Alouettes were unable to turn momentum in their favour in East final loss

The Ontario Superior Court ruled that the provincial government's law to remove bike lanes on key Toronto streets violates Canadians' constitutional rights, specifically Section 7 of the Charter. Justice Paul Schabas found that the removal would increase risks to cyclists, undermining public safety, and deemed the government's justification for the changes insufficient. Want More Context? 🔎

Since President Trump claimed fentanyl was flowing into the U.S. from Canada, authorities like Jonathan Caulkins warn that drug cartels might shift operations north if U.S. borders with Mexico tighten, despite evidence showing minimal fentanyl from Canada. Canada has responded with measures including increased border security and regulatory enhancements, while studies indicate most fentanyl entering the U.S. originates from Mexico. Want More Context? 🔎

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? 🔎