Randy Hillier's charge for COVID-19 lockdown protest in Cornwall, Ont. withdrawn

Greta Thunberg and activists in the Global Sumud Flotilla were intercepted by the Israeli navy while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, with Israel claiming the group is linked to Hamas and seeking provocation. While Israel asserts the flotilla violated a lawful naval blockade, the activists label their interception an "unlawful abduction," vowing to continue their efforts. Want More Context? 🔎

A terror attack outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on October 2, 2025, resulted in three deaths, including a suspect, and multiple injuries from a car ramming and stabbing during Yom Kippur. The incident, declared a terrorist event, prompted two arrests and a heightened police response to ensure community safety. Want More Context? 🔎

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced he will "ignore Trump" after the U.S. president revived his idea of Canada becoming the "51st state" during a military meeting. Ford emphasized the need to focus on strengthening Ontario’s economy and collaborating with the federal government, expressing frustration with Trump's comments and urging Canadians to concentrate on national priorities instead. Want More Context? 🔎

A recent Marist poll reveals that nearly 30% of Americans now believe violence might be necessary to address national issues, a rise from 19% in March 2024, mainly driven by Democrats. While 70% still oppose violence, 62% think the country is headed in the wrong direction; the poll highlights a significant partisan divide on various political and social issues, including concerns over political violence and free speech restrictions. Want More Context? 🔎

In 2018, physician Ken Shafquat Intikhab Abrahim was reprimanded in Florida for prescribing excessive addictive drugs, subsequently facing similar disciplinary actions in North Carolina and New York for failing to disclose these issues. Despite a two-month suspension and mandatory ethics training by Ontario's medical board in 2021, he continues to practice in Niagara Falls without restrictions, amid ongoing scrutiny from an international investigation into doctors with troubling disciplinary histories. Want More Context? 🔎

Ads for men's tank tops on Amazon's Canadian site continue to use the term "wife beater," despite a ruling by the Ad Standards Council declaring the phrase offensive and a violation of Canada's advertising code, as it trivializes domestic violence. This situation highlights ongoing concerns regarding the appropriateness of language used in retail advertising. Want More Context? 🔎