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US, British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. and British militaries were bombing more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Thursday, in a massive retaliatory strike using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets, several U.S. officials told The Associated Press. The military targets included logistical hubs, air defense systems and weapons storage ... Read More »
Aimia CEO Phil Mittleman, president Michael Lehmann leaving company
TORONTO – Aimia Inc. says CEO Phil Mittleman is stepping down after nearly four years at the helm. The Toronto-based holding company says Mittleman is leaving the role of CEO to allow the board to search for a new “operations-focused” replacement. Mittleman will also step down as director, and has agreed to support the board ... Read More »
B.C. police agencies tout rollout of body-worn cameras
SURREY, B.C. – Police agencies in British Columbia say the introduction of body cameras will improve transparency and lead to more timely resolution of complaints against officers. The B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police and representatives from several departments gathered at RCMP headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday to tout the introduction of the cameras, ... Read More »
MPs debate studying cellphone plan hikes as some companies raising prices
MPs gathered Thursday to mull a request for a study on cellphone package price increases as telecom industry watchers say it’s clear costs are too high despite indications that prices have come down in recent years. Members of the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology discussed the topic after Rogers Communications Inc. confirmed last week ... Read More »
Quick Quotes: Canadians react to death of former NDP Leader Broadbent
OTTAWA – Politicians, public institutions and unions are sharing condolences and fond memories of Ed Broadbent, the former leader of the New Democrats, who died at the age of 87. Here are some of the words published about Broadbent’s passing: Canada is better off because of Ed Broadbent’s selfless service. An advocate for equality and ... Read More »
GM Kevin Cheveldayoff says Jets’ success is rooted in Prairie Pride
WINNIPEG – Kevin Cheveldayoff’s pride in how well the Winnipeg Jets are playing comes from different perspectives – as the team’s general manager, as a hockey fan and as a Canadian who knows all about small markets. Cheveldayoff spoke to the media ahead of Thursday night’s home game against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Jets (27-9-4) ... Read More »
Rapper G Herbo sentenced to probation in fraud plot to fund lavish lifestyle
The rapper G Herbo was sentenced to three years’ probation Thursday after pleading guilty to his role in a scheme that used stolen credit card information to pay for an opulent lifestyle including private jets and designer puppies. Under a deal with prosecutors reached last year, the 28-year-old Chicago rapper, whose real name is Herbert ... Read More »
US investigating if Boeing made sure a part that blew off a jet was made to design standards
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating whether Boeing failed to make sure a panel that blew off a jetliner in midflight last week was safe and manufactured to meet the design that regulators approved. Boeing said Thursday it would cooperate with the investigation, which is focusing on plugs used to fill spots for extra doors ... Read More »
Convicted ex-RCMP official, facing decades in prison, gets support from Kovrig
OTTAWA – Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig, who was detained for years in China, is among those urging a judge to avoid a harsh prison sentence for Cameron Jay Ortis, convicted of breaching Canada’s secrets law. In a letter filed in Ontario Superior Court, Kovrig, a past professional acquaintance of the former RCMP intelligence official, ... Read More »
South Africa tells top UN court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as landmark case begins
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) – In a case that strikes at the heart of Israel’s national identity, South Africa formally accused the country of committing genocide against Palestinians and pleaded Thursday with the United Nations’ top court to order an immediate halt to Israeli military operations in Gaza. Israel, which was founded in the aftermath ... Read More »
Meta offers Canadian Facebook users $51M to settle lawsuit in 4 provinces
VANCOUVER – Meta is offering $51 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in four Canadian provinces over the use of some users’ images in Facebook advertising. The legal action filed by a B.C. woman claimed her image and those of others were used without their knowledge in Facebook’s “sponsored stories” advertising program which is no ... Read More »
