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TransLink says it can no longer accommodate a HandyDART passenger, despite him having used the service for almost 30 years. Tom Cretain has spinal muscular atrophy and isn’t able to sit up. For decades he has relied on HandyDART to drive him to his destinations on an accessible bus or taxi.However, two months ago, the 71-year-old said he was told TransLink couldn’t send him a ride.Then there was a meeting in which his wheelchair was measured.Cretain says this confirmed everything fits into the taxi. But then he received a letter saying, “Neither HandyDART buses nor contracted wheelchair accessible taxis are…

Replacement rides have arrived for two cyclists on a cross-country fundraising trip whose bicycles were stolen in downtown Winnipeg late last week. The pair of New Brunswick men plan to resume their trip Tuesday, Valentin Duquenne, one of the riders, told Global News. He will be joined by his riding partner, Thomas Clark.They picked up their new bicycles from a shop in St. Vital on Monday. Duquenne and Clark are riding across Canada to raise money for men’s mental health through the Men Don’t Ride Alone Campaign. They are trying to spread awareness and fundraise for Movember Canada.The ride is set…

Bangalore, India, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Of everything a household sets up when moving into a rented flat, the bed frame and mattress are typically the two most expensive items to buy, the two least easy to move, and the two with the weakest resale story, which is why bed and mattress rentals are climbing across Chennai, Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Gurgaon in 2026, listed on platforms including Rentomojo from ₹263 a month for a single bed, per the company’s Bangalore catalogue. For more information visit https://www.rentomojo.com/chennai/furniture/beds-on-rent The demand is concentrated in the neighbourhoods that see the fastest…

The opening of the 2026 BC Summer Games brought more than athletic competition to Kelowna. It also delivered a welcome boost to local businesses as thousands of athletes, families and spectators descended on the city for the four-day event. For restaurants such as Kelly O’Bryan’s Neighbourhood Restaurant, the influx of visitors translated into a busy weekend. The games, last hosted in Kelowna 18 years ago, welcomed approximately 2,600 athletes from across British Columbia.Organizers say that number was only part of the story as competitors were accompanied by family members and supporters.“Most of these athletes have a trail of family members…

Organizations that support asylum seekers in Montreal say they are preparing for a potential increase in demand after the United States ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 300,000 Haitians. Advocates warn the change leaves many Haitians vulnerable to detention or deportation despite ongoing violence and instability in their home country.“Now 350,000 people are officially non-status or illegal, so it’s going to be a fair game for ICE and Haitians are gonna be the first ones targeted,” said Frantz André of the Action Committee for People Without Status.TPS, which had allowed Haitians to live and work legally in the…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal Pride says it is increasing security measures for its upcoming Pride celebrations following the deadly attack at Berlin Pride that left one person dead and 29 others injured. Organizers say safety is an “absolute priority” and that nearly 10 per cent of the festival’s overall budget is dedicated to security, prevention and well-being measures.Among the additional precautions, concrete barriers will be installed along Sainte-Catherine Street in the Village, including near bike paths, to help prevent vehicles from accessing pedestrian areas.Events taking place at Olympic Park will be held within a secured…

PENSACOLA, Fla., July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Levin Papantonio and its attorneys are proud to announce a landmark settlement agreement with Johnson & Johnson over its tainted talc products. J&J’s talc products, including its flagship Johnson’s Baby Powder, have contained asbestos, which is capable of causing cancers including ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. The settlement, which is one of the largest products liability settlements in U.S. history, would provide a minimum of $5.5 billion to approximately 70,000 sickened women and their families. Levin Papantonio supports this settlement and encourages plaintiffs to take advantage of the chance to finally end this…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A southern Saskatchewan police detachment was destroyed by fire over the weekend, police say. Saskatchewan RCMP said in a news release that a fire at the Morse detachment was reported at about 6 p.m. Sunday.“The detachment was destroyed by the fire,” police said, adding that no one was injured and the building was unoccupied at the time.In a social media post Monday, the Town of Morse thanked the fire department and residents for quickly taking action despite an unexpected challenge. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox…

Launches a win-win promotion offering Busan Pay rewards to international tourists returning to BusanEasy application with only a Visit Busan Pass purchase record and proof of a previous visit to Busan“expecting strong repeat travel demand from Taiwan, Japan and Southeast Asia visitors who love Busan.” BUSAN, South Korea, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Busan Tourism Organization (BTO) has announced the launch of the ‘2026 Revisit Busan Pass Promotion’, a special welcome gift for international Free Independent Travelers (FITs) returning to Busan. In line with the recent expansion of regional low-cost carrier (LCC) flights from Taiwan, Japan and Southeast…

– Launches a win-win promotion offering Busan Pay rewards to international tourists returning to Busan – Easy application with only a Visit Busan Pass purchase record and proof of a previous visit to Busan – “Expecting strong repeat travel demand from Taiwan, Japan and Southeast Asia visitors who love Busan.” BUSAN, South Korea, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Busan Tourism Organization (BTO) has announced the launch of the ‘2026 Revisit Busan Pass Promotion’, a special welcome gift for international Free Independent Travelers (FITs) returning to Busan. In line with the recent expansion of regional low-cost carrier (LCC) flights…