Blue Jays make last-ditch contract extension offer to Vlad Guerrero Jr. as season start looms

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? 🔎

A New York billionaire, John Catsimatidis, is funding a legal battle to protect 400 ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farms in B.C. from a cull ordered by the CFIA due to avian flu concerns, which he believes are vital for medical research. Despite the CFIA's stance on culling to control the virus, Catsimatidis is rallying support for the farm and advocating for further testing on the birds. Want More Context? 🔎

Mitchell Gray, a 29-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting and fire in Bracebridge, Ontario, has been confirmed dead from smoke inhalation, alongside his mother, 59-year-old Anita Gray, who died from a gunshot wound. The police found their bodies in a home that was set ablaze following the incident, which also left 60-year-old Paul Gray dead outside the residence. Want More Context? 🔎

A study by the Canadian Urban Institute indicates that one-third of Canada's 27,000 faith spaces may close this decade, potentially impacting both religious and secular communities. In response, churches are adapting by renting their spaces to external organizations to generate income and sustain their operations. Want More Context? 🔎

OTTAWA Shortly after the new Liberal cabinet was sworn in, the CEOs of five major automakers urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to repeal the federal zero-emission vehicle sales mandate, warning of severe repercussions for the industry. They cited a significant drop in electric vehicle sales and the end of incentive programs as factors undermining demand, asserting that the current targets are unrealistic and unattainable. Want More Context? 🔎