Backlog sees bill to repair sub-standard road network reach around £3bn
The cost of meeting the current maintenance backlog on our road network is £3bn, the NI Audit Office has revealed.
COVID-19 likely came from a lab, US committee finds
Republican-controlled committee says coronavirus likely emerged from a ‘laboratory or research-related accident’. The P4 lab at the Wuhan Institute of Virology is seen after a visit by a World Health…
Matthews scores, Maple Leafs down Blackhawks
TORONTO – Auston Matthews scored his first goal since returning from injury as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Monday. John Tavares, Fraser Minten and Matthew…
Poll suggests Winnipeg residents believe city needs more money, are split on taxes
Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham says new poll results show residents understand the need for the city to collect more money — either from other governments or new taxes. The city-commissioned…
Manitoba government mulls recommendation to crack down on election disinformation
The Manitoba government is considering expanding its election law to ban disinformation about election workers, the electoral system and more. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe says he’s especially concerned about artificial…
Manitoba businesses feeling the pinch as Canada Post strike drags on
As the Canada Post strike drags on, local businesses are feeling the pinch during an important time of year. “Without mail orders, there’s no money coming in,” says Judy Weselowski,…
Australian police officer found guilty of killing 95-year-old woman sacked
An Australian police officer found guilty of manslaughter after shocking a 95-year-old woman with a Taser in a nursing home has been sacked, New South Wales (NSW) Police confirmed. NSW…
B.C. logged more than 1,800 health-care workplace violence claims last year: Data
New numbers from WorkSafeBC illustrate the ongoing risk of workplace violence faced by British Columbia’s health-care workers. The data from the workplace safety regulator show there were more than 1,800…
Town of Taber ends pursuit of city status after residents reject idea
The Town of Taber is no longer planning to become Alberta’s 20th city after a survey of residents found the majority of respondents would prefer Taber remain a town. For…
Jaguar shares images of new electric car following rebrand backlash
Jaguar has revealed a first look at its new luxury electric car after coming under heavy criticism for rebranding its image.