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California resident dead after vessel capsizes on Georgian Bay: OPP
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A resident of California has died in Georgian Bay after Ontario Provincial Police say a vessel capsized over the weekend. At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, the West Parry Sound OPP Marine Unit…
Working for Queensland survey changes raise sector eyebrows
September 14, 2026 — 7:54pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Welcome to Brisbane Times’ Queensland public sector column, Public Circus. This week: a Working for Queensland survey…
Trump responds to pardon plea from Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer
President Trump indicated that he will not offer Lindsay Clancy a presidential pardon after the killer mom’s murder trial dramatically ended with a hung jury. The commander-in-chief implied that he’s unable to intervene since the high-profile case that…
MEPs push tighter permit deadlines, setting up EU clash
Published on 14/09/2026 – 14:47 GMT+2 The European Parliament is pushing for tougher EU-wide deadlines and automatic approvals to speed up energy infrastructure, setting the stage for a clash with EU countries seeking more flexibility over how their national…
How Google, Meta are implementing its ‘age assurance’ tech in Canada
The federal government has introduced digital safety legislation that would introduce a ban on social media for kids under 16. Big tech companies are already using age assurance technology to estimate users’ age. So what is “age assurance”? Age assurance is…
A new take on free speech, the problem with MGs and cashing-in on mania.
September 14, 2026 — 9:00pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA In reflecting on then-transport minister Anthony Albanese’s gaffe in quoting a fictional character in a 2012 speech to the…
Alaska moose hunter remarkably survives bear attack: ‘Glad I blacked out’
A moose hunter remarkably survived a bear attack in Alaska – saying he was “glad” he blacked out while the animal went about its rampage. Gavin Haakenson walked away from the Sept. 2 attack with just a bruised shoulder and a ripped coat — but no broken bones…
EU halves cheap parcel influx in bid to rein in Chinese e-commerce
Published on 14/09/2026 – 13:40 GMT+2 The number of small parcels valued below €150 arriving in Europe has fallen by nearly 50% since 1 July following the EU’s introduction of a €3 flat tax on such shipments, according to data from Dutch and Belgian customs…
Kelowna businesses raise concerns over crime on Commerce Avenue
Businesses on Kelowna’s Commerce Avenue say a series of break-ins, vandalism and other incidents are leaving them increasingly concerned about safety. Security cameras have captured a range of crime-related incidents, including a bicycle being stolen from an…
Local government inspector launches inquiry into governance issues and fractured working relationships after monitor’s report
September 14, 2026 — 9:24pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA The City of Perth faces yet another inquiry as it battles to overcome “fractured working relationships” and “ongoing…