Nova Scotia must double housing starts to restore pre-COVID affordability: reportGlobalnews Digital
An economist with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, says Nova Scotia should aim to hit 12,540 housing starts a year.
Alberta pays out $143 million to mining company over coal policy reversalGlobalnews Digital
The Alberta government will pay $143 million to settle a lawsuit launched by one of the mining companies suing the province over it’s abrupt change its coal mining policy. …
Passenger, 20, killed in crash between trucks on Manitoba highwaySam Thompson
The passenger in a water truck that was involved in a crash with a gravel truck Tuesday morning is dead, Manitoba RCMP say.
Rogers looks for cost savings in sports portfolio after becoming MLSE majority ownerGlobalnews Digital
Rogers hopes to find “revenue and cost synergies” in its expanded portfolio of sports assets after becoming the majority owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.
Rebecca Romijn’s Jeffrey Epstein link exposed by husband Jerry O’Connell
Jerry O’Connell made a surprising revelation during a comedy show in the Hamptons as he casually announced that his wife, Rebecca Romijn, once visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island. O’Connell, 51,…
Police officials host ‘bear drills’ following string of bear attacks
A string of bear attacks have spread across towns in Japan, prompting officials to host practice drills. (See the video at the top of this article.) Last month, a bear…
Arteta highlights 15-year-old pair as Arsenal beat Milan
Mikel Arteta says the performances of 15-year-olds Max Dowman and Marli Salmon were “incredible” as Arsenal beat AC Milan 1-0 in their opening pre-season game in Singapore. BBC News
Dolphins player airlifted to hospital after training camp injury scare
There was a scary moment on the second day of Miami Dolphins‘ training camp on Wednesday, as a player had to be airlifted to a hospital. Offensive lineman Bayron Matos…
In-N-Out Burger President Exits California, Expands Christian-Owned Franchise to TN
In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder has announced that she and her family are moving out of California and relocating to Tennessee as they plan to expand the franchise in the Volunteer…
Giants’ Russell Wilson gets starting quarterback nod
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll officially named Russell Wilson the team’s starting quarterback in his press conference before training camp began on Wednesday. Wilson, 36, was selected to…
Milan wins Tour stage 17 in sprint finish
Jonathan Milan claims his second victory of this year’s Tour de France by winning a sprint finish on stage 17. BBC News
Royals’ Rich Hill, on 14th team, becomes oldest active player in MLB
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Rich Hill tied an MLB record during the team’s 6-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday at Wrigley Field. Hill, 45, made his Royals’…
Missing Wisconsin grad student Eliotte Heinz’s mom says cellphone found as police eye timeline: expert
Authorities are asking for the public’s help as the search for the Wisconsin graduate student who vanished while walking home after a night out with friends over the weekend enters…
Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change
The decision from the world’s highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change. BBC News
P.E.I. ferry fire in 2022 prompts national investigation by safety boardGlobalnews Digital
The fire on the MV Holiday Island started in the engine room after a repair to its fuel injection system failed.
Tennis great Venus Williams wins DC Open match for first singles victory since 2023
Venus Williams was all smiles after her first-round victory at the D.C. Open on Tuesday. The 45-year-old tennis star made an unexpected return to the tennis court this week, 16…
Jimmy Kimmel delivers biting response to Trump’s ‘next to go’ threatKatie Scott
‘The word is, and it’s a strong word at that, Jimmy Kimmel is NEXT to go in the untalented Late Night Sweepstakes,’ Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.…
Iran doubles down on refusal to end nuclear program, ready for war with Israel
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday doubled down on Tehran’s refusal to abandon its nuclear program and said Iran is “fully prepared” for a renewed fight with Israel. The Iranian…
As losses pile up, CF Montréal pledges rebuild in open letter to fansGlobalnews Digital
CF Montreal has a 3-15-6 record in MLS play and dropped out of the Canadian Championship with a loss to lower-tier Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League in a…