3 accused in Ontario explosives investigation were developing anti-drone weapons system

The three Ontario men accused of storing materials that could be made into explosives had been looking for money to back the production of a military system designed to prevent drone attacks.

The accused, Jerry Tong, Zekun Wang, and Fei (Frank) Han, had created videos to pitch the project, which include footage of a device that could be transported in the back of a pickup truck. The most recent video, viewed by CBC News, was uploaded on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Doping chiefs investigate claims ski jumpers used injections to enlarge penises

Anti-doping chiefs have said they will look into extraordinary claims that Olympic ski jumpers have injected acid into their penises to enhance performance.

While Witold Banka delivered his warning here in Milan, host of the Winter Games, on Thursday with a wry smile in response to one of the more unusual questions he has faced during his presidency at the World Anti-Doping Agency, there may be some legitimacy to the concerns.

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Toronto police officers arrested in plot to murder Ontario corrections officer

Police say seven current and one former Toronto cop have been linked to a criminal conspiracy which allegedly sought to murder an Ontario corrections officer.

York Regional Police revealed the results of Project South on Thursday morning alongside Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw.

More … Toronto police officers accused of leaking information to ‘key’ organized crime figure after corruption probe

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Church fresco that resembles Italian PM Meloni has face scrubbed off

The face of an angel on a fresco in Italy that provoked outrage because of its resemblance to Giorgia Meloni has been scrubbed out by the artist who restored it.

The painting in the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina, a short walk from the Italian parliament, triggered a political and religious row last week when a restoration appeared to give the winged figure the features of the Italian prime minister.

Visitors noticed the likeness, prompting an investigation by Italy’s culture ministry and heritage officials.

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U.S. interest in Alberta separatism raises red flags over what might come next

Communications between the Trump administration and Alberta’s separatist movement raised alarm at the highest levels in Canada last week. It also raised questions about Washington’s possible intentions.

Some even see dangerous parallels between American efforts to inflame Alberta separatism and the Russian campaign to gin up a separatist movement in eastern Ukraine a decade ago.

Last week, an Alberta separatist group revealed that it was hosted at three meetings by the U.S. State Department.


Honestly as the true nature of the Carney ChiCom alliance is revealed annexation looks better and better.

Energy minister won’t rule out Chinese state-owned companies from buying majority stakes in Canada’s oil patch

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SLOBODIAN: Taxpayer-funded ‘spin’ doctors — Ottawa spent $262,000 teaching bureaucrats how to dodge Parliament’s questions

Consultants were paid $262,609 to coach federal managers on how to answer questions when summoned to testify before parliamentary committees.

These consultants offered managers “strategic and practical advice” on committee appearances. They were hired to “review material and provide comments, advice, and suggested questions,” the cabinet wrote in an Inquiry of Ministry tabled in the Commons, per Blacklock’s Reporter.

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