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Summary The Dallas Stars secured a 6-3 victory against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on May 21, 2025. Key contributions came from Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund, and Matt Duchene, who each scored power-play goals within a span of 5:26 during the third period. This win marked a strong start for the Stars in their playoff rematch with the Oilers. Full Article

SummaryOn May 14, 2025, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced her intention to express Canada's "serious concerns" to the Israeli ambassador following an incident where Israeli army members fired shots near a diplomatic delegation that included Canadians in the West Bank. This situation raises significant issues regarding the safety of Canadian diplomats abroad and the conduct of the Israeli military. Anand's response highlights Canada's commitment to addressing potential threats to its citizens and diplomatic...

Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who did not seek re-election in the 2025 federal election, is eligible for over $8 million in pensions and severance, including $104,900 in severance pay and approximately $8.4 million in pension payments due to his lengthy service. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation emphasized the importance of transparency regarding politicians' compensation, highlighting that 29 MPs who lost their positions will not receive pensions, while several others, including Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and...

SummaryVictims of Dr. Vincent Nadon, a former Ottawa doctor convicted of sexual assault and voyeurism against patients at the University of Ottawa Health Services Clinic, may soon be eligible for compensation. This potential compensation is part of a multi-million dollar settlement with the university following complaints from patients. Nadon's charges were filed on January 1, 2018, after allegations emerged regarding his conduct during medical practice. Full Article

The Hockey Canada sexual assault trial involving five former world junior hockey teammates, including Brett Howden, continued with legal arguments focusing on Howden's memory lapses during his testimony. The Crown suggested that his inability to recall details was insincere, while the defense argued that his memory issues were genuine, supported by the judge's agreement that Howden was not feigning memory loss. The trial centers on events from June 2018, where allegations arose regarding unwanted sexual...

Summary Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced his "shadow cabinet," appointing over half of his MPs to critic roles, mainly drawing from experienced members. After losing his seat in the recent federal election, he will have Andrew Scheer lead the party in the House while Poilievre plans to run in a forthcoming byelection. Key appointments include Melissa Lantsman and Tim Uppal as deputy leaders, with Michelle Rempel Garner as immigration critic, while new MPs received limited...