Penguins keep Ruck twins together at NHL draft

BUFFALO – Markus Ruck was ecstatic for his sibling. There was also a significant level of anxiety. Liam Ruck — teammate, linemate and twin brother — was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins with the 22nd pick during Friday night’s first round of the NHL draft. Markus, who is eight minutes older, was still waiting for…

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Canada’s first offshore wind farms move closer to reality as regulator clears bidders

Development of Canada’s first offshore wind farms took a significant step forward late Friday when Nova Scotia’s offshore energy regulator released the names of companies qualified to bid on seabed licences. The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator identified five companies and two groups of companies that won approval after taking part in a review process…

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Museum exhibit on displaced Palestinians to open

WINNIPEG – The head of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights says it’s unfortunate a trustee resigned over an exhibit about displaced Palestinians but she stands by the decision for it to open to the public Saturday. The exhibit, titled “Palestine Uprooted: Nakba Past and Present,” focuses on people affected by the Nakba, Arabic for…

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