Edmonton to host PWHL game between the Toronto Sceptres and Ottawa ChargeGlobalnews Digital
The game will be played Feb. 16 at Rogers Place.
Laken Riley’s mother addresses her killer in court before his sentencing
ATHENS, Ga. — A Georgia judge on Wednesday reached a verdict for Jose Ibarra, the suspect accused of murdering Augusta University student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus…
Airlines that offer bereavement fares: How to get the discount
Booking travel can be stressful, but when dealing with the loss of a loved one, arranging bereavement plans could make matters worse. When it comes to flying to a destination…
Baby’s remains found near motorway bridge
Detectives are trying to establish the baby’s identity as well as when and how he or she died. BBC News
1st mpox vaccine for children approved by WHOGlobalnews Digital
The World Health Organization has authorized the first mpox vaccine for children, a decision experts hope will help make immunizations more widely available.
Democrat mayor slams his own party after deadly hours-long stabbing spree
New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded with state leaders in Albany for help involuntarily relocating the mentally ill homeless from the city’s streets and into care, characterizing a Monday…
Sri Lankan Army closes Paruthithurai camp, restores land to Tamil owners
Courtesy India Today The Sri Lankan Army ordered the closure of its Paruthithurai camp in the Northern Tamil region returning the land to its original owners. This follows President Anura…
The Risks of Engaging in Great Power Competition: A Call for Caution in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka recently hosted the Pathfinder Foundation’s fifth Dialogue with Diplomats at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, focusing on “The Great Power Competition in the Indo-Pacific and its Impact on Small States…
Quebec to audit 17 schools after complaints over secularism non-complianceGlobalnews Digital
Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville says his department will investigate complaints at 17 schools where it is alleged that state secularism is not being respected.
‘Something we see in TV and movies’: Toronto police showcase guns used in studio shootoutGabby Rodrigues
Police had on display the firearms recovered following a ‘brazen’ exchange of gunfire that saw nearly 100 shots fired in what they describe as ‘something we see in TV and…
Murder accused ‘arrived at sister’s home with gun’
Finlay MacDonald is alleged to have shot a dad-of-six at his home and attempted to murder three others. BBC News
Six Flags shuts down Kingda Ka roller coaster as fans sound off: ‘Heartbreaking and insulting’
Kingda Ka, the world’s tallest roller coaster, will be among the rides removed from Six Flags Great Adventure to make way for a “multi-record-breaking launch coaster” that will open in…
RNC files two lawsuits in Pennsylvania amid Sen Bob Casey refusing to concede race
The Republican National Committee (RNC) filed two new lawsuits in Pennsylvania after several state boards of elections voted to count several undated mail ballots following the state supreme court’s ruling…
Pay offer being considered by health unions
BBC News NI understands a pay award backdated to this August is currently being considered by union reps. BBC News
Crowds gather in Toronto to honour veterans, fallen soldiers on Remembrance DayGlobalnews Digital
Several hundred people gathered outside the Ontario legislature in Toronto to honour veterans and remember those who died fighting for their country.
Jets’ Hellebuyck named NHL’s first star of the weekGlobalnews Digital
Hellebuyck was named first star after stopping 88 of the 89 shots he faced over three appearances as the Jets extended their winning streak to six games.
Rain and snow warnings, fog advisory issued for parts of B.C. on MondayAmy Judd
Environment Canada warns that up to 70 mm of rain is expected to fall on Monday morning and into the early afternoon, especially on the North Shore mountains and in…
Jack Del Rio, Wisconsin football assistant and former NFL head coach, arrested on OWI charge
Jack Del Rio, a former NFL head coach and assistant on the Wisconsin Badgers football staff, was arrested on an OWI charge on Friday. The 61-year-old was arrested in Madison,…
Fujitsu boss ‘does not know’ if Horizon is reliable
Paul Patterson raises concerns about the system at the heart of sub-postmasters’ wrongful convictions. BBC News
Arrest made after hiker murdered in small mountain town slaying staged as bear attack
The hunt for a fugitive who spent weeks on the run after allegedly calling in a bear attack to cover up a murder came to a close after he was…
Whose side is India on?
How far has India realistically played role of mediator other than acting out of self-interest, making the best for India out of relations with both US & Russia? In ordinary…