Mother recounts eerie prelude to Calgary murder suspect’s attack

April 22, 2025, 3:22 pm

The mother of a Calgary murder suspect described a disturbing buildup marked by hallucinations and a terror of animalistic creatures in the months leading up to a violent downtown stabbing. Her testimony paints a grim portrait of a troubled mind before tragedy struck.

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calgaryherald.com / Murder suspect had hallucinations and fear months before attack, mother tells court

globalnews.ca / Mother of Calgary murder suspect details hallucinations and fear months before attack

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Activist denied entry by ICE amid family birth crisis

April 22, 2025, 12:21 pm

Mahmoud Khalil’s attempt to be present for his child’s birth was thwarted when ICE denied his temporary release, leaving his wife to endure the hardship alone. The decision has fueled renewed debates over immigration policy and its human toll on activists and their families.

globalnews.ca / ICE denied Mahmoud Khalil from attending the birth of his son, wife says

cp24.com/ / Mahmoud Khalil’s wife gives birth after ICE denies Columbia activist’s plea for temporary release - CP24

permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 10 hours ago #federal #justice #immigration #trending #human-rights +

Earth Day Coverage: Environmental Advances and Setbacks Unveiled

April 22, 2025, 2:20 am

In observance of Earth Day, several reports outline a dual narrative of environmental achievements and shortcomings. One article details five notable advances in Québec’s sustainability efforts while another itemizes five key setbacks. Together, they underscore a critical public discourse on climate change, waste management, and transport reforms.

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lapresse.ca / Transport collectif | Faute de garages, des autobus électriques neufs prendront la poussière

ledevoir.com / Une flotte de bus électriques qui risque de «dormir dans les stationnements»

cp24.com/ / Eco-friendly skincare swaps on Earth Day - CP24

nationalobserver.com / New climate institute at University of Toronto launched with a $60M gift

nationalobserver.com / Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing this Earth Day

lapresse.ca / Des organisations ont pour objectif de réduire l’impact des plastiques dans les vêtements

winnipegfreepress.com / Oaks excel at supporting the food web (including us). Arbor Day is a reason to plant one

cbc.ca / This 11-year-old skipped school over climate anxiety. Here's how they're learning to cope

winnipegfreepress.com / Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth Day

globalnews.ca / Burt’s Bees on sustainable beauty—and why it matters more than ever

globalnews.ca / New climate institute at University of Toronto launched with $60M gift

permalink / 21 stories from 8 sources in 20 hours ago #quebec #environment #climate #canada #localnews +

Detained Activist’s Wife Alleges Denial to Attend Childbirth

April 21, 2025, 9:20 pm

The wife of a detained Columbia University activist claims immigration officials purposely withheld his release so he couldn’t be present at the birth of their first child. Her statement paints a grim picture of bureaucratic cruelty at one of life’s most precious moments.

torontosun.com / Mahmoud Khalil’s wife gives birth after ICE denies Columbia activist’s plea for temporary release

torontosun.com / Wife of detained Columbia activist says her husband was denied release for his son’s birth

winnipegfreepress.com / Wife of detained Columbia activist says her husband was denied release for his son’s birth

permalink / 3 stories from 2 sources in 25 hours ago #federal #justice #immigration #world #new-york +