B.C. wildfire produces its own thunderstorm

Victoria Mboko, an 18-year-old tennis prodigy from Canada, celebrated her semifinal victory against former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina at the National Bank Open in Montreal, coming back after losing the first set. With ambitions inspired by watching greats like Serena Williams, she aims to follow in the footsteps of fellow Canadian Bianca Andreescu in the upcoming final against Naomi Osaka. Want More Context? 🔎

The family of Ashlee Christine Shingoose, recently identified as one of the victims murdered by serial killer Jeremy Skibicki in March 2022, will have the opportunity to address the court about the impact of her death. This decision comes nearly a year after Skibicki was sentenced for the murders of four First Nations women in Winnipeg, in what has been described as "exceptional" circumstances. Want More Context? 🔎

A 36-year-old Egyptian man, Walid Gamal Yasen Gomaa, drowned while attempting to board the MV Tannhauser ship in Southampton to travel to Canada after being denied asylum in the UK. His death, ruled a drowning due to a head injury, occurred on April 28, and a coroner's inquest revealed he had been living illegally in the UK since 2021 and had planned this journey. Want More Context? 🔎

London's St. Joseph’s Hospital conducts controversial heart research using puppies, which are brought in from U.S. breeders and subjected to induced heart attacks before being euthanized for heart tissue analysis. Whistleblowers reveal that the process is hidden from the public, with claims of mistreatment and ethical concerns, despite the hospital asserting that animal welfare is prioritized. Want More Context? 🔎

A New York billionaire, John Catsimatidis, is funding a legal battle to protect 400 ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farms in B.C. from a cull ordered by the CFIA due to avian flu concerns, which he believes are vital for medical research. Despite the CFIA's stance on culling to control the virus, Catsimatidis is rallying support for the farm and advocating for further testing on the birds. Want More Context? 🔎

Mitchell Gray, a 29-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting and fire in Bracebridge, Ontario, has been confirmed dead from smoke inhalation, alongside his mother, 59-year-old Anita Gray, who died from a gunshot wound. The police found their bodies in a home that was set ablaze following the incident, which also left 60-year-old Paul Gray dead outside the residence. Want More Context? 🔎