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The Canada Games, established in 1967, represent the country's largest domestic multi-sport event and serve as a crucial platform for athletes, many of whom aspire to compete in the Olympics. The Hall of Honour class of 2025 includes notable figures such as boxer Lennox Lewis, soccer player Diana Matheson, and distinguished alums Jennifer Bishop and builder Ajay Patel. Want More Context? 🔎

An Ontario woman, Glenda Marie Esteves, was sentenced to four years in prison and fined $610,856 for operating a Ponzi scheme disguised as a lipstick business, defrauding victims of nearly $5 million. Esteves, who pleaded guilty to multiple charges, claimed to produce lipsticks using forged documents to attract investments, causing significant financial and psychological harm to her victims, many from her Filipino community. Want More Context? 🔎

A recent CROP poll indicates that support for Quebec independence has surged 20 percentage points among youth aged 18-34, now at 56%. This shift is attributed to a decline in attachment to Canadian identity and growing discontent with federal support, with the pro-independence group Oui Québec playing a significant role in mobilizing youth interest. Want More Context? 🔎

Canadians can witness the Perseid meteor shower peaking on August 12-13, 2024, with optimal viewing from rural areas between moonset and dawn. Though the bright moon may reduce visibility to 10-20 meteors per hour during the peak, waiting a week for darker skies could increase sightings to 60-100 meteors per hour, making patience and proper preparation essential for the best experience. Want More Context? 🔎

A judge in Windsor sentenced Shermere Coulston-Hawkins, a 24-year-old American, to 18 months for intentionally running down a woman after a violent altercation during their date, despite the Crown seeking up to eight years. The judge emphasized the need for community denunciation and deterrence while also noting mitigating factors, leading to Coulston-Hawkins' deportation to the U.S. after serving his time. Want More Context? 🔎

A lawyer for Animal Justice expressed shock over whistleblower reports detailing the treatment of animals, including dogs and pigs, used in experiments at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, where dogs reportedly face isolation and painful procedures. The hospital defended its practices, citing regulatory oversight and the research's medical importance, while critics argue for alternatives to animal testing. Want More Context? 🔎