Ford government defeats NDP bill to help sexual assault survivors

A New Democrat MPP says she’s not giving up a push to help sexual assault survivors. Source link

Saskatoon riverboat suspends trips, wants answers on low river levels

Saskatoon’s landmark riverboat is being left high and dry again this year – and its new owner isn’t happy with the province. “We were under the impression that everything was…

Labour poised for fresh welfare changes after scale of youth jobs crisis revealed | UK unemployment and employment statistics

Labour is poised for a fresh attempt at changing the welfare system after a major government-backed report said youth unemployment was costing Britain more than £125bn a year. As official…

Toronto gas prices drop 10 cents with further drop expected Friday

Toronto gas prices dropped 10 cents per litre Thursday morning, offering modest relief with a further three-cent drop expected Friday. Source link

Construction begins on Olympic Plaza transformation project in downtown Calgary – Calgary

Around 40 years since construction began on what would become one of downtown Calgary’s most iconic gathering spaces, work is getting underway to reimagine the next iteration of Olympic Plaza.…

Guatemala requests US military cooperation against drug trafficking | Guatemala

Guatemala has requested US military cooperation spanning access to equipment, training and experts to assist Guatemalan operations against drug trafficking, the country’s president, Bernardo Arévalo, said on Thursday. The joint…

Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange. Source link

‘It’s incredibly hot’: Saskatchewan workers seek reprieve from heat wave

Construction and lawn care workers in Saskatoon say they are taking more frequent breaks and staying hydrated as Environment Canada heat warnings cover most parts of the province. “This is…

Hamilton refugee says federal health cuts are forcing him to forgo needed dental care

When Omer Obiedallah started experiencing rapidly worsening tooth pains this spring, he did what many people would do and booked an appointment with the dentist.  Though he made the appointment…

KPMG Australia’s CEO Andrew Yates quits over whistleblower scandal | KPMG

KPMG’s Australian chief, Andrew Yates, will step down immediately, after taking responsibility for the consultancy firm’s failure to properly respond to whistleblower allegations around the misuse of client information. The…