How long does a Canadian visitor visa take? 500 days later, these parents are still waiting

A Chatham-Kent OPP officer was acquitted in the 2021 shooting death of 24-year-old Nicholas Grieves, who was pursued after allegedly stealing $40 worth of gas from a Dutton gas station. The incident occurred following a pursuit on Highway 401. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A police officer was found not guilty for the shooting of a man who was running away after taking gas without paying. Want More Context? 🔎

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized 187 kg of suspected cocaine, valued at $23.3 million, on June 12, 2025, at the Blue Water Bridge in Point Edward, Ontario. A commercial truck from the U.S. was inspected, leading to the arrest of Karamveer Singh, 27, who faces charges related to cocaine importation and trafficking; this marks the fourth significant cocaine seizure at the bridge this year. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: On June...

A video captured by Albert Blackwell in Missouri shows a vehicle being launched into the air after a heat wave caused the road to buckle, reaching 92°F (34°C) on June 22. The incident highlights extreme heat's impact on infrastructure, with similar road buckling reported in other states and ongoing heat advisories in the eastern U.S. Need More Context? 🔎

Raymond Laflamme, a renowned Canadian physicist and pioneer in quantum information processing, passed away on June 19, his 65th birthday, after battling cancer. He earned his PhD under Stephen Hawking at Cambridge, became a leader at the University of Waterloo and the Institute for Quantum Computing, and received numerous accolades, including being named an Officer of the Order of Canada, while also coauthoring influential textbooks and establishing a scholarship for women in quantum science. Need...

In Ontario, children with disabilities, like 10-year-old Irelynn, are utilizing brain-computer interface technology that allows them to control objects with their thoughts, enhancing their ability to interact with their environment. This innovative technology opens up new avenues for connection and engagement, enabling them to make toys produce music despite their limited mobility. Need More Context? 🔎

Fifteen-year-old Lauchlan McCabe is unable to attend his Grade 9 graduation due to leukemia treatment at the IWK Health Centre, but his classmates and family organized a special ceremony to celebrate him. This heartfelt event underscores the support and solidarity of his peers during a challenging time in his life. Need More Context? 🔎