Edmonton father and son charged with human traffickingJasmine King
RCMP say a year-long investigation revealed four victims were employees at rural businesses owned by a father and son, who own a motel in Fox Creek and a gas station…
Alberta government sets deadline for AISH recipients to apply for CDBJaclyn Kucey
On Wednesday, AISH recipients received a letter from the Alberta government explaining, starting in October, an equivalent $200 will be deducted from the AISH benefit.
The Papers: ‘One in, one doubt’ and ‘sick note’ crackdown
Reaction to the UK-France agreement tackling migrant Channel crossings dominates the front pages. BBC News
Brewers make bizarre announcement confirming completion of trade with Dodgers as teams faced off
The Milwaukee Brewers remained hot in their second-to-last series before the MLB All-Star break. The Brewers’ dramatic extra-innings win Wednesday sealed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The…
Pediatric unit reusumes some services at Kelowna General HospitalSimon Little
Starting this Sunday, the unit will once again offer elective pediatric surgeries and diagnostic procedures that require sedation.
Canadian police official warns ‘traditional values’ may be sign a person is becoming ‘extremist’
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) spokesperson warned Tuesday that a person suddenly embracing “traditional values” could be a sign they are becoming an extremist. According to CTV news, Canadian…
Texas Border Patrol shooter details remain scant as violence against ICE, CBP agents surges
Details about the shooter who opened fire on Border Patrol agents at an annex in McAllen, Texas, Monday remain scant days later as assaults against federal immigration officials are on…
Is there a secret formula for election-winning slogans?
Political strategist Chris Bruni-Lowe claims in a new book that eight words hold the key to electoral success. BBC News
Get up to 42% off on new MacBooks, iPads and Samsung laptops during Prime Day
Back-to-school season is almost here, and with Prime Day in full swing, now is the perfect time to grab a new laptop, desktop or tablet. Whether you’re shopping for your…
Trainspotting’s Irvine Welsh: We’ve become ‘dumbed down machines’
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh’s sequel is called Men in Love, as the ‘world is full of hate’. BBC News
N.S. premier wishes $1.35M home-sharing program had resulted in more than 60 leasesGlobalnews Digital
Houston says he wishes his government’s $1.35 million partnership with home-sharing platform Happipad had resulted in more than just 60 leases over two years.
As UK faces third heatwave, is this weather ‘just summer’?
2025 is already shaping up to be an extraordinary year for weather records in parts of the UK. BBC News
‘Autofocus’ specs promise sharp vision, near or far
Start-up firms and researchers are working on lenses that can change their focus. BBC News
Surgeon dropped by private practice works at NHS
Marc Lamah, dropped by a private provider, continues to operate on NHS patients in Brighton. BBC News
In the country with the world’s lowest birth rate, fertility clinics are booming
Growing demand for IVF treatments is stoking some optimism in South Korea’s demographic crisis. BBC News
Young crewmember murdered aboard luxury superyacht in paradise destination
A 20-year-old South African woman was found dead aboard a luxury superyacht in the Bahamas, and a fellow crewmember has reportedly been charged in connection with her murder. The Royal…
Regina man launches app aimed at guiding people through addiction recoveryKat Ludwig
A Regina man has launched an app ready for download called AlchemistOne. It aims to help people through their journey in battling addictions and mental health barriers.
Tim Walz blasted for costing Minnesota taxpayers $430K in legal prep ahead of Hill hearing
Republican state lawmakers in Minnesota have not held back with criticism after news Gov. Tim Walz spent $430,000 in taxpayer money to prepare for a House congressional hearing probing blue…
Muskeg wildfire prompts state of emergency in PatuanakNicole Healey
The Hamlet of Patuanak has declared a state of emergency while the community of Beauval orders all remaining residents to evacuate.