Source Feed: Global News - Ottawa
Author: Gabby Rodrigues
Publication Date: April 15, 2024 - 07:37
Boy’s body pulled from Lake Ontario after friend, passerby tried to save him
April 15, 2024
Toronto police say the body of a 14-year-old boy was recovered after a several hours of search and rescue in the water at Ashbridges Bay Park.
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University of Alberta president Bill Flanagan defended what he called a difficult decision to call in the Edmonton police to clear a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the weekend.Mr. Flanagan said he had received many messages expressing deep concern about the university’s actions. On Saturday morning, police officers moved in on protesters on the Alberta campus after notifying them that they were considered to be trespassing. Images circulated on social media of officers wielding batons advancing on protesters who scrambled out of their path.
May 12, 2024 - 20:32 | Joe Friesen | The Globe and Mail
A wildfire near Fort McMurray, Alta., almost quadrupled in size over the weekend, as dry conditions fuelled the blaze and brought back painful memories of one of the country’s costliest disasters eight years ago.On late Friday, Local officials put residents of northern Alberta’s oil sands industry hub and several nearby communities on alert to evacuate in case the out-of-control fire threatens populated areas. It was burning 16 kilometres southeast of Fort McMurray on Sunday, though favourable winds pushed it away from the city for now.
May 12, 2024 - 20:17 | Jeffrey Jones | The Globe and Mail
Flowers, notes and photos accumulated, and Pritchett said she and others found some solace remembering their loved ones there. Unfortunately, it was short lived.
May 12, 2024 - 19:42 | Kathy Michaels | Global News - Canada
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