Former Phillies pitcher and Houston timber company win 2022 celebrity golf tourney

Smithers Celebrity Golf Tournament winners from Double A Ventures from Houston and their celebrity partner Tommy Greene (former MLB baseball star and broadcaster) hoist the trophy following an 18-under par round Aug. 13 at the Smithers Golf and Country Club. From left, emcee Steve Darling, Kevin Leffers, Andrew Leffers, Tommy Greene, Arlene Leffers and Ryan Leffers. (Thom Barker photo)
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People walk by bilingual signs for a commercial space for lease in the city of Westmount on the island of Montreal on August 5, 2022. Statistics Canada will publish its latest census release on languages this morning. The release, which reflects data from 2017 to 2021, will shed light on the state of English, French, and non-official languages in the country. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes.

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FILE - The Airbnb app icon is displayed on an iPad screen in Washington, D.C., on May 8, 2021. Airbnb announced Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, that it will use new methods to spot and block people who try to use the short-term rental service to throw a party. The company said it has introduced technology that examines the would-be renter’s history on Airbnb, how far they live from the home they want to rent, whether they’re renting for a weekday or weekend, and other factors. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

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