Month: March 2022

A new UN initiative aims to promote greater inclusion and acceptance of transgender children, and to advocate for their rights. Read the full story, “‘Unbox Me’ campaign gives visibility to lives of transgender children”, on globalissues.org →

The UN and partners on Thursday launched a $1.7 billion Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) for South Sudan, to meet the needs of some 6.8 million vulnerable people this year.  Read the full story, “South Sudan: $1.7 billion plan launched to meet humanitarian needs”, on globalissues.org →

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday urged private investors businesses, cities, states and regions, to do more to cut harmful greenhouse gas emissions, launching a new group of experts to help with realizing a net-zero future. Read the full story, “UN chief hails launch of new expert group to boost net-zero climate change fight”, on… Continue reading UN chief hails launch of new expert group to boost net-zero climate change fight

The meeting between Joe Biden and Lee Hsien Loong was “important” in showing Russia that sanctions are not just supported by the U.S. or Europe.

Airlines are deploying higher-end products in hopes of capturing more revenue after two bruising pandemic years.

President Biden’s order could help companies receive government money for studies on projects that extract materials like lithium and nickel for EV production.

Russia threatened Thursday to turn off its gas taps to Europe, opening up a new front in its war in Ukraine amid growing scepticism over Moscow’s claim it is scaling back its onslaught.

Russia said a humanitarian corridor would be opened Friday morning to allow civilians out of the besieged port city of Mariupol in southeastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday said the situation in the south and the Donbas region remained extremely difficult and reiterated that Russia was building up forces near the…

The prosecutor’s office of the International Criminal Court says it will open an office in Venezuela as it investigates allegations of torture and killings by the South American country’s security forces

Destroyed Russian tanks line a road on the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital, where Ukrainian troops pose for selfies atop the shell of one vehicle after their forces overran a Russian position. An 81-year-old man bicycles alone past one burned-out tank on the muddy road. Close to Kyiv, in Irpin, Ukrainian soldiers carry the bodies of… Continue reading AP PHOTOS on Day 36: Russian tanks destroyed outside Kyiv

President Biden told reporters he does not believe Russian President Vladimir Putin will withdraw all of his troops from around the city of Kyiv. He also noted that Russian forces are beefing up in other portions of Ukraine. Debora Patta has more.

A crucial element of Quebec’s ambitious health-care reform plan is a fundamental shift toward home care. We spoke to seniors’ advocates about the idea.

Manitoba RCMP Assistant Commissioner Jane MacLatchy’s last day on the job will be June 3.

A 30-year-old man is facing murder and arson charges after a fire in southeast Calgary in February.

Emergency crews were called to the area of Lake Shore Boulevard West and Superior Avenue shortly after 5:30 p.m. for reports of two pedestrians struck. 

Construction will soon start on a new Urgent Care Centre in Regina that will serve as an alternative to the ER for those with non-emergency health care needs.

The work will happen as part of a $40-billion agreement-in-principle between the federal Liberal government and groups including the Assembly of First Nations.

Lisa Gavin, 21, and Glenna ‘Dusty’ Sowan, 25, were friends when they were killed in 1988.

The city of Belleville, Ont., is asking those who rely on transit to make alternate arrangements for Friday, in the event of a work stoppage by Belleville Transit operators.

An Edmonton trans woman is sharing her story about what post-operative care in Alberta looks like and how an Edmonton hospital is helping people begin a new life.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has said the government is facing unprecedented logistical challenges getting people out of Afghanistan.

Two people were arrested after allegedly stealing from a Louis Vuitton store in Beverly Hills Thursday. Police received a call around 1:30 p.m. regarding a theft at the luxury store located at 295 N. Rodeo Drive, Lt. Renato Moreno of the Beverly Hills Police Department told KTLA. Officers arrived and found two people they are… Continue reading 2 arrested for grand theft at Louis Vuitton in Beverly Hills: Police

Bicycles sit locked up at West Balmoral Avenue and North Clark Street in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood. Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times Chicago will distribute 5,000 free bicycles, helmets, locks and lights to promote “sustainable modes of transportation” and bolster its reputation as a cycling city, a top mayoral aide said Thursday. Chicago Transportation Commissioner Gia Biagi revealed… Continue reading 5,000 bikes, helmets, locks to be given away by city

Chicago businessman and philanthropist Dr. Willie Wilson, who recently gave away $1.2 million in gas to area residents, has dismissed a new plan unveiled by Mayor Lori Lightfoot to provide $12.5 million in prepaid gas and transit cards as a “political stunt.” Wilson, who will announce in April whether or not he will challenge Lightfoot… Continue reading Willie Wilson, Who Gave Away $1.2 Million in Gas, Calls Lightfoot’s Gas Card Program ‘Political Stunt’

AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin man’s evening bike ride almost turned deadly, after video shows a car hitting the cyclist on Riverside Drive and then speeding off. A video captured by a bystander shows cyclist Nick Gardiner riding in front of the Long Center, when a car appearing to change lanes hits Gardiner, and drives… Continue reading WATCH: Austin cyclist OK after being hit by car that sped off

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS said it’s responding to a “critical incident” in south Austin Thursday evening. At least three people are hurt. The agency said it’s taking place in the 1700 block of Teri Road. That’s near Interstate 35 south of Highway 71. There are at least three schools, a hotel, a storage… Continue reading EMS responds to ‘critical incident’ in south Austin

The war in Ukraine has rattled neighboring countries and brought conflicts from the post-Soviet era to the forefront. One of them is the Georgia-Russia dispute over the South Ossetia region. Here’s what you need to know about it.

Russia announced earlier this week it would scale back its offensive around Kyiv. We take you in and around the capital city to see whether that’s true. Plus, how videos of impromptu concerts around Ukraine have become the soundtrack of hope in the face of war.

The move came as investors evaluated a new quarter of trading and a troublesome bond market recession indicator.

Russian troops on Tuesday left Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear power plant after weeks of occupation, officials in Kyiv said Thursday.

The federal judge who spearheaded Brazil’s sprawling “Car Wash” corruption probe says he no longer intends to run for president this year

It’s taken Hannah Gadsby the better part of four years to process the international success of her Netflix special Nanette, but it’s taken her 40 more to process everything that led up to her making it. In her new book, Ten Steps to Nanette: A Memoir Situation, Gadsby writes that she never meant to become… Continue reading Hannah Gadsby Threatened to Quit Comedy in Nanette. Her New Memoir Proves She’s Not Going Anywhere

Bruce Willis, the 67-year-old actor and star of classic action movies like Die Hard, is halting his acting career after being diagnosed with the language disorder aphasia. On March 30, his daughter Rumer, ex-wife Demi Moore, and other family members announced the diagnosis on Instagram. “Our beloved Bruce has been experiencing some health issues and… Continue reading What It’s Like Living With Aphasia—and How to Support a Loved One With the Condition

Despite many building projects in the city, the London Development Institute has a new report that says it’s not enough to keep up with the demand for housing.

Police say the boy was hit by a pick-up truck that was backing up.

Saskatchewan health officials release the weekly COVID-19 report where 1,196 new cases in Saskatchewan and 20 deaths were reported.

Music caught Scotty’s attention when he was around 8 years old he realized he wanted to sing. His parents signed him up for vocal lessons and he said “fell in love with it.”

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is calling for a special Chiefs-in-Assembly in May 2022 to conduct a vote of non-confidence for Grand Chief Arlen Dumas.

The decision is a major victory in what advocates call a case of “driving while Black” and for Terrebonne resident Pierre-Marcel Monsanto.

After two years of pandemic-related delays, and years of planning before that, a ballet dedicated to the music of David Bowie is set to hit the stage in Edmonton.

The deal voted on Wednesday was the second to be reached in as many days by the United Food and Commercial Workers and the company.

This comes at a time the Transit Commission is experiencing a significant reduction in ridership and revenue shortfall due to the ongoing pandemic.

Last year, Saunders pleaded guilty to fraud over $5,000, breach of trust, and using a forged document.

Where can you find the best burrito in California? Seems like a loaded question but Yelp presumes to have the answer. The popular crowdsourcing review website identified businesses in every state that served burritos, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews between January 2019 and February… Continue reading Where to find the best burrito in CA

Angelique Teresa Chaidez is seen in a photo shared by LAPD on March 31, 2022. Authorities are looking for a woman who has been identified as a person-of-interest in a fatal hit-and-run that left two people dead. Angelique Teresa Chaidez is wanted for questioning in the Feb. 24, 2020, hit-and-run that resulted in the death… Continue reading Person-of-interest sought in fatal Echo Park hit-and-run

Soldiers in Kentucky sold one of the guns used in a 2021 mass mass shooting in the 2500 block of West 79th Street, federal prosecutors say. Sun-Times file A newly unsealed indictment says U.S. Army soldiers based in Kentucky conspired to funnel guns to members of a faction of the Gangster Disciples in Chicago. The… Continue reading 9 Chicago men accused of buying guns from U.S. soldiers in Kentucky

Astarte wearing a cap and gown at a graduation celebration with her grandmother in 2020. Provided A lawyer for a teen who was run over by a Chicago police SUV nearly two years ago has released video of the incident and is asking the city to settle with the girl’s family for $2.1 million. Astarte… Continue reading Lawyer for teen run over by Chicago police SUV releases video and asks for $2.1 million settlement from city

Barrett Keithley, co-founder of Paint the City, stands in front of a mural commissioned by “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” at the intersection of North Rockwell Street and North Milwaukee Avenue in the Logan Square neighborhood. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” now playing at the Nederland Theatre in the Loop, is making its mark in… Continue reading Mural commissioned by ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical,’ takes flight in Logan Square

People, mainly women and children, make their way through Medyka border crossing during the evening after journeying from war-torn Ukraine on Thursday in Medyka, Poland. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images “Many in Mideast see hypocrisy in Western embrace of Ukraine,” read an Associated Press headline this week. Salon asked: “Whose lives really matter?” and… Continue reading Is it racist to help Ukraine?