Fraudsters hijacked GTA man's company record, tried to mortgage its $12M property for cash

The U.S. State Department's new visa bond program, effective August 20, requires certain visitors, including some Canadian permanent residents, to post a bond between US$5,000 and US$15,000 when applying for a B-1 or B-2 visa, with entry limited to Boston Logan, JFK, or Washington Dulles airports. This program, part of efforts to curb illegal immigration, currently affects only visitors from Malawi and Zambia, while Canadians are exempt unless they hold passports from countries on the...

Dean Cain, known for playing Superman in the '90s series Lois & Clark, announced he is joining U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a law enforcement officer, citing the agency's efforts in combating crime. He criticized the latest Superman film for its "woke" themes and expressed support for stricter immigration policies, aligning himself with Donald Trump's views. Want More Context? 🔎

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? 🔎