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LONDON, May 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 12B SPORTS, a next-generation sports media platform, today announced its appointment as Main Sponsor of Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team for the 2026 MotoGP World Championship season. The 12B SPORTS brand will appear prominently on both the team’s bikes and race suits, marking the platform’s most significant motorsport partnership to date. Founded by nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi, VR46 Racing Team is one of the most celebrated and passionately supported outfits in the MotoGP paddock. With riders Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli competing at the pinnacle of the sport, the team commands…

A group representing Quebec municipalities is calling on the next provincial government to boost funding for public transit agencies, which say they will need $20 billion by 2035 just to maintain their assets. The chair of the Union des municipalités du Québec’s large cities caucus says investments in public transit are also investments in the population’s quality of life.Maude Marquis-Bissonnette says the public needs transportation that’s faster, easier and more accessible, and that good public transit helps combat cost of living concerns.The Association du transport urbain du Québec says the $20 billion is needed just to maintain existing public transit…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Dawna Friesen and Global News National received a significant honour during Canadian Screen Week. Friesen has been awarded the Canadian Screen Award for Best National News Anchor. She is the anchor and executive editor of Global National.Friesen joined Global National in 2010, anchoring multiple breaking news stories on location including the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the mass shooting on the James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, the shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, the wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alta, and the terrorist attack in Paris, France. Get breaking National news…

For thousands of post-secondary students graduating across New Brunswick, the next big decision isn’t just what career to pursue, it’s also where to build their future. As the province works to attract and retain young talent, many graduates are weighing opportunity and affordability before deciding where to put down roots.Julia Vencio, who is studying psychology at UNB Fredericton, says she plans on moving out of the province once she gets her degree.“I would probably be more inclined to be here and stay here if there were more opportunities in my field,” she said.“I would go back if I got a…

Nearly two days after a fire destroyed a long-term care home under construction, hot spots were still smouldering at a Penticton, B.C., construction site Friday as officials worked to address the safety risks left behind. The fire broke out late Wednesday at the site along Green Avenue near Highway 97, the property that once housed the estate of prominent businessman David Kampe.The intensity of the blaze forced tactical evacuations of 16 nearby homes as embers spread through the area and flames compromised a large construction crane, raising concerns it could collapse.“It’s devastating,” said Wendy Calhoun, director of operations for Kaigo…

A wildfire raging between Prince Albert, Sask., and Duck Lake was still out of control as of Friday afternoon, prompting an evacuation alert nearby. The fire, dubbed Lobstick, was first reported on Tuesday afternoon just after 3 p.m., with fire crews attending the scene shortly after, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA).The flames were sparked by a lightning strike, after crews initially believed the blaze was caused by an ATV, according to the safety agency.As of Friday evening, the SPSA says the flames are not contained and span 13,000 hectares, up from 1,300 hectares earlier Friday morning.Lily Plain,…

While many Edmontonians have been taking in the warm weather as of late, some like Jessica Wiekli wish it didn’t come with all the pollen. “It’s awful here,” Wiekli said. “We just moved here from Calgary a year ago so this is our first season through it.”Wiekli and others who suffer from seasonal allergies this time of year feel it has been more intense compared to other years, and they would be right.Kevin Sproule, an arbourist with Davey Tree Edmonton, says the late start to spring coupled with dry conditions are to blame.“We had a couple of what we call…

TORONTO, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — During National AccessAbility Week, Enabled Talent hosted a breakfast reception at the Ontario Legislature, Queen’s Park, bringing together Members of Provincial Parliament from across party lines, employers, accessibility leaders, community organizations, and international representatives for a non-partisan dialogue focused on accessibility, workforce participation, and inclusion across Ontario. Hosted in collaboration with the Canadian Business Disability Inclusion Network (CBDIN), the gathering highlighted the importance of working together across government, business, and community sectors to advance the shared vision of a more accessible and barrier-free Canada. The reception reflected national commitments including the Accessible Canada…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A stolen Land Rover fraudulently purchased in Saskatoon and later tracked to Ghana is highlighting a growing trend of Canadian vehicles being stolen and shipped overseas. Saskatoon police issued a release describing a months-long investigation that led officers to a stolen Land Rover that had travelled through British Columbia before ultimately ending up in the west African nation of Ghana.The Saskatoon investigation began on Jan. 14, 2025, when a business in the 2300 block of Faithfull Avenue reported that a man from Alberta had purchased a Land Rover via alleged identity fraud.With…

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies is among the 26 players who will represent Canada at the FIFA World Cup this summer. Head coach Jesse Marsch unveiled his roster on Friday following a training camp in Charlotte, N.C.Back in Toronto, giant banners of the squad were unfurled from the top of the CN Tower overlooking the city’s skyline.“These players reflect the many communities, cultures, and journeys that make up this country,” Marsch said in a release. “They are determined, fearless, and proud to wear Canada across their chest.” Davies was not at the camp in Charlotte as he continues to recover…