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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.
Manitoba Hydro’s CEO has departed for personal reasons after two years in the position. The company’s chief operating officer has taken on the role temporarily while the organisation seeks a permanent replacement.
The City of Edmonton has assessed the value of 8638 Saskatchewan Drive at £2.7 million, resulting in a municipal property tax bill exceeding £28,000 for 2026.
Universities across Canada, including the University of British Columbia, McGill University and the University of Toronto, are hiring researchers as part of an initiative to bolster academic resources and enhance research capabilities in various fields.
A lunar eclipse will peak at 10:10 p.m. mountain time and 12:10 a.m. eastern standard time, with optimal visibility in central and eastern Canada. Celestial events enthusiasts are encouraged to observe the phenomena during this timeframe.
Work is ongoing to install a steel pipe for drinking water transport, with over two kilometres already completed. The project is a little more than halfway finished, contributing to efforts to enhance local water supply infrastructure.
The City of Calgary has initiated contracts as the Calgary Stampede reviews proposals for studying the potential multi-use of GMC Stadium for field sports. This development comes amidst ongoing discussions about the stadium’s future capabilities and its role in local sporting events.
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