Calgary Councillor Who Leaked Confidential Budget Documents Apologizes, But ‘Would Do It Again’

Calgary City Hall is shown in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh A Calgary city councillor who leaked confidential budget documents to the media says he “would do it again,” but vows to keep future confidential information private and leave closed-door meetings when discussions “border on being unethical.” Landon Johnston said on social media … Read more

Dalai Lama Kindness: Quote of the day by the Dalai Lama: “Warm-heartedness. Even animals appreciate it. If you are motivated by loving kindness, it will be…” The spiritual leader advises on how kindness heals everything

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and one of the most renowned voices on compassion and human well-being alive today. Born in 1935, he was identified as a child as the reincarnation of his predecessor and later became the religious and political head of Tibet.In 1989, he was … Read more

Chrysler Recalls 328,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees Over Rear Coil Springs That May Detach

Unsold 2023 Grand Cherokee sports-utility vehicles are parked in a long row at a Jeep dealership in Englewood, Colo., on June 18, 2023. David Zalubowski/AP Photo FCA US (Chrysler) is recalling 328,381 vehicles because real coil springs that may have been incorrectly installed could detach from the vehicle while driving, increasing the risk of an … Read more

Trump Signs Order to Accelerate Benefits for Veterans

President Donald Trump on Sept. 8 signed an executive order to accelerate access to benefits and employment opportunities for U.S. military veterans. The executive order aims to address delays caused by extended transition timelines for benefit processing, healthcare coverage, educational opportunities, and job training and placement for U.S. military veterans. This comes after the Trump … Read more

Calgary Faces Quarter-Billion-Dollar Backlog of Sidewalk Repairs, Report Says

Calgary city council is considering increasing annual spending on concrete infrastructure repairs to $37 million over the next decade as the city faces a $246 million backlog of safety-related repairs and upgrades. A new report from city administration recommends that council allocate $37 million annually to reduce safety hazards by 72 percent. The recommendation is … Read more