Photo credit: BBC Indonesian authorities lifted the tsunami warning that was issued after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country early on Thursday. The Independent reports that the tremor at 6.48 am local time set off small tsunami waves, killed at least one person, and damaged houses and buildings, according to officials. The warning was lifted after authorities…

Photo credit: Global News As Jewish Canadians gather with their families for Passover this week, community leaders say the holiday holds increased significance this year amid growing antisemitism across Canada and around the globe. Global News reports that the weeklong holiday commemorates the Exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. The ritual…

Photo credit: Toronto Today A new city staff proposal recommends a significant rewrite of Toronto’s rules governing street vending and busking. If approved by the city council in April, the change would cut permitting costs, reduce outdated restrictions and spell the end of a 24-year ban on new vendor licences in the downtown core. Toronto…

Photo credit: AP News A night attack on a community in Nigeria’s north-central region left at least 20 people dead, residents and authorities said. The Independent reports that the attack occurred on Sunday night in Gari Ya Waye community in the Jos North area of Plateau State, Joyce Lohya Ramap, according to the state commissioner for information….

We used to sing “Now the Day is Over” in my elementary school. Considering the global situation, methinks the song was predicting the future, which is now. But we could have an everlasting day if we are willing. I mean, when we stop the avoidably needless wars, which will stop the unnecessary killings and maimings,…