Pentagon cites ‘meritocracy’ as reported officer promotion removals draw Democratic criticism
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly removed multiple officers from a military promotion list — a decision that diverges from standard practice and is now under review at the White House, a U.S. official told Fox News Digital. The list included candidates for dozens of senior roles, […]
New ferry enters service but CalMac warns ship shortage still critical
[ad_1] MV Isle of Islay is the first of four large new ferries ordered from a shipyard in Turkey. [ad_2]
Surrey sees 4 shootings in 48 hours, 1 of them deadly: police – BC | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size There have been four shootings in Surrey in the past 48 hours. On Saturday, March 28, 27-year-old Jasman Sekhon was shot and killed in the Sullivan Heights neighbourhood. Investigators say they believe the shooting was targeted and Sekhon was known to the police. On March 29, […]
Arsenio Hall flipped out and broke a studio gate after being accused of stealing — and told his show needed to be less black
[ad_1] Arsenio Hall reveals he lost his cool on the Paramount lot when he was stopped by security over stolen equipment — and suggests it was racially motivated. In “Arsenio: A Memoir,” out April 7, the former talk-show host, now 70, recalls how someone stole bandleader Michael Wolff’s “keyboard, some other instruments, a couple of amps” […]
Scott Mills’ abrupt sacking creates another headache for the BBC
[ad_1] Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills was sacked from the BBC on Monday following allegations over his conduct. [ad_2]
A growing number of Calgary seniors are facing food insecurity, study says | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new study by the Calgary Food Bank shows 64 per cent of older Calgarians using the Food Bank are doing so for the first time. The study points to the increased cost of living, limited savings and insufficient retirement income as the reasons a growing […]
Halifax councillors pushing for provincewide dangerous dog registry – Halifax | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Halifax council will be debating whether to press the provincial government for a Nova Scotia-wide registry of dangerous dogs, as well as stricter penalties when attacks occur. Currently, the dangerous dog designation is only applied on a municipal basis and there is no inter-jurisdictional communication on animal control if an animal moves to a […]
Man charged with trying to kill officers at Edmonton LRT station after robbery – Edmonton | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size A man has been arrested and accused of robbing a downtown Edmonton liquor store and trying to stab several police and transit peace officers who discovered him allegedly drinking in an underground transit station afterwards. Both incidents went down the evening of Sunday, March 1. The […]
Stanley Cup arrives by dog sled for Yukon Native Hockey Tournament | CBC News
[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Men’s hockey’s most coveted trophy arrived at the 46th annual Yukon Native Hockey Tournament this weekend in quintessential Yukon fashion: […]
Cape Breton contractor identified as pilot who died in helicopter crash | CBC News
[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The president of a Nova Scotia construction company is being mourned after his death in a helicopter crash in New […]