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Who is Anko Van der Werff, Air Canada's incoming CEO?
With 25-plus years in the industry, Van der Werff brings an 'exceptional breadth of international aviation experience' Anko Van der Werff started his airline career in management at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines before holding senior roles at Qatar Airways , Aeroméxico, Avianca S.A and SAS . .
In a surprise swap, Trump flies back from Turkiye in an old Air Force One, not the Qatari-gifted jet
U.S. President Donald Trump flew home from a NATO summit in Turkiye on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted red, white and navy blue jet he arrived in, a surprise swap that came as the U.S. and Iran once again began trading strikes. Airforce One sits on the tarmac before U.S. President Donald Trump departs following the NATO summit at Ankara International Airport in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
He’s refereeing a quarter-final! World Cup ref once showed 10 reds
It was a match that made headlines around the world: When Facundo Tello officiated the Argentine Super Cup, no one could have imagined that the entire football world would be talking about him afterwa... Wed, July 8, 2026 at 8:41 p.m. UTCIt was a match that made headlines around the world: When Facundo Tello officiated the Argentine Super Cup, no one could have imagined that the entire football world would be talking about him afterward. But what exactly had happened?
Sabalenka headlines NBO Toronto player list, with 2025 champion Mboko sidelined
Venus Williams is a confirmed wild card participant, while event organizers wait to see if Serena Williams will join Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus hits a return to Amanda Anisimova of the United States at the 2024 National Bank Open in Toronto. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka headlined the 96-player list for the National Bank Open, a tournament that will have a new champion this year after the recent Tennis Canada said 72 of the WTA Tour’s top 75 players were entered in the Aug.
France’s soccer model should be applied to the world at large
Almost 100 French-bred players compete for various World Cup teams. The lesson is that open markets are good for everyone Immigration has brought so much talent to France, the world's third-ranked team, that many of its top players opt to play instead for their parental homeland. France may not win this World Cup, but French football already has. When the tournament started, 99 players in it were born in France. And not just born in, but developed by. France gets the best of them.
Authorities ID police recruit killed in Ontario crash that seriously injured another
Authorities in Durham Region have identified the police recruit who died in a car crash that also seriously injured another recruit on Tuesday. Authorities in Durham Region have identified the police recruit who died in a car crash that also seriously injured another recruit on Tuesday. Durham Region police say Tyrone Magbitang, one of its constables in training, died in the crash involving a sedan and transport truck in the Township of Malahide, near the Ontario Police College.
Hollywood Power Couple Splits After Taylor Swift Wedding Sighting Sparks Rumors
Producer Jack Antonoff and wife Margaret Qualley have reportedly decided to end things amid a 'rocky' relationship. The couple has decided to call it quits after enduring a “rocky” stretch in their relationship,Another source, however, told the outlet Qualley and Antonoff are still “figuring things out.
SpaceXAI Launches Grok 4.5 AI Model with Focus on Coding and Enterprise Tools
SpaceXAI has launched the Grok 4.5 AI model, described as its most intelligent offering yet for coding and agentic tasks. The model was trained on tens of thousands of Nvidia GB300 GPUs with an emphasis on data quality. It is available via Grok Build, Cursor, and the SpaceXAI console. Pricing is set at $2 per million input tokens and $6 per million output tokens.
Meta to Build Canada's First AI Data Centre in Alberta
Meta announced plans to build a $13-billion-plus AI data centre in Sturgeon County, Alberta, its largest outside the US. The one-gigawatt facility will be powered by a natural gas-fired plant and features a closed-loop water cooling system. The tech giant also pledged $60 million for local infrastructure improvements as part of a partnership with the community.
Mental state 'stable' for father who killed kids, B.C. review board says
COQUITLAM — The British Columbia Review Board says the risk posed by a man found not criminally responsible for killing his three children is now 'manageable' in the community with oversight, supervision and multiple conditions. COQUITLAM — The British Columbia Review Board says the risk posed by a man found not criminally responsible for killing his three children is now"manageable" in the community with oversight, supervision and multiple conditions.
What was in U.S. indictments targeting alleged Canada-linked crime groups?
LOS ANGELES — An indictment released by U.S. authorities on Tuesday includes fresh details about the alleged involvement of Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and others in the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. LOS ANGELES — An indictment released by U.S. authorities on Tuesday includes fresh details about the alleged involvement of Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and others in the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Sudbury’s Afro Women and Youth Foundation partners with SHAD Canada
Now a ‘Friend of SHAD,’ the foundation says the partnership will expand access to leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship and STEM/humanities enrichment programming for high school students Sudbury’s Afro Women and Youth Foundation has officially partnered with SHAD Canada as a "Friend of SHAD,” aiming to expand access to youth leadership programs across Northern Ontario.
France's Path to World Cup Semifinal and Morocco's Challenge Amidst Messi's MLS Recognition
France aims to secure a third consecutive semifinal spot after winning all five matches without extra time, with Kylian Mbappé close to Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. Morocco, the first African nation to reach the final eight in back-to-back World Cups, will rely on their stars to challenge France. Meanwhile, Messi has been named to the MLS All-Star team despite focusing on the World Cup with Argentina.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (12) looks to shoot a basket against Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/ Karen Warren)
A series of news briefs covering topics from police investigations and legal rulings to medical advances and entertainment updates. Highlights include: Surrey police cleared of wrongdoing in a broken elbow arrest; multiple charges for speeding, robbery with bear spray, and impaired boating; a former MP urging public tours of the Gordie Howe bridge; a $5.8 million award to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found Trump liable; a potential blood test for cancer recurrence; Emmy nominations for Michael J.
Surrey Police Cleared in Arrest Incident; OPP Crack Down on Speeders; Former Councillor's Son Charged with Child Pornography
A roundup of news from Canada and beyond, including a police clearance in Surrey, speeding enforcement on Highway 417, a child pornography charge, tips for a music festival, an airsoft gun incident in Winnipeg, a call for public tours of the Gordie Howe bridge, a legal victory for E. Jean Carroll, advancements in cancer detection, Emmy nominations for a Canadian actor and podcast creator, Justin Bieber's World Cup performance, and a study on artificial cloud brightening.
Stock markets pare losses but still end lower after Trump says Iran ceasefire over
Stock markets fell on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, sending oil prices higher. BNN Bloomberg is Canada’s definitive source for business news dedicated exclusively to helping Canadians invest and build their businesses. TORONTO — Stock markets fell on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, sending oil prices higher.
Toronto man killed in shooting identified, suspect charged with murder
Toronto police have identified the man killed in a shooting in Scarborough on Monday afternoon and laid a murder charge against a suspect. Police vehicles are shown at the scene of a shooting investigation in Scarborough on Monday afternoon. afternoon and laid a murder charge against a suspect. Police were initially called to Victoria Park Avenue and Highway 401 at 3:16 p.m. and when they arrived, officers located 32-year-old Levon Byers with a gunshot wound.
Senators great Alfredsson set for 'exciting chapter' with rival Maple Leafs
Daniel Alfredsson understands why Ottawa Senators fans might feel blindsided by his move to a bitter cross-province rival. But the Senators legend — whose No. 11 hangs from the Canadian Tire Centre rafters — believes joining the Toronto Maple Leafs is a necessary step in his coaching career. Ottawa Senators assistant coach Daniel Alfredsson takes part in training camp in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.
Ontario Invests $11-Million in Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School Expansion in Courtice
The Ontario government is investing over $11 million to build a new addition at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Courtice. The project, part of a $22-billion, 10-year plan to improve school infrastructure, aims to provide modern learning environments for a growing community and create opportunities for student success. Ontario is investing over $11 million to construct a new addition at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School in Courtice .
Can a blood test tell patients if their cancer is coming back? Researchers are on it
TORONTO — Researchers at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto are working on a large trial to determine if a blood test can detect tiny amounts of c TORONTO — Researchers at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto are working on a large trial to determine if a blood test can detect tiny amounts of cancer remaining after patients have been treated.
All of Newfoundland and Labrador now under fire ban
A provincewide fire ban has been put in place for Newfoundland and Labrador as of Wednesday evening. A provincewide fire ban has been put in place for Newfoundland and Labrador as of Wednesday evening. 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. Forestry Minister Pleaman Forsey has stepped in to order a fire ban for all of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Justin Bieber to Headline World Cup Final Halftime Show
Canadian singer Justin Bieber is returning to the stage and will headline the halftime show at the 2026 World Cup Final, along with other notable artists and a children's choir. We might not have a SWAG tour just yet, but you may still want to get checked for Bieber fever: Justin Bieber is returning to the stage. 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.
Actor-Model Gets Kidney Transplant 5 Months After Revealing She Was ‘Hanging On By A Thread’
Bijou Philips received an emergency kidney transplant just five months after she went public with an urgent search for a donor. The actress, 45, shared the news on Instagram on June 7, adding that she is “beyond, beyond grateful” to those who came forward to help. She received the organ through a kidney exchange that...
American Woman Freed By Taliban, Second Release Of US Hostage In 8 Days
For over three years, Syed Abdul Samad Muzoon, a middle-aged former Afghan security official, has lived with his wife and their teenage daughter in Pakistan to pursue immigration to the United States. During Washington’s nearly two-decade-long war in Afghanistan, he worked for the Afghan security forces in sensitive roles, he said, helping the US war effort.
Disruption: Historians Challenge Russophobic Propaganda
The Germans have a word for it – as they always do. Putinversteher – one who “understands” Putin. It is meant as a slur and has recently gained traction in Western IR (international relations) circles but Professor Geoffrey Roberts, a British historian of Russia, embraces the term. “I think it’s a very good term,” he told me last week.
War, Doublethink, And The Struggle For Survival: Geopolitics Of The Gaza Genocide
In a genocidal war that has spiraled into a struggle for political survival, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and the global powers supporting him continue to sacrifice Palestinian lives for political gain. The sordid career of Israel's extremist National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, epitomizes this tragic reality. Ben-Gvir joined Netanyahu’s government coalition following the December 2022 elections.
Selwyn Mayor Defends Double-digit Rate Hikes
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton compares rates capping to putting a lid on a pot of boiling water. The lid needs to be lifted from time to time to ease the pressure or it will eventually boil over, he said. While rates capping can provide rates relief to the community, it won't provide the level of service and infrastructure growth communities need, Broughton said.
New Parking Rules To Tackle ‘Rude Behaviour’ In Kaikōura
Kaikōura’s mayor hopes proposed changes to the town’s parking rules will reduce ‘‘rude behaviour’’. The Kaikōura District Council approved a new draft traffic and parking bylaw for consultation at a council meeting on Wednesday, March 26. Mayor Craig Mackle said the new rules would allow cars to park on grass verges, provided permission is obtained to park in front of someone’s property. The new rules should take away ‘‘rude behaviour’’, he said.
Road Closed After Serious Crash, Horsham Downs - Waikato
One person is in a critical condition after a serious crash at Horsham Downs. The single-vehicle crash happened shortly before 7:20pm on Bankier Road. One occupant of the vehicle is in a critical condition and has been taken to Waikato Hospital. A second occupant has minor injuries. Bankier Road is closed with diversions at Boyd Road and Horsham Downs Road while the Serious Crash Unit attends the scene. © Scoop Media
Council Cautioned Against Māori Ward Bias
A councillor who wanted to re-label her council’s Māori ward referendum as discriminatory was told the word was inappropriate because the poll must be conducted impartially. Ruapehu District councillor Janelle Hinch called for the word “discriminatory” to be inserted into a resolution noting legal restrictions on the council's involvement in the referendum process.
Hastings CBD Railway Plan: Business Says It’s Time To Bring Cars Back
There is a plan to fence what KiwiRail says is a “dangerous” railway crossing through Hastings’ city centre. As a result, Hastings District Council will upgrade the 50-year-old precinct at the heart of the CBD down the outdoor mall between Paper Plus and Market St. The total cost of the project will be $3.45 million, with $650,000 paid by KiwiRail.
Kaiapoi To Woodend Cycleway To Be Built In Stages
A promised Canterbury cycleway from Kaiapoi to Woodend could be built in stages after it failed to get Government funding. The Waimakariri District Council is proposing to build half of the 9km cycleway for now, by creating a pathway from Smith Street to Pine Acres, north of Kaiapoi. The new plan would see cyclists take the route of a shared path, footpath and the road.
Cycling Groups Call For Changes To Make Hurunui More Attractive
Small changes can make the Hurunui district more welcoming for cyclists, advocates say. Signage, visible accessible bike stands, improving safety and better connections between trails would help to attract more cyclists to the district, they said. The Hurunui District Council has adopted a new walking and riding strategy, replacing its walking and cycling strategy which was adopted in 2017.
Kaikōura’s Little Penguins ‘Hanging On By A Thread’
A community effort is helping to protect the declining population of little penguins / kororā at Kaikōura amid reports of starving chicks and delayed breeding. Kororā face multiple threats in the area, including tourists searching for the penguins which causes "significant stress" and stops them coming ashore.
Lawmakers Urge Trump To Rescind Order To Cut Funding To RFE/RL, Other US Media Outlets
For over three years, Syed Abdul Samad Muzoon, a middle-aged former Afghan security official, has lived with his wife and their teenage daughter in Pakistan to pursue immigration to the United States. During Washington’s nearly two-decade-long war in Afghanistan, he worked for the Afghan security forces in sensitive roles, he said, helping the US war effort.
Court Orders USAGM To Halt Moves To Close Radio Free Europe
For over three years, Syed Abdul Samad Muzoon, a middle-aged former Afghan security official, has lived with his wife and their teenage daughter in Pakistan to pursue immigration to the United States. During Washington’s nearly two-decade-long war in Afghanistan, he worked for the Afghan security forces in sensitive roles, he said, helping the US war effort.
Uncertainty Clouds The Future Of Thousands Of Afghans Seeking US Migration
For over three years, Syed Abdul Samad Muzoon, a middle-aged former Afghan security official, has lived with his wife and their teenage daughter in Pakistan to pursue immigration to the United States. During Washington’s nearly two-decade-long war in Afghanistan, he worked for the Afghan security forces in sensitive roles, he said, helping the US war effort.
Gaza Genocide: Origin Stories, Liberal Zionists, and the Need for a Palestine-Centered Narrative
By Benay Blend Most tribal people have origin stories that explain how they arrived at a specific place. Countries, too, tell such tales but theirs are very different. For both “Israeli” and American historians, the past is tailored to fit into a positive trajectory filtering out parts that that cast dispersion on state actors. For example, mainstream history of the United States begins with the American Revolution, an event, the story goes, that initiated the country’s experiment with democracy.
‘Julian’s Freedom is Our Freedom’ - WikiLeaks Says Assange Paid for People’s ‘Right to Know’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The deal will set him free after a 14-year legal battle which saw Assange, 52, spend more than five years in the British maximum security Belmarsh prison and seven in the Ecuadorean embassy in London. “Julian Assange is free,” WikiLeaks said on X on Tuesday.
Sara Netanyahu Accuses Israeli Army Leaders of Staging Coup against Her Husband - Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff These accusations were made during a private meeting last week with several families of Israelis held captive in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz on Tuesday.
‘Failed Moral Test’ - Australian Parliament Blocks Motion to Recognize Palestinian State
The motion was moved in the Senate by lawmaker Mehreen Faruqi, deputy leader of the Australian Greens party, the Anadolu news agency reported. It was the second attempt in as many months by Australian lawmakers to follow 145 nations that recognize Palestine as an independent state. “Today, I moved a simple motion calling for a basic, fundamental act of justice, to recognize Palestine,” Faruqi said on X.
‘Holding On By A Thread’ - UN Official Says Gaza Humanitarian Aid Not Near Enough
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A UN humanitarian affairs officer has said there are no living conditions in the besieged Gaza Strip, only “survival conditions.” “We really should not speak about living conditions in Gaza because none of them have living conditions,” Yasmina Guerda, a humanitarian affairs officer from OCHA, told a UN press briefing in Geneva on Tuesday. “What they have, if you look closely, is survival conditions. And barely. They’re holding on by a thread,” she added.
We Speak Media | ‘Top 5’ Weekly Music Round-Up (17.05.24)
Find the latest new music in our ‘Top 5’ weekly music round-up here at We Speak Media. In this weekly feature, we will be bringing you the hottest new acts and music out there. Annah Marcelle ‘Mars’ The beautiful vocals of up-and-coming singer Annah Marcelle transcend genre lines and showcase her flexibility as a gifted musician. She released the first taste of her upcoming EP ‘Mars’ a song that provides an indication of her artistic potential.
UP Constable Bharti 2024: UP Constable Recruitment Paper Leaked? What is the truth? UPRPB said
UP Constable Bharti 2024 Paper Leak: Examination is being conducted for the recruitment of 60244 constables in Uttar Pradesh Police. About 48 lakh candidates from UP and other states have appeared in this constable recruitment examination. Mischievous elements have also become active regarding the examination and are trying to cheat the youth through cheating or unfair means. UP Police has arrested several solver gangs on fraud charges.
Assam Career : NTPC Recruitment 2024
Applications are invited for recruitment of 110 vacant positions or career in NTPC Assam in 2024. NTPC Limited Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of Deputy Manager altogether in the area of Project Erection/Construction at E4 level in 2024. NTPC Limited is India’s largest integrated energy company with installed capacity of 73,888 MW and has also presence in the entire value chain of the power generation business.
Assam Career : APSC Recruitment 2024
Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or career in APSC Assam. Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of Plant Manager and its equivalent Post viz. Chilling Plant Supervisor/ Milk Tester/ Asstt. Rural Dairy Extension Office(ARDEO)/ Asstt. Distribution Officer (ADO) under Dairy Development Department, Assam. (Class-1, Class-B Junior Grade).
Government Jobs: Recruitment for the post of Junior Analyst, opportunity to apply from this day onwards
Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has announced recruitment for a total of 361 posts of Junior Analyst (Drug). The application process for this recruitment of UP will start from 18th, 2024. Here are the details of recruitment Name of posts: Junior Analyst (Drug) Total posts: 361 Last date of application: May 18, 2024 Age Limit: Get information about age relaxation from the notification.
Assam planning to introduce Social Media Influencer Bill
NORTHEAST NOW NORTHEAST NEWS Guwahati: In what could be seen as an attempt to gain more traction for the incumbent government, the state is planning to introduce a Social Media Influencer Bill which would help increase content outreach of different government policies and benefits. The Assam government is planning to introduce ‘paid advertisements’ which would be circulated in the form of content on various social media influencers’ pages.
Nagaland: Women participate in mock parliament debate at Wokha
NORTHEAST NOW NORTHEAST NEWS Dimapur: The Wokha district administration and district election office, in collaboration with Lotha Eloe Hoho (Lotha women organization) and the Wokha District Hub for Empowerment of Women, organised a women’s mock parliament debate on the topic “Men dictate the vote and voice of Naga women” at the Wokha DC’s conference hall on Thursday.
Jalgaon News | BJP forgot the development agenda, did not fulfill the promise of making housing tax free
Jalgaon: Former mayor Jayashree Mahajan, while targeting BJP minister Girish Mahajan and MLA Suresh Bhole, said that in the two five-year elections, BJP had gained power by giving false assurances to the people of the district in the name of development. BJP has now forgotten the development agenda. The body of three hundred square feet houses to the poor families in the city has not been given tax free. The city residents have been deprived of basic facilities.
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