Captain Antoine Forest, who died in a plane crash at New York's LaGuardia airport last month, will be remembered later today in his hometown of Coteau-du-Lac, Que.

Forge FC midfielder Kyle Bekker gathered recently with teammates to inform them about his recent absence from the Canadian Premier League club. «I had surgery four weeks ago [this past] Monday to remove a tumour after being diagnosed with testicular cancer,» Bekker revealed Thursday to CBC Sports.

A B.C. developer who has already risked jail time for failing to come clean about the finances behind her lavish lifestyle now faces a possible bankruptcy order over a $74-million loan she guaranteed in relation to prime property in the heart of Vancouver's Cambie Corridor.

Police say something «went wrong» when a youth managed to get a gun into a cell at the Thompson RCMP detachment after a search failed to find it on him. The incident happened in 2024. Cleaning staff found the gun behind a toilet two days later, and ammunition was later found in the toilet bowl.

The provincial government has purchased a pre-owned private jet for $28.9 million to be used by Ontario Premier Doug Ford.

Trump officials say the program is vital to national security, but skeptics — including some Republicans — have stonewalled its reauthorization without changes to protect civil liberties.

A 46-year-old Singaporean man, who was convicted in February 2021 for importing more than 1kg of cannabis into Singapore in July 2018, was hanged on Thursday (April 16).Omar Yacob Bamadhaj was convicted on Feb 24, 2021, and had his conviction and sentence upheld by the Court of Appeal on Oct 12, 2021.In a statement on Thursday, the Central Narcotics Bureau said Omar was accorded full due process under the law, and was represented by legal counsel during his trial and appeal.He entered Singapore from Malaysia via Woodlands Checkpoint by car on July 12, 2018.During a routine check, an auxiliary officer found three bundles wrapped in aluminium foil, cling wrap and newspapers.The bundles were placed in a bag belonging to him. They were later sent to the Health Sciences Authority for analysis and were found to contain not less than 1,009.1g of cannabis.At the trial, Omar claimed that he did not know the nature of the bundles found in the car. 

A male student in Nanyang Junior College(NYJC) has been suspended after he allegedly attempted to film girls in the toilet, local media reported on Friday (April 17).According to a video seen by the local publication, two students can be seen confronting a male student who allegedly exited a cubicle in the girls' toilet.He claimed he was «studying» when he was caught.NYJC principal Pang Choon How told AsiaOne that they are aware of the incident and that a police report has been lodged.Disciplinary action has been taken against the student, Pang said, stressing that they view sexual misconduct seriously.He also stated that the student has undergone counselling in school and has been referred for further professional support.Aside from a suspension, his conduct grade will be penalised, and the school is also working with his parents on the incident, the statement said.«We take the well-being of our students seriously and have engaged students on the incident,» he said.

A fire broke out at a funeral wake at the void deck of Block 617 Bedok Reservoir Road on Thursday (April 16) at about 2.20pm.A video of the fire shared by a Shin Min Daily News reader and posted on its social media shows a raging blaze engulfing the wake while thick black smoke billows from the scene.Subsequent scenes show a burnt down altar and the block's facade — up to the second floor — covered in soot.Workers are seen using a step ladder to assess damage to overhead cables.A family member surnamed Xie (transliteration) told the Chinese publication that the cortege departed for Mandai Crematorium at about 1pm. He said they were only informed of the fire by the funeral services company after the rites were completed. Asked if he felt if it was inauspicious, Xie said he is not superstitious.A female relative surnamed Ang (transliteration) told Shin Min that she understands the fire was caused by a short circuit.

Exactly a week after Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese inked a joint statement on economic resilience and essential supplies, the two countries announced on Friday (April 17) that they have concluded negotiations on a legally-binding protocol.Singapore was represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Dr Tan See Leng, while Australia was represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement on Friday that the protocol will support the flow of essential supplies between the two countries.«The protocol delivers on the joint statement on economic resilience and essential supplies from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on April 10,» said MFA.

In his second term, the president has doubled down on efforts to reframe public perception of the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, in court and beyond.

A new OECD report on the social and economic impact of non-communicable diseases shows that they have a significant effect on the health, quality of life, and economies of member countries. According to the report, cases of such diseases are expected to increase by 31% over the next 25 years due solely to population aging.

In his second term, the president has doubled down on efforts to reframe public perception of the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, in court and beyond.

Russia will not attack Europe, Frederik Vansina noted

Three vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz towards the Persian Gulf and the same amount towards the Gulf of Oman

Under this program, additional capacity of 530.6 MW and 1,425.6 Gcal/h is scheduled to be commissioned in 2026

EC Spokeswoman Anitta Hipper stated that Sergey Shoigu’s remarks amounted to «misinformation» aimed at creating conditions for escalation and regional instability

Western countries have been interfering in judicial procedures on a large scale, Maria Zakharova maintained

Rahul Gandhi attacked the Women's Reservation Bill, calling it a political maneuver to alter India's electoral map rather than empower women. He alleged the government aims to weaken the political voice of OBCs and Dalits through constituency restructuring, vowing opposition to this «anti-national» move.

Gemma Monk, 35, was forced to change dresses last minute after Antonia Eastwood launched the 'revenge' attack on May 24, 2024.

Une nouvelle étape majeure vient d'être franchie dans les relations entre le Royaume du Maroc et l'Union européenne. En visite officielle à Rabat, la Haute Représentante de l'Union européenne pour les affaires étrangères et la politique de sécurité, Kaja Kallas, a réaffirmé, jeudi, le caractère « riche, multidimensionnel et privilégié » du partenariat unissant Bruxelles et Rabat. À l'issue de ses entretiens avec le ministre marocain des Affaires étrangères, Nasser Bourita, la (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON