Manitoba’s governing NDP announces candidate for Spruce Woods byelectionGlobalnews Digital
Manitoba’s governing New Democrats have nominated a candidate for an upcoming byelection in the Spruce Woods constituency.
Trump signs $9B rescissions package into law, revoking funding for foreign aid, NPR
President Donald Trump signed into law his roughly $9 billion rescissions package to scale back already approved federal funds for foreign aid and public broadcasting on Thursday, after both chambers…
Alberta judge finds 6 people in contempt in probe of irregular political donationsGlobalnews Digital
An Alberta judge has found six people in contempt for not attending interviews as part of an investigation into alleged irregular political donations made to the UCP in 2023. …
Gisele Bündchen shares rare glimpse of new baby boy during intimate birthday celebration
Gisele Bündchen celebrated her 45th birthday with the ones she loves the most. The supermodel offered a glimpse of life lately on social media, and included photos of her rarely…
Alina Habba defiant after judges oust her in New Jersey: ‘I don’t cower to pressure’
Alina Habba signaled Thursday that she does not plan to leave her role as the temporary U.S. attorney of New Jersey, announcing she does “not cower” to pressure after federal…
12-year-old Little Leaguer allowed back in state tourney after judge overturns bat flip suspension
A New Jersey Little League player suspended from a state tournament game for a bat flip had his punishment rescinded on Thursday. Marco Rocco, a 12-year-old player for Haddonfield Little…
New Metrolinx CEO contract includes potential 6-figure bonusIsaac Callan
Details of Lindsay’s contract show he will receive a base salary of roughly $687,000 per year with a performance-based bonus of up to 20 per cent.
Bucs place 450-pound rookie on non-football injury list due to weight issues
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed undrafted defensive tackle Desmond Watson on the non-football injury list due to his weight. Watson, 22, was 6-foot-6, 464 pounds when the Bucs signed him…
Jets’ Justin Fields avoids ‘serious injury’ after being carted off field during practice
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields appears to have avoided a preseason disaster. Fields, 26, dislocated a toe on his right foot, is day-to-day and avoided “serious injury and significant…
Schumer faces ‘no-win situation’ with far-left Dems ahead of government shutdown battle, Sen. John Thune says
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., predicted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. will be stuck between a rock and a hard place over whether he will back a government…
A quick history of B.C.’s Red Chris mineGlobalnews Digital
The eyes of many are on a northern British Columbia gold and copper mine as rescue efforts are underway to free three contractors trapped underground.
Vancouver becomes 1st city in Canada to ban gun-shaped lightersSimon Little
Council approved the ban this week after Vancouver police presented data showing 162 calls last year involving gun-shaped lighters.
Canadian hockey players acquitted of sexual assault after judge finds lack of substantial evidence
Five members of the 2018 Team Canada World Juniors ice hockey team have been acquitted in a sexual assault case after a judge in Ontario said prosecutors could not meet…
Trump DOJ sues New York City over long-standing sanctuary immigration policies
The Justice Department is suing New York City over its sanctuary policies, as the Trump administration targets jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with immigration authorities as it continues to ramp…
Halifax driver fled hit-and-run at 126 km/h when he fatally struck pedestrianRebecca Lau
Deepak Sharma pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death as part of a plea deal. The January crash claimed the life of a 21-year-old Dalhousie student.
France will recognise Palestinian state, Macron says
President Emmanuel Macron says the announcement will be made at the UN General Assembly in New York. BBC News
US pulls team from ceasefire talks in Qatar after Israel does the same, claiming Hamas is acting in bad faith
The United States has withdrawn its delegation from Doha, where it was participating in ceasefire negotiations this week, according to United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff.…
French President Emmanuel Macron to recognize ‘State of Palestine’ in September at UN General Assembly
French President Emmanuel Macron took to X on Thursday to announce his intention for France to recognize the “State of Palestine” at the United Nations General Assembly next September. “The…
Council votes to urge government to shut asylum hotel
Epping Forest District Council votes unanimously to push for the closure of the Bell Hotel after protests. BBC News