TD Bank moves to seize home of Russian-Canadian jailed for smuggling tech to Kremlin
TD Bank is moving to seize the Quebec home of a Russian-Canadian convicted in New York for conspiring to secretly ship more than $10 million in restricted electronics to the Kremlin for use in weapons systems in its Ukraine war, Global News has learned. Toronto-based TD has filed a 60-day notice of its intention to foreclose on the Ste....
Why B.C. election could serve as a ‘trial run’ for next federal campaign
The B.C. election is officially underway, and the results will have implications for politics in Ottawa regardless of who wins, political analysts say. The B.C. NDP government is running a tight race for re-election against the surging Conservative Party of B.C., which has become its chief rival after the official Opposition BC United — formerly the BC Liberals —...
India, US Team Up For ‘Shakti’ Semiconductor Fabrication Plant For National Security | 10 Points | World News
India and the US will set up a new semiconductor fabrication plant, called ‘Shakti,' which will be one of the world's first multi-material fabs dedicated to national security. US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed a watershed arrangement to establish a new semiconductor fabrication plant focused on advanced sensing, communication, and power electronics for national...
Australian central bank reforms stall as Greens demand rate cuts
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Long-delayed reforms to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) faced a fresh setback on Monday as Greens lawmakers demanded the Labor government engineer a cut in interest rates in exchange for their support for the legislation.In a statement, the Greens said they wouldn't pass Labor's RBA reforms until interest rates were cut."The Reserve Bank should...
Speculation Surround Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar’s Death, Israel Probes: Reports | World News
Israel is probing the possibility that Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' leader, was killed in a recent airstrike, according to Israeli media reports on Sunday. Israeli officials are investigating military intelligence suggesting Sinwar's death, as reported by journalist Ben Caspit. "The intelligence being investigated holds that Sinwar was killed during IDF operations in Gaza," a Times of Israel report said....
‘Israel Landed Blows To Hezbollah That It Could’ve Never Imagined’: Netanyahu | World News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his country has delivered "a series of blows" to Hezbollah in recent days that the group "could not have imagined." In a video statement released by his office on Sunday, Netanyahu warned, "If Hezbollah hasn't understood the message, I promise you -- it will understand the message." He emphasized Israel's commitment...
‘Brown, stinky water’ still plagues West Kelowna residents
Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s an ongoing problem in West Kelowna, B.C., that many say is getting worse. Foul-smelling, discoloured and bad-tasting water has been flowing through the taps of many households and residents want city to find a solution to the problem.“I still bathe my kids in it, I still shower, but we don’t drink it....
Calgarians ‘pull for wishes’ in 2nd annual fundraiser supporting kids with critical illness
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Calgarians came together on Sunday to help grant wishes for kids fighting against all odds. Teams from four energy companies competed in the 2nd annual ‘Pull For Wishes’ fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Canada. They raised more than $140,000.Simona Lupas, director for the southern Alberta chapter of Make-A-Wish, said the funds will go a long...
Mother and daughter publish book about their journey after a terminal diagnosis
A mother and daughter from Saskatchewan, Tennille and Lydia Corbett, were given news that no one wants to receive: one of them is dying. Tennille was diagnosed with terminal endometrial cancer and given 18 months to live.“When she said, ‘I have about 18 months to live,’ we were like, ‘That’s just a number. It’s fine.’ But … the more...
20 years of giving: Residents fill bags for Calgary Food Bank’s 2024 collection drive – Calgary
By Drew Hasselback Global News Posted September 22, 2024 3:59 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Groups of volunteers worked Saturday to unload re-useable bags filled with donations in support of the Calgary Food Bank. As part of a city-wide food drive, the event goes a long way in ensuring the food bank has enough supplies to last through...
