How a sinkhole revived a debate about migrant workers’ rights in Singapore
A group of workers who rescued a driver from a sinkhole have drawn praise – and reignited debate. BBC News
Dewdney Avenue construction on track to meet deadlineKat Ludwig
Despite construction workarounds on Dewdney Avenue, some local restaurants along the street have been making the best of the situation
Cenovus Energy reports reduced oil production due to spring wildfiresKen MacGillivray
One of Canada’s biggest oil producers said Wednesday that it took a hit to its bottom line due to spring wildfires in northern Alberta.
Dean Cain admits romance with Pamela Anderson was short-lived for this one reason
Dean Cain’s short-lived fling with “Baywatch” bombshell Pamela Anderson didn’t last for one simple reason. During a candid interview, Cain, 59, explained that their six-month romance started out “hot,” but…
Fish on power lines caused blaze: B.C. fire crewGlobalnews Digital
Firefighters say a brush fire in the British Columbia Interior was caused when a bird dropped a fish on power lines.
Surveillance video shows 26-year-old man grabbing toddler from mall play area before arrest for abduction
Police in Virginia released surveillance video of the moment a toddler was allegedly abducted by a 26-year-old man at a shopping mall. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, a…
Toronto Blue Jays acquire pitcher BieberGlobalnews Digital
The Toronto Blue Jays made a splash on MLB trade deadline day, acquiring right-hander Shane Bieber from the Cleveland Guardians.
Toronto man pleads guilty to manslaughter in deadly 2020 shooting spreeCatherine McDonald
Simpson Sweeney, who is now 25 years old, was originally charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder but pled guilty to the lesser charges.
Pelosi calls Lady Gaga concert in San Francisco ‘the most fun I’ve had in a long time’
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., was spotted this week with a cheering crowd at a Lady Gaga concert in San Francisco. “It was a fabulous show in San Francisco!” Pelosi, the…
White House unveils plans for new $200m ballroom
Donald Trump has been calling for the White House to build a new ballroom for nearly a decade. BBC News
FLASHBACK: Zohran Mamdani says ‘Israel is not a place’ and ‘not a country’
Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is once again raising eyebrows, this time over a resurfaced clip in which he says, “Israel is not a place, it is…
Saskatoon police investigate suspicious death at Riversdale homeChris Vandenbreekel
In a release, police said officers were responding to a call of an injured person around 12:40 a.m. when the body was discovered at a home on the 300 block…
GOP senators rally around effort to end ‘radical wokeness’ in HHS task force
EXCLUSIVE: Three Senate Republicans are backing up Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s possible effort to reform the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, saying that the group…
Toronto police arrest 81-year-old woman in hit-and-run that killed scooter riderGlobalnews Digital
Police allege a white Mazda fatally struck a 64-year-old woman who was riding a kick scooter, then fled the scene in the Codsell Avenue and Goddard Street area.
‘Little House on the Prairie’ star admits it was ‘horrible’ dating Rob Lowe during his heartthrob era
Melissa Gilbert is reflecting on her past love life. During an appearance on the “I Choose Me With Jennie Garth” podcast, the “Little House on the Prairie” star got candid…
Violence towards police in Alberta highlighted as Mountie hit, dragged during arrestKaren Bartko
RCMP body-worn camera video shows how an arrest in Gibbons led to an officer having to jump into a moving vehicle and seize the keys from suspects trying to flee…
Ontario man facing 22 charges for allegedly luring kids, making child porn: policeSawyer Bogdan
A Bancroft, Ont., man is in facing more than two dozen charges related to child exploitation after an online investigation.
Banned chemicals found in American shampoo, sunscreen and tampons across major brands
From shampoo and sunscreen to tampons, many personal care products on American shelves contain chemicals linked to cancer, infertility, and hormone disruption—ingredients that are banned or restricted in the European…
Astros bring back Carlos Correa in MLB trade deadline deal with Twins: reports
The Houston Astros are bringing an old friend back before MLB’s trade deadline. The Minnesota Twins have dealt All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa to the Astros, the team he spent his…