Canada’s population will grow over the years regardless of the federal government’s recent decision to slash immigration rates, a new report shows. Statistics Canada released new projection figures Tuesday that factor in Ottawa’s October announcement that it would be reducing the number of permanent residents admitted to the country by 21 per cent in 2025. … Read more
PANAMA CITY — Tyndall Air Force Base released an update on its rebuilding effort on Jan. 14. The release from the 325th Fighter Wing goes over some milestones in rebuilding the installation over the past year. Hurricane Michael decimated the base in 2018, prompting an undertaking to rebuild as the “installation of the future.” In … Read more
Police are warning motorists of a recent increase in staged collision carjackings across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) that also date back to November. York Regional Police (YRP) said the suspects will intentionally cause minor collisions by striking the victim’s vehicle. When the unsuspecting driver exits to inspect the damage, the suspects, often armed, confront … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a meeting in Washington with counterparts from Australia, India and Japan will stress the importance of working with allies “on the things that are important to America and Americans.” Rubio, who was sworn in as secretary of state the day after President Donald Trump began his second term … Read more
“It was for Rick, some kind of makeup for a school event we missed when we were out in L.A.,” she told me, and confirmed that Lennon did not bring his guitar or sing. “Rick” was Rick Sklar, the longtime program director for WABC radio and an early Beatlemania champion. He was also the father … Read more
Garth Hudson, the multi-instrumentalist wizard of The Band, the first Canadian group inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has died. He was 87. Hudson, according to social media posts related to the group, had resided in an assisted living facility in recent years. He was the last of the five members who would … Read more
Sexual assault victims would have their own legal representation under a justice system shake-up amid concerns the status quo is too costly and not fit for purpose. Changes to the way police investigate sexual assault and better supports for victims are also expected to be among recommendations from an Australian Law Reform Commission inquiry. The … Read more
As Fox News Channel’s “The Will Cain Show” debuts on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, the “incredibly curious” host says he’s ready to bring his unique mix of opinion and newsgathering to the program. Will Cain, who previously co-hosted “FOX & Friends Weekend,” moves to the afternoon time slot where his new solo, daily program will … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Respiratory illness has been surging around Winnipeg and Manitoba, with emergency departments getting slammed during cold and flu season, a local epidemiologist says. Cynthia Carr told Global Winnipeg that less than 25 per cent of Manitobans received flu shots this year — well below the norm — which … Read more
The Duke of Sussex is “very close” to agreeing a settlement with the publisher of The Sun, delaying the opening day of his long-awaited High Court trial. An eleventh-hour deal between the Duke and News Group Newspapers (NGN) was discussed behind the scenes on Tuesday, just as the trial was due to get under way. … Read more