Who ensures ziplines and amusement park rides in B.C. are safe?

A Pennsylvania man, Terry Sipe, has been sentenced to over seven months in prison for fabricating an attempted murder accusation against his neighbors, the Mixell family, after injuring himself. His hoax was uncovered through a hand-written "to-do" list detailing his plan, leading to charges of false alarms, stalking, and recklessly endangering others. Need More Context? 🔎

Eastern Canada is bracing for its first heat wave of Summer 2025, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-30s and humidity making it feel even hotter, signaling a "torrid summer" ahead, according to Environment Canada’s David Phillips. This heat, driven by a "Bermuda High," will lead to oppressive conditions, particularly with a wet spring compounding the humidity, and is likely to repeat throughout the summer, necessitating precautions against heat-related illnesses. Need More Context? 🔎

28 Years Later, directed by Danny Boyle, is the third installment in the zombie film series, following 2002's 28 Days Later. The film features a young boy, Spike, who embarks on a quest with his father to find help for his ailing mother in a quarantined, medieval-like Britain, encountering the enigmatic Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) along the way; it sets the stage for a sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, releasing in January 2026....

The Federal Court of Appeal has instructed Canada's Health Minister to reconsider a 2022 decision denying exemptions to 96 health-care professionals for using dried hallucinogenic mushrooms in their experiential training. This training is intended to prepare them for administering these substances to patients. Need More Context? 🔎

Ontario Premier Doug Ford apologized to First Nations leaders for his comments suggesting they shouldn't continually seek government support for funding, which followed concerns over Bill 5's passage without proper consultation. Despite the apology, discussions continue around the government's approach to Indigenous consultation and economic development, with rising tensions regarding similar federal legislation, C-5. Need More Context? 🔎

Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, expressed frustration over the limited availability of Cyclone helicopters, which were grounded due to spare parts issues, prompting a shift towards drone technology for operational support. While emphasizing the need for reliable helicopters, Topshee indicated plans to integrate drones for tasks traditionally managed by the Cyclones, aiming for enhanced operational efficiency. Need More Context? 🔎