Author Archives: Syndicated Content
How geography, Trump, and global instability help explain World Cup security costs
Bud Mercer was the head of security for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, a near billion-dollar operation. But the veteran former RCMP officer says those in charge of the World Cup in Vancouver and Toronto...
Jun 08, 2026
How geography, Trump, and global instability help explain World Cup security costs
Bud Mercer was the head of security for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, a near billion-dollar operation. But the veteran former RCMP officer says those in charge of the World Cup in Vancouver and Toronto...
Jun 08, 2026
A list of Canada's governors general since Confederation
OTTAWA - Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour was sworn in as Canada's 31st Governor General on Monday, June 8. Here is a list of all who have come before her: Mary Simon: 2021-2026, Inuit leade...
Jun 08, 2026
Three oaths and an anthem: The symbols in the governor general installation ceremony
OTTAWA - Louise Arbour was installed Monday as Canada's 31st Governor General. Here are some of the symbols that played a part in that ceremony. The Great Seal of Canada The Governor General of Canada...
Jun 08, 2026
Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Israel and Iran appeared to back away from further strikes Monday, hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire with Tehran t...
Jun 07, 2026
Israel says it has struck Iran after taking missile fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirate (AP) - Israel launched airstrikes early Monday targeting central and western Iran in response to missile fire. Iranian state television reported the sound of explosions bein...
Jun 07, 2026
World Cup 2026 by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever
This year's edition of the World Cup will be the biggest ever with an expanded field of 48 teams, three host countries and 16 stadiums staging the record 104 matches over the 39-day tournament. The to...
Jun 07, 2026
6 people hurt in stabbings at New York's Penn Station with a suspect in custody, authorities says
NEW YORK (AP) - Six people were injured in a stabbing inside New York's Penn Station on Sunday evening, authorities said, less than a day before thousands of fans are expected to descend on neighborin...
Jun 07, 2026
6 people hurt in stabbings at New York's Penn Station with a suspect in custody, authorities says
NEW YORK (AP) - Six people were injured in a stabbing inside New York's Penn Station on Sunday evening, authorities said, less than a day before thousands of fans are expected to descend on neighborin...
Jun 07, 2026
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, fells buildings and sets off a tsunami
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in damaged buildings and sen...
Jun 07, 2026