Swindling salesman convicted in the U.S. for a large Toronto investment fraud

Thomas Aguinaga reflects on his bilingual upbringing as the child of parents who spoke different languages, highlighting his dual Canadian and Québécois identity. In his First Person column, he shares insights on the importance of appreciating cultural diversity and compromise during his experiences in Alberta, including a family trip to scenic Lake Louise. Need More Context? 🔎

Final exams are increasingly being phased out in Canadian high schools, yet many educators emphasize their importance as effective tools for assessing student learning and teaching methods. Well-designed exams not only evaluate academic performance but also help students cultivate essential life skills. Need More Context? 🔎

Court documents obtained by CBC reveal the operations of a sophisticated organized theft ring responsible for stealing substantial amounts of Lululemon merchandise across the Lower Mainland. This investigation has uncovered links to a broader network of traffickers and prolific shoplifters, indicating a significant issue of retail theft in the region. Need More Context? 🔎

Sean Lenworth Anthony Spence, sentenced to life for orchestrating the 2007 “execution style” murder of Jonathan Chambers over a drug deal, has been granted a hearing under Canada’s “faint hope clause” after serving over 15 years. While Spence did not pull the trigger, he was deemed the mastermind behind the kidnapping and murder, and if released, he faces deportation to Jamaica. Need More Context? 🔎

A Gimli, Manitoba flight school, LS Airways, has been banned from training pilots due to public safety concerns, as reported by Transport Canada. The school faces four lawsuits for allegedly falsifying flight hour logs, manipulating maintenance records, and instructing students to carry additional gasoline while flying. Need More Context? 🔎

The upcoming PWHL draft, starting at 7 p.m. ET, features New York with the 1st overall pick, though this year's choice is less clear-cut compared to the previous selections of Taylor Heise by the Minnesota Frost and Sarah Fillier by the New York Sirens. The uncertainty surrounding the top pick highlights a shift in the selection dynamics for the 2024-25 season. Need More Context? 🔎