Ottawa woman, 24, among those killed in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse

A car ramming attack that killed 11 people in Vancouver on Saturday evening stopped the federal election campaign in its tracks on its second-last day. The Vancouver Police confirmed the attack occurred during the Lapu Lapu Filipino festival, injuring over 20 individuals, with a 30-year-old male suspect in custody, reportedly suffering from mental health issues. Prime Minister Carney, visibly affected, expressed condolences for the victims' families and announced adjustments to the Liberal campaign, while the...

On Saturday evening, a speeding SUV drove into a pedestrian-only area during Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day, resulting in 11 deaths and over 20 injuries, with the toll expected to rise. Vancouver's interim police chief described the event as the darkest day in the city's history, noting that the 30-year-old male driver had a significant history of mental health issues but the attack is not considered terrorism. Federal party leaders mourned the victims while adjusting their...

A tragic incident occurred at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26, 2025, when a speeding SUV crashed into a crowd, resulting in nine fatalities and numerous injuries, with at least 26 individuals hospitalized. The driver, a 30-year-old man known to police, was arrested at the scene and reportedly expressed remorse, with indications of mental health issues; authorities have ruled out terrorism. A 24-hour support center has been established to assist those...

SummaryIn 2022, B.C.’s Sunshine Coast became the first region in Canada to declare a state of emergency due to drought, highlighting the severe impact of water shortages and restrictions on local businesses, such as Banditry Cider owned by James Armstrong. Experts warn that this situation is likely to become more common in other areas as climate change continues to alter weather patterns. The ongoing challenges faced by communities in the region underscore the urgent need...

Mark Carney, Canada's Prime Minister, is leveraging fear regarding global instability, particularly related to Donald Trump, to rally public support against crises like inequality and housing access, as outlined in a 2025 report by Policy Horizons Canada. Preston Manning, former leader of the Reform Party, criticizes the Liberal government's reliance on fear as a political tool, citing its use during the pandemic and climate issues. With the federal election approaching, Manning warns that a Liberal...

Liberal candidate Nell Thomas has issued an apology for controversial past social media comments regarding the elderly and new mothers, which she claims were taken out of context. While she did not clarify the specific comments, one circulating screengrab suggests she suggested Canada should "stop keeping ancients alive so long," and another criticized women bearing children. Thomas emphasized her commitment to caring for patients of all ages and expressed frustration towards fossil fuel companies for...