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Society · Global NewsPoilievre says Canada will never be ’28th state’ of EU at Ontario rally
The Opposition leader says Canada already has a free trade agreement with Europe and close defence ties with the continent through NATO, but he doesn’t support European laws.Read original ↗
Society · NPRFederal immigration agent shoots and injures man in Austin, Texas
The Department of Homeland Security said Monday it was leading the investigation into the officer involved in a shooting of "an illegal alien from Venezuela" during an operation…Read original ↗
Society · NPRPoison suspected in deaths of ten lions in game reserve in Tanzania
The lions were found dead inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a popular wildlife reserve in Tanzania. Deaths raise concerns over wildlife poisonings in East Africa.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsKerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as BC Conservatives leader
Kerry-Lynne Findlay's resignation as leader comes just hours after Surrey-Serpentine River MLA Linda Hepner said she was resigning from caucus.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFeds set to make major changes to Canada’s labour code
It's expected the government will put forward changes to Canada's labour code to give it more power to intervene in strikes and lockouts.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCity council to finalize Green Line LRT alignment through Calgary’s downtown next week
Earlier this month, a city committee endorsed a surface alignment into Calgary's downtown core along 10 Avenue S.W. instead of an elevated track.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsRoad closure detours for hockey fans heading to Saddledome Farewell season
With hockey season fast approaching, fans are being warned about a series of road closures surrounding the Saddledome as Scotia Place construction continues. Bella Finn reports.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsNorth Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward sea, South Korea says
Kim Jong Un has been focusing on expanding his nuclear arsenal after his earlier high-stakes diplomacy with Trump collapsed in 2019.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSuspect sought in hate-motivated assault case, Toronto police say
Police say the suspect pushed the victim while making anti-immigrant comments before fleeing the area. The public is being asked to contact police if they have any information.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsPrivate Canadian English language school shutters, files for bankruptcy
The school said in a notice it had done "everything possible" to ensure it had the resources it needed to operate, but it could no longer continue to operate.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCanada’s ability to spy overseas under microscope by MPs, senators
A CSIS memo prepared last year said that in an uncertain geopolitical environment, Canada's demand for such foreign intelligence might grow.Read original ↗
Society · NPRPHOTOS: The precarious life of fisherfolk
In the bustling heart of the southern Indian city of Chennai is a market that never sleeps, where residents from the poorest neighborhoods wage a battle of survival with the sea.Read original ↗
Society · NPRIn New Orleans, an empty building becomes a free store — and roller skating rink
In the Lower Ninth Ward, an old Family Dollar stands covered in graffiti. It looks abandoned. But inside, it's a treasure trove — clothing, home goods, toys and books.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRJudge orders Fox to hand over hundreds of documents in shareholders' case
Fox Corp. must turn over hundreds of documents that could shed light on how founder Rupert Murdoch handled some of his media companies' biggest scandals.Read original ↗
Society · NPRU.S. childcare costs are astronomical. More families are turning to grandparents
Grandparents taking care of their grandkids is nothing new. But the surging cost of childcare in the U.S.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRUkraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow
Moscow's mayor described the wave of drones as the "largest ever" attack on the Russian capital and said there had been damage to a Moscow oil refinery and a residential building.Read original ↗
Society · NPRThousands of planned launches, terms of deal, worry some near Louisiana SpaceX site
State officials say the new SpaceX site will be a $100 billion investment and launch thousands of rockets.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRSaudi Arabia says Houthis tried to attack its capital
Saudi Arabia on Saturday said that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first time the Saudi capital has been targeted since the escalation…Read original ↗
Society · NPREd Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert
Ed Sheeran opened a solo concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour and supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore,…Read original ↗
Society · Bloody ElbowArman Tsarukyan predicted to lose for the first time in 4 years at UFC 331 by one third of fans
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Society · Global NewsFive acquitted players on different paths
Five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team — Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote and Michael McLeod — were acquitted in July 2025 on sexual…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsProtesters gather in Edmonton before Oilers game
Dozens of protesters chanted "no means no" and "drunk isn't consent" outside Rogers Place arena ahead of the Edmonton Oilers' first home game on Saturday, which featured the…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCareer kick by Paredes lifts Stampeders to win
The Calgary Stampeders stayed in the CFL playoff conversation, thanks to a lengthy field goal by Rene Paredes, while the Ottawa Redblacks remained winless after Calgary's 40-38…Read original ↗
Society · KKTIX『I AM KORESAWA vol.1』 in Taipei
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Society · Global NewsCanadiens top Maple Leafs in McKenna’s pro debut
Gavin McKenna sat in the passenger seat ahead of his professional debut.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsArgos clinch playoff berth with victory over Elks
Chad Kelly and the Toronto Argonauts achieved two pre-season goals Saturday afternoon.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCarney and Macron to meet in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon on Sunday
Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron are holding a symbolic meeting on an archipelago 20 kilometres off the southern coast of Newfoundland on Sunday.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFlight training school says 2 killed in plane crash near Kisbey, Sask.
The TSB says the plane was reported overdue around 10:30 a.m. Friday, and was later located by search and rescue.Read original ↗
Society · Global News‘Why walk away?’: Emotional Danielle Smith speaks against separation at online forum
An emotional Premier Danielle Smith held back tears Saturday as she recounted a long list of historic indignities Albertans have suffered at the hands of the federal government.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsChristine Fréchette claims more Quebecers are warming up to fracking
Fracking has been raised during the Quebec election campaign, especially with the Quebec Conservatives pushing fossil fuels to boost the economy.Read original ↗
Society · NPRThe new lines of southern Lebanon
The U.N. expanded the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon's mandate 20 years ago to include monitoring adherence to a ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Lebanon's…Read original ↗
Society · Sports IllustratedThe Nike KD 6 x Paris Saint-Germain Is Out Now
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Society · Global NewsSkunk rabies case prompts public warning in B.C. Interior
Health officials in B.C. are warning people in the Kooteney Lake region to avoid contact with skunks after one animal recently tested positive for rabies.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsOpposition ‘politicking’ on Weedmark private flights unless evidence exists, says policy expert
Kevin Weedmark is defending his recent set of flights to attend government events, saying he paid for them out of pocket despite mounting questions from the Opposition.Read original ↗
Society · BBCArsenal defeat at Brighton is a big lesson - Mikel Arteta
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Society · Global News6 injured after vehicle strikes pedestrians at Quebec festival
Quebec provincial police say six people were struck by a vehicle and injured in the early hours of Saturday morning in St.-Tite, Que., where a 10-day festival is being held.Read original ↗
Society · NPRCNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters denied access to White House following Trump ban
Three reporters were blocked from the White House grounds Saturday morning, a day after President Trump said CNN, Politico, and MS NOW would be banned for reporting "FICTION and…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsAfter Trump ban, MS NOW and CNN say their journalists were denied access to White House
Two major news networks' journalists said they were denied access to the White House on Saturday morning.Read original ↗
Society · NPROpinion: Remembering Annie Dillard, nature writer
With her 1974 book, "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek," Annie Dillard became the youngest woman to win the Pulitzer Prize. We take a moment to remember her and her work.Read original ↗
Society · NPRBetel nuts are a top mind-affecting substance. Now there's evidence of ancient use
New research on ancient human remains suggests the habitual usage of betel nuts, a plant seed with mind-affecting properties that is popular in parts of Asia despite the health…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsJarry hopes to stand out in crowded Oilers crease
Anxious to put last season's struggled in the rear-view mirror, goaltender Tristan Jarry spent the summer preparing for what he and the Edmonton Oilers hope is a positive…Read original ↗
Society · The WalrusThe Story of My Cats Who Survived a Fire
Negrito and Ensueño’s mother sacrificed herself for them. It led to a lifetime with me The post The Story of My Cats Who Survived a Fire first appeared on The Walrus .Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressWhat Mark Zuckerberg Wants. Plus. . .
In today's Weekend Press: How Mark Zuckerberg's mind works. Two Drinks with Taylor Lorenz. Rabbi David Wolpe recommends a poem for Yom Kippur.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRAn Alaska storm scattered artifacts. Archaeologists are racing to save what's left
Last year, remnants of a typhoon damaged homes, infrastructure and an archaeological dig site. Now, archaeologists are trying to get as many objects out as possible before the…Read original ↗
Society · BBCBillionaire Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says he has lost confidence in UK
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Society · NPRAs Europe warms, Italy sees West Nile virus spread
Italian health authorities see evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are helping mosquitoes spread West Nile virus across a wider area, during more months of…Read original ↗
Society · The Guardian‘Cost of housing’ crunch looms for low-income families, warns Resolution Foundation
Thinktank calls on chancellor to end housing allowance freeze with typical two-bedroom household facing £158 week shortfall amid rent rises More than 1.…Read original ↗
Society · The Straits TimesIndonesia’s first aircraft carrier arrives in Jakarta
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Society · Global NewsBowen Island mystery brings homicide investigators back
There has been much speculation about what happened to her and Global News has learned that the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team was back on the island this week.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsB.C. family rescues exhausted baby bear swimming in Okanagan Lake
Christina Zamniuk says they were boating between their Vernon lakehouse and Adventure Bay last weekend when a baby bear was spotted swimming in the middle of the lake.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsChilling 911 call played at jury trial for Ajax man charged with girlfriend’s murder
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Society · Global NewsAlexander leads Alouettes to 37-25 win over Ticats
Davis Alexander and the Montreal Alouettes continue to take care of business in the East Division.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMitchell, Clark lead Fever past Tempo 103-85
Kelsey Mitchell scored 33 points to set a WNBA single-season scoring record, and Caitlin Clark added 28 points with 14 assists to lead the Indiana Fever to a 103-85 win against…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsJudge temporarily halts Kelowna’s expropriation plans for Hotel Eldorado boardwalk
Justice Warren Milman granted Argus Properties an injunction Friday, preventing the city from advancing its expropriation process.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsNHL alters start times for Winnipeg Jets home games after province dumps time change
With the province of Manitoba recently announcing the move to permanent Daylight Saving Time, the NHL has changed the start times for 12 home games this season.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsDesperate Stampeders host winless Redblacks
Two CFL teams on the ropes for different reasons seek traction Saturday at McMahon Stadium.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsPeter Milobar becomes leader of CentreBC party as former Conservatives join
A group of eight former BC Conservatives said on Friday that they are also joining CentreBC, which will become the third-largest in the B.C. legislature.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsAppeal hearing continues over fired Regina police chief
'Flirtatious' texts between former Regina police chief, Farooq Sheikh, and a member of the Regina Board of Police Commissioners were discussed at the appeal hearing.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressTwo Drinks with . . . Taylor Lorenz
Taylor Lorenz, social media’s best-known gadfly, insists: ‘I haven’t changed what I believe. I’ve just gotten disillusioned about the political landscape.…Read original ↗
Society · Blaze MediaHigh school student wears bloody shirt to mock Charlie Kirk's death — district responds to backlash
A Washington state high school student made a disturbing mockery of the death of Charlie Kirk, and the school is facing backlash for letting it happen.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsBC Conservative leader says she has removed 3 party members from caucus
BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay said in a statement issued via email on Friday that she has removed three party members from caucus.Read original ↗
Society · PluangApplied Optoelectronics sees demand outpacing s...
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Society · The Crypto BasicMicron Rebounds 5.5% as Memory Tightness Returns to Focus, Taiwan Labor Talks Hit Key Date
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Society · Global News2 sudden deaths prompt public safety warning from Halifax police
Two sudden deaths and a person found in serious medical distress over the last 24 hours have prompted a public safety warning from Halifax Regional Police.Read original ↗
Society · NPRAlaska's salmon-feasting bears face off in biggest Fat Bear Week ever
This year's single-elimination tournament will see 16 competitors face off, compared to 12 in past years.…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressWhat Mark Zuckerberg Wants
‘I’m here to build things and shape the world in that way, not be an activist against our government,’ says Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a new interview with Jeremy Stern.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsUncertainty hangs over Nackawic after pulp mill announces temporary shutdown
A pulp mill that's the backbone of a rural New Brunswick community's local economy is facing a closure that will impact hundreds of workers.Read original ↗
Society · Oceanographic MagazineSeven new viruses discovered in threatened sea turtle populations
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Society · Global NewsAlberta children who were subject of Amber Alert found safe in B.C.
"They were located on a rural property in West Kelowna," Staff/Sgt. Derrick Gladdish with the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit said on Friday.Read original ↗
Society · NPRSyrian regime planned American journalist's kidnapping for weeks
New reporting finds the abduction of journalist Austin Tice was planned by the Syrian government for weeks.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsNova Scotia to mark 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities with new signs
Nova Scotia will soon put up signs marking the 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities across the province.Read original ↗
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