Russia dismisses investigation linking ‘Havana syndrome’ to Moscow
Insider reported that members of a Russian military intelligence (GRU) unit known as 29155 had been placed at the scene of reported health incidents involving U.S. personnel.
World
Apr 1
‘Havana syndrome’: New studies find no major evidence of health impacts
Symptoms of the mysterious ailment have included hearing noise and experiencing head pressure followed by headache, migraines, dizziness, and memory lapses.
Health
Mar 18
U.S. ‘Havana syndrome’ reports raise concerns, Canadian diplomats’ lawyer says
The lawyer for Canadian diplomats suing Ottawa over 'Havana syndrome' criticized a report on the symptoms that have been reported by American and Canadian diplomats.
Canada
Mar 19
The rock star who defected to North Korea — and now regrets it
Rock is supposed to be about rebellion, kicking against the status quo, and breaking rules. But defecting to North Korea?
Entertainment
Mar 10
Bhavana Varma awarded Order of Ontario for bringing ‘new vision’ to social issues
Bhavana Varma of Kingston is one of 25 Ontarians awarded the Order of Ontario for 2023.
Canada
Jan 2
Cubans being coerced to fight for Russia in Ukraine through trafficking ring, Havana says
Russia, which has strong political ties with communist-run Cuba, has long been an important destination for Cuban migrants seeking to escape economic stagnation at home.
World
Sep 5, 2023
High-speed car chase yields arrest of wanted Winnipeg man
Winnipeg police say a 31-year-old man is in custody after leading officers on a high-speed car chase through Winnipeg's North End in a stolen vehicle Friday evening.
Crime
Sep 23, 2023
U.S. auto workers strike at all 3 Detroit auto makers for 1st time in union’s history
Under the UAW strategy, workers who go on strike would live on US$500 per week in strike pay from the union, while others would stay on the job at full pay.
U.S. News
Sep 15, 2023
Hurricane Idalia forecast to hit Florida as ‘catastrophic’ Category 4 storm
The National Hurricane Center is warning of an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge and dangerous hurricane-force winds in Florida in the next two days.
U.S. News
Aug 29, 2023
KFL&A United Way CEO to step down after 24 years at the helm
Bhavana Varma the President and CEO of KFL&A United Way says she plans to continue volunteering and helping several not for profit organizations in the community.
Canada
Aug 18, 2023
Guelph police looking into theft of van from east-end business
Investigators say the van was stolen from a secured compound and driven to Hamilton, where it was abandoned.
Crime
Aug 15, 2023
Trump declared ‘food for everyone,’ then left restaurant without paying: reports
After shouting 'food for everyone,' Donald Trump reportedly left the restaurant in Little Havana, Miami, within 10 minutes, giving his supporters scant time to order anything.
U.S. News
Jun 16, 2023
U.S.-China talks to be held in Beijing months after spy balloon scuttled plans
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Beijing this month, U.S. officials said, after plans for the trip were postponed in February over the balloon incident.
World
Jun 9, 2023
Mandatory evacuation for Buffalo Narrows, Sask. goes out overnight
Buffalo Narrows Mayor Sandy Ericson noted one convoy consisted of about 150 vehicles leaving the community.
Fire
May 16, 2023
‘Havana syndrome’ was not caused by a foreign adversary, U.S. intel finds
In January, a CIA official said the agency found it was unlikely that Russia or another "foreign actor" caused most of the anomalous health incidents.
U.S. News
Mar 1, 2023
Video captures panic after Southwest flight strikes birds, fills with smoke
A Southwest Airlines flight heading to Florida was forced to turn around and make an emergency landing after a group of birds struck the plane's nose and engine.
Trending
Mar 6, 2023
Kingston, Ont.-area United Way CEO to step down
The top administrator at the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox and Addington United Way, Bhavana Varma, has announced she will step down as CEO at the end of August.
Canada
Feb 8, 2023
Marineland registers to lobby Ontario government with goal of selling
A lawyer who has represented Marineland for years says in Ontario's lobbyist registry that one of the lobbying goals of the Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction is its sale.
Canada
Jan 24, 2023
U.S. reopening visa, consular services in Cuba after cases of mystery illness
Visa and consular services were closed on the island in 2017 after embassy staff were afflicted in a series of health incidents, alleged sonic attacks that remain unexplained.
U.S. News
Jan 4, 2023
10 suspects in 2019 David Ortiz shooting convicted, sentenced by Dominican court
Two men, including the alleged shooter, were each sentenced to 30 years in prison and eight others received prison sentences of between 5 and 20 years.
Crime
Dec 28, 2022