Montreal says it had no choice but to close wooded area in N.D.G.

A B.C. man, Mark Keenan, avoided jail time for child pornography charges after a judge deemed his collection of six images "relatively modest." Judge Andrew Tam sentenced him to a conditional two-year sentence, partially due to Keenan's community ties and lack of prior criminal history. Despite Keenan's claims of conducting an undercover sting operation, evidence of his arousal by the images and graphic communications undermined his defense; he will serve the first 18 months under...

Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal raised concerns with Prime Minister Mark Carney about inviting India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming G7 summit, amidst tensions following the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, linked by Canada to Indian agents. Other MPs, including Gurbux Saini, echoed these concerns, emphasizing that India's actions have implications for Canadian safety and human rights. Carney defended the invitation, citing India's significant role in global trade, while Sikh groups continue...

Former NDP MP Charlie Angus stated he will not run for party leadership, labeling the recent election campaign an "unmitigated disaster" for the New Democrats, who lost 17 seats, including that of former leader Jagmeet Singh. Angus emphasized the need for the party to reconnect with grassroots members and criticized its shift towards a leader-focused approach, suggesting that the NDP's loss of official party status compromises its parliamentary effectiveness. He expressed support for interim leader...

Lauren Kyle McDavid's Instagram Taunt After the Edmonton Oilers' 6-1 win in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, Lauren Kyle McDavid, wife of star player Connor McDavid, posted a subtle taunt on Instagram directed at the Florida Panthers. She shared a screenshot explaining why Alberta is rat-free, referencing the Panthers' unofficial mascot, the rat, which has been part of the team's culture since a player famously killed one in 1995. While attending a bachelorette...

Medical students visit Cambridge during Rural Ontario Medical Placement week Doctors 4 Cambridge hosted a group of medical students from the Universities of Ottawa and Toronto during the Rural Ontario Medical Placement week, aiming to encourage them to consider moving to the community after graduation. The event featured not only informative sessions about potential job opportunities but also fine dining and entertainment, creating a well-rounded introduction to the area. This initiative sought to highlight the...

A recent Leger Marketing poll reveals that 52% of Canadians do not believe they live on stolen Indigenous land, with rejection of this idea increasing with age; 41% of 18-24-year-olds agree they do live on stolen land compared to 15% of those 65 and older. Regional differences exist, particularly in urban versus rural areas, with Calgary showing the strongest rejection (69%), while Edmonton had the most acceptance (41%). Indigenous respondents are divided, with 53% affirming...