
A man who pleaded guilty to several “vile” offences that included assaulting a teenager and smearing fecal matter over her face and mouth has been handed a sentence of 695 days, or almost two years, by a judge in Vancouver. However, after time served in pre-trial custody, he will face just 227 more days behind bars. Fitsum Wode Zewdu, 33, pleaded guilty to sexual assault, assault, and committing an indecent act. In sentencing, Judge Reginald Harris of B.C. Provincial Court said he took into account the guilty plea and “the love and support of his parents,” including a letter from his...
May 24, 2026 - 07:00 | Chris Knight | National Post
From hail sizes to wind speeds, weather radars help Environment and Climate Change Canada track storms and issue public warnings. But the organization has recently disbanded its radar research team. Meanwhile, it's begun leaning on AI to help make forecasting more accurate. Weather experts say the changes will affect the country.
May 24, 2026 - 07:00 | | CBC News - Canada
Re: A tip of the hat for compensating restaurant servers, Jerry Agar column, May 19 Read More
May 24, 2026 - 05:00 | Doug Menary, Ottawa Citizen | Ottawa Sun
After the Montreal Canadiens’ Alex Newhook clinched round two of the Stanley Cup series by scoring the winning goal over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7, hype for the St. John’s–born player has been growing across the province.
May 24, 2026 - 04:30 | | CBC News - Canada
Ketcia Peters still remembers the moment a teacher told her she was a leader. Read More
May 24, 2026 - 04:00 | Gord Holder, Postmedia | Ottawa Citizen
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra sat down with Radio-Canada earlier this week to talk tariffs, booze bans, military spending and more.
May 24, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa

