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5 Takeaways From New York City’s $93 Billion Budget Deal

[What you need to know to start the day: Get New York Today in your inbox.] Five years ago, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the parameters of his first New York City budget, weighing in at $75 billion. With each successive budget, Mr. de Blasio and City Council leaders have spent more taxpayer money, hiring […]

‘We have nowhere left to go’: Sask. school divisions feeling fiscal pressure

As another school year draws to a close, school divisions across Saskatchewan are in the midst of finalizing their budgets for the 2019-20 school year. While a majority of the province’s school divisions saw their provincial funding increase, the Saskatchewan School Board Association president Shawn Davidson has been hearing about another tight year. Related Dozens […]

Saskatoon airport to welcome 1st rideshare service

A rideshare service is coming to the Saskatoon airport. Rel8well Travel Incorporated, providers of REL8 rideshare service announced it has signed a five-year agreement with Skyxe Saskatoon Airport. The partnership agreement allows customers to use REL8, via its app, to and from the airport starting on June 24. “We are very excited to welcome REL8 […]

Could this be football’s best ever goalscorer?

Christine Sinclair is four goals away from being the top international football scorer – of any gender – in the world. But the veteran player is still hustling for her big win. On Wednesday, she celebrated a major milestone in her life – her birthday. The 36-year-old Canada captain marked the occasion alongside her teammates […]

Edwin Kosik, Firm Judge in ‘Kids for Cash’ Case, Dies at 94

Edwin Kosik, a federal judge who sentenced two corrupt judges to lengthy prison terms for their role in a notorious Pennsylvania juvenile justice scandal, died on Thursday at a care facility outside of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He was 94. The death was confirmed by his son, Michael Kosik. Judge Kosik, who served on the United States […]

Raptors babies: Families giving birth on night of NBA Championships in Toronto

The Raptors weren’t the only ones celebrating their NBA Championship as a few families gave birth while watching the game Thursday night. Trillium Health Partners revealed that they had a total of 25 babies born on game day when the Raptors played against the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA finals. About […]

Tourism officials not concerned over flooding at Cobourg’s beach

Cobourg’s most popular attraction — its beach — has been underwater for more than a month. The Lake Ontario community is dealing with historic flooding that has exceeded 2017 flood levels. But, with summer right around the corner, officials aren’t pressing the panic button just yet. “We dealt with a similar situation in 2017. Depending […]

Baby dies weeks after being cut from murdered mother’s womb

An infant boy who was cut from his mother’s womb with a butcher’s knife several weeks ago has died in hospital. Yovanny Jadiel Lopez had been in a grave condition since the April attack in Chicago that killed 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez. The baby died from a severe brain injury at Christ Medical Centre in Oak […]

Pair of Cape Breton lighthouses given protection as federal heritage properties

Two lighthouses in Cape Breton are now protected with a federal government heritage designation. Margaree Harbour Front and Rear Range lighthouses were built in 1900 to guide vessels entering Margaree Harbour from the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Situated 65 metres apart, the lighthouses are traditional, square tapered wooden towers that have served as guides for […]