Pune: A peace rally was organised in Pune, led by Maratha activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, to advocate for the inclusion of the Maratha community in the Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation category. The rally, organised on Sunday by the Maratha Kranti Morcha, aimed to mobilise local community members in support of this long-standing reservation demand. Manoj … Read more
A new agreement between Canada and the United States is reigniting the possibility of a spaceport in rural Nova Scotia. Federal cabinet minister and Nova Scotia MP Sean Fraser announced in Halifax Friday that the two countries have negotiated a Technology Safeguards Agreement, which would allow the use of U.S. space launch technology, expertise and data … Read more
Donald Trump’s vice-presidential running mate, J.D. Vance, is on TikTok — and he’s collaborating with Canadian-American social media stars the Nelk Boys. Vance’s first post on the social media site features a nine-second video where he can be seen accepting alcohol from Canadian Kyle Forgeard, one of Nelk’s founders. “Yo J.D., we want to welcome you to TikTok,” … Read more
Canada’s deputy prime minister is echoing comments made by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, saying Canada has “serious concerns” about the official results of the election in Venezuela. Speaking in Toronto, Chrystia Freeland said the government is in conversation with its allies over the results amid claims from Venezuelans that the vote was rigged. “Canada has … Read more
Canada’s grocery code of conduct cleared a major hurdle this week with news that all major grocery retailers will sign on. The code has been years in the making, coming after a period of tense relations between retailers and suppliers. A major point of contention has been fees that retailers have charged to keep suppliers’ products in … Read more
The former Canadian Forces reservist who stormed the grounds of Rideau Hall — the official residence of the Governor General — in an attempt to confront Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been granted statutory release. Corey Hurren was granted the conditional release last week, according to Parole Board of Canada documents. The Manitoba resident was granted … Read more
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive sex therapist who became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo bedroom topics, has died. She was 96. Westheimer died on Friday at her home in New York City, surrounded by her family, according to publicist and friend Pierre Lehu. Westheimer never advocated … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking feedback on a draft of its national strategy on Atlantic salmon. The goal of the strategy is to restore and maintain Atlantic salmon populations and habitats. The deadline to submit feedback on the draft is July 30, with the department aiming to publish it by the fall. “We hope that the strategy will bring back … Read more
Experts believe more cases remain unreported. For instance, when Bobby Tan’s aunt, 77, died in her home, it was days later when her neighbours, alerted by an unusual odour, called the police. By then, her body had begun decomposing on her sofa. Heng and Tan’s aunt are only two of the many elderly individuals who … Read more
Cost of Living5:15Zero dollar tip revenge When Alessandro Montelli was asked to tip when paying for a bottle of water at a local coffee shop, he knew something had to change with tipping culture. The Torontonian and recent university graduate had just finished a run and wanted to rehydrate. The barista behind the counter handed … Read more
