Protests that led to TMU students’ arrests ‘symptoms’ of campus polarization: review
An external review of two protests that led to the arrests of Toronto Metropolitan University students last year says the incidents were “symptoms of a deteriorating campus climate” after the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
The newly released report by former Ontario Court of Appeal judge Mary Lou Benotto and lawyer Margot Finley says incidents similar to those of Sept. 19 and Nov. 5 are likely to occur again “absent decisive institutional action.”
University campuses have been a flashpoint for protests in Canada and beyond in the aftermath of

Four more belugas arrive at Chicago aquarium from shuttered Canadian theme park
Unifor says Stellantis is mulling closure and sale of idled Brampton, Ont., plant
Canada sanctions five Iranian officials over blockade of Strait of Hormuz
EXCLUSIVE: Drug companies choosing not to sell life-saving and life-extending medicines in Canada
When Ruchi Ambike found out that Novartis got Health Canada approval for Vanrafia she was ecstatic. The drug can possibly slow down the progression of her Immunoglobulin gA nephropathy, (IgAN) and ultimately, end-stage kidney disease.
“It’s exciting because we have no IgAN drugs in Canada,” she says from her Mississauga home.
IgAN is a rare autoimmune disorder affecting the kidneys, limiting their ability to filter waste properly. Some patients progress to end-stage kidney disease which means a life on dialysis or a

Stranded kayaker rescued from West Don River
A man was rescued by Toronto Fire Services on Friday afternoon after being stranded while kayaking near the West Don River.
Emergency crews were called to the area of Yonge and Mill Streets at approximately 1 p.m.
Authorities say the kayaker became stranded with a leg injury.

Crews needed to access the back of a private residence in order to reach the kayaker.
They bundled him up
Track preparation problems delay practice at Ontario Honda Dealers Indy in Markham
‘Thank you for being part of our family’: Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi ends 18‑year run
Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi, a community‑driven broadcast that reshaped how Canada’s national sport is represented on television, is coming to an end after 18 years on air.
The announcement was shared Friday, with the longtime broadcast team confirming the show on OMNI TV will not return. In a message to viewers, they reflected on nearly two decades of storytelling, cultural connection, and representation in a space where South Asian voices had long been absent.
In their message, the team emphasized gratitude and community:

Conservative MP who wants to skip pay raise takes request to court
Who is Victor Montagliani, the Canadian who could challenge for FIFA’s top job?
Victor Montagliani stood on a stage before soccer’s biggest decision-makers this spring and spoke about what it takes to be a good leader.
The head of the sport across North and Central America and the Caribbean talked about how broken the organization — known as CONCACAF — was when he took over as president a decade ago.
“We were bankrupt — morally, financially and especially in terms of football,” he told the 76th FIFA Congress in April.
“Rebuilding required accountability, transparency and people who believed
