The Alberta Branded gift shop in the Federal Building is closing down as the provincial government is making a number of cutbacks. The store features artists from across the province and gives them an opportunity to have their work on consignment. Chief…
A clothing firm is offering a special Christmas discount on children’s stab-proof clothing. Hoodies are available from £77.99, tops from £75 and scarves from £66. Gloves, which cost upwards of £40, have been designed so the wearer can defend themselves from an…
The Calgary Stampeders have re-signed defensive back Jamar Wall. The eight-year veteran from Lubbock, Texas, has played 128 career regular-season games for the Stampeders, including 16 starts at strong-side linebacker 2019. Wall served as one of the team captains this past season…
One pup found itself in a “ruff” place this week after getting lost at sea. A crew of U.S. Coast Guard workers in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., were training offshore during a night patrol when they received reports of “a pup in…
BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Friday blacklisted three Iran-backed Iraqi paramilitary leaders over their alleged role in killings of anti-government protesters in Iraq, the U.S. Treasury Department said. They are the latest U.S. sanctions to target Iraqi individuals or armed…
BABY P's monster mum Tracey Connelly will spend Christmas in jail after her plea to be released early was rejected. Connelly, 38, appeared before the parole board last month and gave an “impassioned plea” to be let out this month. But it…
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has purchased nearly 300 acres of the Leland Wetlands near Loughborough Lake, located in South Frontenac Township. The conservancy will be carrying on the legacy and wishes of John “Jack” Hunter Allum. Allum purchased the land 40…
HYDERABAD, India (Reuters) – Indian police shot dead four men on Friday who were suspected of raping and killing a 27-year-old veterinarian near Hyderabad city, an action applauded by her family and many citizens outraged over sexual violence against women. However, some…
The record high water levels in Winnipeg this fall could have a trickle-down effect on the ice conditions and a popular winter activity. The fluctuating water levels and temperatures have made for risky ice condition on the Red and Assiniboine rivers, creating…
LONDON fire chief Dany Cotton has been forced to quit early after showing "remarkable insensitivity" in her response to the Grenfell tragedy. A damaging report into the blaze accused the force of "serious shortcomings" after it found that the failure to evacuate…