Author: News Desk

A new report from CBRE Group indicates that Calgary’s tech sector experienced over 50% job growth between 2022 and 2025, significantly outpacing the next metropolitan area by more than 20 percentage points. This positions Calgary as a leading hub for technology employment in Canada.

The FBI has searched the Washington, DC, home of former US Representative Eric Swalwell as part of a sexual misconduct investigation. This follows the seizure of his electronic devices at San Francisco airport. Swalwell resigned from Congress in April amid allegations, including one of sexual assault.

Two boys, aged eight and 13, were manning a lemonade stand near an intersection when a woman reportedly confronted them in a hostile manner, according to police. Further details regarding the incident have not been disclosed.

Masum Miah, 42, was fatally shot at 3am on Tuesday while seated in his white Prius in Newham, east London. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene. No arrests have been made, and police are appealing for witnesses or relevant footage to assist in the investigation.

Paris Saint-Germain has relocated its opening league match against Rennes to a new venue due to pitch damage at Parc des Princes caused by a summer heatwave. PSG cited player safety as a reason for the change, which has been agreed upon with Rennes.

A study indicates that public transportation may enhance health by promoting physical activity, improving well-being, and fostering community interaction, despite safety concerns voiced by transit riders.

The UK Home Office has issued a document aimed at asylum seekers, outlining essential rules regarding consent and gender equality. The guidance emphasises the legal expectations for all individuals in the UK and warns that violations could jeopardise asylum claims and result in legal consequences.

A Russian ballistic missile attack on Kyiv has killed at least three people and injured 20 others, with 14 hospitalised. The strike damaged residential buildings, including a nine-storey block that collapsed, and disrupted electricity in several districts. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces increasing domestic political pressure amid the ongoing conflict.

The Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) showcased its cavalry heritage in Lethbridge this week during Whoop-Up Days, highlighting the regiment’s historical significance through various events and displays aimed at local residents and visitors.

Moderna and Merck have reported promising results for their personalised mRNA cancer vaccine, Intismeran, which reduced melanoma recurrence and spread in late-stage trials. The interim findings support potential regulatory approval, with thousands of high-risk patients projected to benefit from the treatment next year.