Senior police officers ordered the potentially unlawful arrests of four journalists detained while covering climate protests on the M25, a review has found. The review makes clear that the arrests of the LBC reporter Charlotte Lynch, the press photographer Tom Bowles, the film-maker Rich Felgate and one other person who has not been named were … Read more
H Hong Kong arrivals to London on the British National (Overseas) visa are facing discrimination when seeking employment and a place to live. The BN(O) visa is Britain’s response to the imposition of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, which led to the loss of the political rights and freedoms of millions. Nearly two … Read more
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UPDATE: After this story was published, Jonathan McFarlane and his family were contacted to say the treatment for his rare cancer would partially be covered. Following is the latest news. After weeks of fighting to get coverage for Jonathan McFarlane’s therapy for a rare cancer, his family says they have received word that the Ontario … Read more
A Lotto Max winner in Ontario was rewarded for her lifetime of good deeds earlier this month after scoring the $60 million jackpot in the November 1, 2022, draw. According to OLG, 83-year-old Vera Page of Vankleek Hill has spent her entire life caring for others — she even gave her sister a kidney! And … Read more
The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team and RCMP have arrested four Vancouver residents alleged to have formed a money laundering ring for organized crime groups. Police in Alberta and BC have arrested seven individuals who allegedly formed a multimillion-dollar, nationwide money laundering ring tied to real estate in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. The Alberta Law … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News New Mayor Mark Sutcliffe had his meeting with Ontario Premier Doug Ford abruptly canceled on Tuesday. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postal media Article content Ottawa’s new mayor discussed some hot-button files with senior provincial cabinet ministers on Tuesday, but Mark Sutcliffe’s first face-to-face meeting with Ontario Premier Doug Ford didn’t … Read more
NSW could be impacted by destructive tropical cyclones this decade, and it’s not because of climate change. While only two cyclones have directly struck NSW since 1974, the state was pounded by a cyclone every two years from the 1940s to the 1970s, many leading to record flood levels and deaths. What’s concerning is the … Read more
The genesis of the fallout was in the timing of the co-ed conversion: some, including Sampson, were behind 40 girls entering Year 11 on a scholarship and for them to start as soon as 2023. The idea was backed by Atlassian tech billionaire and donor Scott Farquhar, who has children at the school. Loading Other … Read more
Tara Murray The VU Western Spurs will call the Western Region Football League home from next season. The Spurs, who have been playing in the Northern Football League since the introduction of location-based competitions, feel the time is right to move their matches closer to home. The Spurs won three premierships while they played in … Read more