Members of Calgary city council says stiffer penalties may be what it takes to curb catalytic converter thefts. A group of councillors are set to propose changes to the penalties associated with the crime that authorities say has spiked in the past few years. The notice of motion, from Couns. Peter Demong, Courtney Walcott, Andre … Read more
NEW DELHI (AP) — India and Egypt agreed Wednesday to boost trade between their countries during a visit by the Egyptian president that underscores Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to fortify ties with other emerging economies. Modi and President Abdel Fattah El-Sissi agreed on measures to increase two-way trade within five years to $12 billion. … Read more
A B.C. mother is calling for better de-escalation training for law enforcement after her 12-year-old son, who has autism, was handcuffed at BC Children’s Hospital. In an interview with Global News, Mia said she and her son, Anthony, were at the Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain Station on Thursday when he became more upset over an earlier incident … Read more
The Euronews Brussels bureau brings you its latest episode of a new talk show that aims to break down European news and politics to make it more accessible to viewers. This week’s episode features the Swedish member of the European Parliament Abir Al-Sahlani, the associate director of the European Policy Centre Elizabeth Kuiper and the … Read more
Exercise and healthy living is the “miracle treatment” which could go a long way to easing the pressure on Scotland’s crippled NHS. With a growing number of elderly people and a Scottish lifestyle plagued by obesity, alcohol, drug and smoking addiction, hospitals and GP surgeries are facing record demand. And experts believe that a healthier … Read more
Police urge residents to stay off the “unsafe and unpredictable” ice after a teen plunged into the frigid water in Innisfil over the weekend. According to South Simcoe police, the 13-year-old child fell through the ice near the Belle Ewart Government Dock on Saturday afternoon. They say other kids at the scene managed to pull … Read more
Keremeos, B.C., residents are still dealing with the aftermath of a rockslide that caused serious damage nearly two weeks ago. With the evacuation order now lifted in the area, residents are finally returning to their homes. On Jan. 16th in Keremeos, rocks came crashing down onto Highway 3 and the Eagle RV park and campground. … Read more
Two Scots cervical cancer survivors united by the grief of their fertility loss are campaigning for home testing smear kits to be rolled out across Scotland. Emma Keyes, 31, from Uddingston in South Lanarkshire, received her shock diagnosis in July 2021 after admittedly ‘ignoring’ her smear test letters. The mum-of-three told the Record: “I saw … Read more
After an amazing run as head coach of Freestyle B.C.’s moguls team, Josh Kober of Penticton has landed the job of his dreams. The 28-year-old alumnus of the Apex Freestyle Club was selected last spring to take on the head coach role of the United States National Development Team. Now, at the midway point of … Read more
President Vladimir Putin has ordered a partial mobilisation, meaning extra troops will be called in to fight the war in . The recruitment drive applies to 300,000 military reservists, but this has been met with protest across Russia. Estimates say well over 1,000 people have been arrested by police in the last two days as … Read more