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Society · Global NewsHow you can — and can’t — buy booze as some interprovincial barriers end
The premiers of nine provinces announced Tuesday that they're removing major barriers to interprovincial sales of alcohol across Canada.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsHeat warnings blanket most of B.C., pose risk to public health
This ridge of high pressure will bring elevated temperatures during the day and while it will cool down at night, temperatures will remain high.Read original ↗
Society · BBC NewsI travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year
The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsInquest finds police use of force, drug use caused man’s death of Prince Albert man
Saskatchewan's chief forensic pathologist found Boden Umpherville suffered a cardiac arrest due to drug use and a restricted airway while held down by police.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsBrampton couple wins $70M Lotto Max jackpot with Mother’s Day gift
A Brampton couple who came to Canada from Jamaica decades ago has won a $70-million Lotto Max jackpot with a ticket bought as a Mother’s Day gift.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsLouvre reopens Apollo Gallery with no jewels after $100-million heist
Visitors are once again welcome to examine the Apollo Gallery's richly decorated 17th-century interior, created under a young King Louis XIV.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsPossible tornado causes ‘significant’ damage in Quebec’s Laurentians
Environment Canada meteorologist Dominic Martel said an investigation is underway, but he is 'pretty certain' the storm consisted of a tornado.Read original ↗
Society · NPRPeople are watching the Reflecting Pool like reality TV. What does that say about us?
It's not just watching paint dry. The twists and turns of the Reflecting Pool repairs, originally a two-week project, have kept bloggers and viewers busy all summer.Read original ↗
Society · NPRIndependent autopsy "inconclusive" on cause of death for 18-year-old Nolan Wells in Mississippi
An independent autopsy of the body of Nolan Wells shows that the cause of death is undetermined pending an investigation, according to attorney Ben Crump.Read original ↗
Society · Blaze MediaWNBA star Sophie Cunningham comes out against men in women's sports: 'I want to protect young girls'
A WNBA player is standing up for a woman's right not to have to share a locker room with a man. Sophie Cunningham, a player for the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark's teammate,…Read original ↗
Society · NPRGreetings from Jerusalem, whose holy sites host some of the oldest colonies of nesting swifts
The scythe-winged birds have nested in the cracks of the Western Wall and other holy sites in Jerusalem for thousands of years.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCarney to meet premiers in P.E.I. as new Trump tariffs loom
Whether Canada should use energy exports as leverage in trade talks with the Trump administration has become a point of disagreement between Canada’s premiers.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsPolice warn of donation scam as search for missing Calgary boy continues
Police said in a Facebook post Tuesday it’s become aware of an online fundraising campaign that claims to support the search for Parker, who went missing on July 16.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsU.S. and Iran renew strikes as conflict expands in Middle East
The United States and Iran exchanged fire across the Middle East on Wednesday, as officials in both nations called into question diplomatic efforts to stop the war.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsBC Wildfire Service braces for heat peak, warns of potential new starts
An incident commander for a complex of fires burning near Kimberley, B.C., says more resources are on the way to help firefighters battle the fires as heat peaks this week.Read original ↗Trump to attend dignified transfer of fallen soldiers. And, Hegseth testifies on Iran
Trump will attend the dignified transfer of U.S. service members killed in the Middle East. And, Pete Hegseth is requesting billions from Congress to help with the rising cost…Read original ↗
Society · NPRHer son was killed by ICE at a traffic stop. She says she's still waiting for justice
Ruben Ray Martinez, 23, was fatally shot by an ICE agent two months into President Trump's second term. His mother says her family has yet to receive justice.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsKHSC says change to urgent care hours aimed at making access more ‘predictable’
Beginning Wednesday, July 22, the urgent care centre at Hotel Dieu Hospital will register patients from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends.Read original ↗
Society · NPRU.S. and Iranian attacks continue as tensions mount on a key waterway in the Red Sea
The attacks overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan, one of the conflict's mediators, where a senior Iranian official held talks potentially aimed at reviving a collapsed…Read original ↗
Society · WIRED6 Best Fitbit Models for Beginners, Athletes, and Kids (2026)
The fitness trackers I’d recommend to beginners, athletes, and kids.Read original ↗
Society · The WalrusFilling BC’s Empty Condos Won’t Fix the Housing Crisis
Families don’t fit in 400-square-foot homes The post Filling BC’s Empty Condos Won’t Fix the Housing Crisis first appeared on The Walrus .Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsOntario forest firefighters warned for years about retention, pay issues
Back in 2016, a report warned that fire rangers were quitting at an alarming rate, were less experienced than in previous years and were comparatively underpaid.Read original ↗
Society · WIREDA Teen Reporter Searched for His Community in the Epstein Files. Adults Freaked Out
An Instagram post turned one California student newspaper into a free-speech flash point. The students say they were just doing their homework.Read original ↗
Society · NPRTropical Storm Bertha moves along the Gulf Coast but damage is expected to be limited
Storm damage is expected to be limited because the El Niño weather pattern will counter its worst effects.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRStates want to bring Medicaid behind bars. Federal changes make that harder
Funding cuts and program changes required by President Trump's big budget law are forcing states to rethink bipartisan efforts to bring Medicaid into jails and prisons.Read original ↗
Society · NPRPeptides get their regulatory closeup
A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration will meet this week to make recommendations on whether specialized pharmacies should be allowed to make some popular…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsAmber Alert activated for missing 4-year-old in West Kelowna
RCMP said Atlas Andrews is believed to have been abducted on April 21 from the Ridge Boulevard area of West Kelowna.Read original ↗
Society · BBCSouth Korea: Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as garnish
Trending now in Singapore · 200+ searches. Google Trends signal; no generative summary.Read original ↗
Society · NPRFrench lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
The move makes France the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids.Read original ↗
Society · NPRStaying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey says
About 24% of U.S. employees stay in unwanted jobs just for health insurance, a report out Wednesday finds.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsRiders will honour crash victim Bhishma Rajyaguru
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will honour crash victim Bhishma Rajyaguru before their game Thursday night against the Edmonton Elks.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCalgary city council debates proposed exemptions from citywide rezoning repeal
According to city administration, an additional 247 properties across Calgary could be exempt from the repeal of citywide rezoning and retain their higher density zoning.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsNew wildfire near Boston Bar prompts evacuation of entire area
The Fraser Valley Regional District has issued an evacuation order for the area after a new fire sparked on Tuesday afternoon.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsHow hot is too hot to work? Report calls for heat protections for B.C. workers
Researchers with BC Policy Solutions say B.C.'s heat exposure regulations have not kept pace with increasingly frequent extreme heat.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsEdmonton’s stormwater system strained after repeated heavy rain
Saturated ground is no longer absorbing water normally, sending more runoff into drains and contributing to flooded underpasses, sinkholes and washed-out roads, EPCOR said.Read original ↗📋 Santos named for first leg of Copa Sul-Americana last-16 play-offs
Trending now in Singapore · 200+ searches. Google Trends signal; no generative summary.Read original ↗
Society · Global News‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Half a dozen downtown Edmonton restaurants closing
Since June, at least six downtown restaurants announced they'll be closing indefinitely because of multiple decisions on the future of Edmonton's core.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressWhat the Movement Taking Over the Democratic Party Wants
Victor Davis Hanson, Natan Sharansky, Bhaskar Sunkara, and more on whether the movement sweeping Democratic primaries is communism, socialism, or something else entirely.Read original ↗Society · Global NewsFamily of missing 11-year-old boy thanks Calgarians as desperate search continues
It is day six of the search for an 11-year-old boy missing in Calgary and police and family have provided an update on their search plans.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsLyme disease cases uptick in Manitoba
Advocates are reminding Winnipeggers to be wary of ticks as cases for Lyme disease continue to rise with more than 120 confirmed cases of Lyme disease in Manitoba in 2025.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFor 1st time in Canada, drones are being used in B.C. wildfire response
In a social media update, the service said they used the technology on the Brunswick Creek Complex, which is two huge wildfires burning near Boston Bar.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressA Letter to the Free-Speech Hypocrite Who Ran PEN America
The organization, founded to defend writers and free expression, published testimony from silenced Jewish and Israeli writers. Its president quit in protest.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSearch continues for brothers suspected to have drowned at Manitoba provincial park
Crews are continuing their search for two young brothers following their suspected drownings at Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba, police say.Read original ↗
Society · NPRSmithsonian too focused on 'oppressors and the oppressed,' say House Republicans
In a House DOGE subcommittee hearing, GOP representatives excoriated the director of the National Museum of American History, following a White House report earlier this month…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsHow the Northern Tornadoes Project helps verify twisters as Alberta on track for record year
The director of the Northern Tornadoes Project explains the work his research team does and what observations they've made about Alberta's 2026 summer storm season.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsNorth Vancouver mall closed after shots fired
Details are still coming in, but RCMP confirmed to Global News that one person is in custody and they say there is no risk to the public.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMother calling for ‘indigo alerts’ amid search for Calgary boy with autism
A Calgary mother has launched a campaign calling for faster public notification for missing vulnerable children, even when there's no evidence they have been abducted.Read original ↗
Society · TechCrunchThese are the countries moving to ban social media for children
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressWhat Happens When Strangers Sit Down at a Free Press Supper Club?
At Free Press Supper Clubs across the world, the conversation ranged from AI to hot dog–eating contests—and reminded us who we’re really writing for.…Read original ↗
Society · Blaze MediaJasmine Crockett suggests anyone who was rooting for Argentina at the World Cup is racist
A Democratic congresswoman turned to soccer on Tuesday to support her claim that white supremacy is alive and well in modern culture.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsDreeshen skirts questions about Alberta separation vote but says it’s an important topic
Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen was asked repeatedly whether he'd vote for Alberta to stay or vote to hold a second referendum on quitting Canada.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressIs History Dead?
Victor Davis Hanson, Ben Shapiro, Deborah Lipstadt, and others respond to Niall Ferguson and John-Clark Levin’s claim that AI, social media, and Holocaust denial herald the…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsJelly Roll and Bunnie Xo finalize divorce after 10 years of marriage: report
Bunnie Xo previously revealed on her podcast that they ended their marriage 'on the best possible terms that you could ever have a divorce.'Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMultilingual resource helps newcomers in Nova Scotia navigate law and justice system
A Nova Scotia charity focused on making legal information more accessible has launched a digital library that offers resources and videos translated into nine languages.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCanada’s first ‘dementia-inclusive’ park set to open in Calgary in fall 2026
The Martin Family Legacy Garden, designed to help people living with dementia "immerse themselves in the therapeutic benefits of nature," is expected to open in the fall of 2026.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsToronto officer arrested in Project South investigation pleads guilty to 2 charges
Const. Derek McCormick was arrested and charged in February 2026 with theft under $5,000, breach of the trust by a public officer and obstruction of justice.Read original ↗
Society · Nikkei AsiaNarita Airport aims to become East Asia cargo hub with streamline measures
CHIBA, Japan -- Narita Airport near Tokyo is reorganizing its cargo facilities to reduce necessary trips in and around the airport, hoping to better tRead original ↗
Society · NPRIs that food really made with 100% avocado oil? Likely not
A new study finds that consumers who are paying a premium for foods advertised as made with avocado oil are probably not getting what they think they're buying.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsPublic inquest begins in death of Prince Albert man following police use of force
A traffic stop escalated to officers used tasers, batons and pepper spray on 40-year-old, Boden Umpherville, who later succumbed to his injuries.Read original ↗/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Faaa-tal-699421ba399ea237655110.jpg)
Society · Sports MolePreview: Fenerbahce vs Gornik Zabrze - prediction, team news, lineups
Trending now in Singapore · 200+ searches. Google Trends signal; no generative summary.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFather, son charged with kidnapping U.S. Forest Service workers at gunpoint
According to court documents, the employees were abducted at gunpoint, bound and taken to a trailer where they were held for the next 15 hours by the defendants.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsWildfire preparation tips as fires burn in Maritime provinces
As New Brunswick sees an early start to its wildfire season by roughly a month, crews in Nova Scotia have already responded to more wildfires than they had by this point last year.Read original ↗
Society · Global News‘Heavy rainfall’ begins in Toronto with severe thunderstorm warning in place
Toronto and much of southern Ontario may experience 'heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts' throughout Tuesday due a storm system moving in.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsDefensive linemen Lemon, Hendrix back with Argos
Shawn Lemon and DeWayne Hendrix are back with the Toronto Argonauts.Read original ↗
Society · TMZ'Godzilla vs. Kong' Star Kaylee Hottle Dead at 18
Trending now in Singapore · 500+ searches. Google Trends signal; no generative summary.Read original ↗
Society · Blaze MediaConfirm Todd Blanche and reject the right’s culture of surrender
President Trump nominated acting Attorney General Todd Blanche last month to lead the Justice Department permanently.…Read original ↗
Society · The WalrusThe Time Elon Musk’s Grandfather Almost Exposed the Atomic Bomb
A speech at a fringe political convention sent Canada’s wartime censors into a panic The post The Time Elon Musk’s Grandfather Almost Exposed the Atomic Bomb first appeared on…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCanada set to join European fighter jet program as an observer
Defence Minister David McGuinty, who is in the U.K. for a major international air show, has said the government is interested in learning more about the Global Combat Air Program.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsHamilton police charge 32 people in series of ‘organized’ Home Depot thefts
Police laid a total of 235 criminal charges and recovered more than $300,000 in suspected stolen property in an investigation that spanned four months.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressThis Week in Canada: Why a Social Media Ban Isn’t the Answer
In the latest This Week in Canada newsletter, Carney’s latest attack on the technology industry might feel good, but it won’t solve the online problems that actually hurt…Read original ↗
Society · NPRThe best games of 2026 so far, picked by NPR's staff
Titans like Resident Evil Requiem and Crimson Desert dominated in the first half of the gaming year, with early-access sequels like Slay the Spire 2 and Subnautica 2 not far…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsB.C. port flagged for federal fast track, but security concerns have lasted years
The proposed new three-berth terminal would increase the port's container capacity by 50 per cent, potentially contributing $3 billion to Canada's GDP each year.Read original ↗Society · Global NewsFire crews work on containment lines between out-of-control blaze and Kimberley, B.C.
The BC Wildfire Service says it will be using heavy equipment to build the lines and block the fire that's about 10 kilometres west of Kimberley.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsVoters go to polls in northern Manitoba byelection in The Pas-Kameesak
There are four candidates running for the seat, including Jennifer Flett for the NDP, Edna Nabess for the Progressive Conservatives and Dan Quesnel for the Manitoba Liberal Party.Read original ↗
Society · NPRIndia's youth-led Cockroach movement vows to continue protest after police crackdown
The movement, which began as a satirical protest, has evolved into a nationwide challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.Read original ↗Iran-backed Houthis announce blockade. And, Cyclospora source remains unknown
Iran-backed Houthis say they will blockade a waterway on the Red Sea. And, the FDA continues to investigate Taylor Farms lettuce as a source of the Cyclospora outbreak despite a…Read original ↗
Society · NPRTrump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.Read original ↗
Society · The WalrusI Set Out to Test-Drive a Chinese EV. Here’s What It Taught Me about Carney’s New Deal
49,000 imported cars may remake our entire auto industry The post I Set Out to Test-Drive a Chinese EV.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRHow soccer brings a Bhutanese community together in Harrisburg, Pa.
Harrisburg is home to one of the nation's largest communities of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees and their families.…Read original ↗
Society · The Free Press‘I Was in the DSA. Here’s What They Really Believe.’ Plus. . .
Inside the DSA. Meet the ‘Anti-Platners.’ The Islamic Republic executes prisoners, and the world looks away. Inside Trump’s decision to go to war. And more in today's Front Page.Read original ↗
Society · WIREDStop Saying Kids Can’t Read
Everyone is talking about the reading crisis. But inside the “Mississippi Miracle,” it’s all about comprehension.Read original ↗
Society · Sky NewsParents urged to stop buying e-scooters as 'toys' as Ireland brings in new age limit
Ireland's deputy prime minister has urged parents to stop buying electric scooters as "toys" for their children ahead of new age limits coming into force.Read original ↗
Society · NPRSpain's World Cup champions return home for parade in front of almost 2 million
The players and their coaching staff met with the country's royals, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRPowerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive jackpot that U.S. players already play for.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsJuly 26 — Heart Fit Clinic
Heart Fit Clinic on Talk to the Experts at 11 a.m. on QR Calgary. There’s never a wrong time to check in on your heart health. That burning feeling after spicy wings?…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsAdministration recommends Calgary double contribution to Werklund Centre modernization
The expanded scope of the project and a more refined design has the Werklund Centre's modernization cost estimated at $345 million, up $75 million from previous estimates.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCalgary emergency crews say more water rescue calls coming in 2026 than 2025
Calgarians are making their way onto the city's rivers after safety advisories dropped. Emergency crews are answering more water rescue calls so far this summer compared to 2025.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFamily of woman who died in e-scooter accident pleads for riders to wear helmets
Shyan was riding a scooter on July 3 in the area of Venables Street and Commercial Drive at 10 a.m. when she collided with the side of a vehicle.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsChurro the Burro’s adventure on BC Ferries delights thousands
"It was pretty much a simple lost and found story and it became a massive community effort, Lilian Kim with BC Ferries told Global News.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressI Was in the DSA. Here’s What They Really Believe.
The socialist candidates being swept into power want to dismantle American life. It’s all right there in their new platform, writes Jake Altman.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressIran’s Killing Machine Is Operating in Plain Sight
Two Iranian teenagers were just executed for opening their doors to fleeing protesters. They are only the latest victims of a regime that uses the world’s distractions to carry…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressMeet the ‘Anti-Platners’: Real Blue-Collar Democrats
A mechanic, a smoke jumper, and an ordinary firefighter may offer Democrats their best hope of winning back working-class voters, reports River Page.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsHomicide of Edmonton mom and nurse Nadine Robinson unsolved, 20 years later
Nadine Robinson, 36, was found dead on July 20, 2006 in the Clareview townhouse she shared with her son, stepson and husband. No one has ever been charged in her death.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSaskatoon’s University Bridge reopening postponed, adding $213K to repair costs
Saskatoon has postponed the reopening of its University Bridge due to construction delays, with more extensive repair work needed.Read original ↗
Society · NPRFDA still focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as Cyclospora source despite retracted test
The FDA says lettuce distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods and Taylor Farms de Mexico is still linked to the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSuspicious fires in West Kelowna leave residents shaken as RCMP investigate
Four fires broke out over a four-hour period within a two-kilometre radius in the area of Old Okanagan Highway and Shannon Lake Road, prompting an RCMP investigation.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsConstruction to start on Enbridge Sunrise pipeline expansion near Prince George
The pipeline expansion project should provide a much-needed boost to the regional economy, and with work underway, completion is expected by the end of 2028.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressPlatner Unleashed a Movement. Where Will It Go Next?
From immigration enforcement to the war in Gaza, the young leftists inspired by the Maine Senate candidate are still steering their party's direction, reports Peter Savodnik.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsWinnipeg Jets’ Cole Perfetti embracing bigger expectations after signing long-term deal
Perfetti recently signed a five-year contract with the Jets worth $6 million per season.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressAmerica Needs a New Kind of Public Intellectual
Now that trust has shifted from institutions to individuals, who you trust matters more than ever. The voices worth following are defined by what they stand for, not what they…Read original ↗
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