Kyiv removes historic Soviet symbols from Mother Ukraine Monument
WATCH: Construction workers in Kyiv finalized the replacement of Ukraine’s coat of arms on the Mother Ukraine Monument on Sunday, after facing delays earlier in the week.
Also see: https://globalnews.ca/news/9882307/russia-ukraine-pokrovsk/
Planning a wedding? What to do if your vendor backs out before your big day
WATCH: It's often the most special day in a person's life, the day they get married and after putting a lot of energy into planning, couples are looking forward to when the day arrives.
But when a vendor - whether it's a cake baker, a venue or a wedding dress maker - backs out it can turn your entire day upside-down and make the wedding planning process a nightmare.
Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9877779/wedding-tips-vendors-cancellations/
“Richcession” explained — will it save the economy from a full-blown downturn?
WATCH: Forecasters have had an eye out for a recession for months, but it has yet to happen as the Canadian economy has proven resilient in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates.
A string of high-profile tech layoffs, including at Google Canada, Dell and Shopify, have led experts to ask – is Canada in the midst of a “richcession”?
Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9875748/richcession-recession-economy-explainer/
What's driving up car prices to record levels in Canada?
WATCH: Buying a car is tougher than ever, as both new and used car prices are higher than ever. The average price of a new vehicle in Canada is now roughly $62,000, while a used one costs about $39,000 according to Auto-Trader.
Touria Izri explains what's fuelling high prices and low supply, how long some drivers have to wait to get a new automobile and what's created the pothole the auto industry is struggling to steer out of.
Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9878260/canada-vehicle-shortage-car-sales/
Red statue of Putin riding a tank appears in Rome playground
WATCH: A red statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin riding a tank appeared at a park playground in Rome, Italy on Thursday. The effigy was created to highlight what sculptor James Colomina says is Putin’s childish and dangerous behaviour amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Also see: https://globalnews.ca/news/9862739/russia-africa-summit-black-sea-grain-deal/
Vehicle thefts, robberies drive rise in Canadian crimes: StatCan
WATCH: New data from Statistics Canada shows vehicle thefts and robberies are driving a surge in number of crimes seen in Canada in 2022.
Sean Previl reports on what you should know, what else Statistics Canada found and how the federal government is reacting to the numbers.
Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9860239/vehicle-theft-robberies-2022-statistics-canada/
Mitch McConnell briefly freezes, is escorted away during news conference
WATCH: U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell briefly froze during remarks to reporters on Wednesday and was escorted away from the press conference.
After returning to the news conference, McConnell was asked by reporters if his absence was related to a concussion he sustained in March, when he was hospitalized for a few days after tripping and falling, and if he had anyone in mind to replace him when he is no longer leader. McConnell walked away without giving a clear answer.
Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9859049/mitch-mcconnell-freeze-press-conference-health/
Haunting drone video shows Greek island of Rhodes charred by wildfires
WATCH: Haunting drone footage of the Greek island of Rhodes on Thursday showed the coast, cliffs and land scorched by wildfires that have raged for more than a week and led to the mass evacuation of tourists.
While some buildings near Kiotari seemed to have been miraculously spared by the flames, others were totally destroyed and tourist resorts and hotels were now encircled by charred ground Although the blazes were less fierce on Rhodes on Wednesday firefighters were still battling fires close to a mountainous area south of the island.
Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9851905/greece-wildfire-rhodes-evacuations/
