Melvin Lewis Downing (July 29, 1943–December 19, 2025) died after a battle with cancer; a memorial gathering is scheduled for December 27, 2025 at McPherson Funeral Home in Kimberley and will be livestreamed.
The defence for the man charged in Charlie Kirk's killing asked a judge to disqualify Utah County prosecutors over an alleged conflict; prosecutors have asked the judge to deny the motion and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 18.
At its Dec. 9 meeting, Valemount Council received the Valemount Industrial Park annual presentation and approved negotiating a provincially funded water meter pilot contract; it also adopted a zoning amendment for part of Swift Creek to allow campground use.
Residents in rural parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick report unreliable cell coverage that can hinder emergency help, while Build Nova Scotia says 17 towers have been upgraded and 10 more are expected by the end of 2026.
Iceland has asked the United States to verify reports that U.S. ambassador nominee Billy Long joked Iceland would be the "52nd state"; Long apologized and his nomination has been submitted to the U.S. Senate.
Councillors in St. Stephen considered three options for public participation at meetings, including limits on recording and written submissions only, and decided to defer any change until the council elected in May.
The Holt government released a response to a 2022 report on systemic racism in New Brunswick that highlights an anti-racism office and a tracking website, while many substantive recommendations remain incomplete.
President Trump thanked Iran for canceling planned executions he said involved more than 800 political prisoners, and several Middle Eastern allies urged the United States to hold off on military strikes; the White House said all options remain on the table.
The Weather Network reports a new flu subvariant (reported as subclade K) is linked to rising cases across Canada and the United States, and experts say this season's vaccine was not a close match but still appears to provide some protection.
Dave Filoni has been promoted to creative director at Lucasfilm, and the article argues that Star Wars: The Clone Wars — a late-2000s animated series — serves as the narrative blueprint for much of the franchise's recent film and television storytelling.
