a minute’s applause or silence. Saturday’s St Leger races at Doncaster have been postponed until Sunday. However, cricket and golf hope to resume on Saturday, with the England and Wales Cricket Board meeting later to confirm whether England’s third Test against South Africa will go ahead....

Queen Elizabeth II’s death could help spark a reconciliation between Prince Harry and his wife Meghan and the rest of the royal family after a reported rift and their relocation to the United States. The couple, who were on a rare visit to Britain when the queen died on Thursday, were reunited with Harry’s brother William and his wife Kate at Windsor Castle on Saturday. It was their first public appearance together since moving stateside in early 2020....

At a special launch held at the Evergreen Brick Works on Tuesday night, Michelin international director Gwendal Poullenec revealed that 13 restaurants will feature in the guide. Inspectors have been inhabiting anonymous food outlets across the city since May, judging restaurants using a secret methodology that the organization describes as a “unique” and “demanding” assessment. Restaurants are then awarded one, two or three stars based on their exceptional cuisine. Here is a list of restaurants that received a Michelin star: Aburi Hana (102 Yorkville Ave) Alo (163 Spadina Ave) Alobar Yorkville (162 Cumberland St) Don Alfonso 1890 (1 Harbor Square) Edulis (169 Niagara St) Enigma Yorkville (23 St Thomas St) Frilu (7713 Yonge St) Kaiseki Yu-zen Hashimoto (6 Garamond CT) Osteria Giulia (134 Avenue Rd) Quetzal (419 College St) Shoushin (3328 Yonge St) Yukashi (643a Mt Pleasant Rd) Only one Toronto restaurant received two Michelin stars—Sushi Masaki Saito on Avenue Road....

When it was over, the spectators at Arthur Ashe Stadium chanted his name, “Ruuuuud!” — and it sounded like they were shouting, instead of greeting. Rudd, runner-up to Rafael Nadal at the French Open in June, is a 23-year-old from Norway who can move from No. 7 to No. 1 by winning the championship at Flushing Meadows on Sunday. “After Roland Garros, I was, of course, extremely happy,” Rudd said, “but also humble enough to think that this could be the only final of my career....

Major General Roman Berdnikov was appointed to the post of commander of the Russian military’s Western Military District on August 26, replacing Lieutenant General Sychecvy. However, it lasted just over two weeks before being removed, according to the Defense Intelligence Agency of the Department of Defense. The Ukrainian attributed the change in leadership to “crushing defeats” by his troops in the Kharkiv region. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said the group of Russian troops will now be headed by Lt....

Thomas Raffl (8.) erwischte die ohne den erkrankten Dominique Heinrich gestarteten Salzburger früh in Norwegen mit einem Staubfänger im Powerplay. Der Kapitän der Gäste hatte am Ende des ersten Drittels das 2:0 im Auge, schoss aber knapp daneben. Salzburg sah nach wie vor auf Kurs, nachdem Peter Hochkofler einen Abpraller aus einem Gerangel zum 2:0 nutzte (23.). Kasper erzielt Rögles Siegtor in der CHL Aber Stavanger wusste sich zu wehren....

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has a lot to prove this offseason after signing a five-year, $230.5 million extension. Things will be a little tough for Murray to start the season, as he is without star DeAndre Hopkins, who is suspended for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. The Chiefs have Patrick Mahomes leading their offense and as long as that is the case, they are a threat to any team in the league....

Salmon Arm RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating Shiean Black Kettle who was reported missing on September 2nd. Black Kettle was last seen in the Vernon area in early August. Black Kettle is a native female, 28 years old, five feet eight inches tall, 130 pounds with brown eyes and dyed blonde or purple hair. Black Kettle has several tattoos, including a distinctive cross on her upper left arm....

Queen Elizabeth poses with leaders for a family photo at the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Valletta, Malta. In Canada, the queen’s death will likely spark discussions about getting rid of the monarchy, as well as responses that the country’s system works well and would be too difficult to change, said Jonathan Malloy, a political science professor at Carleton University. “The queen’s longevity has perhaps allowed us to postpone some discussions” and some will see her death as an opportunity for change, he said on Friday....

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Air concentrations are attributed to ongoing wildfires in the province and the United States, as well as a large fire in South Vancouver at a wood recycling facility. Read more: Smoke forecast for southern coastal BC for weekend, forecaster says “Fires burning southeast of Chilliwack and Hope are producing smoke that is affecting the region. (This weekend) additional smoke is expected to arrive from the south, further degrading air quality,” Metro Vancouver staff said in a statement....

UPDATE 7:05 p.m Firefighting helicopters are making great progress on a ground fire burning above Traders Cove. Mike Bhangu, a former Merritt councilor and mayoral candidate, is watching the fire from across the lake in Kelowna and says the pair of helicopters attacking the fire are in “overdrive.” “They manage this fire,” he said. Smoke from the fire has subsided since it was first reported. “They’re doing an amazing job,” he said....

Holetschek kündigte an, dass von derzeit Beschäftigten in Kliniken und Pflegeheimen kein Beihilfenachweis verlangt werde, nur neue Beschäftigte müssten ab dem 1. Oktober die strengeren Auflagen erfüllen. Ziel solle sein, „die ohnehin schon überlasteten Einrichtungen, die Gesundheitsämter und vor allem das Pflegepersonal nicht noch weiter mit wahnsinniger Bürokratie lahmzulegen“. Zuerst hatte die „Augsburger Allgemeine“ darüber berichtet. Ab dem 1. Oktober ist eine Zusatzbescheinigung erforderlich Die teilweise Impfpflicht wurde im Dezember 2021 von Bundestag und Bundesrat beschlossen....

New US aid, first-line testimony, Russian defiance – and Congress It’s been a big week for Europe’s largest armed conflict since World War II and the Washington Post’s coverage of Russia’s extended invasion of Ukraine. Let’s look at some of the critical developments — and a big looming test of President Biden’s policy. I teased it in the title, so let’s jump right into this test, which you may have missed because it was more of a bureaucratic development than a battlefield puzzle, a diplomatic breakthrough, or a viral social media post featuring the explosive demise of a Russian Tank ....

“The Crown is a love letter to her and I have nothing to add for now, only silence and respect. I expect we will stop filming out of respect as well,” he told news site Deadline. (This was later confirmed by a source at Netflix.) Here’s a 2016 comment from one of the drama’s producers, Stephen Daldry, about the show having plans in the event of the monarch’s death. “None of us know when that time will come, but it would be right and proper to show respect to the Queen,” Daldry said....

The owner of British Gas wants to sign up to a plan for new, long-term electricity generation contracts that would mean accepting lower profits in the short term. Mrs Truss has been accused by Labor and the Lib Dems of siding with the energy giants after she refused to impose a new windfall tax on profits as part of her plan to freeze £2,500 bills for two years. But part of the new prime minister’s plan is to get power producers such as Centrica to agree to stop tying the price of electricity – sold to suppliers – to rising wholesale gas costs....