The Papers: 'Reeves wields axe on Civil Service' and 'boxing says bye George'

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced proposed changes to legislation that would simplify the process for citizens to initiate referendums on provincial issues, citing concerns about potential support for separatism following a Liberal election win. The new elections bill would lower the required signatures for a constitutional referendum to 10% of general election turnout, extend the signature collection period from 90 to 120 days, and eliminate the riding-level signature threshold. While Smith supports Alberta remaining in...

A federal judge has referred Apple to a criminal prosecutor for allegedly violating a legal order to amend its App Store rules, marking a significant setback in its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers accused Apple of deliberately creating anti-competitive barriers to maintain its revenue, stating that a finance executive lied under oath about compliance efforts. Despite changes to its payment policies, the judge found that Apple continued to impose fees...

Iran is set to engage in nuclear talks in Rome with Britain, France, and Germany, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi aims to mend strained relations ahead of a fourth round of discussions with the U.S. this weekend. He criticized the E3 for losing their influence due to past policies but expressed readiness for dialogue. Amid heightened tensions, including new U.S. sanctions and concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions, France warned of re-imposing sanctions if negotiations fail,...

In the retrial of Karen Read, a key witness, Jennifer McCabe, described the frantic moments after finding Read's boyfriend, officer John O'Keefe, unresponsive in the snow in January 2022. Prosecutors allege that Read struck O'Keefe with her SUV after a night of drinking and left him to die, leading to charges of second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter; she maintains her innocence. McCabe's testimony included Read's erratic behavior at the scene and her admission of uncertainty...

Parker D. Kramer, 20, was found naked in a 13-year-old girl's bedroom after her father, alerted by noises, confronted him and fired shots at the ground as he fled. Following a manhunt aided by a drone, deputies located Kramer, who was charged with rape, sodomy, and burglary, and is currently held on a $250,000 bond. The identities of the victim and her father remain confidential to protect her privacy, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for...

After a five-week sprint campaign, Canadians elected a Liberal minority government led by Mark Carney. The article discusses how Parliament functions under a minority government and outlines the implications for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and the NDP. Key points include the operational dynamics of a minority government and the strategic considerations for opposition parties moving forward. Full Article