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How much of a role did climate change play with Hurricane Melissa?
Millions of people across the Caribbean are trying to deal with the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa, which tore through the region this week, slamming into Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. Now, several groups have done a rapid analysis to determine what role climate change could have played. Source link
'There's no due process': ICU nurse, army veteran among U.S. citizens caught in ICE dragnet
Two U.S. citizens whose forceful arrests by ICE were caught on video say federal agents violated their constitutional rights. As backlash against the administration’s escalating immigration raids grows, more than 170 U.S. citizens have been detained by immigration officers since Trump reclaimed the presidency. Source link
Is the world back to testing nuclear weapons? Here are the facts
For more than 30 years, major nuclear powers have refrained from testing nuclear bombs. But that streak may soon be over as Russia and the U.S. conduct missile tests and threaten to resume explosions of the most powerful weapons ever devised. Source link
With Día de Muertos, Mexican Quebecers keep traditions — and the dead — alive
During this multi-day commemoration, Mexicans and the diaspora reflect on life, death, and memories they shared with their late loved ones. Some Mexican Quebecers have channeled that grief to share their culture with wider audiences. Source link
My country has been 'ripped apart,' Jamaican farm worker says as people in Niagara call out for help
Rohan Thompson was keeping a close eye on Melissa from St. Catharines, Ont., where he works as a temporary farm worker, as the Category 5 hurricane approached his homeland earlier this week. Source link
50 years ago, there was a shooting at my school. My healing only began after I talked to survivors
Fifty years ago, Laurie Fagan was in a nearby classroom during a school shooting at St. Pius X High School. Despite working alongside a fellow survivor at CBC for decades, the longtime reporter never really opened up about their shared experience. Now that she has, she realized she never had to feel alone as she […]
Fate of grizzly that fled scene after Calgary-area mauling remains unclear
The fate of a grizzly bear that fled the scene of a mauling west of Calgary remains unclear as an investigation by Alberta Fish and Wildlife continues. Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says the attack’s close proximity to Calgary demonstrates the eastward expansion of the grizzly bear range. Source link
Sydney Sweeney wore a sheer dress. Why do people care so much?
Sydney Sweeney wore a sheer and very revealing dress to an industry event on Wednesday evening, prompting passionate and mixed reactions. Source link
New York trial of accused Indian hit squad member delayed
The murder-for-hire trial of Nikhil (Nick) Gupta, accused of planning assassinations for the Indian government in New York, has been delayed. The trial, which was due to start on Monday in New York, is expected to reveal extensive evidence about the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in B.C. Source link
Toronto Blue Jays World Series tickets among the priciest — ever
Toronto Blue Jays ticket prices are soaring and they’re unlikely to improve, with this year’s World Series quickly becoming one of the priciest — ever. Source link