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Black employees of the Montreal police force have sent a letter to management saying some have concerns about going to work after the dismantling of a patrol unit over serious allegations of racist misconduct. The letter was dated June 14, two days after senior police officials held a late evening news conference announcing they had suspended two officers and reassigned 14 others over allegations of racism and other reprehensible behaviour.Police Chief Fady Dagher said on June 12 that the investigation began in March after information was provided by fellow officers.“Silence does not build trust. Protecting those who speak out does,” the…
Business owners in Rutland say they’re tired of dealing with theft, disorder and makeshift camps behind their stores. Now, a community patrol program known as the “Blue Shirts” is making a comeback.Starting July 13, a team of three paid ambassadors will patrol parks, streets and business areas across Rutland from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, checking on vulnerable people, responding to community concerns and helping connect people with services before situations escalate.The ambassadors will carry first aid kits, naloxone kits, litter cleanup equipment and graffiti removal supplies. The goal is to address quality-of-life concerns while acting as…
Kelowna, B.C., city councillor and former Member of Parliament Ron Cannan has officially entered the race for mayor, ending months of speculation about his political future ahead of this fall’s municipal election. Cannan launched his campaign Thursday at Evil Genius Artworx, a Rutland tattoo shop where a recent clash went viral between the owner and outreach workers accusing him of kicking unhoused people using drugs at his back door.The allegations are now the subject of a defamation suit.It stems from the kind of social disorder Cannan says he’s ready to tackle.“We will clean up Kelowna one block at a time…
What time concerts must end and allowable noise levels during the Calgary Stampede have changed for this year’s event, according to a city memo, and at least one festival venue has taken issue with the adjustments. According to a memo to city council from Calgary Community Standards chief Ryan Pleckaitis, obtained by Global News, weeknight concerts during the Calgary Stampede must end at midnight, with “cool-down music” permitted until 12:30 a.m. to “support the safe and orderly exit of patrons.”The permitted end times for weekend concerts is unchanged from last year, the memo said, which allows music until 1:30 a.m.…
WUHU, China, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The fervor for the major North American football tournament continues to rise. As the world’s most popular sport, football embodies a spirit of competition and exploration that closely aligns with the adventurous essence of off-road travel. Guided by its “Travel+” strategy, JETOUR continues to advance football development across Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and beyond. Through long-term strategic cooperation with world-famous football clubs, the brand leverages the universal language of football to build closer emotional ties with consumers worldwide. Advancing Latin American Football Culture DevelopmentFootball is deeply rooted in the South…
He’s been dancing to his own beat for years at a busy intersection in Sherwood Park. Now, the 21-year-old curbside performer has been told to park it by police. If you’ve driven in Sherwood Park, the street corner at Baseline Road and Sherwood Drive probably looks a little empty. That’s because it’s missing its dancing man, who’s typically seen with his helmet and longboard.The dancer is 21-year-old Caden Skelton.He’s been stationed at the corner for a couple of years. Skelton took to dancing on the street after he suffered a brain injury while riding on an electric longboard without a…
One messy database is threatening to disenfranchise thousands or even millions of registered voters, while leaving even more at risk of intimidation or data breaches, in the name of solving a problem that barely exists.As the 2026 midterm elections approach, election and privacy experts are sounding alarms about the Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program, which President Donald Trump’s administration has expanded to ostensibly catch noncitizens voting. Experts say that amounts to a dangerous, error-prone effort to centralize voter data. “The federal government doesn’t have the authority to do any of that and doesn’t have…
MONACO, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crypto news is turning toward AlphaPepe after the project confirmed its Azbit CEX partnership and announced that more CEX partnership arrangements are ongoing. The update gives AlphaPepe a new exchange-focused milestone as launch preparations continue, with the presale now raising $1.65 million, holders above 8,600, and the current token price set at $0.01953. The latest exchange update gives AlphaPepe a clear company catalyst as Ethereum price prediction headlines return to the $4,000 target, with traders watching whether ETF demand, institutional flows, and stronger on-chain activity can support another ETH breakout. AlphaPepe Plans More…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size For the Scalzo family, time together has taken on a new meaning. After a life-changing diagnosis a few years ago, Rick Scalzo is back home for good — something they weren’t always sure would be possible.After months of intense treatment, the family celebrated a remission. But the relief didn’t last long. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. The cancer returned in 2024, and doctors told him a stem cell transplant was his best chance.“I think it’s the waiting…
The Onion’s InfoWars officially has a launch date: On July 2nd, the conspiracy network previously run by Alex Jones will return as a comedy and media platform. The reboot comes more than a year and a half after news broke that the satirical news site was working to acquire the property owned by Jones, a conspiracy theorist who notably targeted victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting.“Developed with the support of the Sandy Hook families, the new InfoWars is being reimagined as a comedy and cultural platform featuring original programming, guest talent, and new comedic voices,” a press release reads.…