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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Canada faces dense defense-acquisition docket as F-35 review looms
VICTORIA, British Columbia — Self-propelled artillery, submarines and early-warning aircraft are on the purchasing docket for Canada's new government as part of its agenda to strengthen the country's military. Prime Minister Mark Carney named his new Cabinet on May 13 which included David McGuinty as defense minister and former Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot Stephen Fuhr as Secretary of State for defense procurement. 'Everyone is expected and empowered to show leadership – to bring new ideas, a clear focus, and decisive action to their work,' Carney said in a televised speech at the Cabinet announcement. 'We will build a stronger Canadian Armed Forces to defend every inch of our territory through unprecedented investments in land, air, sea, and cyber space,' he added. Carney said his government's priorities will be announced on May 27. But his defense platform, released April 19 in the middle of the federal election, has already outlined a significant rearmament program for the Canadian military. That includes the purchase of 80 to102 self-propelled howitzers, a fleet of conventionally-powered submarines, and a fleet of Canadian-made early-warning and control aircraft. A new ground-based air defense system will also be purchased for the Canadian Army. Carney has also promised purchasing additional heavy icebreakers, although he has not provided details on numbers of such ships. In addition, Carney had already ordered a review of Canada's purchase of the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet. The Canadian government committed in January 2023 to spending $13.2 billion (19 billion Canadian dollars) for the purchase of 88 F-35s from the United States. Carney, who linked the review to U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing trade war against Canada, said at this point the country has only committed to purchasing the first 16 F-35s. He noted that he has had discussions with French and British government officials about whether they could provide an alternative to the F-35 and whether that aircraft could be built in Canada. Carney has also pointed out that Canada has choices on its defense alliance partners. Trump's threats against Canada have raised issues about the state of the U.S.-Canada military relationship. 'What degree of interoperability do we have in our military in a world that is more dangerous and divided,' Carney asked May 13 when referring to U.S.-Canadian defense arrangements. 'So we have big decisions to make there.' Fuhr will take on the job of overseeing the F-35 review as well as making improvements to the defense procurement process. Fuhr previously questioned the cost and value of the F-35 in 2011 and 2014 when he was a civilian involved in the aviation industry. But he was later elected in 2015 as a Liberal member of parliament. Then-Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who had promised never to purchase the F-35 during the 2015 election campaign, later changed his policy and his government approved the purchase of the fighter jet in 2023. Fuhr said he has yet to be briefed on his role. The F-35 review is still in its early stages. Canada's Department of National Defence has continued to decline to provide a timeframe for when the process might be finished. 'The F-35 review is ongoing and progressing in a timely manner; it is taking into consideration internal, external, and independent input,' Department of National Defence spokesman Nick Drescher Brown stated in a May 15 email to Defense News. In addition, the Canadian military hopes to start working with industry this summer on the acquisition of a new helicopter fleet that will deal with existing rotary aircraft gaps in firepower and mobility. The proposed purchase wasn't specified in Carney's defense policy. But a briefing to the aerospace industry and defense analysts noted that Canada will spend $12.9 billion (CA $18.4 billion) on new tactical helicopters. The briefing was prepared by RCAF Brig. Gen. Brendan Cook, director general of air and space force development, and provided to Defense News by the Department of National Defence. The new fleet would replace the existing CH-146 Griffon helicopter fleet.
Global News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Liberal candidate Stephen Fuhr elected in battleground Kelowna riding
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook Liberal candidate Stephen Fuhr has been elected in the Kelowna, B.C., riding, according to Elections Canada. On Tuesday afternoon, Elections Canada said 100 per cent of polls were reporting and Fuhr was ahead of Conservative candidate Tracy Gray by 235 votes. If the margin between two candidates is 0.1 per cent or less, it will trigger an automatic recount. Elections Canada has determined the margin between Fuhr and Gray to be 0.5 per cent. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Just over 66 per cent of eligible voters in the Kelowna riding voted in this federal election. 2:16 Ex-BC Liberal premiers endorse opposing Kelowna candidates It was an eventful election in B.C.'s Interior. Story continues below advertisement Conservative former MLA Ellis Ross flipped Skeena-Bulkley Valley in the Northwest, and Conservative Helena Konanz flipped Similkameen-South Okanagan-West Kootenay as Pierre Poilievre's party painted virtually every riding in in the region blue. The exception appears to be in Kelowna, where Fuhr was leading incumbent Gray by fewer than 100 votes late Monday night. More to come…
New York Times
28-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
The history of Edmonton Oilers starting goalie tweaks in the postseason
In the Edmonton Oilers' first NHL season (1979-80), a deadline deal for a goaltender (Ron Low) proved inspired. Low's addition vaulted the team into the playoffs during the inaugural season, giving fans an idea about what was to come. Since then, the Oilers have made several deadline deals for goaltenders, some of them famously helping the cause. Advertisement Even the best-laid plans at the deadline sometimes need a rewrite at important moments. Some of those deadline pickups delivered, but others got hurt and still others needed to be replaced before the playoffs. In the history of the Oilers, famous goalie playoff tweaks have delivered agony and ecstasy via coaching decisions made in the heat of the moment. Here's a quick look at the goalie changes, what happened in the days after the coaching staff made the big decision and how the current situation may impact the team this spring. The 1980s in goal could be described as the Grant Fuhr decade. Among the 127 playoff games Edmonton played in the decade, Fuhr started 92 (73 percent) and won 66 playoff games. The Oilers were forced to make a move in net only twice during the decade. Both times, Andy Moog stepped in. All numbers via The 1981 goalie change happened at the beginning of the playoffs. Coach Glen Sather shocked the media gathered at the Montreal Forum on the morning of Game 1 of the series that spring between Edmonton and the Canadiens. He announced that the untested Moog would start against the legendary Montreal lineup. The media reaction was swift and decidedly critical. All Moog did was post a .938 save percentage in helping the upstart Oilers (called 'pesky' and filled with 'enthusiasm and hard work') win the first-round series in three straight games. The 1984 goalie change was truly unfortunate. Fuhr delivered the single most impressive goaltending performance in Oilers Stanley Cup Final history in Game 1 of the series versus the New York Islanders. In Game 3 of the series, New York forward Pat LaFontaine crashed into Fuhr, injuring the goalie's shoulder and ending his postseason. Moog performed brilliantly in both seasons. Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final in 2006 will always be a difficult memory. The organization had a brilliant trade deadline courtesy of general manager Kevin Lowe, with goalie Dwayne Roloson acquired to shore up the only real area of weakness. Roloson was exceptional down the stretch and helped the team storm the Western Conference with brilliant goaltending. The Oilers had a big lead in Game 1 of the Final, but faltered, and then Roloson was injured 54 minutes into the game. All numbers via Ty Conklin entered the game for Edmonton after the Roloson injury. He was part of a two-way backup rotation, with Mike Morrison the goaltender who didn't dress that day. Conklin misplayed the puck behind the Edmonton net, and the Oilers lost a game that should never have been in doubt. All these years later, it remains a painful memory for Oilers fans. Advertisement In Game 1 of the 2020 qualifying series versus the Chicago Blackhawks, head coach Dave Tippett started veteran Mike Smith, who had played for him in Dallas and Phoenix. Just six minutes into the game, Smith turned the puck over and Edmonton was in chaos. He was replaced for the rest of the series by Mikko Koskinen, who improved the goalie performance. However, the Oilers would win only one game that spring. In the second round of the 2024 playoffs, Stuart Skinner was having a tough time with the Vancouver Canucks. He surrendered a comfortable 4-1 lead by allowing three goals in the third period to put the Oilers down a game early in the series. Edmonton tied the series with Skinner backstopping the team to a 4-3 overtime win in Game 2. Game 3 saw Skinner struggle, and he was replaced by Pickard. Coach Kris Knoblauch gave the net to Pickard for Game 4 and the veteran performed brilliantly, allowing Edmonton to tie the series. Pickard played well in Game 5, but lost a close one and was replaced by Skinner, who would finish out the series. Skinner was the man in goal after that, performing well and helping the Oilers get all the way to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. This season's playoffs have started in a similar fashion. Skinner struggled and Pickard has stepped in to calm the waters. The first two games against the Los Angeles Kings featured a massive goal differential (12-7 goals for the Kings) and forced Knoblauch to deploy Pickard in the pivotal third game. Pickard had some chaos in Game 3 but delivered a splendid performance. He was money several times late in the game as Edmonton stormed back for the first victory of the series. His strong play with the game on the line earned Pickard a start in Game 4. Advertisement Pickard played well in Game 4, in front of an Oilers defence that had plenty of chaos and loose coverage. As regulation time wore on, he made several key saves during the period when the skaters were selling out for offence. Playing goal in front of this Oilers defence is a difficult task, but the veteran (he's 33) has delivered as a stopgap option for two playoff springs in a row. He's about two years younger than Dwayne Roloson — also a journeyman, but with more NHL experience — when he arrived in Edmonton at the 2006 deadline. There's a need for NHL goaltending on this Oilers team. Stuart Skinner was the starter entering the season and the postseason. Pickard was used by the Oilers coaching staff a year ago as a reliever, and Skinner popped back into the starting role after a couple of games. Based on Pickard's performances in Games 3 and 4, Edmonton may have a new starting goaltender for some time to come. (Photo of Connor McDavid and Calvin Pickard: Codie McLachlan / Getty Images)
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
NY man to serve prison sentence following car theft, police chase
(WJET/WFXP) — A man was sentenced on several charges after stealing a car and later fleeing from police. On Thursday, April 17, District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer sentenced Patrick Fuhr on two incidents. North East man charged for alleged role in fatal overdose The first incident happened in Foster Township, where police arrested Fuhr for driving a vehicle that was stolen from a Buffalo, New York, dealership. Later, state police troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Fuhr, who then attempted to leave the scene. Chautauqua Co. woman accused of stealing $27,000 in SNAP benefits During this attempt, Fuhr hit a police cruiser before fleeing to New York, where he later wrecked the vehicle in a police chase that involved officers from several jurisdictions in McKean County and New York. Fuhr was sentenced for six counts of recklessly endangering another person with a deadly weapon, receiving stolen property, fleeing police and resisting arrest with use of a deadly weapon, along with numerous traffic citations. He will spend six to 12 years in a state prison and pay restitution. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Grant Fuhr shows support for Edmonton Oilers with a special playoff Pepsi
It's back to the future but off the ice as former Edmonton Oilers dynasty years goaltender Grant Fuhr backs the team's playoff run with a new drink promotion. 'Getting there is a hard step, but getting back there is a harder step,' said Fuhr. 'You realize the grind that goes into it, you realize the sacrifice that goes into it. And once you get there and get that taste, you want to get back there because you want to win it.' A five-time Stanley Cup winner with the Edmonton Oilers and Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender, Fuhr is once again throwing his name behind the team. He partnered with Pepsi to introduce a special Oilers-themed drink for the playoffs that's only available in the city. 'Everybody loves the orange. The Oilers roll in the playoffs in orange. So, Pepsi is going orange,' he said. Fans can find out where to get the drink on Pepsi Canada's Instagram page. The product partnership is reminiscent of 1989 when Fuhr previously linked up with the brand. But the Oilers will be hoping it also brings back the wins of Fuhr's era. 'I think they've got enough horses,' Fuhr said, adding 'obviously they have the two best players in the game. That doesn't hurt.' The Pepsi partnership adds some extra excitement for fans, but Fuhr said he's always thrilled to watch the team, even as a retired player. 'I still love the playoffs. I still love watching the Oilers. The fact the Oilers and (Los Angeles) Kings are going to battle again means that I may get to sneak into a couple of games,' he said. Living in California with his own broadcasting duties during last year's playoff run, Fuhr had to watch the team from afar, saying the team played 'extremely well.' With the team set to start the playoffs against L.A., Fuhr said it's likely to be a tough matchup, which the Oilers of old always preferred. 'You don't mind a tough start.' 'It puts you in the right mind frame right out of the gate. You don't want an easy series where you just fly through it, you'd rather have that hard grinding series right out of the gate. I mean, we were pretty fortunate. We usually got Calgary in either the first or second round. So it was a hard, grinding series,' said Fuhr. Fuhr said last year's gut-wrenching Game 7 loss could be an important motivator for the team in this year's run, like it was for him after being swept by the Islanders in 1983, when New York claimed their fourth consecutive Stanley Cup victory. 'I think now that they've got a taste of what the finals are like, and how hard it is to get there, they're going to be better off for it this year. They realize the grind that it is. They realize what it takes. And I know for us, in 1983 we got run over by the Islanders, but we got a taste of what the finals were like, and it's a driving factor,' he said. zdelaney@ Meaningless game still matters as Edmonton Oilers rest up for playoffs 'A tie that just brings us all together': There may be no other team in Canada that means as much to its city as the Edmonton Oilers Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
