- 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
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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.
A beluga whale has died following its transfer from a closed theme park in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This incident marks the sixth animal fatality linked to the recent relocation of whales and dolphins conducted during the summer.
Weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, drought, hail, and wildfire smoke, pose significant risks to agricultural production, jeopardising crops and affecting the marketability of grapes, which can lead to substantial economic losses for growers.
A Montreal couple, living with the impact of an ALS diagnosis, is set to participate in the Montreal Marathon together, demonstrating resilience and commitment to each other despite the challenges posed by the disease.
The mayor stated that homelessness represents the largest humanitarian crisis currently confronting the city. This declaration highlights the growing concern over the issue and its implications for local services and community well-being. Further measures may be considered to address the situation effectively.
A young polar bear cub at Winnipeg’s Assiniboine Park Zoo is now available for public viewing. The Assiniboine Park Conservancy has announced that the cub, which arrived in late August, is in need of a name.
A trillionaire tech businessman stated on X that Quebec and two Prairie provinces would benefit from independence. His comments, made on his social media platform, suggest a potential shift in regional dynamics within Canada, although specific implications remain unspecified.
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