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After finishing her chemotherapy treatment last year, it was clear that Catherine, Princess of Wales, would take only measured and gradual steps back into public life. One notable step came the other day when she made her first public speech in two years. She spoke of her work promoting early …
Read More »Woman denies defence lawyer’s suggestion she has ‘clear agenda’ for ex-world junior players’ sex assault trial
Calling the accused ‘boys’ or ‘men’ WARNING: This post contains graphic details. The fifth and final defence lawyer, Julianna Greenspan, who represents Cal Foote, is now cross-examining E.M. Foote is accused of doing the splits while naked overtop of E.M.’s face while she lay on the floor in the hotel …
Read More »It’s clear who sees tariffs as a political winner in Washington. It isn’t Trump’s side
Some of Donald Trump’s friends in Washington suddenly sound nervous about him having the keys to the economy. A few are even talking about wrenching them away. There are a few nascent efforts to pare back the U.S. president’s legal power to set tariffs, now being used in an unprecedented …
Read More »Hostage, prisoner or detainee? In the latest Israel-Hamas exchange, it’s not always clear
When Palestinian activist Bushra Al-Tahil was released from an Israeli prison in exchange for hostages held by Hamas earlier this week, many media reports referred to her as a prisoner — or worse, a terrorist. This was despite the fact that no Israeli court had convicted her of a crime, nor charged her, nor presented her with …
Read More »India makes it clear it’s not interested in a Western alliance
A meeting Wednesday between India’s Narendra Modi and China’s Xi Jinping in Kazan, Russia, was the first in five years, and will likely be viewed with dismay in Washington, Ottawa and other Western capitals. While it probably doesn’t mark the beginning of a new Beijing-New Delhi axis, it does seem …
Read More »Officials work to contain ‘limited infestation’ of zebra mussels at Manitoba’s Clear Lake – Winnipeg
Officials say they’re taking measures to contain the area after evidence of zebra mussels was found in Clear Lake. According to Parks Canada, an adult zebra mussel was found Wednesday near Boat Cove, in Manitoba’s Riding Mountain National Park, during a visual survey of the area. Snorkellers found an adult-sized, …
Read More »Toronto police say trespassing law doesn’t give power to clear U of T encampment – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 31, 2024 11:12 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size In an update to the Toronto Police Service Board this morning, deputy chief Rob Johnson said “given the manner in which events have unfolded to date,” the law …
Read More »Parks Canada bans watercraft on Clear Lake this season as zebra mussel testing continues – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Most watercraft will be banned from Clear Lake this season as Parks Canada continues to test the water for zebra mussels. A clump of the invasive species were discovered at the lake in November, leading to water testing over the winter. The …
Read More »Zebra mussels found in Manitoba’s Clear Lake despite conservation efforts – Winnipeg
Although strict measures were put in place this summer to keep zebra mussels out of Manitoba’s Clear Lake, the invasive species has found its way into Riding Mountain National Park regardless. Dameon Wall of Parks Canada told 680 CJOB’s The Start that water samples from the lake’s main launching area, Boat …
Read More »Edmonton Humane Society hosting pet adoption event to clear space for more animals that need help – Edmonton
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Edmonton Humane Society launched its Adopt-a-Palooza adoption event on Friday, with the organization’s CEO acknowledging “it’s been very busy” in recent weeks. “But we have lots of families come to adopt as well, so that makes space,” Liza Sunley said, adding …
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