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Saint John to pilot using private security to tackle crime
Saint John is launching a two-year, $780,000-per-year security pilot in crime-affected areas starting in early February. Guards will focus on de-escalation, not arrests, with oversight from the city. Source link
Paranormal investigator explores ghost ships in latest Hellboy comic set in Labrador
Comic book writer Rob Williams says the new Hellboy comic book story, The Ghost Ships of Labrador, was inspired by a MUN folklore student. Source link
American F-35s could be serviced in Quebec starting in 2028-29, says L3Harris
Companies involved in the F-35 program are actively lobbying the governments of Canada and Quebec to promote potential economic benefits for the country, including a maintenance facility in Mirabel, Que., that could service both Canadian and American fighter fleets. Source link
In the shadow of a famed Mexico City stadium, a battle for water targets the World Cup
Across from Mexico City’s famed Azteca Stadium sits a well that’s at the centre of an ongoing conflict over water rights now threatening to engulf the World Cup’s third visit to the country. Source link
Wrestling gave me the strength of mind to get out of death's hold
Seventeen-year-old Semir Ali dreamed of being a professional fighter. When he fell ill and was later diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, he knew he had to fight his way back into better health to fulfill his goals. Source link
Want to see a snowy owl? This could be your winter
This could be an unusually good year to spot snowy owls in southern Canada. Here’s why, and how to see these Arctic visitors without disturbing them. Source link
‘I don’t know who I can trust,’ says Quebec YouTuber harassed by Chinese government
Yao Zhang knew something was up when she started seeing fake sexually explicit images of her circulating online. The YouTuber, who often criticizes the Chinese government, is one of several Canadians targeted by a ‘spamouflage’ campaign led by the People’s Republic of China. Source link
NHL's Heritage Classic heading to Winnipeg for face-off between Jets and Canadiens
The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens will be heading back outdoors next season. The NHL announced Saturday the teams will face off in the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Winnipeg’s Princess Auto Stadium. Source link
Soccer fans buzzing as World Cup schedule announced for Toronto, Vancouver
Foreign nationals in Vancouver and Toronto are buzzing with excitement as the cities gear up to host a slate of national teams as part of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. Source link
Summer Olympians begin torch relay for Milan Cortina Winter Games on 2-month countdown
Olympic swimming champion Gregorio Paltrinieri and fellow Summer athletes started the torch relay for the Milano Cortina Winter Games on Saturday — marking exactly two months before the Feb. 6 opening ceremony. Source link