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.

The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years on Wednesday, a move that could increase pressure on the Bank of Canada, according to multiple economists. The implications for Canadian monetary policy remain uncertain as markets respond.

Several Canadian police forces reported intermittent outages to 911 services on Thursday morning, with some authorities confirming that the service has since been restored. Further updates on the nature and cause of the disruptions have not yet been disclosed.