Fans across Canada gathered to watch the Canadian women's team face the United States in the Olympic hockey final, with some Ontario schools pausing classes and public watch parties reported nationwide.
The Vancouver Police Department is investigating four extortion cases — the first reported in the city — and says arrests and search warrants have been executed.
Nine Board of Peace members pledged a combined $7 billion for Gaza relief, and the U.S. announced a separate $10 billion pledge to the board; several countries also offered troop or police support.
UN-backed experts reported that an October campaign by the Rapid Support Forces in and around El Fasher displayed hallmarks of genocide, with evidence of ethnically targeted killings and other atrocities; a formal genocide determination must be made by an international tribunal.
The provincial government has introduced legislation to allow online renewal and replacement of driver’s licences, BCID and photo BC Service Cards through ICBC. Eligibility rules and timing are still being finalized, with the province saying online services could begin operating in 2027 if approved.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced in Mississauga that FINTRAC will deploy liaison officers to work with law enforcement on extortion; further operational steps are undetermined at this time.
The Saskatoon Police Service confirmed the sudden death of an off-duty officer; the cause and identity have not been released and community groups have offered condolences.
Officials and witnesses said Israeli settlers shot and killed 19-year-old Nasrallah Abu Siyam near Mukhmas; the Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed his death and his family said he held American citizenship. The Israeli military said it used "riot dispersal methods" after reports of rock-throwing and denied that its forces fired.
At the inaugural Board of Peace meeting, President Trump said nine countries pledged a combined $7 billion for Gaza relief and that the U.S. would contribute $10 billion to the new board; he then traveled to Georgia for domestic events.
Officials said five countries have committed troops to an international stabilization force in Gaza and the U.S. announced a $10 billion contribution to a Trump-led Board of Peace; major questions about disarmament, wider participation and next steps remain. Undetermined at this time.
