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Security forces in Pakistan launch operation to disperse Imran Khan’s supporters from streets

Pakistani security forces launched an operation Tuesday night to disperse supporters of imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan who had gathered in the capital to demand his release from prison. The latest development came hours after thousands of Khan supporters, defying government warnings, broke through a barrier of shipping containers …

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SpaceX could launch and catch massive Starship this Sunday

SpaceX is preparing to once again launch its 37-storey Starship as soon as Sunday, pending regulatory approval.  This will be the fifth launch of Starship, and could be a particularly incredible show: SpaceX plans to catch the 21-storey booster at the launch pad shortly after liftoff. The news comes as a bit of a surprise, as …

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Writ drops: Provincial election begins as Sask. Party, NDP launch official campaigns

The Saskatchewan provincial election campaign is underway. On Tuesday morning, Sask. Party Leader Scott Moe asked Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty to dissolve the government and drop the writ. Voters head to the polls Oct. 28. Moe officially kicked off his election campaign with a crowd of supporters at a news event in Saskatoon Tuesday …

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Regina police launch new initiative following survey on increased police presence

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Reginians can expect to see an increased police presence in the city following the launch of a new initiative. The Regina Police Service (RPS) introduced ‘All in Progressive Policing Initiative: Engagement and Enforcement’ which is a new initiative to enhance public safety …

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Feds, province launch child abuse prevention training for Manitoba educators – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba is set to begin mandating new child abuse prevention training for more than 7,500 people who work closely with young kids. The province announced a three-way partnership with the federal government and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P) on Thursday, …

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80,000 nurses and health-care workers launch 2-day strike in Quebec – Montreal

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Tens of thousands of health-care workers across Quebec hit the picket line early Wednesday as part of a two-day strike action to demand better working conditions. About 80,000 nurses, licensed practical nurses and respiratory therapists are among the latest public sectors workers …

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Quebec police launch homicide investigation into death of 28-year-old Outaouais man

Provincial police have launched a homicide investigation after a 28-year-old man was found badly wounded in Outaouais, Que., on Friday evening, and later died. Authorities responded around 11:15 p.m. that night to a home in the municipality of Cantley, an area north of Gatineau, where officers discovered the victim, Karapet …

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Rogers wants option to launch TTC service before deals struck with other carriers – Toronto

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it should be allowed to add cellular service for its own customers in the Toronto subway network without waiting for an ongoing dispute with its rival carriers to be resolved. In a filing to Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada earlier this month, …

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Xplore to offer faster rural satellite internet, alternative to Starlink after Jupiter 3 launch

Canadian rural internet provider Xplore Inc. plans to offer faster satellite internet to those in remote locations this fall following the launch of the Jupiter 3 satellite into space. The New Brunswick-based telecommunications company said the technology will provide a homegrown alternative to broadband internet service offered to rural Canadians …

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