6 Guatemalans arrested and charged with human smuggling in deadly 2021 Mexico truck crash
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Six Guatemalans were arrested in Guatemala and in Texas Monday on human smuggling charges linked to a 2021 semitrailer truck crash in Mexico that killed more…
Boeing lays off hundreds in Washington and California as part of cuts announced previously
SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing has laid off hundreds of additional employees in Washington state and California as part of planned cuts that will eventually reduce the company’s workforce by about…
What the papers say – December 10
Developments in Syria after rebels overthrew the Assad regime continue to dominate the front pages of Tuesday’s newspapers. The Daily Mirror echoes Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s description of ousted president…
After ‘reflecting,’ Sajjan didn’t attend Taylor Swift concert
OTTAWA — Liberal Minister Harjit Sajjan did not attend the Taylor Swift concert in Vancouver Saturday, despite earlier defending his decision to accept the tickets. Global News first reported that…
Letters to the Editor, Dec. 11, 2024
PARDON ME He said I will not pardon him and then he pardoned him. When Trump issued clemency executive orders to about 230 people, there was criticism all around, but…
Maple Leafs coach offers similar ‘greasy’ advice to Max Domi, Nick Robertson
Get your noses dirty. Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube would offer the same advice to a couple of forwards who haven’t contributed much in 2024-25. We’re talking about Max Domi,…
Rent for student room in London up by a fifth in two years, report suggests
Annual rent for a student room in London has risen by nearly a fifth in two years, a report has suggested. The maximum maintenance loan for students is now less…
$25 million World Cup training field upgrades head to Vancouver Park Board
The Vancouver Park Board is set to debate plans to spend tens of millions of dollars on upgrading a part of city parks as FIFA World Cup training facilities. In…
Funding increases for pupils with special educational needs insufficient – IFS
Increased funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) in England has not been sufficient to cover rising levels of need, a group of economic experts has said.…
‘It’s the sacrifices’: Manitoba woman recounts financial challenges of cancer care
Sandra Hojlo loves her new ‘do. “I can actually put styling products in my hair now,” she said with excitement. In April, Hojlo was declared cancer-free after receiving Manitoba’s first…