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Halifax council will be debating whether to press the provincial government for a Nova Scotia-wide registry of dangerous dogs, as well as stricter penalties when attacks occur. Currently, the dangerous dog designation is only applied on a municipal basis and there is no inter-jurisdictional communication on animal control if an animal moves to a different municipality.A staff report recommends a centralized registry, which would include a photo of the dog. As well, it calls on the province to introduce legislation that would allow municipalities to seize dogs without a warrant after a serious attack or if public safety is at…

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil prices up about 57 per cent this month, the steepest monthly jump in data going back to 1988.

new video loaded: Air Canada’s C.E.O. to Step Down After Comments Over CrashtranscriptBacktranscriptAir Canada’s C.E.O. to Step Down After Comments Over CrashThe chief executive of Air Canada, Michael Rousseau, has faced backlash over a video he released primarily in English over the crash at LaGuardia Airport. Canada has two official languages, French and English, and the video was criticized as dismissive of French-speaking Canadians.“Hello, bonjour. I’m Michael Rousseau, president and C.E.O. of Air Canada. Today is a very somber day at Air Canada. I’m here to provide information on an accident that occurred involving an Air Canada Express aircraft.” “Companies…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! MANCHESTER, N.H. — Rahm Emanuel is shrugging off the Democratic Party’s identity debate and emphasizing that the showdown for the Democrats’ 2028 presidential nomination should be about ideas and not gender.The former Chicago mayor and White House chief of staff to President Barack Obama is mulling a White House run of his own in 2028 in the race to succeed term-limited Republican President Donald Trump. But in a party that has made diversity one of its core tenets, Emanuel will have to face the question: will the Democratic Party elect a straight…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! NBA legend Michael Jordan’s new love in sports is coming on a racetrack instead of a court. But the competitive juices he’s known for remain flowing, as his 23XI Racing team sits atop the 2026 NASCAR Cup standings thanks to the four wins Tyler Reddick has already put through in seven starts.  Jordan made an appearance on “CBS Mornings,” where co-host Gayle King discussed his competitive spirit now in NASCAR. Jordan’s response was that he’s “cursed” with the need to push for greatness — no matter the task at hand.  Michael Jordan, NBA…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A beloved Oakland, California, coffee shop owner and mother of two has vanished under concerning circumstances, prompting an urgent search as police warn she may be at risk due to a medical condition.Amy Hillyard, 52, was last seen around 2 p.m. Wednesday near her home on Radnor Road in Oakland’s Cleveland Heights neighborhood, not far from Lake Merritt, according to the Oakland Police Department. A neighbor told KTVU that she left without her cellphone, and authorities said she has not been heard from since.Investigators have released few details about the nature of…

Since Australia became the first country to ban social media for kids under 16 years old in November 2024, it appears that Canadians say they would support a similar law here. An Angus Reid Institute poll released Monday has found that “banning those under 16 from platforms would be well received by the vast majority of Canadians,” with three-quarters (75 per cent) say they support a “full ban on social media use for anyone under the age of 16.”Among parents with kids in the household support is also strong at 70 per cent.The number of those who would support a…

Thieves have made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy, police say.The heist took place on the night of March 22-23, with thieves forcing open the entrance door, police said.The three stolen paintings are Fish by Auguste Renoir, Still Life with Cherries by Paul Cézanne, and Odalisque on the Terrace by Henri Matisse.The Magnani Rocca Foundation, a private museum, lies in the heart of the countryside 20km from Parma.Local media reported that the thieves were able to nab the paintings in less than…

Prosecutors investigating suspected link to Iran war due to similarities with other recent attempted attacks in Europe.By AFP and The Associated PressPublished On 30 Mar 202630 Mar 2026French police have arrested two more people over a foiled attack on Bank of America’s Paris headquarters as authorities probe a suspected link with the Iran war.The National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s Office (PNAT) said that five suspects are now being held in custody, including three minors arrested after Saturday’s attempted attack with a homemade explosive device, and two adults detained on Monday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listPolice arrested the first suspect after…

Washington — The Army said Monday that it has launched a review after singer and rapper Kid Rock shared a video to social media that appears to show a pair of Apache helicopters flying outside of his Tennessee house.Major Montrell Russell, a spokesman for the Army, said in a statement that it is aware of the video that purports to show the AH-64 Apache helicopters operating near Kid Rock’s house, located near Nashville.”Army aviators must adhere to strict safety standards, professionalism, and established flight regulations,” Russell said. “An administrative review is underway to assess the mission and verify compliance with…