Eastern Canada struggles to bring wildfires under control
Dozens of firefighters and several water bombers battled two out-of-control blazes - dubbed the Tantallon Fire and the Bedford Fire.
Thu Jun 01 2023
Wildfire in Canada's Halifax leads to evacuation orders for thousands of homes
Halifax Mayor Mike Savage said the evacuations impacted about 18,000 people.
Tue May 30 2023
Eastern Canada's Halifax declares emergency over wildfire
The state of emergency would be in effect for seven days, unless lifted or extended, the municipality said.
Mon May 29 2023
Develop roadmap to improve access to assistive technology - Ras Adiba
Ras Adiba said improving access to assistive technology benefits everyone especially when those in need are supported in a timely manner.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Women's world championships cancelled due to COVID-19
The women's ice hockey world championships set to be played in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia have been cancelled.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Wider Image: A year of empty stadiums lays bare what soccer has missed
It is not only the roar of a crowd when a goal is scored that is missing, but groans of frustration and applause of appreciation.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Air Canada's crash landing at Halifax
It was almost another aviation disaster when Air Canada's Flight AC624 landed hard and skidded off the runway in the midst of a snowstorm.
Mon Mar 30 2015
Air Canada plane crash lands at Halifax airport, 23 injured
Twenty-three people were injured when an Air Canada jet struck an antenna and crash landed as it attempted to touch down in heavy snow at Halifax airport early Sunday.
Mon Mar 30 2015
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024