Proposed Parkside bike lane caught up in city versus province battle
The city of Toronto’s recent staff report to set up a 1.9-kilometre bike lane on accident-prone Parkside Dr. – between Bloor St. W. and Lake Shore Blvd. W. – has…
Owner, operator of ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse to pay $100M in settlement with US
WASHINGTON (AP) — The owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse have agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle a lawsuit brought…
In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare move, the Pentagon strongly pushed back Thursday against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force…
Police chiefs issue warning as UK faces mass shortage of firearms officers
Police forces across England and Wales are grappling with a significant shortage of firearms officers, according to the National Police Chiefs Council. This shortage affects all 43 police forces in…
Why is Israel targeting Al Jazeera correspondents in Gaza?
Al Jazeera Media Network has rejected as baseless and unfounded Israel’s allegation that six of its journalists in Gaza have belonged to Palestinian armed groups. The Israeli army claims it…
Michael Buerk sparks outrage as he brands Liam Payne a ‘drugged-up boyband singer’ and condemns BBC coverage of star’s death
Veteran BBC journalist Michael Buerk has sparked controversy with his comments about the late One Direction star Liam Payne on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. The 78-year-old broadcaster referred to…
Jose Mourinho reveals ‘incredible’ explanation from referee over red card before taking sarcastic dig
Jose Mourinho has sarcastically called Clement Turpin the ‘best referee in the world’ after being told why he was sent off by the official in Fenerbahce’s 1-1 draw with Manchester…
Edinburgh band wins Scottish Album of the Year with debut album Dinny Greet
Edinburgh band Redolent have won the prestigious Scottish Album of the Year (Say) Award for their debut album Dinny Greet. The electronic indie-pop record was described by industry executives as…
Ashley Hutton says Northern Ireland squad will miss presence of Marissa Callaghan and Demi Vance
Northern Ireland legend Ashley Hutton hopes Tanya Oxtoby’s decision to axe experienced Marissa Callaghan and Demi Vance doesn’t come back to haunt her. Callaghan and Vance are both missing from…
Abandoned Saskatoon theatre transforms into haunted house
Hypnotist Corrie J was unable to perform as during the COVID-19 pandemic, so he decided find a different way to entertain people. He decided to create a haunted house, which…