Music festival raises funds to pay B.C. ostrich farm’s legal feesSydney Morton
The stage is being set up for the Live Stock Music Festival, a fundraising event to help with the legal fees incurred by Universal Ostrich Farm Inc.
Inside King Charles’s fiery gathering that shone a light on his beliefs
The King’s philosophy of harmony with nature was on display at the Highgrove summit. BBC News
Pennsylvania officials report intermittent failures in statewide 911 service
Pennsylvania officials reported statewide issues Friday with the state’s 911 system. “Pennsylvania is experiencing a statewide intermittent 911 outage,” the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) said in an alert Friday.…
A bridge too far? Prague railway project draws criticism
The 123-year-old Vysehrad railway bridge is set to be replaced but conservationists say it should stay. BBC News
After more than 6 months, Langley senior home elevator finally fixedAmy Judd
The elevator was the only one and residents told Global News they were forced to find alternative ways to get important items like groceries or mail.
Texas Trump threat suspect arrested after allegedly writing ‘I won’t miss’ in social media post
A Texas man was arrested Thursday after allegedly making violent threats against President Donald Trump on Facebook ahead of the president’s visit to Kerrville, according to federal officials. Robert Herrera,…
Edmonton-based regiment takes over King’s Life Guard taskJaclyn Kucey
At King Charles’ request, Canada’s Lord Strathcona’s Horse took over the King’s Life Guard duty in London on Friday for a 10-day assignment.
Air quality concerns delay kickoff between Saskatchewan Roughriders, Calgary StampedersScott Roblin
Concerns over air quality relating to wildfire smoke has delayed kickoff between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders at Mosaic Stadium.
Kentucky school official resigns after allegedly calling to ‘shoot Republicans’ on social media
A local Kentucky school board chairman resigned after a social media post resurfaced of him allegedly calling to “shoot Republicans.” Jeffrey Miller, who had served as chairman of Erlanger-Elsmere Independent…
Once-polluted Paris river reopens for public swimming after Olympics rush to clean it up
The Seine River in Paris, France, has officially reopened for public swimming. (See the video at the top of this article.) This is the first time the river has been…
Roseanne Barr and John Goodman haven’t spoken in ‘seven or eight years’
John Goodman opened up about his relationship with former co-star Roseanne Barr, years after her firing from the revival of their hit show, “Roseanne.” During a recent interview with the…
North Korea’s Benidorm-style resort welcomes first Russian tourists
Details of how it was built – in a country largely closed to the outside world – are shrouded in secrecy. BBC News
Massive scam spreading designed to trick you and steal your money
Look at the image. That’s not the real Omaha Steaks. It’s from a fake site designed to steal your money. It’s happening all over the internet right now. You see…
As US-backed group delivers 70 million meals, UN and NGOs fight to discredit Gaza aid rival
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), with support from the U.S. and Israel, has distributed some 70 million meals to Gazans since May. But its aid distribution system has been under…
The beauty and brutality of life in the shadow of Kashmir killings
BBC visits ground zero of the April attack in Pahalgam where locals are picking up the pieces of their broken lives. BBC News
‘It’ll be a chess match’ – where Wimbledon final will be won
In her latest BBC Sport column at Wimbledon, Naomi Broady analyses where Saturday’s final between Amanda Anisimova and Iga Swiatek will be won and lost. BBC News
Former Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo reflects on firing, extends offer to fans for Home Run Derby
Mike Rizzo’s run with the Washington Nationals came to an end earlier this week. The MLB club relieved Rizzo of his general manager duties after 16 years. Rizzo helped build…
President Trump vows to help Texas recover from deadly flood devastation
President Donald Trump said the devastation in Texas following deadly flash flooding is “as bad as I’ve seen” but affirmed his administration’s commitment to helping rebuild the Central Texas community…
HALO Air Ambulance expands fleet of helicoptersJustin Sibbet
The newest addition to the HALO Air Ambulance fleet has taken flight in an expanded effort to bring lifesaving services to southern Alberta.