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...
‘AI Means American-Indian Spirit’ : PM Modi In New York | World News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (local time) highlighted the relationship between India and the US in terms of artificial intelligence and gave a new meaning to it, describing it as the America-India spirit. Addressing the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum in New York, Long Island at Modi&US Event, he said, "For the world, AI means artificial intelligence, but...
Air Canada union head threatens to quit if pilots reject deal
The head of the Air Canada pilots union says she’ll step down if members opt not to approve a tentative deal with the airline, raising the stakes as aviators mull whether to accept hefty salary gains or drive an even harder bargain. Charlene Hudy, who chairs the Air Canada contingent of the Air Line Pilots Association, told her fellow...
From ‘Namaste Going Global’ To ‘Capabilities Of Indian Diaspora’, 10 Key Highlights Of PM Modi’s New York Speech | World News
PM Modi In US: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to the United States, addressed an Indian community event in New York. Members of the Indian diaspora welcomed the Prime Minister with chants of 'Modi, Modi' at the Long Island event titled 'Modi and US'. During his speech, PM Modi hailed the people of the...
‘Alarming trend’ of more international students claiming asylum: minister – National
A “growing number” of international students are claiming asylum in order to stay in Canada after being allowed in on student visas, Immigration Minister Marc Miller says, calling it an “alarming trend.” Speaking to Mercedes Stephenson in an interview that aired Sunday on The West Block, Miller said those claimants are using the international student program as a “backdoor...
