As corporate sponsors walk away from Pride, some call for a return to its activist roots

A fire in a B.C. village was ignited by a fish dropped from an osprey, which hit a hydro line and sparked flames that cut power to Ashcroft. Firefighters and local ranchers quickly contained the blaze, and the incident garnered international attention due to its unusual cause, prompting humorous updates from Ashcroft Fire Rescue on social media. Want More Context? 🔎

A manhunt is ongoing for Mitchell Gray, 29, wanted for murder and arson following a triple homicide in Bracebridge, Ontario, where three bodies were found after a house fire. Despite initial shelter-in-place orders due to Gray being considered armed and dangerous, police later stated he did not pose an immediate threat to public safety, causing public confusion and concern. Want More Context? 🔎

An American, Lindsay Souvannarath, serving a life sentence in Canada for conspiring to commit a mass shooting at a Halifax mall on Valentine's Day 2015, has been denied full parole. Arrested before the attack could take place, she and her accomplices planned to inflict mass casualties, but her recent parole board decision cited her ongoing risk for violent recidivism despite claims of personal growth. Want More Context? 🔎

An off-duty flight attendant, Vanessa Miles, has filed a US$75-million lawsuit against Delta Air Lines following a crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport on February 17, 2025, claiming the airline's negligence regarding pilot training and safety procedures contributed to the incident. The crash, which left her injured and unconscious while surrounded by jet fuel, involved a Bombardier CRJ-900 that rolled over upon landing, injuring over 20 of the 80 passengers and crew. Want More Context?...

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand are in Mexico to meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum, aiming to strengthen economic ties amid a trade conflict with the United States. This meeting is part of a broader strategy to establish relationships that could lead to future discussions with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Want More Context? 🔎

Canadian Druze expressed deep concern for their relatives in the Syrian village of Suwayda, where recent clashes resulted in horrific violence, including massacres and kidnappings, prompting a news conference at Toronto City Hall on July 25. Rahaf Alakbani, a Syrian refugee, highlighted the dire situation, revealing that her family members were among the victims, and urged the Canadian government to intervene against the ongoing atrocities. Want More Context? 🔎