Three new lemur pups born at Calgary Zoo | CBC News

Three new lemur pups born at Calgary Zoo | CBC News

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is celebrating the birth of three black-and-white ruffed lemur pups, which were born at the beginning of the month. The lemurs are one of the most endangered species of primates in the world, according to the zoo. Five-year-old mama Eny gave birth to the trio on April 6, marking her second successful litter with 10-year-old mate Menabe. In…

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Man Shot and Killed by Police at Toronto Airport

Man Shot and Killed by Police at Toronto Airport

The police shot and killed a man at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Thursday morning after he brandished a firearm, setting off a partial shutdown of the airport’s largest terminal, the authorities said. Officers from Peel Regional Police, the agency in charge of policing the airport, were called to investigate a 30-year-old man described as…

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Virat Kohli reveals RCB’s template for first home win in IPL 2025

Virat Kohli reveals RCB’s template for first home win in IPL 2025

India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli revealed that RCB’s batting group pre-planned a specific strategy for the Chinnaswamy pitch, finally earning their first home win of IPL 2025 by beating Rajasthan Royals on 24 April. Kohli said a thorough assessment of the surface—unforgiving in three previous defeats—shaped their approach. Batting first, Kohli anchored…

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Congressman Fitzpatrick Nearly Sparks US–Russia War in Ukraine by Sending Message to Putin

Congressman Fitzpatrick Nearly Sparks US–Russia War in Ukraine by Sending Message to Putin

US Congressman Fitzpatrick Sparks Controversy Over USA’s Direct Involvement in Conflict with Russia The recent incident involving U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick during his visit to Ukraine could be part of USA’s potential direct entry into active hostilities with Russia. Photo: defense.gov by сержант John Crosby, U.S. Army Private Darrell Futrell lifts a 155mm shell. Fitzpatrick…

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Vancouver’s DTES mourns Trey Helten, tireless advocate for drug users and those experiencing homelessness | CBC News

Vancouver’s DTES mourns Trey Helten, tireless advocate for drug users and those experiencing homelessness | CBC News

Trey Helten, a prominent advocate for drug users and those experiencing homelessness in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, has died at the age of 42, according to friends and colleagues.  Sarah Blyth, a friend of Helten’s and the executive director of the Overdose Prevention Society (OPS), where he worked, said his life mission was to help people.  “There was…

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