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Almost immediately after the devastating wildfires of 2023 in the Tantallon and Hammonds Plains area of Halifax, concerns and criticism were raised about access roads and emergency egress from the growing subdivisions. At the time, residents shared stories of being stuck in traffic trying to flee on Hammonds Plains Road, as the sky grew black with smoke.The fire ultimately destroyed more than 150 homes.A staff report was commissioned by municipal councillors in the months after, which recommended moving ahead with a new emergency-only connection between the Westwood Hills subdivision and nearby Highway 103.But as the province heads into another wildfire…

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“While potential talks in Islamabad remain likely, rhetoric from Washington and Tehran continued to point to fragile and strained negotiations,” analysts from Westpac wrote in a research report.Overnight, the S&P 500 was down 0.2 per cent on worries over whether the US-Iran ceasefire would hold, while the Nasdaq Composite snapped a 13-day winning streak, its longest in more than three decades.Warsh’s confirmation hearing before the Senate panel is scheduled to begin at 10am EDT (10pm, Singapore time) on Tuesday, with his independence from the Trump White House expected to be a key focus. Warsh will say he is “committed to…

new video loaded: Pakistan Prepares Again for U.S.-Iran Peace TalksIslamabad, the capital of Pakistan, geared up to host a possible second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran. Some Pakistanis expressed frustration about the heavy security while others said it’s an opportunity for the nation.By Shawn PaikApril 21, 2026

What to know as U.S. seizes Iranian tanker, questions linger about peace talks – CBS News Watch CBS News Ed O’Keefe and Charlie D’Agata report ont the questions swirling about potential U.S.-Iran talks and the American seizure of an Iranian tanker.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 10-year-old Alabama girl remembered for her “bright and joyful” spirit was found dead inside an Alabama home late Friday night, sparking a homicide investigation that has led to one juvenile being charged with murder.Piedmont police discovered the body of Katheryn Bigbee less than an hour after she was reported missing, AL.com reported.”Officers responded immediately to the residence,” Piedmont Police Chief Nathan Johnson said in a statement. “They tragically discovered a deceased juvenile inside the home.”Authorities have not disclosed the location of the home or whether it was the girl’s residence. A…

Following a season-capping win against the Toronto Rock, the Saskatchewan Rush are hitting the playoffs with a strong victory under their belts. The Saskatchewan Rush started out their regular season strong. Ten games played, nine games won. The team was positioned to be the top seed in the league through most of the early season.Rush announcer Cody Janzen says from his experience, this was part skill, part luck.“They came out guns a-blazing, it’s a real hot start,” said Janzen. “It’s one of those situations you find in the NLL of scheduling where the first half of the season was light…

A male physical therapy assistant has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly cornering and then striking a client’s pet dog.

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the normal passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz to be maintained, in a phone call on Monday (Apr 20) with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, held as Beijing steps up efforts to help end the Iran war.China is concerned over renewed instability around the strategic waterway, as a US-Iran ceasefire came under fresh strain after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship and Tehran signalled it would not join new peace talks for now.China is the main buyer of Iranian crude. Iran has largely closed the strait to ships…

NewsFeedAmnesty International’s Secretary General Agnes Callamard says ‘voracious predators’ like the US, Israel and Russia have waged war on civilians with impunity and destroyed the international order based on global human rights.Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo