More than a dozen Canadian Sikhs face active assassination threats, organization warns

Adam Walker, co-founder of MTNPK Glassware, expressed his surprise and excitement as their Three Sisters glass was included in goody bags for delegates at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, highlighting the event's significance. The bags, featuring local products and an Indigenous artist's design, aim to showcase Calgary while promoting awareness of Indigenous stories and supporting local businesses. More Context

DoorDash and Uber Eats are facing legal scrutiny for “drip pricing,” where they advertise low prices but charge additional mandatory fees at checkout, misleading consumers. The Competition Bureau is pursuing DoorDash for allegedly misrepresenting delivery costs, seeking penalties and restitution, while a Toronto law firm has filed a class-action lawsuit against Uber Eats for similar practices. More Context

Israel's recent military strikes on Iran's nuclear and military sites mark a significant turning point in regional dynamics, resulting in the deaths of key Iranian leaders and infrastructure damage, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile attacks on Israel. This escalation occurs just before anticipated nuclear negotiations in Oman, amidst the complex history of Iran's nuclear ambitions dating back to the Shah's era and subsequent tensions following the 1979 revolution. More Context

Crown attorney Meaghan Cunningham addressed the "myth of the ideal victim" during closing arguments in the Team Canada 2018 world junior hockey sexual assault trial, emphasizing that the complainant's emotional responses were unfairly scrutinized. The five accused players, including Michael McLeod and Carter Hart, face charges stemming from an incident in 2018 where the woman alleges she was assaulted after a consensual encounter with McLeod. More Context

British Columbia Premier David Eby and Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond are adopting a cautious stance on the revival of the Northern Gateway Pipeline, emphasizing the need for a legitimate proposal before making decisions. While Alberta Premier Danielle Smith advocates for the project to boost economic ties with Asia, both Eby and Pond express concerns about environmental risks and the absence of a project proponent. More Context

The Waterloo Region District School Board has released two statements clarifying the usage of the word "family" following reports from alternative media that claimed a November 2023 training session labeled the term as "harmful" and "racist." The board aims to address misconceptions and reaffirm its commitment to inclusive language in educational settings. More Context