MONASTIRIAKOS It’s too early for Palestinian statehood

One of Toronto's largest and oldest elm trees, located on Barton Street, is set to be removed next week, raising concerns among local environmentalists. Forest ecologist Eric Davies from the University of Toronto, who measured the tree at 40 metres tall and 5.5 metres in circumference, is advocating for efforts to ensure its legacy continues despite the impending removal. More Context

Amidst a growing population of great white sharks in the North Atlantic, Cape Cod has implemented technology to warn beachgoers of nearby tagged sharks, while Nova Scotia lacks such protections despite its proximity. While some experts advocate for similar warning systems in Canada, others argue that the risk is lower due to fewer seal populations attracting sharks near beaches. More Context

Gurratan Singh, brother of former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, criticized the lack of security for Canadians receiving duty-to-warn notifications regarding threats to their safety, particularly from foreign governments, calling it "unacceptable." This concern has intensified amid allegations of Indian government involvement in threats against Jagmeet Singh and other Sikh activists, prompting calls for immediate protection measures. More Context

Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien advised Prime Minister Mark Carney on managing U.S. President Donald Trump's unpredictable behavior ahead of the G7 summit in Kananaskis, stressing the importance of maintaining composure. The Canadian government is adopting a new approach with mini joint statements on key issues like wildfires and artificial intelligence to avoid past discord, particularly regarding U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. More Context

Hillel Ontario is urging Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) to investigate Maher El-Masri, an interim associate dean, for allegedly promoting antisemitic content on social media, including posts comparing Israel to Nazi Germany. El-Masri, who claims the allegations are a "smear campaign," has made inflammatory statements regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict, alarming some Jewish students at TMU. More Context

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced "Operation Rising Lion," a military campaign aimed at neutralizing the Iranian nuclear threat, emphasizing that Israel will not allow those who threaten its existence to develop nuclear weapons. In a seven-minute address, he detailed strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and ballistic missile programs, asserting that Israel's actions also defend regional stability and promote liberation for the Iranian people. More Context