UGM Christmas Hamper Store gives families ‘the gift of choice’
Fifteen-year-old Rudense Le is picking out some choice items for Christmas. “This I like, look at it,” she told Global News as she admired a new puffy coat. “It’s awesome,…
Three major events projected to bring millions to Kelowna by 2026
Twenty years after the Kelowna Rockets hoisted the Memorial Cup, the Canadian Hockey League announced it’s coming back to the city. “Having the opportunity to be in the stands in…
GST holiday will be a ‘nightmare’ say small business owners
The federal government’s plan to temporarily stop collection of the goods and services tax (GST) on some consumer products is causing some big holiday headaches for Canada’s small business owners.…
Mexican president is confident tariff war with the US can be averted
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted. Her statement on Thursday — the day after she held a…
Boris Johnson calls for British troops to defend Ukraine’s borders in peace deal
Boris Johnson has for British troops to be committed to peacekeeping duties at the Ukrainian border as part of any ceasefire deal. The former Prime Minister told the Daily Telegraph…
Letters to the Editor, Nov. 29, 2024
TRUMP MIGHT BE THE SMART ONE While I would hate to see huge tariffs hurt our economy, Trump is right. Our border security sucks. The current government ties the hands…
City of Lethbridge outlines changes to next year’s municipal election due to Bill 20
Following the passing of Bill 20, the City of Lethbridge says higher costs and longer ballot counting times will result in significant changes to the city’s next municipal election. These…
Snowplow debris causes thousands in vehicle damage
Deerfoot Trail is part of Amanda Westby’s daily commute but lately she’s been dreading the drive home. “It came out of nowhere, I had no reaction time, it was the…
Cost of using rapid EV chargers ‘stubbornly high’ – report
Prices for public rapid charging of electric vehicles (EVs) remain “stubbornly high”, new figures show. RAC analysis found a fall in wholesale energy prices has not been reflected in the…
London Fire Brigade makes ‘significant improvements’ since 2022
London Fire Brigade (LFB) has made “significant improvements” in performance since 2022, the fire inspectorate has said. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said in…