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The City of Calgary has released its highest priority recreation projects, which includes building new facilities as well as upgrades and renovations on existing recreation centres across the city. The 17 projects are among the first wave of GamePLAN, the city’s 25-year strategy to address a growing strain on the public recreation system caused by aging facilities, rising costs and a rapidly-growing population.GamePLAN was approved by the previous city council, which endorsed the most ambitious funding option of between $200 million and $250 million annually.According to the strategy, that option will increase the availability of swimming lessons by 40 per…

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SEOUL: South Korea’s air force apologised on Thursday (Apr 23) for a 2021 mid-air collision involving two fighter jets, a day after auditors said pilots were taking selfies and filming during the flight and held them responsible for the accident.”We sincerely apologise to the public for the concern caused by the accident that occurred in 2021,” an air force spokesman said in a press briefing, adding that one of the pilots involved had been suspended from flying duties, received severe disciplinary action and has since left the military.The apology followed a report released on Wednesday by the state Board of…

Death toll from Israel's ongoing genocidal war on Gaza has reached 72,568 with 172,338 injured: Gaza's Health Ministry.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries ripped Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a Fox News Digital interview on Thursday, calling him a “lame duck” after the governor offered to pay for his trip to Florida amid a redistricting push.Jeffries warned DeSantis he could put Republican seats at risk as the Sunshine State remains in the spotlight of a nationwide gerrymandering battle, with parties reshuffling congressional districts for partisan advantages.”Ron DeSantis is putting his own congressional delegation in jeopardy, which probably shouldn’t be surprising because all of them, as I understand it, can’t…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A U.S. Army soldier involved in the daring operation and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested on charges of allegedly using classified information to place a bet on the deposed leader’s removal from office — a move that won him more than $400,000, authorities said.Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, allegedly wagered more than $33,000 on Polymarket, an online prediction market where bettors can wage money on everything from sports matches and economic indicators to political outcomes, the Justice Department said Thursday.He is charged with three counts of violating the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Prince Louis was all sunshine, smiles and charm in his portrait for his eighth birthday.The royal family released the portrait of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s third born Thursday for his April 23 birthday, which showed him with a gap-toothed smile in a blue knit sweater in front of the sea.The portrait of the 8-year-old was taken during a family vacation in Cornwall by royal photographer Matt Porteous, who frequently does portraits for the Wales family.”The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Prince Louis’ eighth birthday with exactly what royal fans…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Conversations around transit safety have prompted one Edmonton city councillor to revisit talks of installing fare gates at some LRT stations in the city. Ward pihêsiwin Coun. Mike Elliott says fare gates could help with people’s perception of safer transit systems while also giving revenue a boost.Fare gates have been discussed by prior councils before. Former city councillor Tim Cartmell explored the idea of a fare gate pilot project. It was ultimately shelved when administration came back with installation and attendant costs to flag fares totalled $7.2 million.Elliott believes the city is…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A potential path has emerged to resolve Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr.’s legal saga. On Thursday, the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year finalist was granted entry into an intervention program that could allow him to avoid trial on several felony charges, his attorney, Yale Sanford, told ESPN.Pearce faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing police and resisting arrest and misdemeanor stalking from a February incident in Florida. The stalking charge stems from alleged events involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA star Rickea Jackson.Under the terms of the intervention program,…

A Wanneroo man is set to face court on drink-driving charges over an incident in which a car hit a power pole in Banksia Grove.