Prince Harry ‘hit in the teeth’ as royal’s decision backfires
The backlash Prince Harry received for accepting an award for service was a “hit in the teeth”, a PR expert has claimed. The Duke of Sussex received the Pat Tillman…
Tons of dead fish cover major river in Brazil after alleged dumping of industrial waste
TANQUA, Brazil (AP) — Several tons of fish have died along one of the main rivers in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state after an alleged illegal dumping of industrial waste from…
Frank Zampino, ex-aide at Montreal City Hall, to face corruption trial
The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear an appeal by a former chair of Montreal city council’s executive committee, who wanted to avoid facing trial on corruption charges.…
Why we love something that’s ‘so bad it’s good’
As the summer movies season gets underway, it will feature hits and duds. While most people will watch the top movies, others will actively seek out the flops. The list…
Wildfire prompts non-essential staff with oilsands firm to leave northern Alberta site
MEG Energy Corp. has had to evacuate non-essential personnel from its Christina Lake oilsands site due to wildfires burning in northern Alberta. The oilsands company said late Wednesday evening that…
Skeletons discovered at Pompeii show earthquake added to disaster
The ancient city of Pompeii was famously buried in pumice and volcanic ash in the year 79, but a new study reveals it was also rocked by earthquakes, adding a…
Family tragedy: Boy, 14, drowns in Lake Erie, Ont. at beach, father, brother rescued
The body of a 14-year-old boy was pulled from Lake Erie on Tuesday, days after he, his brother and his father got caught up in dangerous waters at Port Stanley,…
Biden suggests ‘medical condition’ would force him to halt re-election
U.S. President Joe Biden said one reason he would consider not running for re-election on the Democratic ticket would be a not-yet-diagnosed “medical condition.” Biden brought up that scenario during…
Canada’s grocery code of conduct clears final hurdle: ‘Positive step’
All the major Canadian grocers are now on board for a grocery code of conduct, paving the way for industry guidelines that have been several years in the making. The…
Federal government announces $89M for conservation projects across Canada
VANCOUVER — Canada’s environment minister has announced $89 million in federal funding for 10 greenhouse gas emission reduction projects as the government works toward the goal of conserving 30 per…