Andy Donato cartoon, Dec. 1, 2024

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? 🔎

Edward Rosenberg, also known as Ed Rose, was sentenced to 34 months in a U.S. prison for his role in a $21 million investment fraud scheme involving colored diamonds while working with Paragon International Wealth Management in Toronto. Arrested in December 2024 during a trip to the U.S., he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, asserting he played a minor role in the operation, despite his history as a rabbi and community figure....

Israeli Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sharren Haskel acknowledged public skepticism towards military intervention, recalling the Iraq War's fallout while asserting that Iran's nuclear capabilities present a significant threat. She urges younger generations to learn from history, emphasizing that Iran's violations of the 2015 nuclear deal create urgency for decisive action against its growing menace. Need More Context? 🔎

Khaled Elgamal, 28, survived a rockslide at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park that killed his friend Hamza Benhilal, 33, and another hiker. While Elgamal suffered significant injuries, he fondly remembered Benhilal as a supportive and mature friend, emphasizing their shared journey from immigration to pursuing MBAs together in Canada. Need More Context? 🔎