10 hours ago U.S. teacher jailed in Russia formally designated as wrongfully detained

WASHINGTON — An American schoolteacher arrested in Russia on drug charges more than three years ago has been designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained, the State Department said Friday. Marc Fogel, a history teacher from Pennsylvania, is serving a 14-year prison sentence after being arrested in August 2021 at a Russian airport and […]

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15 hours ago Explaining Canada to Americans: What’s in the video Trudeau posted amid Trump’s trolling

The video seems to play on the same attitude of American indifference to Canada that has inspired Donald Trump’s new 51st state gimmick

Politics

12 hours ago B.C. man who flipped 14 homes in four years is fined $2 million for tax evasion

The Canada Revenue Agency says it has made 'significant progress' uncovering and addressing tax cheating in the real estate sector

Economics

15 hours ago Restaurant forced to close over ‘Ladies’ Night’ gender discrimination lawsuit

A restaurant in California has announced it will be shuttering its doors after settling a “frivolous” gender discrimination lawsuit over its “Ladies’ Night” promotion. Lima Restaurant, in East Bay, California, took to social media and posted a sign on its door letting patrons know of the sad news, KGO reported. “We are deeply grateful to […]

Events

21 hours ago Top albums of 2024: Beyonce, Charli XCX, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish and more

Ten of the top albums of the year, as chosen by Associated Press Music Writer Maria Sherman. “Cowboy Carter,” Beyonce She rode in on a white horse, in patriotic chaps and wielding an American flag. She declared, this “ain’t a Country album” but “a ‘Beyonce’ album” — positioning herself in opposition to the genre’s rigid […]

Culture

23 hours ago ’Strides in Saskatchewan’: How accessibility in the province has improved in 2024

The government of Saskatchewan created an accessibility committee to help improve access within the province.

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13 hours ago Local Saskatchewan restaurants, businesses continue to face challenges

It was another difficult year for restaurants and bars in Saskatchewan, as business owners navigate inflation, increased costs, and people having less money to spend. Global News spoke to local businesses in Regina and Saskatoon that have dealt with many “ups and downs” over the past year.

Economics

24 hours ago Trump’s return: What Canada can learn from the 2024 presidential campaign

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump smiled wide in front of cheering supporters after millions of Americans went to the polls, choosing the divisive Republican leader as the next president of the United States in an astonishing comeback that signalled an American turn to isolationism, protectionism and tariffs. “We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible and it […]

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15 hours ago Tigers sign former Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres to a $15 million, 1

Has had success in playoffs with Yankees.

Economics

24 hours ago Azerbaijan’s flag carrier suspends flights to more Russian cities following crash that killed 38

Azerbaijan’s flag carrier announced Friday that it will suspend flights to several Russian airports, citing potential flight safety risks after a crash of one of its planes that many experts blamed on Russian air defense fire. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was flying from Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the […]

Events

21 hours ago BWR Exploration Inc. Announces Letter of Intent Signed for Business Combination With Electro Metals and Mining Inc. and Private Placement Bridge Financing

TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BWR Exploration Inc. (BWR.V TSXV) a Toronto, Ontario – based corporation with its registered address at 82 Richmond Street East, Toronto, Ontario (“BWR”) is pleased to announce it has signed a Binding Letter of Intent dated as of December 24, 2024 (the “LOI”) with federally registered private Canadian […]

Economics

36 hours ago U.S. pet food infected with bird flu sold in B.C., recalled after cat died

A house cat died from eating its products, which tested positive for bird flu, and the company says the same contaminated batch was sold in B.C.

Events

36 hours ago U.S. pet food infected with bird flu and sold in B.C. recalled after cat died

A house cat died from eating its products, which tested positive for bird flu, and the company says the same contaminated batch was sold in B.C.

Events