Murray Sinclair, Truth and Reconciliation Commission chair, dies at 73

Israeli Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sharren Haskel acknowledged public skepticism towards military intervention, recalling the Iraq War's fallout while asserting that Iran's nuclear capabilities present a significant threat. She urges younger generations to learn from history, emphasizing that Iran's violations of the 2015 nuclear deal create urgency for decisive action against its growing menace. Need More Context? 🔎

Khaled Elgamal, 28, survived a rockslide at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park that killed his friend Hamza Benhilal, 33, and another hiker. While Elgamal suffered significant injuries, he fondly remembered Benhilal as a supportive and mature friend, emphasizing their shared journey from immigration to pursuing MBAs together in Canada. Need More Context? 🔎

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran effective Tuesday at 7:00 AM, following a 12-day conflict marked by Israeli preemptive strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iranian missile attacks that killed 24 and injured over 1,300. As tensions escalated, Israel targeted Iranian regime assets, while Iran retaliated by launching missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar. Need More Context? 🔎

Survivors and relatives of victims from the 2018 mass shooting in Toronto's Greektown can advance their class-action lawsuit against gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson after Ontario's highest court reversed a previous dismissal of their certification motion. The shooting resulted in the deaths of a 10-year-old girl and a young woman, injuring 13 others. Need More Context? 🔎

Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed caution regarding the potential for a U.S.-Canada economic and security pact by July 21, emphasizing that Canada would only accept a favorable deal amidst ongoing tariff discussions. He also highlighted Canada's strategy to diversify trade with reliable partners, following a new security partnership with the EU, while critiquing the simplistic focus on tariffs in trade negotiations. Need More Context? 🔎

A game-issued wooden hockey stick attributed to Bill Barilko, who famously scored the winning goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1951 Stanley Cup, fetched $60,000 at auction, significantly exceeding its estimated value of $3,000 to $5,000. The stick features several signatures, including Barilko's, highlighting its historical significance. Need More Context? 🔎