South Korean investigators on Friday were attempting to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law decree last month, as hundreds of his supporters gathered near his residence in Seoul, vowing to protect him. About 20 investigators from the Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials and police officers were seen entering the…
By Staff The Associated Press Posted January 2, 2025 6:44 pm Updated January 2, 2025 6:58 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Eleven people were injured when a small plane collided into the rooftop of a commercial building in Southern California on Thursday, police said. Police got a report…
China is accusing Canada of hypocrisy for criticizing Beijing’s human-rights record, pointing to issues faced by Indigenous Peoples. The blowback comes after Ottawa sanctioned eight Chinese officials it accuses of “grave human rights violations” against ethnic and religious minorities, and voiced concern about democracy in Hong Kong. Ottawa issued a statement last month that cited…
Ukraine on Wednesday halted Russian gas supplies to European customers through its pipeline network after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of last year. Ukraine’s energy minister, Herman Halushchenko, confirmed on Wednesday morning that Kyiv had stopped the transit “in the interest of national security.” “This is a historic event. Russia is losing…
An 18-year-old girl dreaming of becoming a nurse, a single mother, a father of two and a former Princeton football star suffered fatal injuries when the driver of a white pickup truck sped down Bourbon Street, packed with holiday revelers. Officials have not yet released the names of the 15 people killed in the New…
TORONTO – Immanuel Quickley dribbled a few steps past half-court, then stagger stepped to shed his defender and launch a three-pointer with one foot still on the Toronto Raptors’ logo. He made the 29-foot shot to cap a 25-6 Raptors run in the fourth quarter as Toronto beat the Brooklyn Nets 130-113 on Wednesday to…
Dogs are typically known for their strong noses, protective nature and being man’s best friend. But one Alberta pup is defying that, and maybe defying gravity by climbing all the way up a 50-foot tree. Tigger is just like any other young dog: she likes to play, run around her yard and chase squirrels. On…
While it may never be known when the B.C. teenager hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza, H5n1, will make a full recovery — health officials say this is an opportunity to look at what we can learn moving forward. The teen became the first critically ill pediatric patient with avian influenza in North…
Canada’s 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023 from salaries, bonuses and other compensation, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. It was the third biggest year for CEO pay since the CCPA began tracking the data in 2007, but a decline after 2021 and 2022 broke records. “It’s still well…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 1, 2025 1:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s recycling system is getting an overhaul to reduce waste and take the burden off municipalities. A single organization called Éco Entreprises Québec is to now manage recycling across the province on behalf of companies…
