Prince Andrew refusing to leave royal mansion
Prince Andrew is refusing to vacate his 30-room mansion after King Charles slashed his subsidy and now will not be able to afford the running costs of Royal Lodge at Windsor, Berks
Day: May 16, 2023
Georgia prosecutor fights back against Trump attempt to remove her from election probe
The Georgia prosecutor who’s investigating whether Donald Trump and his allies broke any laws as they tried to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state is fighting back against the former president’s attempt to remove her from the case and exclude …
Zelenskyy secures more military hardware for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has wrapped a whirlwind European tour where he secured more military aid ahead of an expected spring counteroffensive. Britain has promised to help create a Western ‘jets coalition,’ but has ruled out sending its…
‘Smart Reno’ customers shocked, angry over shoddy work
Toronto-area homeowners who used contractors recommended by RBC’s ‘Smart Reno’ platform say they’ve been ripped off. Some clients are complaining of mistakes and faulty installations they’ve had to pay others to fix.
Average rent has risen by 10 per cent in a year
The average price for a rental home in Canada is up by 10 per cent since last year, and even cities known for lower rents, such as Montreal, are feeling the pinch.
Stellantis stops work on Ontario battery plant amid money dispute
Auto giant Stellantis has paused construction on a $5-billion battery plant in Windsor, Ont., amid a financial dispute with the federal government. The company accuses Ottawa of not living up to its commitments.
Campgrounds at Yosemite close as snowpack melts
Three popular campgrounds at California’s Yosemite National Park will be temporarily closed starting Monday because of a forecast of flooding as warming temperatures melt the Sierra Nevada’s massive snowpack. (May 15)
Thai voters choose democratic-leaning opposition parties
Pro-democracy parties dominated Thailand’s general election to defeat the incumbent military-backed party, which led the last coup.
‘Family is family’: There must be a ‘way back’ for Harry and William
Sky News contributor Daisy Cousens says she thinks there has to be a “way back” for the relationship between Prince William and his brother Prince Harry because “at the end of the day, family is family”.
Speaking to Sky News Australia, Ms Cousens dis…
WA lands chief Hilary Franz kicks off campaign for governor as race takes shape
Franz highlighted her lived experience as a woman, time spent working with rural communities and management of nearly 6 million acres of public lands.