The Nova Scotia government says that the board responsible for libraries in the Annapolis Valley needs to better explain to the public why it has decided to close several branches. Meanwhile, the CEO of the organization says the “deeply upsetting” decision to close five of 11 library locations was needed to stay afloat despite years…
A Palestinian father is promising to fight for justice for his seven-month-old son, who was shot dead by an Israeli soldier in the West Bank city of Hebron. Warning: This story contains details of a military shooting that some readers may find distressing. Fahd Abu Haikal’s baby, Sam, was sitting in the back of his…
McKINNEY, Texas — A Texas jury found Karmelo Anthony guilty Tuesday of the 2025 murder of Austin Metcalf, a fellow high school student at a Dallas-area track meet. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The verdict, read by Texas District Court Judge John Roach Jr., carries…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size With Canada Day less than a month away, the federal government has announced its plans for the national noon ceremony in the capital of Ottawa. The celebrations will come as the “Buy Canadian” movement continues to be prominent across the country, and as U.S. President Donald Trump…
Thirteen government agencies are now embroiled in an expanding scandal involving potential data breaches, prompting calls for an urgent audit amid concerns over national security. Earlier this year, embattled transcription company, VIQ Solutions, breached its Commonwealth contract with the Federal Court by allowing highly sensitive court files to be accessed offshore in India. The company…
Like the turn of the century’s indoor smoking bans, prohibitions against youth social media use seem almost inevitable, with many countries, including Canada, looking to follow the example set by Australia last year. But in many ways, having boomer and gen X politicians regulating the online behaviour of a generation that’s grown up in the…
When asked about his favourite red meat cut, head chef Frank Correnti goes back to basics. “It’d have to be a simple, beautiful piece of meat, red meat, rib fillet is my favourite cut, and just served simply on the grill.” Mr Correnti, who runs a steakhouse in inner-city Brisbane, said he hopes predicted rising…
New York City is often said to be the center of the universe, and last night, at least in the sporting world, it was. Madison Square Garden hosted Game 3 of the NBA Finals, its first finals game in 27 years. President Donald Trump attended the game, as well as every celebrity in the tristate…
“As captain, the accused was considered a ‘pilot in command’ and was ultimately responsible for aircraft operation and safety during flight,” Detective Sergeant Chad Mitchell said during the press conference. And while the man was licensed to fly and was a commercial pilot, Mitchell said, he was not licensed to fly passengers internationally, “you know,…
Lost to his family and lost to the world, a man dies. His death quiet, unheralded. He’s not found for six days. Unnoticed even as thousands walk by. This is no remote outpost. It’s central Sydney, and as winter settles in, support services are warning more deaths like this will happen. Some are mothers who…