Montreal says it had no choice but to close wooded area in N.D.G.

Dave Burnett's Journey to GraduationAfter starting his studies at the University of Guelph in 1976, Dave Burnett left to pursue hands-on work. He returned nearly five decades later to earn his Bachelor of Science degree, marking a significant milestone in his long educational journey. More Context

Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, killing most on board, with only one survivor, 40-year-old Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who escaped with minor injuries. He described the chaotic moments leading to the crash, while his brother remains unaccounted for among the 265 fatalities, including passengers from various countries and many casualties on the ground. More Context

Montreal tour guide Thom Seivewright recounts the 1977 raid on the Truxx bar, a pivotal event that sparked a protest movement for 2SLGBTQ+ rights and led to anti-discrimination legislation. In recognition of this historic moment, Canada Post has released a new stamp to commemorate the occasion during Pride Month. More Context

Moninder Singh, of the BC Gurdwaras Council and Sikh Federation Canada, announced potential disinvitation of Liberal MPs from Sikh temples to protest Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to Indian PM Narendra Modi for the G7 summit, following allegations of India's involvement in violence against Sikhs in Canada. Sikh leaders are demanding the withdrawal of Modi's invitation and expressing concerns over the government's handling of these issues, organizing protests in response. More Context

A teenage boy was shot in Toronto's Weston neighbourhood on Saturday night and was left bleeding outside a local health-care centre, where a witness reported that her pleas for help at the front door were ignored. This incident highlights concerns about the response to urgent situations in medical facilities during emergencies. More Context

A new mobile outreach van in Thunder Bay, Ont., is providing free drug checking services after the closure of the city's only supervised consumption site. This initiative aims to address the community's pressing needs amid the highest opioid-related death rate in the province, with advocates hopeful for its positive impact. More Context