3 h. ago Emergency crews suspend search for Texas flooding victims amid new flood warnings

KERRVILLE, Texas — Emergency crews suspended their search for victims of catastrophic flooding in central Texas on Sunday morning amid new warnings that additional rain would again cause waterways to surge. It was the first time a new round of severe weather has paused the search since the flooding earlier this month. Ingram Fire Department […]

Events

8 h. ago J.D. Tuccille: U.S. Department of Education should be abolished

America doesn't need a federal bureaucracy that runs no schools and educates no children

Culture

26 h. ago Furor over Epstein files sparks clash between Bondi and Bongino at the Justice Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department and FBI are struggling to contain the fallout from this week’s decision to withhold records from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation, which rankled influential far-right media personalities and supporters of President Donald Trump. The move, which included the acknowledgment that one particular sought-after document never actually existed, sparked […]

Economics

27 h. ago Letters to the Sun: Canada has a chance to lead — but only if we invest in education

Canada has a chance to lead — but only if we invest in education

Other

34 h. ago Monaghan: Special education kids need accessible school transport

All parents want their kids to get a good education, but what if you can't physically get your child to the building? That's what we face.

Society

47 h. ago Now freed, Mahmoud Khalil files $20M claim against Trump administration

The filing — a precursor to a lawsuit — names the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the State Department.

Politics

49 h. ago 'It's been amazing': Departing CEO reflects on 15 years with YW Calgary

As this chapter of her career comes to a close, Sue Tomney sat down with Postmedia Calgary to reflect on what she's seen in Calgary's social services sector over the last 15 years.

Culture

52 h. ago Department of Defense investment in rare earth mining company offers road map for sector revitalization

Government guarantees to pay miner above market rates for 10 years

Economics

54 h. ago Such oversight must include the hospital's internal audit department becoming involved early in the awarding of major contracts to ensure future allegations of abuse, a step that is not taken now, he

Greater accountability and oversight needed in the awarding of contracts at London Health Sciences Centre, says a former hospital executive

Politics

63 h. ago Albanese will meet with Xi next week on a trip focused on Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with China’s leader Xi Jinping on an upcoming trip he said Friday would focus on closer business ties. Albanese departs Saturday for the trip that includes stops in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu, and meetings with Xi, Premier Li Qiang and Chairman Zhao Leji of […]

Other

67 h. ago Canada Cup: Emma Entzminger is knocking out base hits and fighting fires

National softball team offensive spark plug has been on Victoria Fire Department for 18 months, sees similarities in her sport and job

Events

69 h. ago La survie du Collège LaSalle menacée pour avoir accueilli trop d’étudiants anglophones

Québec impose des pénalités frôlant les 30 millions de dollars pour cette raison au cégep privé montréalais.

Society

69 h. ago Le Collège LaSalle voit sa survie menacée pour avoir accueilli trop d’étudiants anglophones

Québec impose des pénalités frôlant les 30 millions de dollars pour cette raison au cégep privé montréalais.

Society

2 d. ago L’Université de Sudbury lance une Académie pour former des leaders francophones

Elle offrira des formations en ligne à l’automne destinées à des gestionnaires et des institutions francophones.

Politics

2 d. ago Teachers, opposition blast Ford government school board takeover as ‘power grab’

On Thursday, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was joined by teaching unions and a Toronto District School Board trustee to oppose recent major moves by the education minister.

Politics

3 d. ago Alberta announces ban on explicit sexual content in school libraries

"These new standards are to ensure that school boards have clear guidance to ensure age-appropriate access to school library materials, while reflecting the values and priorities of Albertans," said Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides

Society

3 d. ago Interactive Brokers Debuts IBKR InvestMentor – A Free Microlearning App to Educate the Next Generation of Investors

Bite-Sized, Interactive Lessons on Economics, Business, and Investing – Designed for Aspiring Investors to Learn on the Go GREENWICH, Conn. — Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, today announced the launch of IBKR InvestMentor, a new mobile microlearning app developed by its wholly owned subsidiary, Interactive Academy LLC. Currently available for iOS, […]

Other

3 d. ago N.S. official Opposition says province’s housing crisis requires dedicated minister

Nova Scotia’s official Opposition is calling on Premier Tim Houston to re-establish a department dedicated to housing and appoint a full-time minister to oversee the portfolio.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump praises Liberian leader on English, his native tongue: ‘Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?’

'Thank you, and such good English... Where were you educated?' Trump said

Politics

3 d. ago Parker: Top Alberta education executive named interim president of St. Mary's University

Through his extensive career in education, Dr. Scott Morrison has held a variety of influential leadership roles in the province

Society