Ontario Premier Doug Ford safe after OPP vehicle involved in crash

LiveBarn's livestreaming cameras at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex operate on a motion-detect basis, with the venue responsible for ensuring they deactivate during summer camps. Ontario's privacy commissioner is currently in the early stages of investigating the situation to determine appropriate next steps. Want More Context? 🔎

In a deportation hearing for alleged Mafia boss Vincenzo (Jimmy) DeMaria, the Canadian government unexpectedly announced it would no longer use controversial Italian police wiretaps as evidence, which has raised concerns about the fairness of the proceedings. DeMaria's lawyers criticized the government's last-minute strategy change, arguing it undermines their client's ability to prepare for the case, while the IRB member suggested the change may benefit DeMaria. Want More Context? 🔎

Justice Maria Carroccia acquitted five former Canadian world junior hockey players—Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, and Callan Foote—of sexual assault charges stemming from a 2018 incident in a London hotel room involving a complainant known as E.M. She stated that the Crown failed to meet its burden of proof and deemed the complainant's testimony not credible or reliable. Want More Context? 🔎

Canadians hold one of the world's most powerful passports, ranking 8th in the 2025 Henley & Partners global passport index, ahead of the U.S. in 10th place; Canadians can visit 184 countries without a visa. Factors influencing these rankings include global perceptions of Canadian travelers, recent visa access changes, and Canada's historical high standing since 2006. Want More Context? 🔎

Canadian steelworkers have been severely impacted by President Trump's escalating tariffs, with a 50% levy causing production to decline by 30% and over 1,000 layoffs reported. As negotiations intensify before an August 1 deadline, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledges that any trade deal may still involve tariffs, while U.S. steel production surges, creating a complex economic landscape. Want More Context? 🔎

When Air Canada returned Linda Royle's missing suitcase, she was shocked to discover that not only were hundreds of dollars' worth of her personal items missing, but the suitcase also contained items that didn’t belong to her, including a knife, two toiletry kits, and a ticket scanning device. This unexpected situation raised concerns about the handling of her luggage by the airline. Want More Context? 🔎