- Nova Scotia introduces new RCMP billing model and adds 25 officers
- Comey alleges DOJ conducted illegal surveillance as he seeks to dismiss charges
- Body of British woman found in suitcase in abandoned building in Athens
- Italy delays €14.9bn SAFE loan decision, causing EU funding uncertainty
- Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment during Senate Covid hearing
- Iran strikes US bases in Middle East amid Trump-Netanyahu meeting
- Calgary upholds backyard suite rules while allowing automatic approval for secondary suites
- U.S. and Saudi forces conduct airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq
Canada
Starting in October, a new RCMP billing model will be introduced for municipalities in the province that utilise the service. This change aims to adjust funding and operational costs associated with RCMP services provided to local governments.
The City of Calgary’s administration confirmed that 190 of the 192 development permit applications for backyard suites submitted last year received approval. Only two applications were not granted, reflecting a significant uptake in interest for this housing option.
Between 2024 and 2025, 1,071 Canadians were hospitalised due to injuries related to e-scooters, as reported by the Canadian Institute for Health Information. This data highlights concerns around the safety of e-scooter use in Canada.
Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard has positioned his party as the sole distinct federalist choice as the provincial election approaches next year, emphasising a commitment to federalism amidst rising separatist sentiment in the province.
A southwestern Ontario community is commemorating the five-year anniversary of a hate-motivated attack that resulted in the deaths of four members of a Muslim family. Memorial events honour the victims and aim to raise awareness about the impact of hate crimes.
A degenerative brain disease, identified posthumously, has been detected in several former hockey players, including Henri Richard, Chris Simon, and Bob Probert. This discovery raises concerns about the long-term impacts of head injuries sustained during sports.
The trial has completed its second week and is set to continue for a total of five weeks. Further developments are expected as the proceedings progress and more evidence is presented in court.
Data indicates that between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years, the province’s expenditure on OSAP grants increased by £465 million, with 95 per cent allocated to students at private colleges.
Officials have executed a plan to acquire over 3,500 tickets for six international soccer matches in Toronto, leveraging host city privileges established last year. The strategy aims to enhance local engagement and promote the event across the community.
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