Rachel Morgan News Editor 
Kainga Ora initiated over 5,000 Tenancy Tribunal applications in the 2025/2026 year as part of a “firm but fair” strategy to manage its 78,000 public housing properties. While the agency aims to resolve disputes early, the approach has drawn criticism from the Green Party over concerns regarding tenant stability and potential homelessness. Tribunal Activity and … Read more
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Toronto and much of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) as of Thursday afternoon. The agency warns of potential 90 km/h wind gusts and localized rainfall exceeding 60 millimetres, following a series of earlier thunderstorm warnings that have since been lifted. Storm Impacts and Regional … Read more
Jackson County investigators are seeking public assistance, including photos and videos from the northwest tip of Horn Island, following the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells on July 4, 2026. While an autopsy has been performed, officials have not yet released a cause of death, prompting the family to retain attorney Ben Crump for an independent … Read more
BackaBuddy has officially removed a fundraising campaign launched by Mel Viljoen to cover the legal costs of her husband, Peet Viljoen. The platform confirmed the closure citing internal standards, noting that the campaign had reached R3,620 toward a stated goal of R400,000 before its removal. Peet Viljoen is currently facing more than 400 charges, including … Read more
Cafe Knotted, a prominent South Korean bakery brand known for its viral brioche cream-filled donuts, has officially opened its newest location at 736 E 3rd St. in Los Angeles. This expansion marks the brand’s second U.S. storefront, both of which are located within Los Angeles. The DTLA Arts District site distinguishes itself as the only … Read more
Three people from Prince Edward Island, including a patient and two paramedics, died Tuesday morning in a collision between an ambulance and a transport truck in Melrose, New Brunswick. The crash occurred shortly after 9 a.m. approximately 12 kilometers southwest of the Confederation Bridge near Port Elgin. According to the RCMP, the investigation into the … Read more
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released a map and report on Thursday detailing over 5,330 alleged extremist violent attacks by settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank between 2023 and April of this year. The agency reports that these incidents resulted in 64 deaths and 5,173 injuries, while causing … Read more
Tyler Robinson, a 23-year-old Utah resident with no prior criminal record, is in custody following the killing of Charlie Kirk. Law enforcement officials state that Robinson was apprehended after a 33-hour manhunt, which concluded when he surrendered following negotiations with his father and a local pastor. Court records indicate Robinson had no history of violent … Read more
Byron Ashton, a 33-year-old former gang leader from Ocean View, Cape Town, has renounced his criminal past to focus on youth mentorship and fatherhood. After founding the Junky Funky Kidz (JFK) gang in 2014 and spending years in a cycle of violence, Ashton stated he abandoned gangsterism in 2023 following a near-fatal shooting by his … Read more
A planned Ronald McDonald House in Westwood Village has secured a $1 million donation from the Rafael and Sharyl Mendez Family Foundation to support its establishment. The project, which involves converting a former Hilgard Avenue boutique hotel into a 33,000-square-foot facility, aims to provide no-cost lodging for families with children receiving medical treatment at nearby … Read more