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Russian authorities launch criminal probe into Wagner Group over threats to oust defense minister

Russian authorities launch criminal probe into Wagner Group over threats to oust defense minister

The Russian Defense Ministry rejected Prigozhin’s claim and the National Anti-Terrorism Committee, the country’s top counter-terrorism structure, said it opened a criminal inquiry on charges of making calls for a military coup.
Judicial oversight bill passes, creating new process for punishing judges

Judicial oversight bill passes, creating new process for punishing judges

Justice Minister David Lametti says the new process will lead to timelier and more cost-effective resolutions, and replaces a more expensive, drawn-out process.
Titan owner OceanGate will likely seek court protection, and soon: lawyer

Titan owner OceanGate will likely seek court protection, and soon: lawyer

Martin Davies says he expects OceanGate Expeditions will try to limit its financial liability if families of the five crew members who died aboard the Titan decide to sue.
'Baby Shark' bath toy recalled in Canada due to laceration hazard for children

'Baby Shark' bath toy recalled in Canada due to laceration hazard for children

The recall notice says the shark's fin is made of hard plastic and may cause laceration if a child falls on the toy.
Mayoral panel discusses impacts of Banff-Calgary passenger rail

Mayoral panel discusses impacts of Banff-Calgary passenger rail

“This is a project that’s going to develop the region. It’s not one municipality, it’s each municipality within a region and how they support each other.”
CPKC to partner with U.S. railway CSX Corp. on hydrogen locomotives

CPKC to partner with U.S. railway CSX Corp. on hydrogen locomotives

The move builds on CPKC's previous hydrogen program, which began in 2020 when the company — then CP Rail — announced it would develop North America's first line-haul hydrogen-powered locomotive.
Could prescribing music make medications work better?

Could prescribing music make medications work better?

Researchers hope findings from new study could help improve quality of life for patients while reducing health-care visits caused by adverse drug effects.
Charity thanks victims' families for food, clothing after deadly Manitoba bus crash

Charity thanks victims' families for food, clothing after deadly Manitoba bus crash

“That’s a tremendously amazing thing when you think about the big picture of things, how what they have now will help many other people.”
U.S. navy heard possible 'implosion' before Titan submersible was reported missing

U.S. navy heard possible 'implosion' before Titan submersible was reported missing

The U.S. navy has long maintained a network of listening devices on the floor of the North Atlantic to detect hostile submarines.
Summer Explorer: Historic Cochrane ice cream parlour excited to celebrate major milestone this July

Summer Explorer: Historic Cochrane ice cream parlour excited to celebrate major milestone this July

The popular ice cream parlour has plans to host a celebration that won’t be small, but will be an intimate sidewalk celebration.
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