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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.
A 22-year-old man has died and two others are injured following a targeted shooting in North York. Authorities report that three masked suspects escaped the scene in a stolen vehicle as investigations into the incident continue.
Environment Canada has issued a tornado warning for parts of Manitoba, indicating that a severe thunderstorm may be generating a tornado west of Salt Point. Residents are advised to monitor local conditions and take necessary precautions.
A free, three-day hockey programme for girls of colour has returned to Toronto, aimed at enhancing players’ connection to the sport within an inclusive, community-focused setting. The initiative seeks to promote diversity and participation in hockey among underrepresented groups.
Heavy rainfall in Kananaskis two weeks ago caused significant flooding, leading to evacuations and a bridge collapse. As the area begins to recover, conditions are improving with the land drying out in preparation for summer.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Windsor-Detroit Bridge, originally set for early June, has been postponed. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority indicated that the delay is due to the need for additional time to address unresolved issues between the two countries.
A fishing boat sank off the coast of Vancouver, resulting in six individuals missing and feared drowned. A rescue operation successfully located and saved four others, with agencies continuing efforts to assist in the search for those unaccounted for.
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