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U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra created the diplomatic equivalent to a sonic boom recently by stating that if Canada doesn’t go ahead with the purchase of 88 F-35 fighter jets, that will mean the United States would have to buy more of the advanced fighter aircraft for its own air force, and fly them more often into Canadian airspace to address threats approaching the U.S. Read … [Read more...] about What is NORAD? Why this security agreement allows U.S. fighter jets to patrol Canadian airspace

DEAR ABBY: I am a longtime divorcee and a retiree with grown kids. What is troubling me is I've always had an issue with taking a shower and all the oil and dirt flowing down my body. I think it's gross, so I usually wash my hair in the kitchen sink. I also don't get in the shower to wash my body. I hate getting out of the shower and feeling cold, or trying to get dressed … [Read more...] about DEAR ABBY: Wife prefers a wipe-down and dry shaving to a shower

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a clear way out this season to begin a retool-rebuild following a sour season. … [Read more...] about Should Maple Leafs’ rebuild plans start with trading William Nylander?

At some point, even optimists have to level with themselves. My often-writing partner, Stan Smith, and I have both spent years trying to see the upside of the Toronto Maple… … [Read more...] about The Maple Leafs’ Season Might Be Slipping Away

The slumping Maple Leafs have one game left on their five game homestand from hell and five games on their docket before the Olympic break. If this team has any chance of crawling out of this mess and making the playoffs, getting this one against Buffalo is of vast importance. Boston got a point on Monday night, which means the Leafs are now six points out of a playoff spot. … [Read more...] about Matthew Barnaby says Leafs aren’t winning a Stanley Cup with Matthews as captain: Leafs Morning Take