Kindergarten students in Central Okanagan schools are getting a clearer view of their classrooms, thanks to a new pilot project offering free eye exams and prescription glasses at no cost to families.The project is a partnership between BC Doctors of Optometry and Central Okanagan Public Schools…
Month: May 2025
George E. Smith, Nobel laureate who envisioned digital imagery, dies at 95 – The Washington Post
George E. Smith, Nobel laureate who envisioned digital imagery, dies at 95 The Washington Post
Bell Outage Paralyzes Ontario and Quebec: What Happened and Why It Matters
A Disruption Felt Across Two Provinces On the morning of May 21, 2025, tens of thousands of Bell Canada customers across Ontario and Quebec experienced […]
King Charles’s Visit to Canada: A Royal Affirmation of Sovereignty Amid U.S. Tensions
A Historic Royal Visit Amid Political Crossroads On May 26–27, 2025, King Charles III and Queen Camilla will embark on a significant visit to Ottawa, […]
Guilty! Canadian Terrorism Financing Scheme
In a landmark case that underscores the evolving nature of global terrorism financing, a 36-year-old Toronto resident, Khalilullah Yousuf, has pleaded guilty to two charges […]
Leafs Fall Every Spring: Toronto’s Game 5 Collapse Rekindles Playoff Heartbreak
A Familiar Springtime Sorrow The Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6–1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals has left fans […]
Alberta’s Referendum Bill Amended Amid Rising Secessionist Sentiment
In a significant political development, the Alberta government has introduced last-minute amendments to its controversial referendum legislation to address concerns raised by First Nations communities. […]
Man and Woman Arrested for Fentanyl Trafficking – Welland
In the spring of 2025, Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Street Crime detectives assigned to 3 District (Welland/Pelham) commenced an investigation into a mobile drug dealer believed to be trafficking fentanyl throughout the City of Welland. Read more…
NRPS Investigating Two-Vehicle Collision in Niagara-on-the-Lake
On May 13, 2025, at approximately 5:46 p.m., emergency services personnel responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Read more…
NRPS Detectives Investigating Defamatory Poster Incidents – Thorold – Update 1 – ARREST
Detectives from the 1 District (St. Catharines/Thorold) office of the Niagara Regional Police Service have been investigating multiple incidents involving defamatory posters taped to hydro poles and other public locations throughout Thorold, St. Catharines, and Niagara Falls. These posters featured an image and personal contact information of the victim, alongside unfounded and defamatory allegations. Read more…