Polytechnique Montréal is expanding its scholarship program honouring the 14 women who were killed at the engineering school 36 years ago.

Every school in Manitoba must undertake a safety review and send the assessment to the province's Department of Education, the provincial government says, responding to a child being assaulted last week.

CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon says people should prepare for potential power outages and ferry and bridge delays or closures as wind gusts reach 70-90 km/h.

Seventeen teenagers were killed on Nov. 29, 1960 when a train crashed into their school bus as it was travelling from Chipman, Alta., to Lamont.

Jamal Borhot, who travelled to Syria with his cousin more than 12 years ago, has been found guilty of terrorism offences after a judge ruled that the evidence shows he was fighting for ISIS. 

Avant son départ, Hinaupoko Devèze s'est longuement confiée à Sandira Derock. Elle est revenue sur son parcours, son titre de Miss Tahiti 2025 et sur sa préparation pour Miss France. Elle revient sur son enfance, se retour en Polynésie mais aussi sur le burn-out qu'elle a vécu en France.

Kelly Brook has been blasted by I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! viewers for 'fake laughing' during an 'emotional' story from campmate Eddie Kadi .

Queen Camilla borrowed an item King Charles' has kept in his wardrobe for 27 years for a dinner outing in London this week.

Unemployed people in Jaywick, Essex, are celebrating after the Chancellor ceded to Labour MPs' demands for more benefits handouts.

Vanuatu will today launch an updated version of its National Building Code. The Vanuatu National Building Code 2025 Edition (VNBC 2025)replaces the previous code, reviewed in 2000 and now considered outdated. The launch will be held at Warwick Le Lagon…

President Nikenike Vurobaravu used the Unity Day reconciliation ceremony at the Chief Nakamal to call for peace, forgiveness and renewed national unity, saying he attended the event with a humble heart committed to reconciliation.

Lady Mayor Jenny Regenvanu has strongly rejected allegations from eleven Port Vila City councillors that she was “illegally elected” and has contributed to the waste of public funds, describing the accusations as an attempt to tarnish her reputation.

Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, and Biosecurity (MALFB), Timothy Tumukon, says Vanuatu’s industrial hemp and medical cannabis sector is expected to show early operations by the first quarter of 2026, following years of delays despite…

Doctors, nurses, allied professionals, dental officers, and support staff of the Vanuatu National Hospital (VNH) are demanding that the Public Service Commission (PSC) revise their VT27,000 risk allowance to better reflect their sacrifices during last year's earthquake.

Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have started holding annual defence ministers meetings to build trust and boost military cooperation, while PNG proposes building a 10km-wide demilitarised «buffer zone» along its border with Indonesia. 

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, says it is impressed with the Scorchers’ overall performance in the Women’s Three-Nations Tournament underway in Lilongwe as the team prepares for the upcoming WAFCON. During the tournament at Bingu National Stadium, Malawi put up competitive performances, despite their 2–1 loss Zimbabwe in the opening match on Friday, before […] The post NBM plc lauds Scorchers’ form at the 3 Nations Tourney appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mzuzu University (MZUNI) emerged as the overall winner of the Tertiary Students Sports Association of Malawi (TESSAM) Weekend Sports Festival, held on Saturday and Sunday at the University of Malawi in Zomba in a competition designed to scout athletes for the 2026 CUCSA Games in Botswana. MZUNI outperformed its rivals with victories in men’s and […] The post MZUNI dominates NBM TESSAM Sports Festival appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K2.8 million to Malawi Business Coalition on Health (MBC-Health) in support of this year’s commemoration of World AIDS Day on 1st December. Speaking during the cheque presentation on Friday, NBM plc’s Employee Benefits Manager Limbani Chakhoma said the Bank remains a responsible corporate citizen and is committed to […] The post NBM plc donates K2.8 million to MBC-Health appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Cinq Polynésiens ont participé à la finale de crossfit, New Zealand Nationals, ce week-end, à Hamilton (Nouvelle-Zélande). Chacun a réalisé un podium. Une grande satisfaction pour ces athlètes, pourtant dénués de fédération.

Currently, to pass through this airport in transit, a Spanish transit visa is required, prior to 2025, there were no such restrictions, Chairman of the Russian Public Chamber's Coordination Council for Tourism said

He emphasized that Venezuela «has its own professional defense doctrine and two hundred thousand well-armed soldiers ready to defend the country’s peace and sovereignty»

According to the press service of the Russian Security Council, the two sides will discuss current matters of international and regional security, the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as cooperation in military and military-technical spheres

According to the agency, the Venezuelan leader expressed a willingness to leave the country with family members «provided he and his family members had full legal amnesty, including the removal of all US sanctions and the end of a flagship case he faces before the International Criminal Court»

Kiev had planned to deploy these groups «as an absolute last resort,» Igor Kimakovsky said

The Delhi High Court has directed the CBFC to review objections from the parents of Major Mohit Sharma concerning the film 'Dhurandhar'. The parents claim the movie, slated for release on December 5, is inspired by the decorated officer's life without family or Army consent. CBFC will consider these concerns before certification, potentially consulting the Army.

Prime Minister Modi offered India's unwavering support to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah's devastation. Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, India has dispatched emergency rations and relief materials via naval ships and air force aircraft. Indian helicopters have conducted extensive rescue operations, aiding over 150 individuals from various nationalities, demonstrating strong solidarity.

India's HIV epidemic shows significant progress with declining deaths and new infections, outperforming global trends. However, alarming surges are reported in Northeast states like Mizoram and Nagaland, exceeding the national average. Drug use and changing sexual behaviors are linked to these regional spikes, demanding focused attention.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over the critical health of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, offering India's full support for her treatment. This gesture comes amid Zia's party accusing India of backing rival Sheikh Hasina, highlighting a complex geopolitical dynamic as Bangladesh approaches elections.

More than 800 Singaporeans affected by the Hat Yai floods in southern Thailand have reached Singapore safely, said Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.The 822 Singaporeans had e-registered with or reached out to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).In a Facebook post on Monday (Dec 1), Dr Balakrishnan said that MFA's consular response teams have «worked tirelessly» on the ground to reach Singaporeans and help bring them home. He thanked the Thai government, the Royal Thai Armed Forces, non-governmental organisations and volunteers — acknowledging that their «swift support» had enabled MFA to assist Singaporeans effectively. Dr Balakrishnan also expressed gratitude to the Malaysian government, which helped to receive Singaporeans where possible and provided timely support during evacuation efforts.In an earlier update on Nov 28, MFA said that 893 Singaporeans had reached out to them. 

SINGAPORE — More than 52ha of forested land and streams near Nanyang Technological University is slated to be cleared for the expansion of an industrial district in Jurong.JTC Corporation said on Dec 1 that the clearance is for the development of the CleanTech Park and Bahar precincts of the 620ha Jurong Innovation District, a five-precinct advanced manufacturing hub that is being progressively built since 2019.The 116ha project site for the CleanTech Park, which will be Singapore's first eco-business park, and Bahar is located along Jalan Bahar, near the PIE intersection.Larger than Thomson Nature Park, the forested area comprises a mix of mature forest patches, vegetation that has recolonised abandoned kampungs and plantations, as well as forest streams, a rare habitat here that cannot be easily re-created.A total of 56 flora and fauna species significant for conservation are expected to be affected, including the heavily trafficked Sunda pangolin and the harlequin butterfly, a reddish brown insect adorned with silver spots on the brink of extinction in Singapore.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accused PM Modi of «dramabazi» and undermining parliamentary conventions. He highlighted the government's refusal to debate public issues and the passage of bills without discussion. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the «drama» surrounding BLO deaths and UP polls, demanding compensation and a probe into voter list exercises allegedly favouring the BJP.