Alberta sends 40 firefighters to help battle flames devastating Los Angeles area
The Alberta government says 40 wildland firefighters are on their way to California to aid in the battle against flames devastating the Los Angeles area.
Firm has no plans to salvage more Titanic artifacts, snuffing out legal fight
The U.S. government has scrapped its litigation against the company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic, noting that the firm no longer has expedition ...
Hamilton celebrities impacted by the California wildfires
Hamilton-born actor and comedian Eugene Levy is among the many celebrities who struggled to flee his Pacific Palisades home from the roaring Los Angeles wildfires as evacuators faced gridlock. He ...
Anthony Edwards fined again, $50K for obscene gesture that brings season punishment total to $285K
Anthony Edwards has yet another bill to pay to the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves star has been fined $50,000 for making ...
Adnan Syed’s motion to reduce his sentence to time served backed by prosecutors
Baltimore prosecutors filed a motion supporting Adnan Syed’s recent request to have his sentence reduced to time served, which could ensure he remains free indefinitely as he ...
Severe weather did record damage in 2024 with more than $8B in insured losses
A new report says the cost of insured damage caused by severe weather last year hit a record high as it totalled more than $8 ...
Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith’s report on Trump’s Jan. 6 case
A federal judge said Monday that the Justice Department can release special counsel Jack Smith’s investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case.
Prominent diplomat and jurist who heads top UN court named Lebanon’s new prime minister
Lebanon’s new president has asked prominent diplomat and jurist Nawaf Salam to form the country’s new government after Salam was named prime minister by a large number ...
Friend of fatally stabbed Halifax teen changes his testimony in youth court
HALIFAX - The trial for a Halifax-area youth accused of participating in the fatal stabbing last year of a 16-year-old student heard today from one of the victim’s close friends.
Venezuela accuses opposition of coordinating attacks on diplomatic facilities in 5 countries
Venezuela's foreign minister on Monday accused opponents of President Nicolás Maduro as being linked to damages at the country’s diplomatic facilities in five nations.
Quebec Liberals look to revive party’s electoral fortunes as leadership race begins
MONTREAL - The Quebec Liberal leadership race kicked off on Monday with candidates picking up endorsements, as the provincial party tries to broaden its appeal after years in the political ...
Project will study gender-based violence in Westman
The research project is titled, “Advancing the rights of women experiencing gender based violence in southwest Manitoba,” and Brown said it receives funding from the federal department of Women and ...