CTV News Winnipeg
Man shot and killed outside soccer game in Winnipeg
A 22-year-old man, Mohamed Yusuf Abdullahi, died in a targeted shooting at the Ralph Cantafio Soccer Complex in Winnipeg after the Canada African Cup of Nations games. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses or video footage. No other injuries were reported, and the shooter fled the scene. Witnesses are urged to contact the homicide unit with any information.
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CityNews Vancouver
People are still not getting the message Fraser Valley fire dept. issues fines after campfire ban ignored
Despite a province-wide campfire ban in B.C., many people are ignoring the restrictions, leading to fines and extinguished fires. The Chilliwack River Valley Fire Department issued fines and extinguished multiple fires over the weekend. With nearly 150 wildfires burning in the province, authorities are urging the public to respect the ban to prevent human-caused wildfires. Violators face hefty fines and potential jail time.
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The Globe and Mail
UBC looks into professors social media after Trump rally shooting
The University of British Columbia is investigating a social media post by a faculty of medicine professor following the attempted assassination of former U.S. president Donald Trump. Professor Karen Pinder’s now-deleted post expressed disappointment at the failed attempt. The post sparked online outrage, with politicians condemning political violence. Premier David Eby expressed deep concern over the incident.
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CTV News
‘Somebody who knows Canada well’ Ambassador says of Trump running mate JD Vance
Canada’s ambassador to the U.S., Kirsten Hillman, praises Sen. JD Vance, Trump’s VP pick, for his knowledge of Canada and economic importance to Ohio. Hillman highlights their existing relationship due to Ohio’s significant exports to Canada. She also discusses attending the Republican National Convention and Canada’s commitment to reaching NATO defense spending targets by 2032.
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CTV News
What to expect from the 2024 Republican National Convention, just days after the Trump rally shooting
The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee begins amid heightened security after an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The event will be influenced by recent political events, including the attack and calls for Biden to step aside. Trump is expected to have strong support, with J.D. Vance as his VP pick. Security remains a concern, and the party platform emphasizes Trump’s policies. Project 2025, a conservative blueprint, also looms over the convention.