Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai takes stand for 1st time at landmark trial

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...

The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and Canada has significantly cooled Canadian housing markets, leading to a sharp decline in home resales, with March 2025 marking a 15% drop from December. Major markets like Toronto and Vancouver have seen resales plummet, while new listings have increased, creating an imbalance that favors buyers and pressures prices downward. The downturn is particularly severe in trade-sensitive regions, such as southern Ontario and Vancouver, where economies are closely...

SummaryOTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will unveil his first post-election cabinet on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. ET at Rideau Hall, aiming for a small and efficient team while adhering to gender parity. Carney's transitional cabinet, formed in March, consisted of 24 ministers, with 13 men and 11 women, and he has streamlined roles by cutting more than a dozen positions from Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. While details about the retention of senior figures like Finance...