Bethel-Thompson to get start at QB as Elks prepare for rematch with Bombers
Saturday’s 27-14 loss at home to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers saw the Edmonton Elks tie their own season low for points scored in a game, and the football club will…
Site of 1972 plane crash that killed Manitoba students commemorated with memorial
The victims of a tragic plane crash more than 50 years ago are being remembered at the site of the incident in St. James. On June 24, 1972, a plane…
X releases its first transparency report since Elon Musk’s takeover
LOS ANGELES — Social media platform X on Wednesday published its first transparency report since the company was purchased by Elon Musk. The report, which details content moderation practices, shows…
‘Victims will be absolutely terrified!’ Michelle Dewberry erupts at ‘appalling’ MoJ prison release blunder
Michelle Dewberry, speaking on GB News, has strongly criticised the mistaken release of 37 prisoners, emphasising the fear this could cause victims. “When you have someone harassing you, threatening you,…
‘Disappointing and surprising’ delays to Belfast pedestrianisation plans criticised by night czar
Plans to pedestrianise a busy area of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter have been put on hold, much to the dismay of business and political representatives. Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced…
Sainsbury’s sells off cash machines in bid to reduce costs amid NatWest deal
Sainsbury’s has sold off its cash machine operations in a major cost-cutting move as it simplifies its banking operations further. Back in January, the retail giant said it would be…
Jeep patent uses radar to detect rocks in river crossings
A new patent from Jeep aims to help off-roaders who water-ford across rocky rivers The proposed tech essentially uses radar to sense hidden underwater obstacles What makes it more new-school…
Putin lowers threshold of nuclear response as he issues new warnings to the West
In a strong, new warning to the West, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered…
Doug Ford wants to build ‘one of the world’s longest tunnels’ under Highway 401
TORONTO – Ontario is exploring the idea of digging a massive tunnel under Highway 401 to move traffic and transit across the Toronto area, with Premier Doug Ford pledging to…
‘Change can happen’: Residential school march victim finds justice in dangerous driving verdict
Warning: This story deals with disturbing subject matter that may upset and trigger some readers. Discretion is advised. Jeremy Kaastra said he’s relieved the senior who plowed his pickup truck…