China says top military official suspended, placed under investigation
Probe into Miao Hua comes as China slams earlier reports of investigation into defence minister as ‘slanderous’. Miao Hua, China’s director of the political affairs department of the Central Military…
Australia passes legislation banning under-16s from social media
Social media companies that do not enforce the ban could receive fines of up to AUS$50 million (US$32.5m). Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Online Safety Amendment Bill…
Alberta mulls boosting U.S. border patrol in effort to prevent Trump’s 25% tariff
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s early days on figuring out how the province will patrol its border with Montana but says there are options, and pointed to existing specialized…
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…
Adidas’ ‘cringe’ collaboration selling out despite being slammed online
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Talk about a step too far.…
Montreal mall playing ‘Baby Shark’ to prevent homeless loitering
MONTREAL — A shopping mall and office complex in downtown Montreal is being criticized for using the popular children’s song Baby Shark to discourage unhoused people from loitering in its…
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.…
‘AI Jesus’ tests humanity’s faith in machines and the divine
LUCERNE, Switzerland — Would you trust “AI Jesus” with your innermost thoughts and troubles? Researchers and religious leaders on Wednesday released findings from a two-month experiment in a Catholic chapel…
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…