- One dead and 25 missing after migrant boat sinks off Greek island
- Construction on College Drive causes traffic delays for USask students and hospital staff
- Lithuania bolsters its border security in response to Russian military threat
- Schools to implement new food standards to tackle childhood obesity
- Turkish police arrest 162 in crackdown on LGBTQ+ bars and activists
- Sweden’s centre-left bloc leads parliamentary election vote count
- Genta Koja wins Okinawa gubernatorial election, defeating Denny Tamaki
- Trump removes tariff on Irish whiskey as Canada faces potential alcohol ban
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Construction and lane restrictions on Saskatoon’s College Drive are causing traffic delays, affecting university students and hospital staff. The situation has led to significant backlogs as drivers navigate the disrupted route. Authorities are monitoring the impact of the ongoing work.
Tariffs on Irish whiskey, initially imposed by Donald Trump as part of a broader tariff on European Union imports, were reduced to 10 per cent in July after several months.
Carney has expressed a desire for enhanced economic, security, and political ties with the EU, highlighting concerns about deteriorating relations between Canada and the U.S. amid an ongoing trade war.
A free, three-day hockey programme for girls of colour has returned to Toronto, aimed at enhancing players’ connection to the sport within an inclusive, community-focused setting. The initiative seeks to promote diversity and participation in hockey among underrepresented groups.
Heavy rainfall in Kananaskis two weeks ago caused significant flooding, leading to evacuations and a bridge collapse. As the area begins to recover, conditions are improving with the land drying out in preparation for summer.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Windsor-Detroit Bridge, originally set for early June, has been postponed. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority indicated that the delay is due to the need for additional time to address unresolved issues between the two countries.
A fishing boat sank off the coast of Vancouver, resulting in six individuals missing and feared drowned. A rescue operation successfully located and saved four others, with agencies continuing efforts to assist in the search for those unaccounted for.
Clyde’s family reported that he began stumbling and struggled with stairs, prompting medical investigation. He has since been diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, a genetic condition that affects the nervous system.
A proposed class-action settlement of nearly £8 million concerning allegations of beef price-fixing may result in compensation for some Canadian customers. The settlement process is pending approval, with details on distribution yet to be finalised.
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