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Last June, Kari Lentowicz was among hundreds of others in the small northern Saskatchewan village of Denare Beach who lost their homes due to record-breaking wildfires. “We lost our home, we lost our sleds, our outbuildings, and we lost a lot of our community in regards to people and neighbours,” Lentowicz told Global News in an interview.Over 200 homes were destroyed in the small community, with many residents still displaced in hotels in Saskatoon, over five hours away, said Lentowicz.“A lot of people are having a lot of difficulty mentally and emotionally because of that displacement.”In the 10 months since,…
In September, Apple launched its latest batch of smartwatches, including the Apple Watch Series 11, the SE 3, and the Ultra 3. Each has its own pros and cons, but the introduction of Apple’s newest wearables also means there are now more Apple Watch models on the market than ever before — and a lot more deals to be had.But with all of those options, which one should you pick? Generally speaking, you want to buy the newest watch you can afford so that it continues to receive software updates from Apple. The latest update, watchOS 26, launched in September…
A historic library straddling the Canada-U.S. border is nearing completion of a new entrance on the Canadian side, marking a major shift in how visitors access the landmark building. The Haskell Free Library and Opera House, built in 1901, was intentionally constructed across the international boundary as a symbol of unity between the two countries.“For over 100 years, it served both communities as a sign of friendship,” said Sylvie Boudreau, president of the board of trustees.For decades, Canadian visitors in Stanstead, Que., could walk a short distance across the border into Derby Line, Vt., to enter the building without passing…
Separatists in Alberta say recent developments that have put Prime Minister Mark Carney on the verge of a parliamentary majority are boosting their cause as they seek to gather public support to force a vote on independence from Canada. Volunteer canvassers gathering signatures in the western province for a petition aimed at triggering a citizen-led referendum on separation report an uptick in support since Marilyn Gladu, a long-time member of the right-leaning Conservatives, defected to the ruling Liberal party on Wednesday.“We’ve had thousands of signatures since then,” said Jeff Rath, spokesman for the Alberta Prosperity Project group that supports independence,…
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 is one of the best Android smartwatches you can buy right now, especially if you’re already using a Samsung phone. Right now the 40mm, Bluetooth-enabled version’s on sale for $289.99 ($60 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Samsung, which is its second-best price this year and only $50 shy of its all-time low price. Meanwhile, Woot is offering the 46mm, international version of the Bluetooth-enabled Classic model for even less at $259.99 ($240 off) in black and white, though it’s worth noting that it only comes with a 90-day Woot warranty instead of Samsung’s standard one-year…
By Allison Jones The Canadian Press Posted April 9, 2026 6:16 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s electricity system operator is giving long-term energy generation contracts to 12 new solar and two wind projects. The Independent Electricity System Operator says it marks the first large-scale renewable development in the province in more than a decade.It comes as the IESO projects an increase in electricity demand of up to 90 per cent by 2050, and is turning its attention to meeting Ontario’s energy needs into the 2030s and beyond. Get daily National news Get…
The digital privacy non-profit Electronic Frontier Foundation will no longer be posting on X as of Thursday, largely due to a sharp decline in views on the platform over the past several years. In a blog post announcing the departure, EFF’s social media and video manager Kenyatta Thomas explained that the non-profit used to get 50 to 100 million impressions per month on X, but that has changed. “Last year, our 1,500 posts earned roughly 13 million impressions for the entire year. To put it bluntly, an X post today receives less than 3% of the views a single tweet…
Denver, Colo., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Indian College Fund has established the John Gritts Native Arts Memorial Scholarship with the support of his wife, Page Lambert, to honor his lifetime advocacy for the education of Native people. A citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Gritts passed away in October 2025. A lifelong champion of Native students, he helped them navigate the processes to get into college, ensuring they did not give up. John had a steady, humble way of showing up: listening first, always encouraging, and reminding students that they belonged in the places they worked so hard to reach. “Having started my career at Black Hills State in the student services…
The deportation of a Bishnoi extortion gang member was put off on Thursday after federal officials could not find the suspect. Just minutes into Abjeet Kingra’s deportation hearing, the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) said it had lost track of the Indian citizen.The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), which is attempting to deport Kingra, also said it no longer knew his whereabouts.“Without knowing where he is, there’s not much else we can do,” Azeem Lalji, the IRB member overseeing the case, said before shutting down the hearing.The B.C. court, however, confirmed to Global News that Kingra remained in custody, awaiting trial for a…
Prime Minister Mark Carney is just one Elizabeth May and one Bloc Québécois MP away from bringing representatives from all the House of Commons’ political parties under the Liberal banner. With social conservative MP Marilyn Gladu now sitting with the Liberals, Carney has assembled the most ideologically diverse — or perhaps politically confused — iteration of the Liberal Party of Canada since Justin Trudeau took over the party in 2013.His caucus now includes four former Conservative MPs ranging from Red Tories to social conservatives, an NDP MP who backed Avi Lewis, and could soon include the former deputy leader of…