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The Royal Canadian Navy's HMCS Margaret Brooke returned to Halifax on May 9, 2025, after a four-month deployment to Antarctica, covering nearly 25,000 nautical miles. The mission, which included 83 crew members and 15 scientists, aimed to study the effects of climate change on glaciers while fostering relationships with Latin American countries. The ship encountered diverse wildlife and navigated challenging conditions, providing significant scientific data that will be analyzed to understand glacier retreat and climate...

A Toronto judge has summoned lawyer Jisuh Lee for a "show cause hearing" amid suspicions that she used artificial intelligence to generate a legal document filled with fictitious cases and inaccuracies. During a recent court session, Lee's submissions included non-existent precedents and misinterpretations, prompting Judge Fred Myers to question whether the factum was AI-generated. He expressed concern over her potential failure to verify the accuracy of her cited cases, which may constitute contempt of court,...

The Archbishop of Quebec, Cardinal Gerald Lacroix, expressed his expectation that Pope Leo will continue to prioritize reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, emphasizing the significance of this term for pastoral work. He shared these insights following the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the first U.S.-born pope. Lacroix's comments reflect the ongoing commitment to addressing historical injustices, a focus that was notably highlighted by the late Pope Francis in 2022. Full Article

The 2025 WNBA season is set to begin on May 16, marking an important milestone for the Toronto Tempo franchise, which is one year away from its inaugural season. Currently, the team has established key elements including a president, Teresa Resch, a general manager, Monica Wright Rogers, a nickname, and a logo. However, significant preparations remain to be completed before the Tempo can take to the court for their first game. Full Article

The childhood home of Pope Leo XIV, located at 212 E. 141st Place in Dolton, Illinois, was recently listed for sale at $199,000 but has since been taken off the market by its current owner, who plans to relist it at a higher price or potentially convert it into a museum. The modest, 1,200-square-foot brick split-level house features three bedrooms, two baths, a finished basement, and modern kitchen amenities. This property, once sold for $66,000,...

New data from the Toronto Police Service indicates a 19% rise in reported hate crimes in 2024, with the Jewish community, comprising under 4% of the population, targeted in 40% of incidents. Jaime Kirzner-Roberts from the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center highlighted that the Jewish community faces the highest volume of hate crimes, primarily "mischief" offenses like graffiti and vandalism. Despite increased charges for hate crimes, the low arrest rates signal a systemic issue, prompting...