With Bill 20, Danielle Smith sows fear and loathing (and confusion) in Alberta councils, big and small

It’s hard to get 260 Alberta municipal governments to agree on much, which is why their blanket organization seldom has anything provocative to say. What advocacy points can members as disparate as Calgary, Lethbridge, the town of Two Hills and the villages of Czar, Barons and Bawlf agree on? Safer fare, typically — suggestions that … Read more

Rust armourer sentenced to 18 months over fatal on-set shooting by Alec Baldwin

A movie weapons supervisor was sentenced to 18 months in prison over the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the western film Rust during a hearing Monday in which tearful family members and friends gave testimonials that included calls for justice and a punishment that would instill greater accountability for … Read more

Armourer for Alec Baldwin movie Rust convicted in deadly on-set shooting of cinematographer

A jury convicted a movie weapons supervisor of involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on the set of the Western movie Rust. The verdict against movie armourer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed assigns new blame in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in October 2021 after … Read more

How a Hong Kong university campus reveals a darker past of war and imprisonment

Travelling along Victoria Road by Mount Davis in Sai Wan is a treat for the eyes. The road’s proximity to the sea and a rare absence of high-rises by the coast offer a view of Victoria Harbour that feels boundless. The University of Chicago’s Hong Kong campus, which opened in 2018, is a perfect spot … Read more

Trump Vows To Reverse Biden-Era Gun Restrictions If Re-Elected

KEY POINTS Donald Trump addressed a gathering of thousands at an NRA event Friday night in Pennsylvania He promised gun owners that their Second Amendment would always be safe with him as president In his case against Biden, Trump said “your gun rights will be gone” if he serves as president for a second term … Read more