Friday, June 19, 2026
Some Vancouver businesses are experiencing financial difficulties during the FIFA World Cup. Bao Bei restaurant on Keefer Street reported a 30-per cent decline in revenue compared to the same period...
Rutland’s community patrol program, the 'Blue Shirts,' is returning to support local businesses and the community. Business owners report frustration with ongoing theft, public disorder, and...
Alberta may allow dual-practice doctors to offer private surgeries starting this fall, according to Surgical Services Minister Adriana LaGrange. She stated the current system is failing due to...
Kelowna councillor Ron Cannan has launched a mayoral campaign, citing growing concerns over social disorder and public safety as his primary motivation. Cannan promises to prioritize public safety...
Vancouver residents celebrated Canada’s first-ever FIFA World Cup victory with a 6-0 win over Qatar. The decisive match sparked widespread festivities in the city, marking a historic milestone for...
IQM Quantum Computers, a Finnish-German firm, appointed Craig Ciesla as Chief Technology Officer and Inés de Vega as Chief Scientist. Ciesla brings over 25 years of deep tech executive experience,...
Professor Mohamed Shamji assumed the presidency of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) following the conclusion of its 2026 Annual Congress in Istanbul. The event gathered...
UK government borrowing reached its highest May level in six years due to record debt-interest costs. This highlights significant fiscal pressures facing potential successors to Prime Minister Keir...
Gold prices are projected to record a third consecutive weekly decline. This downward trend is driven by a hawkish stance from the US Federal Reserve and increased market expectations for interest...
The United States and Iran have postponed the commencement of negotiations aimed at establishing a permanent peace deal and restricting Iran's nuclear program. This delay coincides with the...
Mongolia is experiencing rapid warming, causing significant permafrost thaw. Permafrost coverage has dropped from 63% in the 1970s to under 30% today. This transformation affects fragile ecosystems,...
Intensifying Saharan dust storms are depositing microorganisms into European soil, causing 'blood rain.' Scientists from the University of Lisbon are studying how these imported microbes affect soil...
This article is a personal anecdote by Kelley Swain about Tasmanian devils stealing laundry and shoes in the Huon Valley. It describes incidents during the Cygnet folk festival, noting the creatures'...
On Day 8 of the World Cup, Canada and Switzerland secured victories, building momentum ahead of their decisive Group B matchup. These results contrast with earlier frequent draws, as high-scoring...