- New York City Council votes to ban horse-drawn carriage rides by 2028
- France expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia as Macron chases cheaper fuel
- Woman killed in shark attack while swimming in South Africa’s Orient Beach
- Italy hosts international relations expert | chaos ensues in Southern Italy
- Almost all shallow-water coral reefs face extinction risk, warns IUCN report
- Province-city relationship highlighted in Winnipeg mayoral debate
- Justice Department ends school desegregation cases without court review, report finds
- Man dies after contracting Shamonda virus, a first in humans
Canada
The relationship between City Hall officials and the Manitoba Legislative Building emerged as a central topic during the mayoral debate broadcast on 680 CJOB on Wednesday, highlighting the interplay between local governance and provincial oversight.
The NDP has shifted its messaging strategy, moving away from critiques of U.S. President Donald Trump to emphasise issues of affordability and the necessity for a stable majority government. This pivot reflects a strategic focus on relevant domestic concerns ahead of upcoming elections.
Approximately 150 attendees gathered at Wainwright’s Church of the Nazarene for a vigil on Wednesday evening, providing support to those affected as the community mourned. The event brought together residents in a show of solidarity during a difficult time.
An air ambulance, carrying six individuals, crashed while en route from Bermuda to Boston. Thomas (Tommy) Henry Farquhar was serving as the first officer at the time of the incident. Further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have not yet been disclosed.
Satya Muktinutalapati, based in Saskatoon, transforms discarded saris into new clothing, successfully diverting up to 6,000 garments from landfill. Her initiatives highlight sustainable fashion practices and the potential for recycling textile waste.
Two fatalities have been confirmed after a small aircraft crashed and ignited in a field near Fergus, Ontario, according to Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Emergency services responded to the scene, where investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
The restoration of the facade at Notre-Dame Basilica has been completed, but the site will require several more years of work to achieve full restoration. Efforts to address the remaining projects are ongoing.
Friday night’s Lotto Max draw did not produce a winning ticket for all seven numbers, leading to an estimated jackpot of $85 million. This amount marks the largest in the history of Canadian lottery games, presenting a significant opportunity for players.
All three southbound lanes of the W.R. Bennett Bridge were closed for several hours earlier this month due to an accident, resulting in considerable traffic disruptions. This incident has drawn attention to ongoing concerns regarding road safety and congestion in the area.
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