- Kosovo loses €43.8 million in EU Funding
- World leaders respond to US midterm election results as shift in power noted
- US markets rise following Democratic control in midterm elections
- Former RBC employee convicted of fraud and unauthorised data access
- U.S. election results prompt global reactions to Trump’s losses
- Ancient padlock from Ann Francis shipwreck cracked, revealing 400-year-old mystery
- Two dead and two injured in suspected electrocution at Bengaluru hotel pool
- EU tells Ukraine to speed up reforms, sets out cautious path for accession
Canada
Ibrahim El-Hakim, a former Royal Bank of Canada employee, has been found guilty of opening 43 fraudulent accounts and accessing the personal banking information of Prime Minister Mark Carney. Charged with fraud, identity theft, and unauthorized computer use, El-Hakim’s sentencing is scheduled for later this month.
Saskatoon’s transportation committee has postponed land expropriation discussions for six Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station sites due to stalled negotiations with property owners. City administrators reported ongoing consultations since 2024, with plans to re-engage four owners amid business concerns over safety and access related to the stations.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that “more intense” trade negotiations with the United States have commenced, following a call with President Donald Trump. Carney indicated that Canada has removed some “red lines” from discussion, including issues related to language and culture, as both sides aim for progress on key economic topics.
Kevin Weedmark has defended his recent flights to government events, stating that he personally covered the costs, amid increasing scrutiny from the Opposition.
Canadian tariffs have caused economic difficulties for certain sectors in the US, prompting discussions about their potential impact on voter sentiment towards President Donald Trump’s Republican party. The implications of these tariffs on electoral outcomes remain a subject of analysis among political observers.
Text messages described as ‘flirtatious’ exchanged between former Regina police chief Farooq Sheikh and a member of the Regina Board of Police Commissioners were examined during the appeal hearing. The details of these communications form part of the ongoing review process.
Nova Scotia will install signs to mark 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities throughout the province. This initiative aims to recognise and highlight the significance of these communities in the region’s cultural heritage.
The new library at Symons Valley Centre in Calgary’s Sage Hill community is projected to be finished by mid-2028. Construction plans indicate an expansion of local educational resources as demand in the area continues to grow.
Stephen Johnston, a two-term councillor, has been acclaimed as the city’s next mayor following a lack of competing candidates for the position. Johnston’s unopposed selection marks a significant step in the local political landscape.
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