Hong Kong’s pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai takes stand in collusion trial
Lai denies supporting Hong Kong’s independence and says his now-defunct newspaper stood for ‘core values’ of the city’s people. Jimmy Lai walks through the Stanley prison in Hong Kong on…
Philippines and Indonesia reach deal to return Filipina death row convict
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says Mary Jane Veloso to come home after ‘long and difficult journey’. Supporters of Mary Jane Veloso urge Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to save…
US ‘Secret War’ remembered as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits Laos
Al Jazeera looks back at the most devastating period in Laos’s history, when the US waged a years-long ‘Secret War’ in the Southeast Asian country. A Buddhist monk sits next…
Doctor says drink this to relieve bloating and boost gut health
An NHS doctor is urging people to make a drink at home that may relieve bloating, improve gut health, and reduce inflammation. Dr Karan Rajan is a surgeon, author and…
The Take: Is the Russia-Ukraine war entering uncharted territory?
After Ukraine strikes Russian territory with US missiles, what’s next? Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, on November 11, 2024 A new phase in the Russia-Ukraine…
‘Wake-up call’: Business Council of B.C. says provincial deficit unsustainable
A major British Columbia business group is sounding a “wake-up call” over the provincial government’s money management. B.C.’s latest fiscal update forecasts an $8.9 billion deficit for 2024, the province’s…
Callups stand out, but Matthew Knies hurt, as Leafs blank Vegas in rough-house tilt
With the Grey Cup in the building, the Maple Leafs and Vegas Knights played much of Wednesday in the trenches and goal-line stands. Matthew Knies was a casualty for Toronto…
Trudeau expected to announce temporary GST break on some items, NDP says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce on Thursday a temporary GST break for certain essential items to help ease affordability pressures. Recommended Videos NDP Leader Jagmeet…
Trump nominates former Michigan congressman Pete Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada
WASHINGTON — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has picked a former Michigan congressman as his upcoming administration’s ambassador to Canada. Trump said in a statement that Pete Hoekstra would help him…
Nova Scotia election 2024: Dartmouth North
Dartmouth North is a provincial electoral district located in metro Halifax Nova Scotia. This riding is currently represented by New Democratic Party MLA Susan Leblanc who first took office in…