Alberta grad wins Order of White Rose scholarship from Polytechnique Montréal
In just a few days it will be the 35th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, the tragic day when 14 women were gunned down at Ecole Polytechnique. Ahead of that…
Offering a helpful shovel could go a long way this Saskatchewan winter
With Regina and Saskatoon just entering the beginning of winter and more snow certainly on the way, both the city and residents are urging others to get out and shovel.…
Winnipeg teen raises thousands of dollars for MS research
At only 17 years old, Marley Dacquel-Javate can fill a wall with his achievements, especially when it comes to fundraising for multiple sclerosis (MS). In fact, he is one of…
Winnipeg language course defunded, leaving newcomers in the lurch, director says
A specialized English language program in Winnipeg will be shutting its doors in four months, after learning it’s losing federal funding. The Enhanced English Language Skills for Employment program, which…
In Syria, it’s the Islamists vs. the dictator: How the sudden attack could affect the Middle East
The rebel groups fighting in Syria’s 13-year-long war are a complex patchwork of fighters, focused on battling against different enemies — including, sometimes, each other — backed at times by…
Ukraine must be in strong position for negotiations, Starmer says
Ukraine must be placed in the “strongest possible position for negotiations” to end the war with Russia, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The Prime Minister insisted the UK will back…
Empty survival suits found but no signs of life after fishing boat overturns
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Seven empty survival suits have been found, but there’s no sign of the crew of five people who made a distress call as their fishing vessel was…
Woman driving drunk who killed bride still in her wedding dress gets 25 years
A woman who admitted to drinking and who was driving well over twice the speed limit when she smashed into a golf cart, killing a bride who had just got…
Ministers unveil 2029 cladding deadline amid pleas to prevent ‘another Grenfell’
Building owners who fail to remove dangerous cladding have been warned they could face jail, as ministers were urged to act quickly to prevent “another Grenfell”.
Princess Kate to undertake more royal duties during major appearance amid royal health crisis
Princess Kate is expected to undertake more royal duties than previously planned as she attends her first state visit since she announced she was diagnosed with cancer. She will join…