N.S. government says new rules for mining projects will speed up approvalsGlobalnews Digital
Nova Scotia’s government is streamlining the approval process for potential mining projects after they go through an environmental assessment.
BBC will not appeal Gerry Adams’ libel case victory
The former Sinn Féin leader was awarded €100,000 (£84,000) in damages following a trial last month. BBC News
U.S. court pauses order for Trump to return California National GuardGlobalnews Digital
The court said it would hold a hearing on the matter on Tuesday. The ruling came only hours after a federal judge’s order was to take effect at noon Friday.…
Here comes the MPP: Ontario bill could let politicians perform weddingsGlobalnews Digital
Two Ontario Progressive Conservative members of provincial parliament are proposing to remove a layer of bureaucracy and let MPPs such as themselves more easily officiate weddings.
Markram helps South Africa close in on Test Championship victory
Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma propel South Africa to within touching distance of the ICC World Test Championship with impressive performances in Day 3 of the final against Australia. …
Fever star Caitlin Clark returns from quad injury ahead of Liberty matchup
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is back in the lineup after the WNBA star was sidelined for five consecutive games with a quad injury, the team announced on social media…
Democrats cash in after Padilla forcibly removed from Trump admin press conference
The forcible removal of Sen. Alex Padilla of California – as he attempted to question Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a news conference – instantly made national headlines. But…
Manitoba communities prepare to return home after wildfires displaced thousandsGlobalnews Digital
Two First Nations organizations are teaming up to provide services for northern Manitoba wildfire evacuees, while some affected communities are getting set to return home.
Emma Raducanu outclassed by Zheng at Queen’s
Britain’s Emma Raducanu is outclassed by world number five Zheng Qinwen in the quarter-finals at Queen’s. BBC News
Wildfire near two Ontario First Nations ‘like a sleeping giant’ for now, MPP saysGlobalnews Digital
A massive wildfire near Sandy Lake is “like a sleeping giant,” says MPP Sol Mamakwa. Over 2,000 evacuees fled as Red Lake 12 grows past 160,000 hectares.
Canadian demonstrators held, passports confiscated ahead of planned global march to Egypt-Gaza border
More than 40 Canadians planning to participate in the global march to Gaza, alongside thousands of other foreign activists, have been detained in Egypt and had their passports confiscated by…
Canadian demonstrators held, passports confiscated ahead of planned global march to Egypt-Gaza border
More than 40 Canadians planning to participate in the global march to Gaza, alongside thousands of other foreign activists, have been detained in Egypt and had their passports confiscated by…
‘Manitoba’s downtown’: Province launches safety initiative for Winnipeg’s city centreSam Thompson
The 16-week project, which launches Tuesday, will focus on crime prevention, community safety, mental health and addictions support, via the Downtown Community Safety Partnership.
‘Doomsday Mom’ Lori Vallow Daybell convicted in 2nd murder conspiracy caseMichelle Butterfield
The verdict marks her second murder conspiracy conviction in Arizona in less than two months.
Marine experts find likely remains of 18th-century treasure ship that was lost for centuries
Underwater archaeologists may have discovered a long-lost 18th-century treasure ship that vanished over two centuries ago. Marine expert Edmond O’Byrne told Pen News that his team found what is believed…
Oil prices leap amid worries about crude market due to Middle East conflictKen MacGillivray
Fears of a wider Middle East conflict sent oil prices higher and global stock markets lower on Friday morning, following Israel’s overnight attacks on Iran.
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla responds after forced removal from immigration briefingKatie Scott
‘There was no threat. There was no lunging. I raised my voice to ask a question, and it took what, maybe, half a second before multiple agents were on me,’…
Tim Walz floats China as ‘neutral actor’ with ‘moral authority’ to negotiate Middle East peace
Former Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., said China might be the voice of “moral authority” following Israel’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and military leaders. During a…
How close was Iran to a nuclear weapon before Israel’s strike on Tehran?
Israel’s airstrikes on Tehran, Iran, on Friday morning marked a dramatic escalation in the proxy war between the two regional rivals, reigniting one of the most consequential questions in international…