B.C. teen who lost family in Lapu Lapu Day tragedy donates $266K from GoFundMe page to other victims

Summary During a trial concerning an alleged sexual assault in June 2018, a female complainant testified about her intoxication at a London bar, where she interacted with members of Canada’s gold-winning world junior hockey team, including Michael McLeod. After leaving the bar with McLeod, she claims she was sexually assaulted in a hotel room by several players, who have pleaded not guilty. Testimonies from teammates Taylor Raddysh and Boris Katchouk revealed a party atmosphere, with...

SummaryOn May 3, 2025, Anthony Albanese made history by becoming the first Australian prime minister to win a second consecutive term in 21 years, asserting that his government’s approach differed from that of U.S. President Donald Trump. In his victory speech, Albanese emphasized the importance of Australian values in addressing global challenges, while his opponent, Peter Dutton, conceded defeat, losing his parliamentary seat. Despite expectations for a seat loss in the second election, Albanese's Labor...

Filipino Canadians are uniting in support of one another following the tragic events at the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival in Vancouver, which resulted in numerous injuries and fatalities. This collective response, described as bayanihan, reflects the strong community spirit and cultural tradition of helping one another in times of need. A community organizer emphasized that this support has been a vital “lifeline” for grieving Filipinos across the nation, highlighting the importance of solidarity during this difficult...

A Nova Scotia meteorologist who was a comforting presence to Maritimers on television and radio for more than five decades died early Saturday. Peter Coade, 82, had dementia and was hospitalized at the Hants Community Hospital since November, his son told CBC News. His plans for retirement included spending more time with his family and maybe even writing a book. Full Article

SummaryNeera Agnihotri, an immigration consultant based in Surrey, B.C., encountered a troubling situation when her firm was listed on employment documents for foreign workers twice within two weeks. The issue arose as Agnihotri had no prior knowledge of the prospective workers or the businesses that were allegedly looking to hire them. This incident raises concerns about the legitimacy of the employment claims and the potential misuse of her firm's name in the immigration process. Full...

Quebec Education Minister's Proposal for Improved Civility in Schools Quebec Education Minister Bernard Drainville aims to enhance civility in schools by implementing a requirement for students to address teachers using formal titles, such as Mr. or Ms. Additionally, he advocates for the use of the more respectful form of 'you' in French, 'vous,' instead of the informal 'tu.' This initiative seeks to foster a more respectful learning environment in the province's educational institutions. Full Article