News from November 25, 2025

Majority of Latino voters disapprove of Trump, Pew study finds

Research shows 70% disapprove of job US president – who won backing of nearly half of Latino voters in 2024 – is doing

Scroll Media powers record Black Friday sales for brands through high-intent advertising

Independent digital advertising network Scroll Media has revealed that its clients are on track for exceptional Black Friday and Boxing Day 2025 sales, driven by high-intent advertising on PriceSpy.co.nz. Black Friday has become New Zealand’s biggest online shopping event of the year. In 2024, Kiwis spent an estimated $458 million across the extended weekend (up 11% YoY), with electronics, appliances, toys and beauty seeing the largest spikes. With more than 70% of shoppers now using price-comparison tools before purchasing (according to recent Consumer NZ research), visibility on PriceSpy.co.nz at the exact moment consumers are hunting deals has never been more critical for brands and retailers. What Scroll Media campaigns deliver Higher click-through rates than standard display benchmarksAverage lower cost-per-acquisition (CPA) year-on-yearOver 1.8 million qualified product views driven to partner sites during Black Friday weekLeading brands including Noel Leeming, JB Hi-Fi, MacDonalds and Sony ranked among PriceSpy’s Top 10 most featured brands leading up to Black Friday “PriceSpy users are ready to buy – they’re comparing prices, reading reviews and clicking straight through to checkout,” says Jane Ormsby, managing director at Scroll Media. “For brands being front and centre on PriceSpy during Black Friday meant they will capture the surge of high-intent traffic at the precise moment shoppers were deciding where to spend. Many of our partners hit their entire November revenue targets in just those four days.” Key 2025 success factors Exclusive access to PriceSpy’s new “Newsletter”, “Featured Stores,” “Hot Product” and “Welcome Banner” ad unitsReal-time dynamic creative showing live pricing and stock availabilityFirst-party audience segments built from PriceSpy’s 700,000+ monthly NZ usersSeamless, fully tracked click-to-retailer journeys With Black Friday continuing to grow year-on-year and Kiwi consumers increasingly deal-savvy, early planning is essential, Ormsby adds. Advertisers are encouraged to secure 2026 inventory now to guarantee prime placements when shoppers return to PriceSpy in the new year.

StopPress Team 3 hours ago

Business

Horoscope November 25: Taurus may see expenses outweigh income; a peaceful day in store for Sagittarius

Discover your horoscope today and astrology predictions for zodiac sign. Get daily horoscope updates and accurate astrology readings for your star sign, daily updates on love, career, and life. Find out what the stars have in store for you. Aries: Of late you have been very preoccupied with work and social life. It is about time you gave yourself a break to indulge in something for your own benefit. Your health could be a cause of concern. Ganesha advises you to put everything else on the back burner if you are feeling stressed out. Taurus: This day you are likely to make wasteful expenditure. You will be more reckless, extravagant than you can afford to be. Your expenses are sure to outweigh your income. Be as tightfisted as you can. Not buying anything unnecessary or too costly can help control losses, points out Ganesha. Think twice before you decide before purchasing anything. It would be a great idea if you avoided going to the malls or the markets today. Gemini: You will meet all kinds of people in matters related to work. You will need to understand their demands and needs, and will have to strive to fulfill them. Your courteous nature will endear you to people. You will receive praise for your intelligence as well, says Ganesha. Cancer: You may have a way with words, but women somehow always have their way with you. Your problem is that while you may use your words to pull some strings, the master puppeteer, in most cases, will be a woman. So, to keep yourself happy, you may have to make the concerned woman happy. Leo: You will accomplish all your tasks with courage today. As a result of this, the efforts you have made in the last few months will now bear fruit. You need to make a schedule of the tasks you need to tackle today. You need to guard against over-stressing yourself; otherwise, your health could suffer, says Ganesha. Virgo: Today, you will be aspire to be a master of your own destiny. You have the ability to see through the façade that people put up to shield their true self. You will choose your company wisely and plan for success. Polish your presentation skills, and you may need to work a bit extra to get your ideas approved, says Ganesha. Libra: Love is in the air, and passion lurks right around the corner. So keep your eyes and ears open, because you may soon find yourself entrapped in a passionate love episode. But the price of new love is always steep, and your beloved may burn a hole in your pocket. Still, with someone like that, you are always assured of getting good value for your money! So bring on the champagne and the caviar! Ganesha wishes you a splendid time ahead. Scorpio: It’s business time and shock your competitors with the launch of the new product. However, stars are not aligned in a favourable way, which indicates that you may come across some hurdles. Take your time, sort out the troubles and go ahead with your launch with much fanfare and celebrations Sagittarius: The sage within you will take the lead today. You are likely to prescribe yourself to your own medication for peace of mind. Wise and content that you are today, you will spread the message of love around you. All in all, a peaceful day is in store for you today. Capricorn: For you everything is fair in love and war, and you utilise every possible means to achieve your targets. You have a strong sixth sense, and it will direct you while making the right decisions, feels Ganesha. You are a soft-hearted person, and it makes you sad to see others in sadness and trouble. Instinctively, you will help those in need. Aquarius: Expect the unexpected today! Success, money, love, whatever it is that you’d lost hope of will suddenly come your way! In the evening, you may catch up with reading, research, discussion or other such activity, says Ganesha. Pisces: You will delay taking important decisions in the office or regarding business. You will take you time to come to a conclusion and put in all the required thought, and this will grant you clarity on all the issues at hand. While this will be great for you, Ganesha advises you not to make hasty decisions regarding your personal life.

Post News Network 3 hours ago

World

Might Is Right

US President Donald Trump’s peace initiatives appear to be turning into a one-sided affair in which the aggressor is being allowed to dictate terms and the victims virtually coerced to accept them, swallowing their self-respect and pride without asking questions of justice or fairness. As a plan negotiated 19 November between emissaries of the American President and those of the Russian President, Vladimir Putin heavily favours Russia, it is tantamount to capitulation by Ukraine. For it includes territorial concessions to Moscow, reductions in the Ukrainian army and its armaments, a pledge not to join NATO and a ban on deploying NATO troops in Ukraine. Russia has failed to achieve its end even after nearly four years of fighting, and when Europe, with continual flip-flops by Trump, is firming its resolve to arm Ukraine in its fight against Russia, the US President seems to be pulling the rug from under the feet of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This is the fourth time since his first call with Putin shortly after returning to the White House that Trump has pushed for dialogue with the Kremlin leader behind the backs of Kyiv and its European allies. This is nothing short of betrayal that is reminiscent of the UK’s appeasement policy that whetted the appetite for land and market of Adolf Hitler, eventually leading to World War II. Each time, as the fiasco of the Anchorage summit on 15 August attended by Trump and Putin, the attempt collapsed due to the Russian President’s intransigence. This is because, unlike Zelenskyy, Putin has no intention to announce a ceasefire. Russian forces continue to advance on the frontlines, relentlessly bombing Ukrainian cities and energy infrastructure, causing heavy civilian casualties. In this saga, Zelenskyy and European leaders were presented with a fait accompli, then mobilised to try to reverse the course of events. Now both find themselves caught off guard by yet another U-turn by Trump, whose administration had just sanctioned two major Russian oil companies. Ukraine and the European Union members were once again excluded from the drafting of the plan, which was led by Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and the Kremlin’s emissary, Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian sovereign wealth fund. One reason for this development could be the weakened position of the Ukrainian President, who is facing a corruption scandal in the energy sector that has already brought down two of his ministers and is going against his administration like never before. Zelenskyy seems to be so helpless that he said he was ready to discuss the project with Trump. The White House stated that it was “a good plan for both Russia and Ukraine.” Its implementation would be overseen by a “Board of Peace” chaired by the American President, following the Gaza model. The Ukrainian President has been on the defensive since his tense meeting with Trump in the Oval Office in February. However, he showed courage to rush to European capitals and rally them behind his country. This time, he would need his continental partners more than ever to counter the new diplomatic offensive. Europeans need to continue to reject the prospect of a plan imposed on Ukraine. The French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has warned that such a capitulation would affect Europe no less, given how its security interests are now closely tied to those of Ukraine in the face of Putin’s Russia. Trump seems to be aware of the backlash his plan would trigger in Europe, which is why he said 22 November that his “peace plan” was “not my final offer.” Ukrainian and American officials are meeting in Switzerland for talks to discuss the plan. Security officials from France, Britain and Germany are expected to join them in Geneva. Trump has given Zelenskyy a deadline to sign the 28-point document. The question is whether Ukraine and its European allies will accede to Trump’s peace plan the way Palestinians had to do in Gaza. If that happens, establishing peace will acquire a new connotation in present day geopolitics in which the mighty will have the last laugh after wreaking havoc on the weak.

Post News Network 3 hours ago

Entertainment

‘F**k you all!’ Love Island shock eviction

“It’s time for the public to start focusing on the islanders they’re most invested in. The superfans have been watching you. They watched you arrive, they’ve watched you date, they’ve watched you choose partners and change partners. And tonight they will dump one of you,” she declared by the villa firepit. “Earlier today we asked the superfans one simple question: ‘who is your favourite islander?’ The boy or girl with the least votes is about to leave the villa for good.” After Mick and Isabel were left as the last two standing, it was announced that Isabel was voted the least favourite, leaving her and partner Connor devastated that their connection in the villa was coming to an abrupt end. Isabel described her eviction as “unexpected” while Connor declared: “I guess where’ not made for TV.” As Sophie takes a moment to reassure Isabel of her genuine connection with Connor and it being the reason she joined the reality series in the first place, Connor pipes up with: “And that’s what she’s leaving with.” Everyone was stunned to hear that Connor opted to leave with Isabel, including Sophie who admitted that it was the first time in Love Island Australia history that anyone has left with someone. But a mention in the history books wasn’t enough to settle Isabel’s frustration with the superfans’ decision. “I feel like we’ve been the most authentic in here to be honest and our connection has been authentic so if they can’t f**kin see that then get f**ked,” she fumed. As she battled through goodbyes she left with a final goodbye to the “bulls**t place” villa: “F**k you... f**k you all!” Viewers online claimed it wasn’t the most dignified exit. “Woohoo bye Connor & Izzy!!!! Won’t miss ya,” one person cheered. “Don’t know why they were shocked izzy got the least votes. She was being such a mean girl towards Mia,” another added. And another fan cheered: “LMAOOO at Isabel being booted. So glad she’s gone, I was so sick of her crap. The audacity to act like she had no idea why she got the least votes and then swear about it.” Others doubted if their relationship would survive out of the villa walls.

Leah Goulis 3 hours ago

Entertainment

Inside White Fox couple’s new $200m home

Daniel Contos, 34, and Georgia Moore, 33, have snapped up five properties in exclusive Vaucluse in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, records show, with four of them neighbouring properties that will create a huge 4000 sqm compound. The couple began building their new mega mansion, named Casa del Sol, earlier this month. The home when finished could be worth as much as $200m. MORE: Ashes hero’s $7m windfall MORE: Home prices to skyrocket in 2026 The project is set to challenge for the mantle of Australia’s richest home, against the likes of John Symond’s Point Piper home Wingadal, which was recently listed for around $200m, before being quietly pulled from market. Atlassian founder Scott Farquhar’s Uig Lodge, also in Australia’s richest postcode of Point Piper, which was snapped up for $130m in 2023. And Menulog founder Leon Kamenev’s Vaucluse home, which could fetch around $200m if it was listed for sale. Artist impressions of what Casa del Sol will look like have been posted to the website of architects Stafford Architecture. MORE: Is Zac Lomax already splashing millions in R360 cash? 3 months, $500k later – Nude model’s home gone again “Inspired by our clients brief to celebrate a Mediterranean lifestyle on a site which embraces the full panorama and drama of the Sydney harbour, and iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Casa del Sol befits its exotic name!” the website exclaims. “Designed as a series of interconnected external and internal spaces that offer the owners different experiences and a sense of connection and wellbeing. MORE: Major update: Wilkinson, FitzSimons’ big loss “Embracing the serenity of the location, the design integrates spaces for both convivial gatherings and intimate conversations. With a focus on connecting with nature, the house invites the outdoors in, offering an irresistible invitation to immerse in the beauty that envelops it.” On Stafford Architecture’s Instagram account, Project Architect Marney Passalaqua leads viewers through a tour of the massive site, with construction well underway. She points out the compound will have an olive grove, gym and wellness centre. “Above the gym and wellness level we’ve got an amazing pool with cascading edge,” she said. “So you can sit up there and have a sunset drink and watch the sunset over the harbour.” SUPER COMPOUND In April, the White Fox owners snapped up the title of a five-bedroom home on a 848 sqm block in Vaucluse Rd, owned by the Skelley family for more than three decades, in order to complete their ‘compound’ purchases. The purchase brought their dreams of a home compound closer to fruition. And sources say it cost them circa $30m. MORE: Inside Jackie O’s controversial mansion build Aussie radio stars’ secret millions exposed Insane Aussie celebrity neighbour wars exposed It adjoins and backs onto properties that they’ve acquired over the past four years, for $34.5m, $25m, and $36m in deals negotiated by their buyer’s agent Simon Cohen of Cohen Handler with Laing and Simmons Double Bay principal D’Leanne Lewis and colleague Jacob Hannon involved in three of them. Sources say the trio was also involved in the latest deal. The separate sources said Contos and Moore were planning something special. “It will be like nothing Sydney’s ever seen, right in front of the Bridge with magnificent views,” one source said. Other sources compared it with UIG Lodge, which arguably has the best views of Sydney Harbour thanks to its position on the highest point of Point Piper. MORE: Huge promise Hemsworths made about Byron Bay home That broke house price records when bought by billionaire Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar for $130m in 2022 — though that’s on a smaller 3300 sqm block. The compound is separate from another purchase by the couple in nearby Wentworth St, that they bought for more than $25m prior to auction two years ago. That was just an investment. The couple, whose online brand White Fox promotes skimpy dresses and oversized hoodies on billboards and Sydney buses, have showrooms in both Sydney and Los Angeles. Their reach has grown and grown since they started the business a decade ago when they were in their early 20s, with a bit of help from social media influencers. White Fox has been estimated to be worth as much as $2 billion. MORE: Tech billionaire’s new $15m bachelor pad ‘Guy is paranoid’: Aussie stars in neighbour wars Expensive celeb divorces revealed

Stephen Nicholls 4 hours ago

Politics

Trump news at a glance: James Comey, Letitia James welcome judge’s decision to toss criminal cases

Federal judge calls justice department’s actions ‘unlawful exercises of executive power’ because prosecutor was unlawfully appointed

Guardian staff 4 hours ago

World

China’s Xi Jinping raises future of Taiwan in call with Donald Trump

China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and Xi told Trump that its return was an ‘integral part of the post-war international order’

Guardian staff and agencies 4 hours ago

Health

Senior citizen from Calcutta dies at Sandakphu, experts flag tourist safety concerns

Anandita Ganguly, a 72-year-old tourist from Jadavpur in Calcutta, died in Sandakphu on Monday, soon after reaching the highest point in Bengal by a Land Rover. Anandita, along with her younger sister Ajinta Banerjee, also a senior citizen, had reached Sandakphu around 1.30pm on Monday. “We were told that she started feeling uneasy within 10 minutes of reaching Sandakphu and was rushed down. However, she was declared brought-dead at the Sukhiapokhri block hospital,” said Rajesh Chowhan, the deputy chairman of the GTA Sabha. Sources said that the sisters from Calcutta had stayed at Lepchajagat for two days, about 20km from Darjeeling, before heading for Tumling on Sunday. While Sandakphu, the highest point in Bengal, is situated at 11,930 feet, Tumling is located at an altitude of 9,744 feet. “We have information that the siblings were told by the locals not to carry on with the journey, but they were confident of completing the trip,” said Chandan Pradhan, the president of the Land Rover Owners’ Welfare Association. Praween Prakash, the Darjeeling superintendent of police, said the cause of the Calcutta tourist’s death in Sandakphu would be clear after the post-mortem. Last year, three tourists died on their way to Sandakphu. Experts have been repeatedly warning for years of the need to be vigilant before travelling to Sandakphu, especially for tourists from the plains. Questions on the need to set up appropriate medical infrastructure and conduct proper medical examinations at Maneybhanjyan, the starting point for the Sandakphu travel, had often been raised in the past. The Darjeeling district administration and the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration had held meetings and issued media statements on setting up stricter regulations on trekkers and those travelling to Sandakphu on vehicles. “The initiative has been confined only to media statements,” said a resident. Asked, a GTA official could not provide a straightforward explanation for the lack of initiatives to filter tourists going up to Sandakphu. “There are a lot of departments like the forest, health and the GTA. This could be the reason for the delay in implementing the initiative fully,” said the official.

Vivek Chhetri 4 hours ago

Sports

Carlton claims Volleyball and Football city titles for first time in recent memory

For the first time in recent memory the Carlton Crusaders football and volleyball teams all won their respective city championships over the rival St. Mary Marauders. The Crusaders football team won the Car Guys Classic 48-0 on Oct. 6 at Max Clunie Field for their fourth consecutive city title. The senior boys Crusaders volleyball team won the City Final 21-25, 25-10, 25-23, 15-25, 15-9 on Oct. 24 and the Crusaders senior girls’ volleyball team defeated the Marauders 25-12, 25-15, 25-24 on Wednesday Oct. 29. Crusaders’ senior boys volleyball coach Matthew Lueck, Crusaders’ senior girls volleyball coach Tori Glynn and Crusaders’ football coach Lindsay Strachan each were happy to take home a City Championship. Lueck said that there was no guarantee the Crusaders boys team would win, but he liked their odds. “I’m speaking for myself, I thought we had a really good chance because we had a veteran crew of guys that had been there before and done it all before,” Lueck said. “We kind of got over a hump playing St. Mary last year, so they kind of had a different feel this year than other years for sure.” Glynn said that the girls’ team were well-prepared for the City final. “The team was really focused in training and very focused on (the) game plan and establishing their roles on the court and the team,” she said. “It was a really good opportunity.” Glynn said that the girls’ team also had many returnees from the previous season, which helped this year. “They had the experience of playing in the City championship the year previous. I think that experience definitely helped them to execute (and) to reach their goal,” Glynn said. The volleyball City Championships and NSFL Championship game all come after a long season. That doesn’t always mean they’re familiar opponents though, especially in volleyball. “It’s always had a kind of like a weird time,” Lueck said. “We hadn’t played St. Mary all year and then we played them five times in like three weeks.” The boys played the Marauders in the City Championship and the two teams then faced off at SHSAA 5A Regionals at Carlton. Lueck said that the win was a highlight for the graduating players. “It was kind of a feel good part of the season,” he said. “I think for us we were happy to get back to provincials and it was unfortunate we didn’t get to kind of build on what we did last year.” The boys’ volleyball team then advanced to 5A Provincials and lost in the quarterfinals at Ecole St. Mary. He said that was not the finish they expected after a medal finish in 2024. “We ended up with a bronze last year and we would have liked to have done better, but we went and any of the 10 teams that were at provincials could have won, and that’s what happened,” he said. “The 10th ranked team won provincials.”Saskatoon Holy Cross defeated Saskatoon Aden Bowman 25-16, 27-25 in the championship game at St. Mary on Saturday, Nov. 14. “There’s disappointment yes, but also (it’s) really easy to look back and there’s lots of high points to our season,” Lueck said. “We got better and we have a great base of kids coming back next year,” Lueck said. The senior boys are losing six Grade 12s in Kole McGregor, Damien Court, Miken Head, Jaxson Robertson, Kasey Custer, Everette Moccasin—Burke and David Morin. “Basically, my entire starting lineup,” Lueck said. He said the experience in consecutive provincials was great preparation for the next group of players. “We have a couple grade nines, a couple Grade 10s, a couple Grade 11s coming back,” he said. Glynn said that reflecting on the last season where they finished fourth at home Regionals and did not make provincials there is always lessons to be learned. “The City Championship was a highlight and a really fun experience. Even though we didn’t qualify for provincials like we had hoped to, what are the lessons to be learned and what are the adjustments that we can make in terms of training and preparation for the next season?” Glynn said. The girls volleyball team loses three to graduation including Bailey DeBusasac, Alina Untila, and Haylie Gordon. On the football side, Strachan echoed what both Lueck and Glynn said about preparation and commitment. He said the football team worked hard to getter better each week, and the Car Guys Classic helps with that preparation. “The reality of that game for us is it’s kind of like a midway point in our season,” Strachan explained. “I mean, as much as that’s a nice accomplishment for those guys, we don’t do a ton of focus on that result just because we’re trying to play our best football in October and November.” The Crusaders defeated St. Mary again in the league final before falling 31-24 to Moose Jaw Central in the 5A semi-final on Nov. 1. Strachan said it was an emotional game. “Anytime you don’t win the last game you play in, it’s always emotional because, kids and coaches, we invest lots of time and energy,” Strachan said. “You care and that always stings.” He reiterated that the team finished above expectations. He said the team was confident, but he wasn’t sure anyone outside the program thought the Crusaders could repeat as league champs, never mind provincial champs. “I think we felt that we had that potential, but I don’t think anybody else, based on what we lost the year before, would have thought that,” Strachan said. Strachan gave credit to the team’s work ethic and attitude during the season. “It didn’t necessarily end the way we wanted, but it’s still a season of positives in our mind, we were right there,” Strachan said. michael.oleksyn@paherald.sk.ca

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter,Michael Oleksyn 4 hours ago

Politics

‘That’s what broke the Ukrainian spirit’ Holodomor remembered in Prince Albert

It was a solemn evening of prayer and remembrance at St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church on Saturday as Prince Albert residents of Ukrainian decent marked Holodomor. Holodomor was the man-made famine in Ukraine that saw countless Ukrainians perish in 1932-33. Following the prayer meeting, there was an educational portion, along with a moment of silence at 7:32 p.m. at the request of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. New Veselka President Zenik Rabiej said it was an important event to remember. “It was an idea that was created by Stalin and millions of Ukrainians died,” Rebiej said. “There’s a wide range, but they say at minimum five million to up to as high as 10 million. The world didn’t know about it and what they did know, they chose to look the other way, so it’s very important for us, our generation, and generations coming behind us, that they remember this tragedy that happened in Ukraine in 1932 to 1933. “That’s the two years and that’s what broke the Ukrainian spirit. Millions died, millions perished, and it’s very important for us to remember that.” Before the memorial event there was a prayer service in the church led by Father Harry Salahub. The prayer service was called “Sung in Times of War” with a supplicatory prayer “For the Suffering Land of Ukraine and Her Children.” Rabiej said it was important to have the prayers at St. George’s before the program at the Hall. “Religion is a big part of our culture and traditions,” he said. “It doesn’t matter which religion, we’re all Ukrainians.” Veselka member Dennis Ogrodnick gave the educational presentation on Holodomor. His presentation was inspired by his work as a teacher at Ecole St. Mary High School. Saskatchewan first recognized Holodomor as a genocide in 2008, and Ogrodnick began teaching students about it in his History 20 class shortly after. The lecture examined why the famine happened, how it happened, and the aftermath. The Ukrainian famine was part of a larger famine that hit Soviet grain growing regions from 1931 to 1934. However, the Soviet government made the famine worse through a series of political decrees and decisions that were aimed mostly or only at Ukraine. In acknowledgement of its scale, the famine of 1932–33 is often called the Holodomor, a term derived from the Ukrainian words for hunger (holod) and extermination (mor). Ogrodnick draws a distinction between collectivization which was the larger project and Stalin-ization which played a larger role because it was what fuelled the oppression in Ukraine. By early 2019, 16 countries as well as the Vatican had recognized the Holodomor as a genocide, and both houses of the United States Congress had passed resolutions declaring that “Joseph Stalin and those around him committed genocide against the Ukrainians in 1932–1933.” Rabiej was glad to have Ogrodnick return with his historical presentation. “It’s just super important that we have this Memorial Day … and teach future generations and teach the world,” Rabiej explained. “There’s lots of people out there that really, really don’t knows and Putin and his Kremlin, they’re still denying it.” During his speech to conclude the event, Rabiej alluded to the ongoing Ukrainian invasion by Russia. “It seems that we can’t shake off the yoke of imperial, Russian imperialism,” he said. Rabiej emceed the memorial event. After opening with “O Canada” and the Ukrainian National Anthem, there was another prayer led by Salahub. The event included speeches by Prince Albert Carlton MLA Kevin Kasun, Prince Albert Member of Parliament Randy Hoback and Prince Albert Mayor Bill Powalinsky. Teena Polle and Rabiej read poems, and there was a performance on the Sopika and the Veselka Choir sang a few songs. “(In) 1932 and 1933 Holodomor was a very dark chapter in our history and we had 30 years where we had independence, but the Kremlin and their Putin, they just can’t shake off their imperialism there, so we are at war again, fighting for our survival,” Rabiej said. Saskatchewan also marked Holodomor Awareness Week from Nov. 17 to Nov. 23. Educational resources that have been developed to assist schools in teaching about Holodomor. The education kits were developed by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatchewan’s Holodomor Awareness Committee and have been distributed to schools across Saskatchewan, including both the Saskatchewan Rivers School Division and Prince Albert Catholic School Division. Rabiej was pleased to see crowds pack the Parish Hall for the memorial event. He again drew parallels between today and the time of Holodomor. “We have a good turnout, and a lot of the people who did come out, they’re Ukrainians that came here when the war broke out there. They’re like refugees…. The government doesn’t want to call them refugees, but they are because our nation was invaded and they had to, in a lot of cases, come here for safety.” michael.oleksyn@paherald.sk.ca

Father Harry Salahub,Michael Oleksyn 4 hours ago

Entertainment

PAMC celebrates Multicultural Week with Diversity Night

Uko AkpanukoDaily HeraldThe Prince Albert Multicultural Council (PAMC) drew on Prince Albert’s diverse population to celebrate Saskatchewan Multicultural Week. The PAMC hosted multicultural dinner tagged Diversity Night with a theme “Celebrate Community, Honour Diversity, Act for Equity” on Friday, Nov. 21 at the PAMC Centre.“Tonight is a night of cultural learning and sharing, (and) learning more about the two or three cultures we selected for the year,” PAMC Executive Director Michelle Hassler said. “It’s a series of diversity events that showcases two or three cultures in a more intimate gathering.” The evening included Indigenous storytelling from Shawn Cuthand, interactive sessions on Filipino Culture, and a delicious dinner with Colombian food.Cuthand held the attendees spellbound with educative and interesting Indigenous stories and jokes. The talent runs in his family, as his father and grandfather were storytellers.“What the PAMC does here is really cool, bringing people from different cultures together and experiencing different cultures,” Cuthand said. “It’s nice to see things like this in PA. We don’t need to go too far to see it.”In previous years, the event has featured foods from Africa, the Philippines, and Pakistan. This time around the PAMC opted for Colombian foods and also used the opportunity to promote businesses of community in PA.As part of the night, guests were treated with narration on the Filipino culture by Georgia Acdal. “The Philippines is really beautiful and has a very rich culture,” she said. “We have this aura that creates the impression that we are always hardworking, and very diverse. “This event is a good opportunity for different races, cultures and different countries to celebrate together. It’s a great avenue to connect with different people, it is also a way to highlight different cultures from different places and meet new people.”Guests also learned how to dance the traditional Filipino dance called Tinikling. The event was interesting and educative as there was a cross sharing of knowledge, cultures and bonding.A few residents from Liberia were also in attendance, one of which was Grace Livingstone whose daughter, Blessing, is a quarter finalists contestant in a Style Icon competition. Grace appealed to the guests to vote for her daughter. Guests were happy to lend their support in that direction.“It’s a great thing to see,” said Gavin Martens, one of the guests at the event. “Sometimes in public you see every bit of negativity about what is happening in Canada and the world as far as immigration goes and that has to do a lot with the news media, but it’s nice to see events like this that promote equality and diversity getting together because we can learn alot and it’s fun to do that.”Hassler said she appreciated all the sponsors , donors, volunteers and guests that made the night a success.The Prince Albert Multicultural Council (PAMC) is a non-profit organization that fosters the appreciation of all cultures in the community, through education, settlement services, community engagement and celebrations. PAMC envisions a culturally inclusive and vibrant community.

Georgia Acdal,Local Journalism Initiative Reporter,Michael Oleksyn 4 hours ago

Sports

Invincible VS has a pretty brutal way to determine match winners

Invincible VS is shaping up to be a pretty formidable fighting game in the bloated FGC. It stands out from other new games on the scene thanks to a pretty interesting mechanic that helps determine who wins close matches. After the closed alpha wrapped up, one thing stood out to the participating fighting game fans: sudden death. Invincible VS' sudden death is a rare treat for the FGC In most modern fighting games, a winner is determined by a knockout or whoever has the least HP left when the timer runs out. However, Invincible VS has its own take on this concept. Each fight goes from 99 seconds to zero seconds. If both players have the same number of HP when the timer hits zero, this would often be considered a draw. But Invincible VS won't let that happen. https://twitter.com/avataryaya_/status/1992714662983708911?s20 In this scenario, the players enter a sudden death where each player's main character is given health points equal to the team's combined total. This is a great way to bring in the 3v3 team fighting in a unique way while also creating a pretty intense battle. The health bars slowly go down over time, creating a sense of urgency as players fight to stay alive. This forces the players to be more aggressive rather than play it safe and defensive. This is quite distinctive in the FGC since sudden death scenarios usually don't include health bars. The last player standing is the winner. This interesting fighting game mechanic pays homage to the intensity and brutality of the material on which the game is based.

Olivia Richman 5 hours ago

Technology

Paramedics showcases tools, skills with Kids at PA Resource Center

The Prince Albert Early Years Family Resource Center collaborated with Parkland Ambulance to put together an Early Childhood event for children ages one to five. The event gave children the opportunity to interact with officers from the Parkland Ambulance and learn about basic skills and emergency response techniques like how and when to call for help, Basic Life Support skills, and how to wear hand gloves.“We try to bring new programs that can be of educational purpose or some fun activities for families with their kids,” said Simran Kaur, a facilitator at the Prince Albert Early Years Family Resource Centre. “These events are listed in our calendar. Today we invited Parkland Ambulance and they are here to promote their activities.”The Center organizes events like this to teach the kids about life and how to respond to emergencies. Previously they’ve hosted representatives from Prince Albert’s police and fire services, who shared their knowledge and experiences with the kids.“This is to teach kids that these people who provide us with these services are not scary,” Kaur said. “These officers are here for us, to help the community, and bring safety to the community.”The Paramedics display an array of equipment and gadgets that are used in carrying out their responsibilities, such as gloves, and stethoscopes.“We are at the PA Resource Center to educate the kids and show some of our paramedic tools to the kids, play and have fun with the kids, and do some crafts and bring some awareness about 911, why we call 911 and what to do when we call 911,” said Erica Hnidek, a paramedic with Parkland Ambulance, who came with her colleague, Levon Nagy. “It’s never too early to learn about safety and when to call 911 and how to do that when a family member is in an emergency. It’s good to create a memorable experience and teach them that officers are not scary.”Both the kids and their parents were educated on the basics of what paramedics do and what they need to know or do in an emergency situation.

Uko Akpanuko 5 hours ago

Politics

Council backs library’s 2026 operating budget as major roof repair looms ahead

Council approved the John M. Cuelenaere Public Library’s 2026 operating budget on Friday, supporting a 6.03 per cent increase driven mainly by personnel and benefit costs tied to provincial policy changes. The final amount totals $2,575,888.57. Coun. Daniel Brown declared a conflict of interest and left the room before discussion began. Library Director Greg Elliot told the council the increase is modest but necessary. He said most of the rise comes from benefit impacts affecting part time workers and negotiated increases under the current collective agreement. “The personnel budget is increasing by 7.58 percent,” Elliot said. “Most of this cost increase is due to changes in provincial policy regarding part-time workers and increases in benefits.” He added that small increases in materials and building operations reflect higher shipping and contract service costs. Mayor Bill Powalinsky asked Eilliot what could be deferred if council needed a reduction. Elliot said the only discretionary item is the library’s annual $50,000 capital contribution. “The only thing that’s truly sacrificial is possibly the capital ask of $50,000,” he told the council. Councillors also questioned the library’s reserves, use of funds, and long-term planning. Coun. Blake Edwards asked about staffing levels, hours, and attendance. Elliott said the library has roughly 24 full time and several part-time staff, with electronic resource use rising even as in-person numbers remain stable. Coun. Dawn Kilmer asked about reserves, referencing past discussions about potential expansion or a second branch. Elliott said most reserves are locked to bequests or specific purposes. “We try not to have any surplus whatsoever,” he said. Alongside the library’s own budget, council also approved the City funded maintenance functional area for the library at a cost of $37,423. Kilmer asked why the City had not yet moved completely to having the levy cover 100 per cent of library operating costs. Administration confirmed that change was already made. Coun. Tony Head questioned drops in last year’s maintenance spending. “You asked for $23,000; you look like you only spent 10 of that,” Head said. “Where’s the money from last year?” Jody Boulet told council the remainder will appear as an overage at year end. “We had extra that was required at the facility this year, roof repairs,” he said. “Some that was expected, some that was unexpected, so that actually is going to show as an overage this year.” While the operating and maintenance budgets passed unanimously, a larger issue remains unresolved. Elliott confirmed the library will bring forward an additional request of approximately $1 million to fully replace the library’s deteriorating roof. Council did not vote on that request Friday, and it is expected to return to Executive Committee.

Arjun Pillai 5 hours ago

Technology

Army reserve units host Prince Albert open house

Prince Albert residents who are interested in a career in the army or reserves had a chance to check things out as 38 Brigade held a rotating open house in Prince Albert on Saturday. Ramsay Bellisle, the North Saskatchewan Regiment Company Commander, which is based out of Prince Albert, said the goal is bring in new recruits. “We’re here, this is what we’re doing, and we’re looking for more people,” Bellisle said when asked to sum up the purpose. Bellisle said 38 Brigade is the command component from Thunder Bay up to Prince Albert. The Brigade is running the open houses. “There is a new open house that is done across the province, which just happens to be the current one is at this time in Prince Albert and the next one is potentially in Regina or Moose.” said Bellisle. Bellisle said the purpose of the open house is not just to highlight the North Saskatchewan regiment which is in Prince Albert, but all the units and commands that are available in the primary reserves in Saskatchewan. Belisle said the naval reserve and artillery reserve were the only reserves unable to attend the open house in Prince Albert. Bellisle said there’s infantry units in Prince Albert Saskatoon and Regina, and on Saturday they gave demonstrations with night vision goggles and house clearing drills, while displaying some of the gear reservists use. Other units in attendance included the Saskatchewan Dragoons based out of Moose Jaw, and the signals unit based out of Saskatoon. Bellisle said recruiters were on hand for both the reserves and the regular force. He said the goal was to show potential recruits that no matter where they moved in Western Canada, there was a reserve they could join. “Predominantly, Prince Albert tends to be high school students, or people just out of high school, and then they tend to feed out to other communities, so if you’re joining the reserves in Prince Albert, you may stay in Prince Albert, you may find a job or if you end up going to Saskatoon or Regina for university, you may go there. We’ve had plenty of troops and soldiers move,” he said. “You have employment opportunities across the province.” -With files from Michael Oleksyn/Daily Herald

Emokhare Paul Anthony 5 hours ago

Technology

City concludes 2026 budget deliberations with scaled back tax requirement and focus on core services

Prince Albert’s 2026 budget deliberations ended Friday with a reduced tax requirement, steady service levels and several major captial needs still waiting in the wings. The budget heads to council for final approval in December. Prince Albert’s Budget Committee has wrapped up three days of 2026 budget deliberations. The budget, which began with an estimated $4.42 million tax-funded requirement, now sits at $3.3 million and will go to council for final approval on December 15. City Manager Sherry Person said administration entered this year’s process already having indentified more than $2.1 million in internal savings following a detailed spending review earlier in the fall. She said those adjustments helped reduce pressure on the 2026 plan at a time when households are still dealing with the effects of long-term inflation. “Our city faces very real challenges. We have aging infrastructure and other infrastructure that require maintenance, capital requirements for new fire and police stations and growing citizen expectations,” Person said in the City’s post-budget release. She said the City worked to minimize the impact on residents while still maintaining a stable foundation for future planning. Council focused much of its attention on balancing access, cost recovery and long-term asset needs. A proposal to double the planned recreation fee increase from five percent to 10 percent was rejected, with council choosing to keep the lower rate in place for 2026. Youth and senior discounts remain unchanged, and access continues to be free for children under six. Instead of raising fees across the board, the recreation department will look for a combined $50,000 through revenue changes and expenses reductions. In public works, council turned away a proposal to cut the annual roadways, paving and concrete program in half. The program will remain at roughly $4.4 million to preserve its connection to underground utility replacements and protect in-house staffing capacity. Administration warned that a large cut would risk delays, higher future repair costs and the potential loss of skilled paving crew. Council also revisited the Sixth Avenue Viaduct item on Friday and approved an amended funding split after a lengthy debate. Instead of drawing the full amount from taxation, council supported a motion to fund $250,000 from the roadways paving and concrete levy and the remaining $750,000 from taxation. Several councillors raised concerns about the impact on the paving program and the underground utility schedule, while others argued the viaduct damage could not be delayed. The vote carried, setting the full $1 million rehabilitation plan in motion for 2026. Mayor Bill Powalinsky said the toughest part of the deliberations was deciding where further reductions could be made after administration had already done extensive internal tightening. “It was just so tight, it was so difficult to decide where we could maybe reduce the impact of the budget,” he said. He added that council must still ensure residents receive the level of service they expect. For residents, the biggest immediate change will be the elimination of the $35 protective policing levy, which had previously been collected to support the protective policing unit. Powalinsky said the levy is no longer needed for that purpose after funds shifted into a reserve intended for future building needs. “The one thing they’ll notice is that the levy, for the protective policing levy, the $35 will have disappeared,” he said. He noted that this year’s overall budget increase is roughly half the size of last year’s. Any impacts on the policing unit will be evaluated by the Board of Police Commissioners. The mayor also pointed to two major building pressures already forming on the horizon: a future police headquarters and a new fire hall. Both will draw from a renamed protective services building reserve, previously used for the fire hall replacement fund. Long-term planning also includes a significant water plant upgrade expected within the next decade. Asked how the City will prioritize competing infrastructure demands, including the viaduct rehabilitation and the library roof replacement request expected to return in 2026, Powalinsky said a new asset management system will guide the sequencing. “We have to go for public safety first,” he said. “That Sixth Avenue viaduct, we definitely know that we need to be considering that as public issue number one.” The final step will be setting the 2026 tax tools in early spring, when council determines how the tax rate will fund the approved budget. Friday’s meeting also marked the final budget cycle for several longtime administrators, including City Manager Sherry Person, Director of Financial Services Ramona Fauchoux, and City Clerk Terry Mercier. Mayor Bill Powalinsky thanked staff and councillors for navigating a difficult process, noting that new members gained valuable experience over the three days. In the final minutes, council confirmed a total of $1.112 million in savings and voted to forward the 2026 budget to the Dec. 15 meeting for formal approval.

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Business

Cancer Horoscope Today, November 25, 2025

Cancer Daily Horoscope Today, 25 November 2025: Ganesha says today you will have to be careful in your legal matters; otherwise, they can drag on for a long time, and you may also get disappointed in them. Hence, if any of your property-related matters have been delayed for a long time, then today you will have to take care of and take action on them. You will have to work hard; only then will you be able to achieve victory. Today in the evening, you may hear some good news from one of your family members. Today, you do not need to trust anyone too much; otherwise, they can break your trust. Today, you will also actively participate in social programs. Positive – Your energy, passion, and focus will be at their peak today, allowing you to complete even complex pending tasks. Your interest in esoteric knowledge, research, and profound subjects will increase. There are chances of sudden financial gains, especially in matters related to inheritance or insurance. Your intuition will guide you in the right direction. Negative – Control your anger and aggression; otherwise, relationships in your work and personal life may deteriorate. Avoid feelings of suspicion and distrust. Do not rush into any risky investments. Clarity and thorough investigation are essential in financial transactions. Be prepared for unexpected expenses. Business – This is an excellent time to make large investments in business and enter into new partnership agreements. Employed people may receive additional responsibilities, which will benefit them in the future. Finance – Today can prove to be challenging for you from a financial point of view. You may face financial loss, so pay special attention to your expenses. Avoid unnecessary expenses and think well before investing in any new financial plan. Avoid investing in the stock market, as today is not favorable for you. Be cautious in your business as well and postpone any major decision for the time being. If you are employed, do not expect a salary hike or bonus today. Do your work with honesty and hard work, but be cautious in financial matters. Do not be careless in money matters today, and keep your financial documents organized. Do not expect financial help from friends or family members, as this may complicate your situation even more. Work with caution and patience; circumstances may improve in the future. Today is the day to work with patience and wisdom. Love – Love relationships will remain intense and passionate. Emotional security will be important in married life. Maintain open and honest communication with your partner. Health – Mental stress may cause minor stomach problems. Focus on yoga and meditation. Lucky Colour– Dark Yellow Lucky Number– 1 (The author Chirag Daruwalla is the son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla).

Chirag Daruwalla,Manisha Roy,News18 5 hours ago

Business

Gemini Horoscope Today, November 25, 2025

Gemini Daily Horoscope Today, 25 November 2025: Ganesha says today is going to be a good day for small businessmen, because their income may increase suddenly, due to which they may also think of doing some other business, but in that, you must consult a senior member of your family. If you have done any business in partnership, then today you may have some disagreement with your partner, which you will try to resolve through dialogue, in which you will be successful today. Today, you should not let any of your opponents dominate you. If you do this, it may create problems for you in the future. Today you will have some good moments in your married life. Positive – Today, you will achieve significant success in financial matters. There is an excellent chance of recovering stuck or borrowed money. This is also a good time to make new investments, especially in financial planning and insurance. You will receive emotional support from family and friends, which will maintain mental peace. Your hard work and confidence will bring you recognition in the workplace. Negative – Control your tendency to overspend, as this could upset your financial balance. Avoid unnecessary interference in others’ personal matters. Control anger and aggression, as this can damage close relationships. Avoid making any hasty decisions. You may feel stressed due to physical fatigue. Business – New experiments and innovations in the business field will put you ahead of your competitors. Businesses related to finance, banking, and the stock market will see significant progress. There are chances of profit in partnership businesses, but maintain transparency. Finance – Today’s horoscope can bring some challenges for you. There is a need to be cautious in financial matters. Avoid making investments or major financial decisions today, as there are signs of loss. Be careful in any kind of financial transaction and avoid unnecessary expenses. If you are in business, think well before taking any new step in partnership and consult an expert. Today is the day to work with patience and restraint. Re-evaluate your financial goals and avoid any kind of haste. Remember, today can be full of challenges, but with the right decision and vigilance, you can improve the situation in the coming days. Today, you can make a big decision regarding your career. Students may face obstacles in education. Love – Love and cooperation will remain in your marital relationship. Your spouse will fully support you in achieving your goals. Maintain honesty and open communication in your love relationships. Health – Minor joint or muscle pain may occur. Practice meditation and yoga to avoid stress. Regular rest is essential. Lucky Colour– Navy Blue Lucky Number– 3 (The author Chirag Daruwalla is the son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla).

Chirag Daruwalla,Manisha Roy,News18 5 hours ago