Descrease article font size Increase article font size An unusual new resident on Bowen Island is causing concern among some residents. A cougar was first spotted on the island in late July, prompting a municipal alert on July 25. It is believed it swam to the island or floated on some logs. 1:45 Alberta family’s…
The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was accused of setting her on fire, has died from burns sustained during the attack. Cheptegei, 33, died last week after suffering burns to about 80 per cent of her body. Her ex-partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, allegedly doused her in gasoline and set her ablaze…
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson vowed Tuesday to press ahead with requiring proof of citizenship for new voters as part of a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown in three weeks, though the measure appeared likely to be voted down. Democrats overwhelmingly oppose the measure. Enough Republicans were also coming out against the bill,…
Liberal MPs, including Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, are criticizing the use of public funds for a controversial documentary depicting Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine that has been called “Russian propaganda.” The film, Russians at War, is having its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Tuesday. It was helmed by a Russian Canadian…
Police in Australia are working with international law enforcement agencies to track down a man suspected of pouring hot coffee on a nine-month-old baby and then fleeing the country. The boy, named Luka, was left with severe burns from the attack and has undergone multiple surgeries, according to a GoFundMe page set up by a…
Meredith Gaudreau, the wife of late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, revealed she’s pregnant with the couple’s third baby during her emotional eulogy at his memorial service Monday. “We’re actually a family of five,” Meredith, referencing their two children, Noa and Johnny, said at the funeral held at St. Mary Magdalen Parish outside Philadelphia. “I’m in…
Kate Middleton announced Monday that she has completed chemotherapy for her cancer, sharing a rare update in her ongoing health situation since she was diagnosed earlier this year. The Princess of Wales, 42, shared the news on social media, calling this year “incredibly tough” and saying that she still has a long road to go….
U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump will meet for their first — and possibly only — presidential debate Tuesday before Americans head to the polls in November. The debate, which will air on ABC and affiliated channels and streaming apps at 9 p.m. Eastern, will air as early voting is set to…
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Waterloo found that teens with a little extra cash in their pocket were the most likely to vape. “Our study was looking to identify teens who were at the highest risk for vaping, as well as vaping and smoking,” Dr. Kate Battista, a postdoctoral scholar…
Going back for more studies after high school is still proving a path to better earnings for students in the years after graduation, but a new Royal Bank of Canada analysis shows the returns on investment aren’t paying off like they once did. A report from RBC economists Rachel Battaglia and Abbey Xu released Monday…
