- Ontario police oversight report highlights issues with ‘silent’ 911 call response
- Elon Musk’s super PAC reports $800,000 spending in August for midterm elections
- UK government criticises Bank of England’s inflation strategy: how coverage differs
- British runner Alexander Harris found dead after fall in Pakistan ravine
- Putin claims possible targeting of British military sites is a ‘military secret’
- Yorgen Fenech found not guilty of killing journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia
- Suspect in Minneapolis shooting identified following attack that killed 3
- Maduro asserts immunity in US court, requests dismissal of drug charges
Canada
A man in Welland, Ontario, called 911 in August 2024 while experiencing a heart attack but was unable to speak. Niagara Regional Police did not send officers to his location to assist, leading to concerns about emergency response protocols.
A staff member was performing an operational maintenance check on the Ice Odyssey all-terrain tour vehicle when it rolled over at the Columbia Icefield. No further details on the incident or any injuries have been released.
George Clooney commented on a tweet from the Canadian Secretary of Defence regarding women in the military, expressing disbelief over its content. Clooney’s remarks highlight concerns about the messaging surrounding gender issues within military contexts.
Manitoba Hydro’s CEO has departed for personal reasons after two years in the position. The company’s chief operating officer has taken on the role temporarily while the organisation seeks a permanent replacement.
The City of Edmonton has assessed the value of 8638 Saskatchewan Drive at £2.7 million, resulting in a municipal property tax bill exceeding £28,000 for 2026.
Universities across Canada, including the University of British Columbia, McGill University and the University of Toronto, are hiring researchers as part of an initiative to bolster academic resources and enhance research capabilities in various fields.
A lunar eclipse will peak at 10:10 p.m. mountain time and 12:10 a.m. eastern standard time, with optimal visibility in central and eastern Canada. Celestial events enthusiasts are encouraged to observe the phenomena during this timeframe.
Work is ongoing to install a steel pipe for drinking water transport, with over two kilometres already completed. The project is a little more than halfway finished, contributing to efforts to enhance local water supply infrastructure.
The City of Calgary has initiated contracts as the Calgary Stampede reviews proposals for studying the potential multi-use of GMC Stadium for field sports. This development comes amidst ongoing discussions about the stadium’s future capabilities and its role in local sporting events.
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