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Sharks incident off Israeli coast raises alarm

April 22, 2025, 8:21 am

Off the coast of Israel, a dramatic scene unfolded as tourists fed and chased sharks—until one man mysteriously disappeared. Authorities are racing to unravel this unsettling tale while locals may soon trade their beachside barbecues for safety briefings.

torontosun.com / Sharks drew crowds who chased and fed them off Israel’s coast – until one man disappeared

winnipegfreepress.com / Sharks drew crowds who chased and fed them off Israel’s coast – until one man disappeared


permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 3 hours ago #crime #world #society #tourism #accident +


World Junior Hockey Sexual Assault Trial in Ontario Underway

April 22, 2025, 4:20 am

In London, Ontario, proceedings have kicked off over allegations that five former world junior hockey players committed sexual assault. With jury selection now underway, the trial has attracted significant attention from both the sports and legal communities as details of the case continue to unfold.

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edmontonjournal.com / Former world junior hockey players plead not guilty at sex assault trial

citynews.ca / Former world junior hockey players plead not guilty at sex assault trial

theglobeandmail.com / Former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team plead not guilty at sex-assault trial

thestar.com / Canada world junior hockey players plead not guilty as sex assault trial begins in London

cp24.com/ / Jury selection to begin in sexual assault trial for 5 hockey players - CP24

ledevoir.com / La sélection du jury a commencé dans le procès des ex-joueurs d’Équipe Canada junior

torontosun.com / Jury selection set to start in former world junior players’ sex assault trial

thestar.com / Comparing leaders' plans for the economy + STEM education funding gets a boost

thestar.com / Sex assault trial of five Hockey Canada World Junior players begins Tuesday in London

cbc.ca / Sexual assault trial of 5 former world junior hockey players begins today in London, Ont.

globalnews.ca / Ontario jury trial set to begin in Canada world junior sex assault case

thestar.com / Jury selection set to start in former world junior hockey players' sex assault trial


permalink / 13 stories from 10 sources in 7 hours ago #crime #justice #sports #hockey #canada +


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.

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

nationalobserver.com / Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say

globalnews.ca / Gamifying litter cleanup: How a new initiative in Ontario is turning trash into cash

ledevoir.com / Cinq reculs environnementaux

ledevoir.com / Cinq avancées en environnement au Québec

ledevoir.com / Quelles actions pour le Jour de la Terre?


permalink / 14 stories from 7 sources in 9 hours ago #quebec #environment #climate #canada #localnews +


Pope Francis' death casts long shadow amid international events

April 22, 2025, 1:20 am

The unexpected death of Pope Francis has sent shockwaves throughout the global community, with Australian voters feeling its weight as campaigns proceed. Reflective tributes combine respect with a dash of ironic commentary on his unconventional legacy, marking an inflection point in both religious and political discourse.

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torontosun.com / From ’conclave’ to ’white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in papal transition

nationalobserver.com / Pope Francis judged environmental and climate issues to be moral concerns

nationalobserver.com / 'Keep the doors open': Ministers want next pope to do more for LGBTQ+ people

nationalobserver.com / Archbishops of Toronto, Montreal will hold mass for Pope Francis

winnipegfreepress.com / Italy’s Olympic committee calls for sports events to be suspended on day of Pope Francis’ funeral

ledevoir.com / Les archevêques de Montréal et de Québec tiendront des messes à la mémoire du pape

globalnews.ca / Pope Francis’ funeral scheduled as mourners prepare to gather in Rome

cp24.com/ / CTV News in Rome: Mourners gathering in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome - CP24

cp24.com/ / What we know about Pope Francis' upcoming funeral - CP24

nationalpost.com / First images of Pope Francis’ body released by Vatican

torontosun.com / Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday

theglobeandmail.com / Archbishops of Toronto, Montreal to hold mass in honour of Pope Francis

ledevoir.com / Les funérailles du pape François auront lieu samedi au Vatican

globalnews.ca / Archbishops of Toronto, Montreal to hold mass for Pope Francis

lapresse.ca / Jorge Mario Bergoglio (1936-2025) | Les archevêques de Montréal et de Québec tiendront des messes à la mémoire du pape

cp24.com/ / Archbishops of Toronto, Montreal to hold mass for Pope Francis - CP24

winnipegfreepress.com / Vatican announces funeral for Pope Francis will happen Saturday morning

thestar.com / Vatican announces funeral for Pope Francis will happen Saturday morning

lapresse.ca / Jorge Mario Bergoglio (1936-2025) | François, les fidèles et Saint-Joseph

winnipegfreepress.com / In the news today: Toronto, Montreal archbishops to hold mass for Pope Francis

thestar.com / Archbishops of Toronto, Montreal to hold mass for Pope Francis

thestar.com / 'Keep the doors open': Ministers call on next pope to do more for LGBTQ+ people

ottawacitizen.com / Ottawa Catholic basilica remembers Pope Francis as welcoming, hopeful

winnipegfreepress.com / Pope Francis — a consistent voice for the poor

winnipegfreepress.com / Cardinals meet Tuesday at Vatican to choose date for Pope Francis’ funeral

winnipegfreepress.com / From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

winnipegfreepress.com / Pope Francis’s many critics included a one-time aide and the Vatican’s ex-ambassador to the US

winnipegfreepress.com / Pope Francis’ conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff

ledevoir.com / Sources et analogies musicales du pape François

ledevoir.com / Regards sur le pape François

winnipegfreepress.com / Australians start voting in general elections as pope’s death overshadows campaigning


permalink / 32 stories from 12 sources in 10 hours ago #politics #elections #federal #faith #world +


BC Ferry Mechanical Malfunction Forces Tugboat Assistance on Easter Weekend

April 21, 2025, 7:20 pm

On a bustling Easter weekend, the Queen of Coquitlam—a BC Ferries vessel—suffered a mechanical failure tied to its pitch control. This malfunction required a tugboat’s intervention at Horseshoe Bay, leading to canceled sailings and stranded passengers while repairs restored functionality.

theglobeandmail.com / Tugboat brings in B.C. ferry after mechanical failure on busy Easter weekend

thestar.com / Tugboat brings in B.C. ferry after mechanical failure on busy Easter weekend

winnipegfreepress.com / Tugboat brings in B.C. ferry after mechanical failure on busy Easter weekend

globalnews.ca / Broken BC Ferry leaves passengers stranded for hours in water off Horseshoe Bay


permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 16 hours ago #bc #transportation #canada #localnews #vancouver +


Pope Francis’ 3-Year Apology Remembered by Indigenous Survivors

April 21, 2025, 6:20 pm

Nearly three years after Pope Francis visited Canada to apologize for the Catholic Church’s role in residential schools, Indigenous leaders and survivors recall the emotional historic event. They discuss how his heartfelt words still resonate, yet many feel that true healing remains elusive amid persistent scars of the past.

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theglobeandmail.com / Canadian Catholics remember Pope Francis

thetyee.ca / Who Benefits from Residential School Denialism?

winnipegfreepress.com / A vision for real reconciliation on resources

ledevoir.com / Le pape et le justicier

theglobeandmail.com / Indigenous leaders in Canada react to the Pope’s death with a mix of gratitude and unresolved pain

winnipegfreepress.com / Pope wasn’t perfect but showed us another path

globalnews.ca / Lethbridge residents reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis

nationalpost.com / ’A man of his word’: Canadian Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors reflect on Pope Francis

ledevoir.com / Un pape politique

theglobeandmail.com / ‘Love, love, love ... and hope’: Visitors to St. Michael’s remember Pope Francis

torontosun.com / ’Man of compassion:’ Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

thestar.com / 'Man of compassion:' Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

winnipegfreepress.com / ‘Man of compassion:’ Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

citynews.ca / ‘Man of compassion:’ Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

winnipegfreepress.com / Pope felt ‘my pain’ about residential schools, Long Plain woman says

edmontonjournal.com / Remembering Pope Francis: Pontiff recalled in Edmonton, Maskwacis and Lac Ste. Anne

torontosun.com / ‘Like our father or grandfather dying:’ Pope Francis fondly remembered in Toronto

globalnews.ca / Catholics in Alberta mourn the death of Pope Francis, reflect on his legacy

globalnews.ca / Pope Francis made Catholic Church more welcoming, says Winnipeg Archbishop

winnipegfreepress.com / ‘Thank God’ for Pope Francis: St. Boniface archbishop


permalink / 21 stories from 11 sources in 17 hours ago #faith #world #vatican #religion #winnipeg +


Alberta Challenges Fired AHS CEO Over Email Breach

April 21, 2025, 6:20 pm

A judge approved the Alberta government’s request to question the former AHS CEO over confidential emails allegedly shared without permission. The probe reflects mounting concerns about transparency and internal mismanagement within the provincial health authority, as officials push for a comprehensive review.

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calgaryherald.com / Alberta’s request to question fired health executive over confidential emails granted

theglobeandmail.com / Alberta’s request to question fired health executive over confidential emails granted

edmontonjournal.com / Alberta’s request to question fired AHS CEO over confidential emails granted

globalnews.ca / Alberta’s request to question fired AHS CEO over confidential emails granted


permalink / 5 stories from 5 sources in 17 hours ago #politics #provincial #justice #albert #healthcare +


Limo fire tragedy in Whitby claims a life

April 21, 2025, 5:20 pm

A tragic incident unfolded in Whitby, Ontario when a limousine caught fire, resulting in the death of a 46‑year‑old man. Durham Regional Police swiftly responded near Consumers Drive and Brock Street, launching an investigation. In a grim twist on a “hot” morning commute, officials are left piecing together the cause amid community shock.

torontosun.com / Man, 46, found dead after limo catches fire in Whitby: Police

globalnews.ca / Man, 46, found dead after limo catches on fire in Whitby, Ont.: police

winnipegfreepress.com / Man, 46, found dead after limo catches on fire in Whitby, Ont.: police

cp24.com/ / Foul play not suspected, say police, after man found dead inside limo that caught fire in Whitby - CP24


permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 18 hours ago #crime #ontario #localnews #transportation #canada +


Senators and Maple Leafs Vie in Battle of Ontario

April 21, 2025, 4:20 pm

The storied hockey rivalry intensifies as the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs prepare for a pivotal Game 2 in the Battle of Ontario. Both camps are adjusting rosters and strategies, with the Maple Leafs ensuring key players are fit, adding another twist to this fiercely contested playoff series.

ottawacitizen.com / Ottawa Senators fans prepared to sacrifice for series win over Leafs

torontosun.com / Thanks to Nonna’s cooking, Scott Laughton can really pasta puck

torontosun.com / LEAF NOTES: Matthew Knies turns it up another level in playoffs

globalnews.ca / Leafs preach discipline after chippy Game 1

winnipegfreepress.com / Leafs preach discipline against Sens, vow to make life difficult for ‘annoying’ Greig

torontosun.com / INSIDE THE LEAFS: How can the Maple Leafs keep the momentum going into Game 2?

torontosun.com / RICK VAIVE: Ottawa Senators need to use some common sense

ottawacitizen.com / Battle of Ontario between Senators and Leafs heats up off the ice

torontosun.com / Maple Leafs have chance to reach rare feat in Game 2 of Battle of Ontario with Senators

ottawacitizen.com / Ottawa Senators confident they can right the ship in Game 2 of Battle of Ontario

torontosun.com / Absent Anthony Stolarz ‘all good’ for Maple Leafs heading into Game 2


permalink / 11 stories from 4 sources in 19 hours ago #sports #hockey #leafs #toronto #senate +


Investigation Intensifies in Langley Home Homicide

April 21, 2025, 4:20 pm

Langley homicide investigators are under pressure to crack a mysterious case after identifying Tyler Smith as the victim found in a burned residence. Authorities are piecing together evidence from the charred home amid growing community concern and demand for swift action.

globalnews.ca / Homicide team deployed after man found dead in Langley fire

thestar.com / Police identify Tyler Smith as homicide victim found in burned home in Langley, B.C.

winnipegfreepress.com / Police identify Tyler Smith as homicide victim found in burned home in Langley, B.C.


permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 19 hours ago #crime #justice #bc #localnews #vancouver +


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