Former Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo, now with the Florida Panthers, won the Stanley Cup, prompting heartfelt messages from his Vancouver fans. Luongo acknowledged their support and expressed his gratitude, looking forward to returning to Vancouver next season. Despite the Oilers being considered ‘Canada’s team,’ many Vancouver fans rallied behind the Panthers, likely due to the Luongo connection and lingering feelings from the Canucks’ past loss to the Oilers.
Constable Ezio Faraone Park in Edmonton is being rededicated to recognize all Edmonton police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The park, originally opened in 1992 in memory of Const. Faraone, will now feature a tribute to all fallen officers with their names engraved on the statue’s pedestal and new banners with their photos. A rededication ceremony will be held on June 25th, the 34th anniversary of Faraone’s passing.
Edmonton Police are investigating a hit and run incident involving a motorcycle and a BMW. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries, and police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspect vehicle.
A wedding ceremony in the United States took a dramatic turn when the bride’s dress caught fire, causing a moment of panic and requiring quick action to extinguish the flames. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured in the incident.
A Moorpark nonprofit, Because We Can – Because We Care, combines music and horses to create a unique and heartwarming program that helps heal and rehabilitate both animals and people. Their work involves rescuing and rehabilitating horses, then using them to work with special needs children and veterans struggling with PTSD and anxiety.
David Michael Moss, who was found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2020 death of seven-year-old Bella Rose Desrosiers, will not be eligible for parole for 15 years. The court considered the gravity of the crime, the victim’s vulnerability, and Moss’s mental illness in determining the sentence.
Edmonton Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 19-year-old man found injured in the downtown core last week. The man was rushed to hospital after being found in medical distress but was declared dead upon arrival. An autopsy revealed the cause of death was a gunshot wound, and the homicide section has taken over the investigation.
The Peterborough Lawn Bowling Club, celebrating over a century of history, is looking to expand its membership and attract younger players. With a rich history and a community-focused atmosphere, the club offers a physically and mentally challenging sport suitable for all ages. The club invites new members to join and experience the strategic and competitive nature of lawn bowling.
The head of New Brunswick’s Vitalité Health Network defended the organization’s substantial spending on travel nurse contracts, arguing it was necessary to maintain essential services. The decision was made despite the auditor general’s concerns about the high costs, particularly those associated with Canadian Health Labs, a firm with a ‘monopoly’ on bilingual staff.
Nissar Ahmad, a senior photojournalist with over 25 years of experience, has passed away in Srinagar after battling cancer. Known for his contributions to sports coverage in Kashmir, his death has been mourned by the journalistic community and prominent political figures.
