Hamas announced on Monday it had accepted an Egyptian-Qatari proposal for a ceasefire to halt the war in Gaza, though later in the day, Israel played down the likelihood of a pause and approved a military operation in the southern city of Rafah. Netanyahu says proposal Hamas accepted was ‘far …
Read More »Jailing Trump for contempt of court could backfire, says national security analyst
As a judge threatens Donald Trump with jail time for repeatedly violating a gag order during his hush money trial, a national security analyst worries about the implications of putting a presidential candidate behind bars. Judge holds Trump in contempt for 10th time and warns future violations could land him …
Read More »CRA reversed $246M in pandemic benefit debts after thousands contested eligibility status
The government has had to cancel at least $246 million in debts for thousands of Canadians it initially claimed had received pandemic benefits for which they weren’t eligible. Since 2022, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has been collecting money from Canadians the government says received benefits — such as the …
Read More »U.S. lawmakers are taking aim at private equity in health care. Here’s what is happening in Canada
In the U.S., the growing role of private equity firms in health care is coming under heightened scrutiny, with senate committee hearings and a public inquiry underway. In Canada, private equity firms have also bought up health-care facilities outside hospitals, and experts point to studies suggesting what’s good for the …
Read More »In face of extreme weather, Canadians increasingly turn to crowdfunding for help
Families and small businesses in Canada are increasingly turning to crowdfunding for financial support as they struggle to recover from the damage wrought by floods, wildfires and storms, new data shows. GoFundMe data shows 10,000 campaigns in past 5 years, highlighting gap in support. A couple in their 70s left …
Read More »This voracious U.S. catfish species is now in Ontario, possibly due to climate change
For the first time, researchers have found evidence the flathead catfish — which is native to the southern U.S. and known for its huge size and monstrous appetite for fish — is spawning in the Thames River in southwestern Ontario. Flathead’s appetite for meat may be bad news for at-risk …
Read More »No jail time for Hamilton police officer who sexually assaulted woman he was mentoring, judge rules
WARNING: This article contains details of sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced it or know someone affected by it. A former Hamilton police officer will not go to jail for sexually assaulting the woman he was mentoring as she pursued her own career in policing. Michael LaCombe, …
Read More »BLACKPINK’s Jennie, Stray Kids, Thai actor Bright attend 2024 Met Gala
Celebrities attended the much-awaited 2024 Met Gala on May 6 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The star-studded event is in support of the Met Costume Institute’s “spring 2024 exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” The Met Gala, also known as The Costume Institute Benefit, aims to …
Read More »Enchanted Kingdom unveils the most magical Mother’s Day celebration for all queens
Enchanted Kingdom (EK), the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, will bring the most magical Mother’s Day Celebration on Sunday, May 12. Enjoy enchanting activities, exclusive offers, and freebies perfect for all the queen mothers and the whole family. Witness “An Enchanting Mother’s Day Concert” featuring the …
Read More »Missing Stephenville truck driver found dead, say Ontario Provincial Police
Brian Lush was last seen on surveillance video at a gas station in Summerstown on April 24. The Ontario Provincial Police say he has been found dead. (Ontario Provincial Police) Missing truck driver Brian Lush has been found dead, according to the Ontario Province Police in a press release issued …
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