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Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath

Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath
Incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani will take his midnight oath of office on a centuries-old Quran, marking the first time a mayor of New York City uses Islam’s holy text to be sworn in and underscoring a series of historic firsts for the city.

Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath

New Year's Day: What's open? Retailers. What's closed? Government and banks

New Year's Day: What's open? Retailers. What's closed? Government and banks
While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year's Day, most major retailers across the U.S. will be open, with many offering discounts on older inventory to clear the way for newer products.

New Year's Day: What's open? Retailers. What's closed? Government and banks

Jobs, economy top voters' priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll

Jobs, economy top voters' priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll
A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians will want to see action from the Liberal government on major economic files in the new year.

Jobs, economy top voters' priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll

Shooters target homes in Surrey, B.C., with police linking one attack to extortion

Shooters target homes in Surrey, B.C., with police linking one attack to extortion
Police in Surrey, B.C., are investigating after two homes were shot at this week, with one believed to be linked to extortion. 

Shooters target homes in Surrey, B.C., with police linking one attack to extortion

Three UBC neuroscience experts among Order of Canada appointees

Three UBC neuroscience experts among Order of Canada appointees
Three neurological scientists and researchers, all at the University of British Columbia, are among the appointees to the Order of Canada announced on Wednesday.

Three UBC neuroscience experts among Order of Canada appointees

Wrong patient sent to Surrey, B.C., home after hospital discharge

Wrong patient sent to Surrey, B.C., home after hospital discharge
A resident of Surrey, B.C., who was shocked when a hospital transfer service delivered a confused stranger to his home, instead of his father, says he doesn't want other seniors to experience the same trauma. 

Wrong patient sent to Surrey, B.C., home after hospital discharge