Sunshine Coast mountain biker making waves on the world stage
It was an historic run in Tasmania at one of the toughest mountain bike races in the world. “My goal was to be the first woman to complete a Red…
Surrey Police Service marks 60 days since taking command
The Surrey Police Service (SPS) says big changes have come to the city since their take-over from the RCMP 60 days ago. SPS Chief Norm Lipinski said as the transition…
Holidaymakers warned over 10 destinations with tourist taxes — including increases for 2025
Tourist tax is becoming an increasingly common charge for holidaymakers travelling to popular destinations. Popular destinations within Spain and France have already implemented this fee, which tourists pay upon checking…
For India budget, tightrope walk between creating jobs and gov’t deficit
Growth is slowing but there is ‘no room for fiscal leniency’ if India is to meet fiscal deficit targets, economists say. Inflation in India reached a 14-month high recently, stressing…
Entire Victoria School Board fired by province over its ban on police in schools
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s education minister has fired the entire Victoria School Board after a lengthy dispute over its refusal to allow police in schools except in emergencies, in a…
Canada and U.S. should establish a joint Norad base in Arctic, Alberta premier proposes
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Northern Canada, expanding the organization’s aerospace and maritime defence efforts. In a Thursday statement,…
Alcohol prices rising as higher tax and duties take effect
Consumers will see the price of alcohol rise from Saturday when a hike in tax and duties comes into effect.
Singapore’s anti-scam law casts critical eye on ‘benevolent paternalism’
The city-state has granted authorities powers to freeze bank accounts to protect suspected scam victims from themselves. United Overseas Bank , DBS and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp automated teller machines are…
Heathrow airport expansion will smash our community, say nearby villagers
Campaigners in a village which could be partially demolished to make way for a third runway at Heathrow airport have said the plans could “smash our community”. Hundreds of homes…
Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign linebacker Jonathan Jones
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers got an early jump on free agency on Thursday. The Bombers signed linebacker Jonathan Jones to a one-year contract. The 27-year-old was just released by the…