In the thread that followed from EMSC's report of his tour with Mustang, we discussed Avalanche.ca's warning that this year's snowpack in the region may be the worst in 20 years, including a layer of faceted November snow at the bottom of the snowpack that is likely to continue to pose problems for the foreseeable future and perhaps to the end of the season. https://www.firsttracksonline.com/boards/threads/mustang-powder-cat-jan-13-15-2023.14651/#post-87129 Since then, the daily avalanche forecasts have reported numerous instances in the region of large avalanches running on the November facets.This happened yesterday, just south of Revelstoke: https://www.revelstokereview.com/news/2-heli-skiers-killed-in-avalanche-near-revelstoke/ This happened Saturday, south of Valemount: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/avalanche-snowmobile-killed-1.6722657 The Avalanche.ca report confirms that this slide ran on the November facets.Tragic.I'll be at Mustang 2/18-20. Of, course I'm hoping things stabilize by then, but the forecasts and reports are not encouraging. It will be interesting to see what the conditions will allow us to ski and how the vibe of this year's tour compares to our previous tours.For everybody headed to BC in the coming weeks, be careful out there.

© Isha Bhargava/ CBC News 3M's London, Ont., manufacturing plant employs approximately 150 people. The head of 3M announced Tuesday that poor returns this past year means the U.S.-based company will cut 2,500 manufacturing jobs, but hasn't yet provided details on whether Canadian workers will be impacted. 3M Canada also has plants in Perth, Ont., Manitoba and Quebec. No word yet on impact on 1,800 workers in CanadaMinnesota-based 3M employs 95,000 people worldwide. There are 150 employees at the London manufacturing facility — one of eight manufacturing facilities in Canada — where products such as adhesives and abrasives are produced.

I’d been wandering through some residential neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires, pulling away from the noisy banging of the pots and pans that defined the political crisis in the streets. I’ve spent 30 years covering the area where economics, public policy, business and politics intersect: 24 federal budgets, four prime ministers, seven finance ministers, a decade of Parliament Hill bureau-chiefing. The Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s and the ripple effects felt later in Argentina showed us that contagion is just not rational. The Great Financial Crisis is a case in point. Your respectful participation in the conversation is what makes for better ideas, better policy and better journalism.

And they looked like they were going down the same path Monday against the Islanders, a listless first period. You could say they played down to their opponent, but their opponent — a team with two wins in January — actually outplayed them. Costello played two games for the Leafs, Strong played 11. The drafting of Ihnacak (102 goals in 417 games over eight seasons) saves it from being the worst Leafs trade. Only the New Jersey Devils (.357 winning percentage) were worse than the Leafs (.388) over the 800 games of the ’80s.

Transport Minister Omar Alghabra promised Tuesday that changes to the air passenger bill of rights are coming this spring. Nick Iwanyshyn/The Canadian PressAlghabra said regulatory reform — and possibly new legislation — will be introduced this spring to bolster passengers' rights. While bad weather is hard to avoid in a country like Canada, Alghabra said changes are still necessary to make the travel experience more tolerable. During a heated House of Commons transport committee meeting earlier this month, officials from Air Canada, WestJet and Sunwing expressed frustration with how the regime operates. Asked if Air Canada would support additional fines or penalties for airlines, Rheault said no.

Gaglardi, president of Northland Properties Corp., reflected on the Stars’ 2022-23 success, the team’s young core, Dallas’ recent coaching change and more. Here are his takeaways on the Western Conference-leading Stars and their future:Is this Stars team the best yet under Gaglardi’s tenure as owner? “It’s probably the best team we’ve had in terms of young guys being our best players and driving things,” he said. When Gaglardi purchased the Stars in 2011, he received a call from Rangers owner Ray Davis. Asked if the Mavericks’ 23-year-old superstar was — or will become — a fan of the Stars, Gaglardi was unsure.

A woman in her 20s was rushed to a hospital after a stabbing on a TTC streetcar running on Spadina and Sussex avenues south of Bloor Street West Tuesday afternoon. The victim was found with multiple stab wounds and was taken to a hospital via emergency run. Officers arrested the suspect, a woman in her 40s, on scene, said Kranenburg, adding the accused will be charged for aggravated assault. Police say that, at this time, they believe victim and suspect do not know each other. “We're aware that there are ongoing issues with safety with the TTC and this has been raised a number of times.

Classified documents at Pence’s home, too, his lawyer saysNEW YORK (AP) — Documents with classified markings were discovered in former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana residence last week, his lawyer says, the latest in a string of recoveries of confidential information from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials. Trump is currently under criminal investigation after roughly 300 documents with classified markings, including at the top-secret level, were discovered at Mar-a-Lago. Biden is also subject to a special counsel investigation after classified documents from his time as a senator and in the Obama administration were found at his properties. The presence of secret documents at all three men's homes further underscores the federal government’s unwieldy system for storing and protecting the millions of classified documents it produces every year. Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas noted that classified documents are only moved out of the committee’s offices in locked bags.

Canucks fans blast organization after head coach firedDuration: 02:02The firing of Vancouver Canuck’s head coach Bruce Boudreau has sparked outrage amongst some fans who are blasting the organization’s handling of the process, which was drawn out over weeks of speculation.

The Toronto Raptors are a franchise that a lot of eyes will be in the coming weeks as the NBA trade deadline nears. There is a lot of talent on the Raptors’ roster, but they are lacking that bonafide go-to star. Toronto would throw the trade market for a loop making Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., Pascal Siakam, or OG Anunoby available in a trade. As per Bruce Arthur of TheStar.com, the Raptors already have a huge offer on the table in exchange for Anunoby. At least one team has previously offered three first-round picks for Anunoby, and Siakam is worth more.

CBC Equine was founded to provide a resource for the local community in the form of riding lessons and therapeutic sessions. Since its founding, CBC Equine has become an integral part of the Sacramento county area and its surroundings, partnering with safe houses, after-school programs, youth programs, and other communities seeking a connection with horses. The barn her business uses is on a property that houses multiple riding programs, and the flooding made for some necessary evacuations to higher ground. “There’s still a lot on our wish list we could use,” Brittney said. Let’s help CBC Equine get back on its feet: you can donate via the program’s Amazon Wish List here or directly on their website here.

Those pressures are why experts say WestJet is focusing heavily on Alberta, while Air Canada is prioritizing markets in the east, such as Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. Pandemic recoveryIn October, Air Canada posted its first operating profit since 2019, as the airline slowly recovers from the pandemic. Activity by WestJet and Air Canada at four major airportsThe moves by WestJet and Air Canada to focus on different parts of the country is raising concerns about possible collusion. Air Canada withdrew competition from the traditional home-turf regional routes of WestJet, and WestJet did the same in the traditional home-turf regional routes of Air Canada. :Air Canada has previously said it complies with all regulatory obligations and strongly rejects any allegations of anti-competitive conduct.

NHL Best Bets & Player Props (1/24/23): Nathan MacKinnon, Kyle Connor & More! As always, I will be covering my favorite few game lines and player props of tonight’s slate. Top NHL Player Props to TargetI’ve explained my philosophy on how I bet player props a few times now, but if you are new to my articles, it goes something like this. I generally wager half-unit plays on all shot props and more like quarter to tenth units for anytime goals, as a guide. Fantasy SP has worked diligently to bring you next-level sports betting analytics, prop betting tools, public betting splits, and so much more!

Domee Shi on what ‘Turning Red’ Oscar nomination means for representation in filmHours after learning she had snagged an Oscar nomination for best animated feature, stunned Toronto filmmaker Domee Shi said the nod offered welcome “validation” that stories led by diverse characters can succeed. Polley's ensemble drama “Women Talking” scored two nominations for its book-to-screen reimagining of Manitoba author Miriam Toews' 2018 novel of the same name. The film brings Polley her second adapted screenplay Oscar nomination, following the 2007 feature “Away From Her” about a long-married couple impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. Montreal makeup artist Adrien Morot scored a nomination for best makeup and hairstyling for his work on “The Whale,” along with Judy Chin and Anne Marie Bradley. Winners will be announced March 12 at a ceremony hosted by late night comic Jimmy Kimmel and airing on CTV.

Hudon, formerly Canada’s ambassador to France, was appointed head of the crown corporation by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2021. The sources – who either work at the BDC or recently left the crown corporation – highlighted contracts awarded to consulting firm McKinsey & Company as well as questionable spending on events and transportation. McKinsey was awarded a $2.8 million contract for the BDC review in August 2021 and a $2.1-million extension in June 2022. Radio-Canada’s sources say the decision was met with frustration by BDC employees, who had completed similar strategic exercises before Hudon’s arrival. BDC employees also criticized certain spending choices under Hudon, including a $320,000 “outreach event” that was streamed to thousands of BDC employees across the country.