PWHL unveils every team’s uniforms in advance of Year 2

Canada's rising tennis star, 18-year-old Victoria Mboko, advanced to the fourth round of the Canadian Open after defeating Czech player Marie Bouzkova in a three-set match. She will face top seed Coco Gauff, with their previous encounter resulting in a Gauff victory on clay, but now they will compete on a hard court as Mboko aims for a hard-fought rematch. Want More Context? 🔎

Two Jewish groups, Ga’ava and CIJA, have been barred from participating in Montreal's upcoming Pride Parade, with Fierté Montréal citing the exclusion of organizations spreading hateful discourse. This decision, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, has sparked outrage, with critics arguing it undermines LGBTQ+ inclusivity and signals that Jewish voices are unwelcome in the movement. Want More Context? 🔎

Ontario business magnate Frank Stronach, who is facing 13 criminal charges including rape and forcible confinement, is now the subject of a civil lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted a student after providing her alcohol at a corporate party decades ago. Stronach's lawyer has stated that he "strenuously denies the allegations." Want More Context? 🔎

A recent study indicates that Alberta's regulations designed to prevent pollution from old coal mines are ineffective, as elevated levels of pollutants were detected in rivers downstream from three abandoned coal mines near Hinton, Alberta. The findings raise concerns about the ongoing impact of these mines on local water quality and ecosystems. Want More Context? 🔎

Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada, David Cohen, discussed the challenges of rebuilding U.S.-Canada relations after President Trump's tariff war, emphasizing the importance of addressing legitimate security threats to shift Canada's defense spending debate. Despite ongoing trade tensions, Cohen remains optimistic about a future agreement, underscoring the need for Canada to deliver on defense commitments to strengthen negotiations. Want More Context? 🔎

The Canadian Forces will continue using its Sig Sauer handguns, the C22 and C24, despite a recent death in the U.S. military linked to the Sig Sauer M18 pistol, which is under investigation. A DND spokesperson stated that it is premature to impose restrictions, emphasizing the need for thorough investigation outcomes before any risk assessments are made. Want More Context? 🔎