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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.
City of Vaughan councillors and staff undertook a trade mission to Italy in summer 2024, as revealed by internal documents. The details of the trip outline the activities and objectives of the mission, although specific outcomes have not been disclosed.
A Montreal woman reported that her cat escaped at Toronto Pearson Airport, with no trace of the animal more than two weeks later. Efforts to locate the pet have been ongoing, but the search has so far been unsuccessful.
Two groups have challenged Ontario’s new bail rules, which mandate a cash deposit, arguing that they infringe on federal authority and could hinder the release of individuals awaiting trial. Concerns centre around the potential impact on access to bail for accused persons.
Briefings obtained by Global News reveal that Metrolinx and the Ford government expressed concerns in 2025 regarding various issues affecting the light rail construction project. The documents outline ongoing challenges faced during the development phase, prompting scrutiny of progress.
Google announced distinctions in its Maps application for users in Canada and the U.S., labelling the geographic feature as Lake Ontario for the former and Lake America for the latter. This adjustment aligns with regional naming conventions and user expectations.
Party leaders in the Quebec provincial election campaign emphasised affordability on day four, making various commitments related to housing and tax cuts as they toured the province. The pledges reflect ongoing concerns over the cost of living amidst the electoral process.
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