Sex offender allowed to walk free from secure hospital attacked eight women in four days
A sex offender who was allowed to walk free from a secure hospital viciously raped a jogger at knifepoint during a four-day spree of violence. Louis Collins has now been…
Elon Musk backs JK Rowling in transgender row as he labels author ‘Absolutely right!’
Elon Musk has supported JK Rowling’s views in the transgender discussion after the author made headlines for her latest take. The Harry Potter author’s stance on the debate has been…
German state cuts benefits for migrants who refused to help in the ‘common good’ and clear flooding debris
Migrants in Germany who did not turn up to help clean up after severe flooding have had their benefits dropped. Local authorities in the state of Saxony-Anhalt wrote to a…
Kelowna real estate listings see rising number of vacant apartments for sale
The greater Kelowna, B.C., area has a growing number of vacant apartment units on offer, potentially tipping the market in favour of buyers. In a recent analysis of MLS listings,…
Canadian Mackenzie Hughes embracing The Open, and in the hunt
TROON, Scotland — Mackenzie Hughes loves it here in Scotland, but golfers can be an odd bunch. “There were a few shots I hit today where I was just dumbfounded,”…
BBC Proms viewers distracted by host Clive Myrie decision: ‘Got the wrong memo’
BBC Proms fans were delighted as the Royal Albert Hall’s annual classical music concerts began on Friday, with Mastermind presenter Clive Myrie fronting the orchestral spectacular. However, many were left…
Niall Currie thrilled as Portadown snap up midfield talent on loan from Derry City
Portadown have signed Liam Mullan on a season-long loan from Derry City. The 20-year-old midfielder came through at Maiden City before joining the Candystripes’ Academy in 2021. He spent last…
Seasonal change can help our clubs shine in Europe… but so must player mindsets
I’m just not sure the players get the enormity of playing in Europe for an Irish League club.
Proposed class-action lawsuit filed over ‘catastrophic’ Calgary water main break
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against the City of Calgary over a major water main break claiming businesses lost significant revenue. In a statement of claim filed Wednesday,…
Quebec construction holiday: 5 things to know about the tradition
It’s one of Quebec’s many idiosyncrasies that in the dog days of summer, when everyone wishes they were on holiday, virtually the entire construction industry and a good chunk of…