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A 14-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of an elderly woman in Pickering, Ontario. The incident occurred outside her home, and despite being rushed to a trauma center, she was pronounced dead. Police reported a brief interaction between the victim and suspect prior to the attack, which was described as a "sadistic and cowardly unprovoked" act, captured on video; the suspect will not be named due to youth protection...

Former B.C. Lions quarterback Michael O’Connor is transitioning from professional football to coaching, mentoring quarterbacks and leading Team Canada’s senior men’s flag football team as they prepare for Olympic qualifying for Los Angeles 2028. At 29, he is one of 12 players selected for the national flag team, alongside former teammates and athletes, and recently participated in a national team ID camp in Montreal. O’Connor acknowledges the evolving dynamics of the sport and the debate...

Summary Alberta Conservative MP Damien Kurek delivered an emotional farewell address in the House of Commons, urging fellow MPs to "fight for Canada" before stepping aside for leader Pierre Poilievre in an upcoming byelection. Elected in 2019 and re-elected with over 80% of the vote in April, Kurek announced his resignation to allow Poilievre to run for his riding after losing his own; he plans to return in the next federal election while looking forward...

A 31-year-old Canadian man, Braydon Bretzer, was found dead at Zicatela Beach in Puerto Escondido, Mexico, after going missing while swimming with American Chris Ankele on May 25. Witnesses reported a strong current pulling them away, leading to their disappearance; Ankele remains missing. Global Affairs Canada acknowledged Bretzer's death and is providing consular assistance, while local authorities have warned beach-goers about the dangerous conditions, urging tourists to avoid the water amid ongoing search efforts for...

B.C. Place is facing a lawsuit for negligence after a concert attendee, referred to as Jane Doe, allegedly fell on Jaspreet Boparai due to severe intoxication from overserved alcohol, resulting in permanent injuries. The lawsuit claims B.C. Place and other defendants prioritized profit over patron safety by failing to implement adequate safeguards against overconsumption of alcohol, thus breaching their duty of care under B.C.'s Occupiers’ Act. Boparai seeks damages for various injuries, loss of earning...

Shiver Film Summary Shiver is a fantasy film featuring werewolves, based on the first novel from the popular Wolves of Mercy Falls romantasy series. Filming wrapped up in Vancouver late last year; however, the production has been halted due to financial difficulties faced by the movie's producers. The film stars Levi Miller and Maddie Ziegler, and is directed by Claire McCarthy. Full Article