Indigenous equity ownership saw momentum in 2024, but more work still to be done
When electric utility BC Hydro launched a procurement process earlier this year seeking new sources of clean energy for the province’s power grid, it included a specific requirement: projects must…
Jermaine Jenas thanks supporters after BBC sacking: It’s been a difficult period
Jermaine Jenas has thanked those who supported him after he was sacked by the BBC as he teased his return to football broadcasting. The ex-Premier League player, 41, was removed…
NHS nurses take legal action after being ‘humiliated’ when being told to share changing room with trans colleague
A group of NHS nurses said they felt “humiliated” when they were forced out of their changing rooms after they complained about a trans colleague. Five nurses from Darlington Memorial…
An expressway under Ontario’s Highway 401? Ford touts idea with few details
The Ontario government is announcing plans to explore whether tunnelling under a major highway, an idea Premier Doug Ford first mused about when he was a Toronto city councillor, is…
As an era ends, Oakland comes to grips with Athletics departure
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Athletics had long ago carved out a Jekyll-and-Hyde legacy as one of Major League Baseball’s most successful — and sad-sack — franchises. Under their belts: nine…
Escalation in Israel-Hezbollah war ‘deeply troubling’, Swinney says
Scotland’s First Minister has said the escalation of violence in the Israel-Hezbollah war is “deeply troubling” and that any Scots caught up in the “awful conflict” should have safe passage…
B&M shoppers rave about £6 makeup set that rivals Charlotte Tilbury’s £141 collection
B&M might just be the saving grace for beauty fans this Christmas. With luxury brands often costing an arm and a leg, it’s no surprise that savvy shoppers are turning…
Gravestone of teen killed in crash vandalised with words ‘you next’
The gravestone of a teenager who was killed in a crash in Northumberland has been vandalised with the words “tick tock” and “you next”. Bethany Fisher died at the scene…
Leave Lebanon now, Starmer urges British citizens as conflict continues
Sir Keir Starmer has repeated calls for British citizens to leave Lebanon “immediately” as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continues. The Prime Minister, who is visiting New York for…
Israel activates reserve troops in response to rising tensions with Hezbollah
The Israeli military says it is activating reserve troops in response to rising tensions with the Hezbollah militant group. The announcement on Wednesday indicates that Israel is planning even tougher…