- Quebec minister expresses shock over more than 100 alleged fraud cases
- Trump readies for conflict with Congress, forming a more combative White House
- UK government unveils new measures for housing: how coverage differs
- Woman dies after medical emergency at Tesco in Greater Manchester
- Suspect identified in Krakow shooting that left six dead and 16 wounded
- Mother remembers B.C. soldier Pte. Aidan Goulding as her ‘bright light’
- New House members prioritise affordability and accountability in Washington
- Car mounts footpath in Dublin, injuring seven teenagers and a woman
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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.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders secured a crucial 32-26 overtime win against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, enhancing their position in the CFL’s West Division standings. The victory provided the Roughriders with vital momentum as they continue their campaign.
The Sikh community in Winnipeg expressed disappointment following the discovery of death threats spray painted on multiple signs along their procession route ahead of a planned event on Sunday. Authorities are likely to increase security measures in response to the threats.
Environment Canada has lifted its warnings for Nova Scotia following recent flooding and extensive damage. However, additional rain is anticipated, raising concerns about further impacts in the affected areas.
A woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to hospital following a bear attack involving a group of hikers in backcountry near Whistler, B.C. Authorities are assessing the situation amid ongoing safety concerns in the area.
Canadian mountain runner Kalie McCrystal has been reported missing while training for a record attempt on the Matterhorn, which lies along the Switzerland-Italy border. Search efforts are currently underway to locate her in the mountainous region.
Mayors in the Okanagan are highlighting the unused capacity at the Oliver facility as a possible site for mandatory care, suggesting it could play a crucial role in addressing local needs.
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