US Forces Sink Vessel Providing At-Sea Refueling for Cartel: SOUTHCOM
U.S. forces tracked down and boarded the vessel without incident and turned multiple individuals on board over to Ecuadorian authorities.
US Updates Travel Advisories for 5 Middle East Countries
All five are designated as 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel' by the State Department.
Canada Sends $5 Million to Help Flood-Hit Nepal Region
Canada is providing $5 million in humanitarian aid for Nepal as search efforts continue for 32 Canadians and permanent residents unaccounted for following devastating flash floods and landslides along the Nepal–Tibet border. This funding would be used for emergency food, shelter, water, sanitation, and health services, with those items being delivered through the UN, Red Cross, and Canadian NGO partners, Global Affairs Canada said on Aug. 28. Canada would also provide relief supplies from its emergency stockpiles if requested, the department said. Five consular officials dispatched to Kathmandu are coordinating with local authorities and partners, and are ready to assist Canadians in the affected region, it said.
New Brunswick Bans Cellphones in Schools
New Brunswick is introducing a ban on phone and tablet use at public schools for students at all grade levels, saying the policy aims to reduce distractions and limit exposure to social media. For students in kindergarten to Grade 8, the policy will take effect in September, and it will apply to students in Grades 9 to 12 starting in February 2027, the government said on Aug. 28. Those in Grades 9 to 12 will still be permitted to use tablets and laptops in line with the province’s Bring Your Own Device program, but only for educational purposes. Infants at licensed child-care facilities will not be permitted to use electronic devices, while children over two years old will be allowed 30 minutes of screen time per day, under the guidance of an educator, to access content that is educational and age-appropriate.
Chinese Artist’s 3-Year Sentence Highlights CCP’s Expanding Limits on Political Speech: Insiders
Gao Zhen was imprisoned over artworks created nearly 20 years ago, as insiders say criticism of Xi Jinping is increasingly treated as a political offense.
One Nation Holds Narrow Lead Over Labor in By-election
One Nation held a narrow lead over Labor after preference flows in an outer-suburban by-election in Western Australia. Pauline Hanson’s party was ahead of Labor, with just 22 percent of votes counted at the Secret Harbour by-election. Luke Herdegen held a 1.45 percent lead over Labor’s Georgia Tree, WA Electoral Commission figures showed late on Saturday.
Fire Wrecks BC’s Historic Little Red House, Beloved by Painters and Photographers
A historic home popularly known as the Little Red House has been destroyed by fire after standing in the Township of Langley for almost 140 years. The township’s archives say the home properly known as Mclver House burned down early on Thursday. It says the home was built by Murdoch and Annie McIver between 1887 and 1890.
US Steps Up Africa Push as China Expands Economic, Security Footprint
Chinese exports are pressuring African manufacturers as Washington competes with Beijing over minerals, infrastructure, and strategic access.
Poland, US Discuss Establishing Permanent American Military Bases
'There are several locations we want to discuss with the U.S. side where such a presence would be truly massive,' said one Polish official.
Iceland Votes on Reopening EU Talks in Referendum Too Close to Call
Reykjavík brought the referendum forward after Trump's Greenland push, but the campaign has turned on fish, the krona, and sovereignty.
Google Changes Spam Policy in EU to Avert Antitrust Fine
Alphabet’s Google on Friday said it had changed its spam policy in Europe to address EU concerns that could have resulted in an antitrust fine. The U.S. tech giant found itself in EU regulators’ crosshairs after publishers complained about its site reputation abuse policy. It targets the practice of publishing third-party pages on a site [...]
Victorian Premier Scraps Controversial Dan Andrews Statue
Premier Ben Carroll moved to stop work on the controversial statue on Aug. 29, announcing the government would no longer automatically commission monuments.
Everything We Know About Nepal’s Catastrophic Floods
At least 579 people have been killed, while almost 2,500 remain missing, including 41 Australians.
Hamilton Mayor, Police Force Advise Venues Not to Host Dominion Society of Canada
A group that refers to itself as a pro-“remigration” organization says it has found a new venue to hold its event in the Hamilton area after several venues cancelled its bookings and the Hamilton Police Service put out a press release against the event. Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath and the local police have advised venues […]
Privacy Watchdog Takes Google to Court in Long-Running ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ Case
Canada’s privacy commissioner is asking the Federal Court to order Google to de-list specific search results, after Google refused to comply with the watchdog’s recommendations. Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne’s office said a year ago that Google wouldn’t implement its recommendation to de-list specific articles in the search results for an individual’s name. The case, which [...]
Trump Announces Deal With Venezuela for US to Take Ownership of 65 Billion Barrels of Oil
The president called the agreement ‘the biggest oil deal in world history.’
Week in Photos: Landslide in Nepal, Mourning for Dolly Parton, and Amnesty International Campaign
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Cory Morgan: Canada Should Think Twice Before Using Oil and Gas for Leverage in Trade War
Commentary As Canada’s trade war with the United States continues, more voices within and outside Alberta are proposing using Western Canada’s resources as leverage in trade negotiations. The federal government can impose export tariffs or even curtail oil and gas exports to pressure the USA. But using Alberta’s oil as a bargaining chip in a [...]
Bruce Banman 6th MLA to leave BC Conservative Caucus in August
Bruce Banman has announced his departure from the B.C. Conservative Party to serve as an Independent, citing concerns about the party’s leadership. He is the sixth MLA to leave the party in the past two weeks. “After numerous conversations with many of my constituents, it has become clear under the new leadership and direction of the Conservative Party of BC, an NDP win is becoming increasingly likely,” Banman said in an Aug. 28 statement posted on social media. The Abbotsford South MLA said the party needed to focus on affordability, housing, healthcare, and public safety. He encouraged other B.C. Conservative MLAs to also leave the party to sit as independents....
‘Surrey Six’ Killer Loses Bid to Throw out Murder Convictions
One of the men found guilty in the so-called “Surrey Six” killings in 2007 has lost his bid for a stay of proceedings, meaning his convictions for first-degree murder still stand. Cody Haevischer alleged he suffered an abuse of process, but B.C. Supreme Court Justice Martha Devlin says the vast majority of his claims have [...]
