17 h. ago Authorities investigating death of Canadian woman at Belgian music fest

A 35-year-old Canadian woman fell ill at the Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium on Friday and later died in hospital. Local authorities are investigating.

Economics

3 d. ago Authorities take custody of 21 kids in California while surrogate moms claim couple misled them

More than 20 children are in the custody of a California child-welfare agency while authorities investigate a Los Angeles-area couple and whether they misled surrogate mothers around the country. Fifteen children were removed from the couple’s opulent home in Arcadia after an abuse allegation in May, and another six living elsewhere were also located, Arcadia […]

Society

4 d. ago Strong Argument for Cameras in Jet Crash Probes, IATA Chief Says

The installation of cockpit cameras would greatly help aviation safety authorities investigating accidents like the recent fatal Air India crash, according to the head of the International Air Transport Association.

Events

7 d. ago REVIEW: Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Queensrÿche a killer kickoff to Rockin' Thunder

The monumental Rock of Ages is easily one of Def Leppard’s defining heights of song — but it’s also a nice way to describe the inaugural Rockin’ Thunder music fest, which kicked off with eight hours of straight, plugged-in, eternal AM radio rock Friday to an enormous party crowd. Up top, headlining as night crept […]

Events

2 w. ago Parker: Big Rock Brewery marks 40 years with bold rebrand, return of music fest

The traditional rooster as Big Rock’s primary icon has been replaced by a rendering of the 18,200-ton glacial erratic near Okotoks that Ed McNally chose to name his brewery after

Other

2 w. ago GoFundMe for Canadian found dead in Dominican Republic raises over $40K

A fundraiser for a Canadian tourist who died in the Dominican Republic has raised double its goal.Dominican Republic officials confirmed with several news outlets that Dorian Christian MacDonald was found dead, washed ashore on a beach in Puerto Plata in the early hours of Friday, June 20.The country's civil defence agency told news organizations that the 33-year-old had been staying at a hotel in Maimon Bay, a resort town in Puerto Plata.Authorities state that the Canadian tourist had been walking on the beach at 2 a.m. local time on June 20. After receiving a call about a missing person, the Dominican Republic civil defence agency and first responders rushed to the scene. They found MacDonald's body in the water during high tide at 4:15 a.m.Global Affairs Canada told us on Wednesday that it is "aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in the Dominican Republic."The agency adds that consular officials are in contact with local authorities and a...

Economics

2 w. ago Mexican Caribbean Tourism Board Shares Exciting Lineup of Late Summer, Fall Seasonal Events and Signature Experiences

From reimagined music festivals and culinary showcases to wellness retreats and nightlife celebrations, the region invites travelers to discover its most anticipated seasonal highlights The inaugural Mexican Caribbean Music Fest, held in Tulum in May, received over 20,000 attendees and hotel occupancy increased by 20 percent. QUINTANA ROO, Mexico, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — […]

Transport

3 w. ago New B.C. law to combat money laundering still not in force two years after being introduced

The regulations that would give the B.C. Financial Services Authority investigative and enforcement powers over so-called money service businesses that include currency exchanges, wire-transfer businesses are not in place.

Other