Saint John man straps fridge on his back to raise awareness about food insecurity

A new report from Ontario highlights the ongoing prevalence of hazing in sports, revealing a significant disconnect between athletes and coaches regarding their perceptions of sport culture and appropriate responses to the issue.

Advocates are urging the urgent implementation of the Red Dress Alert system in Manitoba, which, if approved, would establish a 24/7 call center for reporting missing persons by families, friends, and communities. This initiative aims to enhance the response to cases of missing individuals, particularly among Indigenous communities.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has begun serving a 27-year prison sentence following a Supreme Court ruling that rejected his appeals related to his involvement in a coup attempt. This decision comes after he was arrested for tampering with his electronic ankle monitor while under house arrest, an act that raised concerns about his potential flight risk.

Nova Scotia Power's CEO has committed to addressing significant billing issues that arose from a recent cybersecurity breach, which compromised the private data of thousands of customers and disrupted the company's meter communication system.

A 65-year-old woman in Thailand was found alive after knocking on her coffin moments before her scheduled cremation at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham temple in Nonthaburi. Temple staff heard faint knocking and observed her moving her arms and head, prompting an immediate halt to the cremation process.

Meta has proposed new regulations to the Canadian federal government aimed at implementing age verification at the app store level, shifting the responsibility for compliance onto other companies. This initiative reflects ongoing concerns about the safety and privacy of younger users in digital spaces.

A month after public consultations, residents of Saskatoon are expressing mixed feelings about the proposed Link bus rapid transit services in the downtown area, with some looking forward to the developments while others remain skeptical.

Calgary's new city council has initiated discussions for the 2026 budget, which includes a proposed 3.6% increase in property taxes. This marks the final year of a four-year budget established by the previous council, and public hearings are being held to gather community input.