Feds announce forum on antisemitism following incidents at Jewish school and synagogue

A helicopter pilot was hospitalized after his crop-dusting helicopter crashed and caught fire in a wheat field near Cobble Hills Road, south of Thorndale, on August 1, 2025. Two motorists rescued the 21-year-old pilot from Bracebridge, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while the cause of the crash is under investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada. Want More Context? 🔎

The Ottawa Hospital established a satellite clinic on Sussex Drive for the inaugural Ironman triathlon in the National Capital Region, staffed by 300 volunteers and six medical teams to address dehydration, injuries, and heat-related issues among the 3,000 participants. This fully-equipped facility aimed to divert patients from emergency rooms, demonstrating efficient race medicine practices honed over 15 years of experience. Want More Context? 🔎

Hilary Weston, married to the late Canadian billionaire Galen Weston and mother of two, held significant executive roles in the fashion industry, working at Holt Renfrew in Canada and Brown Thomas & Co. in Ireland. She is known for her contributions to both the Canadian and Irish fashion sectors. Want More Context? 🔎

After decades of portrayals, Nicholas Celozzi is reimagining the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy through the lens of key figures in the Chicago Outfit, a prominent Italian-American crime syndicate. The film was shot in Winnipeg this summer, emphasizing the organization's influence during that pivotal moment in history. Want More Context? 🔎

A former chief administrative officer from Gilbert Plains, Amber Fisher, has confessed to embezzling over $500,000 from the municipality's bank account. To conceal her actions, she fabricated a story about a cyberattack and tampered with documents, according to the RCMP. Want More Context? 🔎

On December 5, 2023, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro expressed intentions to declare a Venezuelan province in an oil-rich area disputed with Guyana, which has become one of the world's fastest-growing economies due to offshore oil development. Entrepreneur Selwin Asafa George advocates for equitable resource distribution in Guyana, suggesting a sovereign wealth fund similar to Alaska's to ensure all citizens benefit from the nation's oil windfall. Want More Context? 🔎