Hilary Weston, former fashion business leader and Ontario lieutenant-governor, dead at 83

A helicopter pilot was hospitalized after his crop-dusting helicopter crashed and caught fire in a wheat field near Cobble Hills Road, south of Thorndale, on August 1, 2025. Two motorists rescued the 21-year-old pilot from Bracebridge, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while the cause of the crash is under investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. Want More Context? 🔎

The Ottawa Hospital established a satellite clinic on Sussex Drive for the inaugural Ironman triathlon in the National Capital Region, staffed by 300 volunteers and six medical teams to address dehydration, injuries, and heat-related issues among the 3,000 participants. This fully-equipped facility aimed to divert patients from emergency rooms, demonstrating efficient race medicine practices honed over 15 years of experience. Want More Context? 🔎

After decades of portrayals, Nicholas Celozzi is reimagining the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy through the lens of key figures in the Chicago Outfit, a prominent Italian-American crime syndicate. The film was shot in Winnipeg this summer, emphasizing the organization's influence during that pivotal moment in history. Want More Context? 🔎

A former chief administrative officer from Gilbert Plains, Amber Fisher, has confessed to embezzling over $500,000 from the municipality's bank account. To conceal her actions, she fabricated a story about a cyberattack and tampered with documents, according to the RCMP. Want More Context? 🔎

On December 5, 2023, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expressed intentions to declare a Venezuelan province in an oil-rich area disputed with Guyana, which has become one of the world's fastest-growing economies due to offshore oil development. Entrepreneur Selwin Asafa George advocates for equitable resource distribution in Guyana, suggesting a sovereign wealth fund similar to Alaska's to ensure all citizens benefit from the nation's oil windfall. Want More Context? 🔎

Canada's demand for summer burgers remains robust even as ground beef prices surged to $14.67 per kg in May 2025, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. This rise in price exceeds the country's current inflation rate of 1.7%, yet consumers continue to show a strong appetite for beef. Want More Context? 🔎