Kashechewan evacuees in Niagara Falls, Ont., get apology from mayor over homelessness comments

Niagara Falls, Ont., mayor apologizes for comments about Kashechewan evacuees

The mayor of Niagara Falls, Ont., has apologized for comments about Kashechewan First Nation evacuees made during a recent council meeting that discussed homelessness in the city. The city has been hosting in hotels hundreds of evacuees from the First Nation for almost six months after a water crisis in the northern Ontario community forced [] The post Niagara Falls, Ont., mayor apologizes for comments about Kashechewan evacuees appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Inside Drake’s Toronto apology party for women named Janice

What to know As an apology for personally victimizing what may be thousands of Janices, Drake wined and dined dozens of them over the weekend... The post Inside Drake’s Toronto apology party for women named Janice appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Speak up against wrongdoing, resist building in waterways – Dzifa Gomashie urges public

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu South, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on residents to speak out against illegal developments, particularly the construction of buildings on waterways, to help address recurring flooding in the municipality.

A Dagestani resident publicly apologized for a conflict with teenagers.

A 34-year-old resident of Leninkent has publicly apologized after admonishing several teenagers for not following his instructions as an older person.

'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods

'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods

Tenants speak out at Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority board meeting

Sandra Garrett of the Commodore Perry apartments gives public comment to the Buffalo Housing Municipal Authority Board of Commissioners, June 18, 2026. Buffalo, New York — Tenants gathered at the Martha Mitchell Community Center for the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority’s (BMHA) Board of Commissioners meeting on June 18, the first . . . Continue reading Tenants speak out at Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority board meeting at Workers.org

Saint-Leonard residents continue to demand flood protection at borough council meeting

A group of Saint-Leonard residents came together Monday at the borough’s monthly council meeting to express their continued frustration with officials and to demand flood protection measures amid forecasts of heavy rain this summer. Residents say that the borough officials have not done and are not doing enough to address the flooding problem that has [] The post Saint-Leonard residents continue to demand flood protection at borough council meeting appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Flooding: Visit victims, affected communities – Group tells Akwa Ibom gov

The Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network, CHRAN, has called on Governor Umo Eno to personally visit communities and families who lost valuables and lives in last week’s flood incident in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The governor had earlier commiserated with the victims of the flood incident and ordered relevant agencies to commence the [] Flooding: Visit victims, affected communities – Group tells Akwa Ibom gov

Out-of-control wildfire forces evacuation in B.C.’s Fraser Valley

Residents of North Bend, B.C. are being ordered to evacuate as an out of control wildfire grows in the Fraser Valley. Nearby Boston Bar is also under an evacuation alert.

(LEAD) Acting police chief apologizes amid growing controversy over police handling of murder case

SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- The acting national police chief apologized Friday fo...

Manhattan skyscraper at risk of collapse triggers evacuation

A 37-story tower under construction near Grand Central Terminal faced collapse risk Tuesday morning when firefighters responded to reports of falling bricks from 235 East 42nd Street.The former Pfizer global headquarters is being converted into apartments in what officials call the city's largest office-to-apartment conversion, reported 6 ABC News and The New York Times.Construction workers on the 21st floor discovered two structural support columns buckling and proceeded to self-evacuate. Inspectors confirmed the columns had buckled, with floors between the 21st and 26th sagging. Some reports allege floor collapses. Despite the structural failure, no injuries occurred, and all workers were accounted for. Officials evacuated the building and neighboring properties, including the Hampton Inn Manhattan Grand Central, and closed East 42nd Street between Second and Third avenues. Mayor Zohran Mamdani noted a nearby school with approximately 400 children was also evacuated.The redevelopment project, begun in 2024, is slated to create roughly 1,600 apartments, including over 400 affordable units.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.

Teskey lays down the law over nominations to new policing partnership

FINE Gael councillor Adam Teskey had the alarm bells ringing as he was elected Cathaoirleach of the Adare-Rathkeale District. Cllr Teskey, a former chair of the Limerick City and County Council’s Joint Policing Committee (JPC), took aim at the Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSPs), at the district’s AGM. In his first duty as Cathaoirleach, he [] The post Teskey lays down the law over nominations to new policing partnership appeared first on Limerick Post.

BPL CEO apologizes, explains cause of Sunday’s widespread power outage

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) Chief Executive Officer Toni Pratt has apologized to residents of New Providence for Sunday’s prolonged island-wide power outage, saying the disruption was caused by an explosion at the Blue Hills Power Station. “We at BPL would like to apologize to all of the residents in New Providence []

Paichai baseball team to visit Gwangju for apology over controversial chants

The Paichai High School baseball players who drew criticism for their controversial chants during a game against a Gwangju school will visit the city next week to apologize in person, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said Friday. An 80-member delegation from Paichai High School, including members of the baseball team, school officials, teachers and parents, is scheduled to visit Gwangju Jeil High School on Monday to apologize and take part in a reconciliation program. Paichai student a

Late rescue volunteer recognized as Itaewon disaster victim

Late rescue volunteer recognized as Itaewon disaster victim

Michigan Regent Apologizes Following Sexual Comments

Michigan Regent Apologizes Following Sexual Comments Josh Moody Mon, 06/29/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Josh Moody

Manhattan Skyscraper Evacuated Over Collapse Fears

FDNYA Midtown Manhattan skyscraper has been evacuated after construction workers discovered structural problems that raised fears of a possible collapse. Crews cleared the 37-story building on East 42nd Street shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday after two support beams on the 21st and 22nd floors began buckling. Officials said floors 21 through 26 showed signs of stress and partial failure. The building, which previously housed pharmaceutical company Pfizer, was emptied as a precaution, with no injuries reported. Eight nearby buildings were also evacuated while emergency crews assessed the situation. The FDNY said it was responding to a “major technical rescue response,” while New York City Department of Buildings inspectors launched an investigation. A section of East 42nd Street between Second and Third Avenues has been closed to traffic and pedestrians as officials assess the building’s safety. The building is undergoing a luxury apartment conversion.Read more at The Daily Beast.

City of Tshwane to relocate Soshanguve hostel residents as demolition plan takes shape

City of Tshwane to relocate Soshanguve hostel residents as demolition plan takes shape

San Francisco Archdiocese reaches $395M settlement with abuse survivors

Under the terms of the settlement, the San Francisco Archbishop will write an apology letter to each survivor

The Flooded Basement Trap: Why a Thoughtful Neighbor Is Reeling After a Vacant Homeowner Exploded on the Phone

He should have been grateful he didn't get home to a very wet house. The post The Flooded Basement Trap: Why a Thoughtful Neighbor Is Reeling After a Vacant Homeowner Exploded on the Phone appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Rescue teams evacuate residents as monsoon floods hit India's Lonavala

Rescue teams evacuated residents and foreign tourists after heavy monsoon rains inundated Lonavala, a popular hill station in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. Emergency responders navigated flooded streets in inflatable tubes, carrying stranded people to safety after days of relentless rainfall. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

David Werner, Metro Loft’s Pfizer HQ at risk of collapse

Concerns of a collapse of the old Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan arose Tuesday morning after reports of falling bricks and buckling columns. The FDNY was called to the scene at 235 East 42nd Street before 8 a.m., according to Fire Department officials. Officials discovered several sagging floors on the upper levels, as well as two support columns that were buckling. The discoveries prompted the evacuation of construction workers at the office-to-residential conversion, led by David Werner and Nathan Berman’s Metro Loft Management. Gensler is the architect of the project, one of the largest conversions in the city. Officials also []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Banankoro (Kérouané) : après deux jours de tensions, Bangaly Kaba Abedi est élu maire

La commune rurale de Banankoro, dans la préfecture de Kérouané, a finalement un exécutif communal. Après le report de l’élection des autorités communales en raison d’une forte contestation populaire, Bangaly Kaba Abedi a été élu maire ce samedi 4 juillet 2026 par 20 conseillers sur les 23 présents. Quatre autres conseillers ont également été élus [] The post Banankoro (Kérouané) : après deux jours de tensions, Bangaly Kaba Abedi est élu maire first appeared on Guineematin.com.

London mayor meets Oct 7 survivors at Nova exhibit after facing sharp criticism

London mayor meets Oct 7 survivors at Nova exhibit after facing sharp criticism

Pakistan Issues GLOF Alert as Rising Temperatures Threaten Gilgit-Baltistan and KP| Dawn News

Pakistan has issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alert as rising temperatures increase the risk of glacier-related flooding in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain alert as rapid snow and glacier melt could trigger flash floods. Scientists warn that climate change is accelerating glacier melt across the Himalaya-Karakoram region, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #pakistan #glofish #climatechange #flashfloods #gilgitbaltistan #khyberpakhtunkhwa #weather #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

NYC 'Evacuations Underway', 'unstable Midtown Building'

City officials ordered evacuations at multiple buildings Monday after structural damage was discovered at a Midtown high-rise undergoing a residential conversion.

Watch: Buckling support beams seen inside New York high-rise

The structure, which is under construction, was evacuated along with surrounding buildings after reports of falling bricks.

Partial collapse of towering Manhattan building spurs downtown evacuation

Authorities responded on Tuesday to the apparent collapse of a massive building under construction in the heart of New York City. The New York City Fire Department evacuated the high-rise building at 235 East 42nd Street due to concerns about floors 21 through 26 of the building caving in, according to the FDNY. Officials said []

State apology for Kenneally survivors to be made 14 July

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has confirmed a State apology will be offered to the survivors of convicted paedophile Bill Kenneally on 14 July.

Millie Bobby Brown says she apologised to her Stranger Things co-stars and checked if they were still friends as she recalls 'depression' when the final series wrapped

Millie Bobby Brown says she apologised to her Stranger Things co-stars and checked if they were still friends as she recalls 'depression' when the final series wrapped

Shire of Coolgardie council sees new councillor elected to fill vacancy as another announces resignation

The Shire of Coolgardie council saw two major changes last week, with a councillor resigning on the same day a resident was elected to fill an earlier vacancy.

Five down low: why long Calgary Stampeders losing streak continued in Montreal

In what may prove to be a bad omen for the Calgary Stampeders, the team went into Montreal and did what they have done every time they have visited La Belle Province since 2018: lost to the Alouettes. Since that Grey Cup championship season, they have lost every game in Montreal, and have gone that []

Tembok pagar runtuh akibat hujan

PETALING JAYA: Hujan yang melanda ibu negara petang tadi menyebabkan tembok pagar sebuah kediaman di Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur runtuh. Bagaimanapun, kejadian yang berlaku kira-kira pukul 6.46 petang itu tidak melibatkan sebarang mangsa. Pusat Gerakan Operasi (PGO) Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Kuala Lumpur memaklumkan, pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan melalui Balai Bomba ... Read more The post Tembok pagar runtuh akibat hujan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

6 killed in building collapse in Cameroon's commercial hub

At least six people were killed and six others injured after a part of a three-story residential building collapsed amid heavy rains in Cameroon's commercial hub of Douala, authorities said on Saturday, reported Xinhua. The building, located in the Bonamoussadi neighborhood, collapsed overnight into Saturday. In a statement, the Douala City Council said three of the victims were children and the six injured were taken to the hospital for treatment. Officials said the exact cause of the collapse remains under investigation. Rescue and debris-clearing teams continued search and recovery operations while engineers assessed nearby buildings for potential structural risks. Heavy rains lashed Douala from Thursday through Saturday, triggering flooding in several neighborhoods and disrupting business activities across the city. Earlier this week, Cameroon's Ministry of Transport warned of heavy rainfall in five regions, including the Littoral Region, where Douala is located, citing the risks of flooding and landslides.

Family’s desperate bid to bring retired nurse home after devastating airport aneurysm

Kindhearted volunteers from local charity HELP Murcia Mar Menor were recently hit by a tragedy: the organisation’s membership secretary, Paul []

Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain

Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain

Boston Councilor Julia Mejia suffers medical emergency during City Council meeting

Mayor Wu says the Councilor Mejia is doing well. The post Boston Councilor Julia Mejia suffers medical emergency during City Council meeting appeared first on Boston.com.