Nova Scotia to sell last of U.S. booze pulled from shelves, giving profits to charity

Nova Scotia to sell last of U.S. booze pulled from shelves, giving profits to charity

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia is selling off its remaining stock of American alcohol that was pulled off shelves nearly nine months ago in response to the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war. The province said Thursday that about $14 million of inventory remains in storage, consisting mostly of wine and spirits, such as…

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Hong Kong high-rise fire: 3 arrested as death toll climbs to 94 – National

Hong Kong high-rise fire: 3 arrested as death toll climbs to 94 – National

Firefighters battled for a second day to extinguish a blaze at a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong on Thursday, as the death toll rose to 94 in one of the deadliest blazes in the city’s modern history. Three men were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. Rescuers holding flashlights were going from apartment to apartment…

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Hong Kong tragedy: Fire alarms of affected buildings failed; toll rises to 128

Hong Kong tragedy: Fire alarms of affected buildings failed; toll rises to 128

Hong Kong fire (PTI image) The death toll from the blaze at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex has risen to 128, authorities said on Friday. A news conference was addressed in which the officials confirmed that fire alarms in the affected buildings had not been operating properly when the fire broke out.Security Secretary Chris…

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Elections Canada says Nunavik voting issues point to broader problems

Elections Canada says Nunavik voting issues point to broader problems

Elections Canada says voting services in Nunavik during the spring federal election were “significantly hindered” by a lack of planning and oversight that caused some polls to close early. Following the April 28 federal election, Elections Canada acknowledged that some voters in Nunavik were unable to cast ballots because a shortage of staff led to…

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Putin says Russia will fight on if Ukraine talks don’t lead to agreements – National

Putin says Russia will fight on if Ukraine talks don’t lead to agreements – National

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that outline draft peace proposals discussed by the United States and Ukraine could become the basis of future agreements to end the conflict in Ukraine, but that if not Russia would fight on. Yet Putin also called the Ukrainian leadership “illegitimate” and said it was senseless to sign…

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Sharjah police announce traffic point waiver and fine discounts for UAE’s 54th National Day | World News

Sharjah police announce traffic point waiver and fine discounts for UAE’s 54th National Day | World News

Sharjah Police waive traffic points and offer fine discounts ahead of UAE’s 54th National Day/Representative Image Sharjah Police are giving drivers a fresh start as the UAE celebrates its 54th National Day. Motorists can now clear accumulated traffic points and enjoy generous fines discounts, offering both financial relief and a chance to drive with a…

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NDP leadership candidates to face off in 1st debate of race in Montreal

NDP leadership candidates to face off in 1st debate of race in Montreal

By David Baxter The Canadian Press Posted November 27, 2025 4:21 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The five official NDP leadership candidates will take part in a French debate in Montreal tonight — the first debate of the race. 👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website None of the…

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Canada has no plans to re-engage with Iran, Anita Anand says – National

Canada has no plans to re-engage with Iran, Anita Anand says – National

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Thursday Canada is not open to re-establishing diplomatic ties with Iran at this time, and pushed back on senators who claim Canada has abandoned its human rights focus in its pursuit of investment from Gulf nations. “Our values are our North Star. They are our source of strength,” Anand…

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What is Naia Island and why Indian-origin billionaire Lakshmi Mittal is shifting there from the UK? | World News

What is Naia Island and why Indian-origin billionaire Lakshmi Mittal is shifting there from the UK? | World News

Billionaire Mittal chooses Dubai’s Naïa Island over UK / Image: File Steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal has stepped back from full-time UK residency and will spend far more time in Dubai and Switzerland as Britain tightens tax rules for the super-rich. The move follows Labour’s package of wealth and inheritance tax changes that have prompted several…

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Hasina gets 21-yr jail term in land scam

Hasina gets 21-yr jail term in land scam

DHAKA: Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to 21 years’ imprisonment in three cases filed over the Purbachal plot scam in Dhaka by the special judge court here on Thursday. Her son Sajeeb Wazed Joy and daughter Saima Wazed Putul received five-year jail sentences each in one of the three cases.Hasina – in…

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