Author: News Desk

Seventy years after the historic women’s march against apartheid, many South African women still face violence, unemployment, and poverty. Despite political representation gains, the realities for the majority remain challenging, with recent statistics revealing a 36.4% unemployment rate among women and a persistent crisis of gender-based violence.

Saskatoon police have appointed an arson investigator to determine the cause of a fire that damaged the construction area of Bethlehem Catholic High School on Friday. The investigation is ongoing as authorities assess the extent of the damage.

The Palestinian Football Association has announced the resumption of football leagues on 4 September, following a near three-year hiatus due to the conflict in Gaza. Over 200 clubs will participate in the inaugural “Thousand Martyrs’ Cup,” honouring 1,014 Palestinian athletes killed during the war.

Scarborough North MP Shaun Chen cited injuries from a late 2025 car accident as a barrier to his travel to Ottawa, affecting his ability to fulfil parliamentary duties. The situation has prompted discussions about the impact of personal health on political engagement.

Salis Hanrahan’s funeral in Hayes on Monday attracted hundreds of mourners, causing significant traffic disruption. The 20-year-old was shot in Philadelphia on July 8, leading to the arrest of 75-year-old George Barr on charges later downgraded to third-degree murder.

Elena Rybakina overcame a challenging match to reach the Canadian Open quarterfinals, defeating Liudmila Samsonova. Coco Gauff also advanced, defeating Alina Korneeva. Rybakina will face Naomi Osaka, who eliminated Leylah Fernandez, while Gauff meets Belinda Bencic.

A business in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, has reported falling victim to a widespread credit card scam affecting transportation equipment companies throughout the province, according to the RCMP. Authorities are investigating the incident as part of their effort to address this ongoing fraud issue.

Aderahman Boumzough, 25, has been sentenced to 35 years for the murder of 15-year-old Rene Graham at a family festival in Ladbroke Grove. Evidence including phone data and CCTV footage confirmed his presence at the scene during the July 2024 incident.

Oil prices increased as Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed without significant US concessions, including eased sanctions. Brent crude rose over 1% to $83.77 a barrel, reflecting market anxiety amid disrupted shipping through this critical waterway.

A group has reiterated its opposition to the pipeline, citing a lack of good faith consultation and cooperation from the government with First Nations. The statement underscores ongoing tensions regarding Indigenous engagement in major infrastructure projects.