The federal government has named Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan as defence chief. As CBC News first reported last week, Carignan’s appointment makes her the first woman to hold the Canadian Armed Forces’ top job. She is currently the military’s chief of professional conduct and culture, a position created following the sexual misconduct crisis. Several high-ranking leaders were forced … Read more
After a two-year study of abuse in sports, a parliamentary committee is calling for sweeping changes to better protect athletes from sexual and physical abuse — including mandatory criminal record checks for all officials, coaches and volunteers and a new database to search past complaints, arrests and convictions. The standing committee on Canadian heritage is also calling on … Read more
Ke had been working for the CCAFC’s 9958 Rescue Centre, which arranges emergency aid for critically ill children. He was detained and the case has since been handed over to prosecutors, the ministry said on Tuesday. The case had exposed management issues at the charity, the ministry said, noting that investigations had also revealed activities … Read more
Former Skeem Saam actress Makoma Mohale opens up about securing the leading role of Queen Modjadji. MAKOMA MOHALE: ROLE AS THE RAIN QUEEN The popular Scandal! actress Makoma Mohale tells Sunday World why she almost pulled out of playing Queen Modjadji. “I went on YouTube to make up a monologue, sent it and I was … Read more
Last Updated: May 13, 2024, 18:58 IST The JD(S) leadership has suspended Prajwal from the party. (File Photo: X@iPrajwalRevanna) The Karnataka JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna receives conditional bail amid sexual abuse allegations. Congress demands PM Modi’s intervention Karnataka’s JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna, who reportedly fled the country after sexual abuse allegations surfaced against him, on … Read more
“To talk to him, the nicest guy in the world,” Chuck Batch, a fire inspector who clashed with Daibes over sprinkler systems in his buildings, told me. “He takes care of people. But what people don’t get is that you’re also indebted to him.” “They make it sound like Daibes bailed out this crummy little … Read more
Renowned director Jayprad Desai, known for his recent hit Kaun Pravin Tambe? on Disney+ Hotstar and Mukhbir on Zee5, is gearing up for his next cinematic venture. Titled Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba and produced by Anand L. Rai, the film has already sparked immense anticipation as one of Netflix’s most eagerly awaited releases for 2024. … Read more
A former Massachusetts State Police lieutenant will spend five years in federal prison and pay fines and assessments just short of $508,000 for his part in the agency overtime fraud scandal. U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman sentenced Daniel Griffin, 60, of Belmont, to five years in prison and three years of supervised release … Read more
Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer, a surprise disclosure that follows an extended period of frenzied public speculation on the state of her health. In a video statement, Catherine, 42, shared that her cancer had been discovered following a “major abdominal surgery” she underwent in January. She said that the … Read more
Celebrity couple Nolwazi Shange and Mzwandile Ngubeni are going through a divorce. The news was confirmed by Shange in an interview with ZiMoja, where she revealed that she and the former The River actor are in the final stages of their divorce process. NOLWAZI SHANGE CONFIRMS DIVORCE FROM MZWANDILE NGUBENI “It’s sad but yes we … Read more
