Calgary reports 24,000 registered secondary suites as the city pushes new incentives for laneway homes to address local housing shortages.
Pope Leo XIV has endorsed Pope Francis' 2016 document 'The Joy of Love,' sparking a new push to address controversial Communion policies for civilly remarried Catholics. A summit of bishops is set for October to evaluate the implementation of these pastoral guidelines.
Broadcaster Piers Morgan walked off his set during a volatile interview with influencer HSTikkyTokky after the guest made personal comments regarding Morgan's wife.
A man in his 20s has been charged following a St. Patrick’s Day assault in Limerick that left a 55-year-old victim in serious condition. The incident occurred during holiday festivities on Athlunkard Street.
As Ramadan ends, over 1 million displaced Lebanese face a somber Eid al-Fitr. Families in shelters describe the holiday as a time of immense stress rather than celebration.
A coroner's inquest has revealed that convicted killer Bradley Murdoch refused to view a final plea from his victim's parents before dying of cancer last July, leaving the whereabouts of Peter Falconio's body a mystery.
Victoria, Australia, is reporting its highest car theft rates in over 20 years, with a 96.9% increase in incidents over the past three years. Authorities credit the surge to accessible key-cloning technology used in nearly 40% of thefts.
Iranian Americans are navigating a somber Nowruz this year, replacing traditional fire-jumping and parties with vigils and solidarity gatherings following recent deadly crackdowns in Iran. Many community leaders have shifted their focus to providing mental health support and acknowledging the regional instability.
A Russian strike on a Ukrainian hydropower plant has polluted the Dniester River, forcing an environmental state of alert and water cuts for thousands of Moldovans. Moldova has turned to the EU and Romania for assistance as it monitors the cleanup.
Jewel Shuping, previously known for self-inflicting blindness due to BIID, has revealed she was coerced into the act by a man posing as a psychologist. She now describes her past accounts as a result of psychological manipulation.
The case of triple-murderer Andre Thomas has renewed scrutiny over the ethics of executing prisoners with severe mental illness. After self-mutilating and claiming divine intervention, Thomas remains on death row as courts weigh his competency to be executed.
Shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin is championing 'Lulu's Law,' a federal alert system for beachgoers, while launching a foundation for amputee support following her 2024 recovery.
