Quebec Immigration Minister Catherine Gentilcore expressed her shock over more than 100 alleged immigration fraud cases linked to former bureaucrat Marilena Ida, who has been charged with breach of trust and document forgery. The incidents reportedly occurred between August 2016 and February 2019.

Private Aidan Goulding, 23, was honoured in a funeral service held in Vancouver after he died in a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. Fellow soldiers and family remembered him as fearless and adventurous, reflecting on his spirit and commitment during military training exercises.

Nearly 1,000 residents protested in downtown Halifax against a proposed AI data centre in Cape Breton, calling for a moratorium on similar projects. Concerns centre on environmental impact and water usage, as Everwind Fuels moves forward with the development set to power Anthropic’s AI assistant.

Canada’s aid sector has expressed concern over the federal budget’s omission of foreign aid for the first time in over 15 years, urging Ottawa to clarify its approach in an impending foreign policy review. Key organisations highlighted the importance of development funding in addressing global crises, emphasising the need for transparency in aid allocations.

Margot Rockett, inspired by her late father’s service in WWII, has created and popularised “door poppies” to support her local Legion in Toronto. Priced at £10, the wreath-like poppies are officially licensed, with all proceeds benefiting local veterans and their families.

As Canadian airlines suspend flights to Cuba amid severe fuel shortages, travel agents note an increase in bookings to alternate sunny destinations. Mexico and the Dominican Republic are gaining popularity as Canadians adapt to rising costs for winter vacations, shifting focus away from their historically preferred location.