Donald Trump orders changes to inauguration plans — here’s what to expect

Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the United States on Monday in Washington DC, which will be early Tuesday morning for Australian viewers. Inauguration day will feature a formal swearing-in ceremony, a celebratory parade, and several formal balls. Among those invited are world leaders, celebrities, and prominent Australians. Here’s what to expect. … Read more

Group says disability benefit at risk unless Ottawa moves quickly on regulations

An organization advocating for people with disabilities says the new federal disability benefit could be delayed beyond the promised July 1 payment date because the government still hasn’t approved the regulations. March of Dimes Canada launched a campaign Friday urging Persons with Disabilities Minister Kamal Khera to act quickly to draft those regulations, adding the … Read more

Union rallies behind fire chief, denounces attack on her performance

The union that represents more than 3,000 Los Angeles city firefighters renewed its support for Fire Chief Kristin Crowley on Friday, denouncing an anonymous letter that accused her of mishandling the response to the massively destructive Palisades fire. United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112 condemned a letter circulated this week — one that … Read more

Parts of Canada will be bitterly cold this weekend — but don’t call it a polar vortex

A rush of Arctic air will plunge parts of North America into bitter cold this weekend, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and frigid temperatures to parts of Canada. Meteorologists say temperatures could plunge by as much as 30 C in parts of the country over the coming days — so if the temperature in your neighbourhood … Read more

Impaired driver sentenced to 6 years in prison for ‘selfish actions’ that killed St. Thomas, Ont., child

Chad Curtis had a message for the 21-year-old man who pleaded guilty in an impaired driving case and was sentenced Friday for running over and killing Curtis’s son on a St. Thomas, Ont., sidewalk almost two years ago. “It’s about time he gets to pay for his crime, because me and my family have been paying the … Read more