Once again, small ball-shaped debris have washed up along the shores of Sydney, Australia, forcing the closure of nine area beaches while experts try to figure out what they are and where they’re coming from. The grey and white balls, most about the size of a marble, come months after mysterious black balls washed up,…
By Allison Jones and Sarah Ritchie The Canadian Press Posted January 14, 2025 3:13 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal cabinet are set to gather near the nation’s capital next week as Donald Trump celebrates inauguration day in Washington. Trudeau’s office says…
U.S. President Joe Biden notified Congress of his intent to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House announced, as part of a deal facilitated by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island. Senior U.S. administration officials, who previewed the announcement on the condition of…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Kate Middleton has confirmed her cancer is in remission, using a post on social media to share the good news and thank the staff who cared for her while she underwent treatment. In a message posted to Instagram on Tuesday, the Princess of Wales shared that there…
Special counsel Jack Smith said his team “stood up for the rule of law” as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, writing in a much-anticipated report released Tuesday that he stands fully behind his decision to bring criminal charges that he believes would have resulted in a…
TORONTO – A result like Toronto’s 104-101 comeback victory Monday over Golden State — a rare bright spot in a forgettable season for the Raptors — can help build a foundation for a team with an eye on the future. It’s an approach that Golden State coach Steve Kerr knows well. He guided powerhouse Warriors…
As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, the smoke billowing into the air carries more than the expected risks of particulate matter and carbon emissions. Urban wildfires, unlike those in remote forests, burn through large areas of neighbourhoods filled with synthetic materials like plastics, rubber, fiberglass and treated asphalt, releasing a cocktail of hazardous chemicals into…
Millions of Canadians will receive the year’s first carbon rebates from the federal government this week. January payments of the Canada Carbon Rebate will go out on Wednesday to Canadians in eight provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan. The tax-free rebates return 90 per cent…
A relaxing California getaway turned into a dramatic fight for survival for Winnipeg firefighter Romeo Petit and his partner, Melissa Elias. What started as a fun vacation quickly became a nightmare when the Eaton wildfire erupted near Pasadena, fueled by strong winds and consuming houses on its path. Petit and Elias were out for dinner…
More strong winds are forecast for the Los Angeles area, triggering a Red Flag Warning for a large part of the region. These warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when dangerous conditions are present that could lead to wildfire growth. At least 24 people have been killed in the fires and thousands of…
