The Papers: ‘Crushing cancer treatment delays’ and ‘4-star asylum fiasco’
Doctors’ strikes and concerns over immigration feature on Thursday’s front pages. BBC News
Special Olympics athlete prepares to lift thousands of pounds in fundraiserSydney Morton
The fundraiser will be held on Aug. 9 at The Women’s Place Fitness in Kelowna
Sen. Hirono slammed after suggesting anti-DEI lawmakers doubt her trustworthiness because she is a minority
Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, was slammed by a Republican colleague on Wednesday after suggesting that lawmakers who are critical of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives must inherently think her…
City of Lethbridge taking proactive approach to blue-green algaeJustin Sibbet
After an extended advisory period for cyanobacteria at a lake in Lethbridge last year, the city took a proactive approach to mitigate the issue this summer.
University of Manitoba studies Ozempic marketingIris Dyck
Researchers at the University of Manitoba are looking at how marketing for drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy influence peoples’ views on food, hunger, and weight.
Columbia University to pay $200m in settlement with Trump administration
The New York Ivy League becomes the first school to agree to pay the Trump administration after it was investigated for failing to protect Jewish students. BBC News
WNBA star Angel Reese on the brink of suspension amid foul trouble
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is one technical foul away from a suspension from the WNBA. With seven technical fouls in just her first 22 games of the season already,…
Trump secures $221M Columbia University settlement over alleged civil rights violations
President Donald Trump has secured a $221 million settlement with Columbia University to resolve multiple federal civil rights investigations. The deal includes $200 million over three years for alleged discriminatory…
‘Big Game’ Hunter Lee sizing up opponents in transition from wrestling to MMA careerScott Roblin
A national champion wrestler with the USask Huskies, Hunter Lee has parlayed that success on the mat to wins in the octagon as one of Saskatchewan’s best MMA fighters. …
Vancouver woman pleads for help for family in GazaGlobalnews Digital
According to the United Nations and aid agencies, over 2.1 million Palestinians, some 90 per cent of Gaza’s population, are internally displaced.
‘There should be a paper trail’: Little oversight on Richmond gift card buys, FOI revealsCatherine Urquhart
Receipts contained in the more than one thousand pages have markings on them saying they’re for “prizes,” “goals and accomplishments,” and “team building.”
China experimenting with brain-computer interfaces in global race for AI dominance: report
China is reportedly working to cognitively merge humans with machines as part of its ongoing efforts to compete in the artificial intelligence race. The communist country is using brain-computer interface…
Police probe ‘suspicious’ death of care home patient transferred to Abbotsford hospitalSimon Little
The hospital alerted Abbotsford police on July 6 after two patients were transferred from Menno Home, both experiencing “suspicious” medical emergencies.
Comedian Michael Rapaport mocks NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani as ‘Zohran the moron’
Comedian and New York City resident Michael Rapaport gave democratic socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani a new nickname during his podcast on Tuesday. Rapaport called Mamdani “Zohran…
Browns can’t catch break as videographer tumbles into Lake Erie during new helmet presentation
The Cleveland Browns’ new alternate helmet wasn’t the biggest story line after its unveiling on Wednesday in the middle of Lake Erie. That’s because one of their videographers fell in…
From hospital bed to hero status – Bonmati ‘could write a book’
Aitana Bonmati’s place at Euro 2025 was under threat when she was struck down with viral meningitis before the tournament. She might yet leave it with a winner’s medal. …
Philippines goods to face 19% tariff, Trump says
The new rate is higher than what Trump had threatened when he first unveiled sweeping global tariffs in April. BBC News
Stabilizing health care in rural SaskatchewanPayton Zillich
Saskatchewan communities could be seeing a flux of health care workers in the months ahead as the province adds dozens of new and enhanced full-time positions for rural areas. …
How are trade deals actually negotiated?
With trade agreements making headlines, three former negotiators explain how the talks unfold. BBC News