Author: Sophie Mitchell

Prince Albert Transit is operating with temporary service adjustments on Sunday, September 28, 2026, affecting two hourly routes and suspending service on the Core Express. The remaining routes are continuing according to their regular schedules. The service notice outlines departure times for the West Flat and East Hill buses from the downtown transfer station and advises passengers to check for updates before travelling. West Flat and East Hill Buses Operating Hourly The West Flat bus is operating once per hour. According to the schedule, buses on the route are leaving the downtown transfer station at 15 minutes past each hour.…

Prince Albert Transit has announced temporary schedule details for Saturday, September 26, 2026, affecting its Rush Hour and East Hill bus services. Both routes are operating hourly from the downtown transfer station, while all other transit routes are continuing according to their regular schedules. The service update provides passengers with specific departure times for the two affected routes and advises riders to monitor Prince Albert Transit information for possible revisions during the day. Rush Hour Bus Operating on Hourly Schedule The Rush Hour bus is operating once every hour on September 26, with departures from the downtown transfer station scheduled…

Labour Party members are increasing pressure on the UK government to end a £330 million NHS technology contract with Palantir Technologies, with an emergency motion submitted ahead of the party’s annual conference in Liverpool. The move follows Palantir’s appointment of former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson as a senior vice-president. Watson announced the role earlier this month, prompting renewed scrutiny of the technology company’s relationships with the British public sector. The Independent ## Emergency Motion Targets NHS Federated Data Platform Contract The emergency motion has been submitted by the Labour-affiliated Socialist Health Association and at least three Constituency Labour Parties.…

Canadian triathlete Sidney Clement delivered a breakthrough international performance on Friday, capturing bronze in the women’s U23 race at the World Triathlon Championships Grand Final in Pontevedra, Spain. The 21-year-old from West Vancouver completed the demanding swim-bike-run event in 2:01:06, becoming just the sixth Canadian woman to reach the U23 podium at the World Triathlon Championships. Her result also marked Canada’s first medal in the women’s U23 category since 2013. “I’m over the moon with my race today. Podiuming at a World Championships is a dream come true for me,” said Clement. “I never thought it would happen. I just…

The Manitoba Wildlife Federation is renewing its call for the provincial government to impose a complete moratorium on moose harvesting in the Duck Mountain and Porcupine Forest regions, citing survey data showing populations remain substantially below levels that prompted conservation measures more than a decade ago. The organization is also urging Manitoba to prohibit the harvesting of cow and calf moose by rights-based harvesters province-wide, arguing that additional restrictions could help vulnerable populations recover amid pressure from environmental changes, disease, development and hunting. Moose Population Falls Below Previous Conservation Threshold The Manitoba Wildlife Federation, or MWF, said its latest appeal…

TORONTO — Ontario is rolling out its fall respiratory illness immunization campaign, with flu and COVID-19 vaccines becoming available first to high-risk groups in late September before expanding to the general public on October 26. The provincial program, announced September 25, also includes expanded access to respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, immunization for eligible older adults, infants, young children and pregnant women. The measures are aimed at reducing serious illness and pressure on Ontario’s health-care system during the respiratory virus season. “As respiratory illness season approaches, our government is continuing to take action to protect our families and communities,” said…

Ontario students recorded improvements in mathematics in Grades 3, 6 and 9 in the latest provincial assessment results, while literacy performance remained strong by Grade 6, according to the province’s 2025-26 Education Quality and Accountability Office results. The Ontario government said the findings provide evidence of progress in key foundational subjects but also point to continuing achievement gaps and uneven outcomes among school boards. Education Minister Paul Calandra said the province will use the latest data to guide interventions, review local student achievement plans and examine a rise in assessment exemptions. Ontario Students Make Progress in Math and Literacy The…

Ontario is investing $30 million in Toronto-based Vector Institute to expand artificial intelligence adoption across key industries, strengthen the province’s technology workforce and support companies seeking to integrate AI into their operations. The funding, announced Sept. 25, will be delivered through Ontario’s Critical Technologies Initiative (CTI). The province says the investment is intended to move more AI research into commercial and industrial applications while retaining highly skilled workers and strengthening Ontario’s position in the North American technology sector. Ontario Targets AI Adoption Across Key Industries The Vector Institute is a non-profit AI research organization that works with researchers, businesses and…

Ontario is marking Franco-Ontarian Day with a celebration of the province’s French-speaking communities and their contributions to its economy, culture and social fabric, as the government also prepares to strengthen its role within the international Francophonie. Premier Doug Ford and Francophone Affairs Minister Natalia Kusendova-Bashta issued a joint statement Thursday, September 25, recognizing generations of Franco-Ontarians and highlighting Ontario’s growing engagement with French-speaking communities in Canada and abroad. Franco-Ontarian Communities Recognized Across Ontario Franco-Ontarian Day provides an annual opportunity to recognize the French language, culture and heritage that have helped shape the province. The government’s statement emphasized the role Francophones…

Prince Albert Transit is operating with temporary schedule adjustments on September 25, 2026, affecting service on the West Flat, East Hill and Core Express routes. While most of the city’s transit network continues to operate on its regular timetable, passengers using the affected routes are being advised to review departure times before travelling. The West Flat and East Hill buses are both operating hourly from the downtown transfer station, while the Core Express is not operating for the day. All other transit routes remain on their scheduled service. West Flat Bus Operating on Hourly Schedule The West Flat bus is…