Coffee shop could shut over high rates, owner says
A coffee shop owner says he faces closing his doors after business rates relief was reduced. BBC News
U.S. man sentenced to 40 years in prison after B.C. family contacts local policeAmy Judd
Police said that on April 26, 2020, a 12-year-old girl’s parents reported that they had discovered sexually explicit messages on their daughter’s phone and computer.
LA Sparks star Kelsey Plum ‘very ‘frustrated’ with WNBA officiating after team’s overtime loss
The Golden State Valkyries, a franchise playing in its inaugural season, outlasted the Los Angeles Sparks in a hard-fought overtime victory in Los Angeles on Monday. Kelsey Plum was on…
World Bank lowers global growth forecast, citing trade war ‘turbulence’Globalnews Digital
Citing ‘trade barriers,’ the World Bank downgraded the global economic growth forecast to 2.3 per cent this year from 2.8 in 2024, with the U.S. expanding 1.4 per cent. …
Moody rolls out bill to allow states to assist in immigration enforcement amid violent LA anti-ICE riots
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Ashley Moody introduced a measure that would enable states to assist in immigration enforcement by allowing non-federal law enforcement officers to act as a “force multiplier”…
NY lawmaker lambastes failed commemoration of Oct 7 attack, as Dem leadership accused of ‘antisemitism’
The New York assemblyman behind an effort to formally commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, terror attack in Israel lambasted leadership for tanking what was supposed to be a “poignant” bill…
Non-citizen LA rioters could be deported under new House bill
FIRST ON FOX: Some House Republicans are now considering whether non-citizens who are found to have participated in violent anti-law enforcement riots have a right to stay in the United…
Wildfire smoke continues to cause air quality issues in many parts of AlbertaPhil Heidenreich
Many communities in the province remained under an air quality warning on Tuesday while special air quality statements were issued for others.
Doctors, health experts call on N.S. to cover birth control and HIV-prevention drugGlobalnews Digital
Nova Scotia physicians and other sexual health experts are calling on the provincial government to fund birth control and increase access to a medication used to prevent HIV.
Man City sign midfielder Cherki from Lyon for £30m
Manchester City complete the signing of attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon for an initial fee of £30.45m. BBC News
‘Arrest me’: California governor dares Trump as L.A. ICE protests escalateRachel Goodman
U.S. President Trump endorsed Tom Homan, the U.S. border czar, to arrest Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom. He told reporters, ‘I would do it, I think it’s great.’
Federal labor board demands Washington Post rehire reporter fired over social media attacks
The National Labor Relations Board is seeking reinstatement and back pay for former Washington Post reporter Felicia Sonmez, who was fired in 2022 after attacking colleagues and fiercely criticizing the…
Trump warns any potential protestors at his military parade will be ‘met with very big force’
President Donald Trump issued a word of caution for anyone who attempts to protest the military parade he is putting on to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday in Washington.…
Trump v Newsom on the LA riots
California Governor calls President Trump “deranged” as more troops are sent to LA. BBC News
Hegseth defends National Guard LA deployments, says ICE agents must be protected
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday forcefully defended the deployment of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles, accusing California Gov. Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass…
‘Scant progress’ offloading federal office space for affordable housing: AGTouria Izri
Auditor General Karen Hogan found Public Services and Procurement Canada reduced only two per cent of its office footprint between 2019 and 2024.
U.S. Marines deployed to L.A. have not responded to protests, officials sayGlobalnews Digital
The 700 Marines and another 2,000 National Guard troops were sent to L.A. on Monday, escalating a military presence that Gov. Gavin Newsom, local officials and police do not want.…
BC Ferries to announce details on construction of new major vesselsAmy Judd
The corporation is replacing some of the oldest ferries in its fleet with new vessels to prepare for future growth and improve service reliability.
Canada-U.S. travel falls further for 5th straight month: StatCanSean Previl
The number of Canadians making return trips by vehicle from the U.S. fell for the fifth consecutive month year over year, with air travel also on the decline.