WATCH: Poilievre on the chaos following Freeland’s exit

The Seattle Storm and Atlanta Dream played in Vancouver on Friday, marking the first-ever regular-season WNBA game held in Canada. This historic event hints at the excitement to come when the Toronto Tempo joins the league in May 2026. Want More Context? 🔎

Catherine Galliford, who developed PTSD and agoraphobia due to her treatment, filed a lawsuit against the RCMP that was settled in 2016. Her case inspired a series of civil suits from other officers, prompting significant changes within the RCMP regarding mental health and treatment of its personnel. Want More Context? 🔎

Air Canada flight attendants are on strike, significantly affecting events in Winnipeg, including the World Archery Youth Championships. Additionally, a local Ukrainian ensemble has faced flight cancellations that hinder their participation in the festival circuit in Columbia. Want More Context? 🔎

Tennis officials are resisting calls from over 400 signatories, including academics and activists, to cancel the Davis Cup match between Canada and Israel scheduled for September 12-13 in Halifax, amid heightened scrutiny over Israel's actions in Gaza. Both the International Tennis Federation and Tennis Canada have affirmed the match will proceed, emphasizing their commitment to safety and fair competition despite the political controversy. Want More Context? 🔎

The CNE Casino, part of Canada's largest summer fair, faces nearly $200,000 in fines for violating federal anti-money laundering laws, which it is appealing, claiming no wrongdoing. Found lacking in risk assessment and compliance reviews, the casino maintains its operations during the appeal, arguing that its practices meet regulatory requirements and that the penalties are excessively harsh. Want More Context? 🔎

The University of Victoria has terminated Robert Gifford, a prominent professor known for his contributions to environmental psychology, following allegations of sexual harassment involving two women, including a graduate student. Gifford, who served at UVic for 45 years, was influential in addressing topics like climate change anxiety. Want More Context? 🔎