Toronto city council jacks up property tax, picks fight with Elon Musk
Residents were told Toronto’s 2025 budget makes city council’s priorities “crystal clear” – and then councillors debated how best to use a municipal program to criticize the billionaire industrialist Elon…
BBC Strictly pro helps Dr Xand demonstrate simple exercise to relieve cramps
TV doctor Xand van Tulleken has highlighted a simple exercise that could be the answer for those suffering from cramps. Speaking for BBC Morning Live, he suggested that incorporating this…
Edmonton Elks sign 6 players on opening day of CFL free-agency
The Edmonton Elks, as expected, were busy on the opening day of CFL free-agency, signing six players on Tuesday. Canadian defensive back Royce Metchie agreed to a two-year deal with…
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ARROGANT AND DISMISSIVE Recommended Videos So we have a party that has no qualms about sacrificing Canada for the survival of their party. Blame Trump all you want, but the…
Travellers heading to Canary Islands issued with warning as weather alert issued
The State Meteorological Agency for Spain, Aemet, has issued a warning as the Canary Islands could be facing some unseasonal weather this week. The alert cautioned residents and travellers over…
B.C. ending rare drug coverage means girl will ‘suffer horrifically,’ family says
A Vancouver Island family is fighting to regain access to a rare drug that’s had a life-changing effect on their terminally ill daughter. Nine-year-old Charleigh Pollock was diagnosed with a…
City council weighs options to assist Calgary police amid $28M budget shortfall
A group of city councillors are calling on the city to look into ways to help fill a multi-million dollar funding gap in the Calgary Police Service budget, following a…
Vancouver’s rental plan would have city competing with private sector, critics say
The development sector is pushing back against Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s plan to get the city into the landlord business. Sim unveiled a pilot project last week to build market…
Paralympics gold medallists to be honoured at Buckingham Palace
Two athletes are set to be be honoured at Buckingham Palace after they won gold medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Paralympic track and field athlete Sabrina Fortune, who won…
Nottingham attack families recognise gravity of PM meeting, victim’s mother says
The families affected by the Nottingham attacks “recognise the gravity and importance” of their meeting with the Prime Minister and expect a statutory public inquiry to be announced this year,…