- Trump grants pardons to two auto workers during Alaska rally
- Toxic spills contaminating Britain’s waterways every 90 minutes this year
- Couple and two children killed in suspected arson attack in Waterford
- Russian missile strikes Kyiv power plant, Zelensky criticises allies
- Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as US ambassador to Greece amidst scrutiny
- Mark Carney to join ‘Forever Canadian’ rallies ahead of Alberta referendum
- FBI arrests OpenAI employee for allegedly planting recording device in office
- Pope Leo diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma following surgery, Vatican confirms
Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney, originally from Alberta, emphasised the significance of the province’s forthcoming separation referendum in his Thanksgiving Day message, stating that Canada is ‘worth fighting for.’
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles stated on Tuesday that public ownership of Stelco may be the sole option to prevent the loss of approximately 350 jobs, highlighting a critical development in the ongoing discussions regarding the company’s future employment outlook.
A worker died following the collapse of a canopy at the Fairmont Winnipeg hotel construction site on Thursday. The individual was engaged in asbestos abatement at the time of the incident, prompting investigations into safety protocols at the site.
Saskatchewan’s NDP reported that emails obtained through a freedom of information request reveal discrepancies in the timeline of the province’s independent review concerning its 2025 wildfire response. The party claims these communications contradict the official account of events.
An Edmonton resident received millions in federal contracts despite ongoing investigations into alleged assistance to Iran’s missile programme, according to a Global News investigation. The findings raise questions about the oversight of contract awards linked to individuals facing serious allegations.
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas acknowledged the city’s $50 billion infrastructure deficit will not be resolved in one budget or council term, emphasising the need for ongoing efforts from council to address the issue incrementally.
The Surrey Police Service faces scrutiny following six serious incidents over the past year, resulting in either fatalities or significant injuries. A local MLA has called for a review of the police’s operational practices in light of these collisions.
The city committee selected the only surface alignment option for the Green Line LRT through Calgary’s downtown core that aligns with the project’s budget constraints. This decision confirms the existing financial parameters influencing the transit development.
Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the maximum penalty for manslaughter is three years, while second-degree murder carries a maximum sentence of seven years. These legal distinctions highlight the different implications for juvenile offenders in serious criminal cases.
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