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Mariah Jackson never thought she would be delivering a baby on the side of a highway — but that’s exactly what happened on April 19, when her third child was born. Jackson said baby Liam will likely hear the story about being delivered next to Trans-Canada Highway marker 242 for …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth’s ‘legacy is locked in’: 100th anniversary of her birth prompts nostalgia, commemoration
There will be a statue. And a garden. And an exhibition that puts iconic — and highly recognizable — fashions she wore on display. There’s also a reception that will be attended by centenarians who share her birthdate of April 21, 1926. Early in the coming week, the Royal Family …
Read More »Masks in schools mandated as measles outbreak prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco, Mexico
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The Mexican state of Jalisco issued a health alert and mandated the use of face masks …
Read More »French streamers’ broadcasted death prompts outcry while authorities investigate possible abuse
The death of a French streamer during a days-long broadcast on the platform Kick, in which he’d allegedly been harmed and humiliated for viewers’ entertainment, has sparked mass outrage and investigation by authorities. Raphael Graven, 46, who went by Jean Pormanove online, died on Monday near Nice during a broadcast on the …
Read More »Trump’s praise of Liberian leader’s ‘good English’ prompts eye rolls and frustration
Liberians reacted with a mix of anger and weary resignation Thursday after discovering that the leader of their country’s closest bilateral partner does not appear to know what language they speak. At a meeting at the White House on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump responded to brief remarks from his …
Read More »Fatal MMA fight near Edmonton prompts calls for tougher combat rules in Alberta
Trokon Dousuah, surrounded by the black steel of a mixed martial arts cage, is declared the victor as the arena thrums with cheers from the crowd. Moments later, spectators groan and gasp as he is carried out of the octagon, struggling to stand. The amateur event, featuring competitors new to mixed …
Read More »Deadly weekend on Quebec roads prompts warning from police – Montreal
A driver and a pedestrian lost their lives in two separate accidents in Quebec on Sunday. In the first accident, a collision involving multiple vehicles took place around 6 a.m. on the Turcot interchange. The crash, at the Highway 15 ramp leading to Route 136 East, killed a driver and …
Read More »Man critically injured in Thompson dies in Winnipeg hospital, prompts homicide probe – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police in Thompson, Man., are investigating a homicide after a man found with serious injuries on the weekend has died in hospital. Manitoba RCMP said they were called to an area near the Thompson Public Library around 6:35 a.m. Saturday, where they …
Read More »Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory for Edmonton and surrounding area
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A special air quality statement has been issued for the City of Edmonton and several surrounding areas due to wildfire smoke that has drifted into the region from northeastern British Columbia causing poor air quality and reduced visibility. The statement was issued …
Read More »High number of rescue calls on forest service roads prompts warning from COSAR
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) has gone on over 30 rescue calls so far this year and is finding an unusual increase in rescues along forest service roads (FSRs). “A lot of people were travelling the forest service roads in vehicles …
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