Canadian authorities confirmed that a shooting outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, was a hate-motivated attack targeting the Jewish community. Const. Jeff Smith was critically injured in the incident but continued to fend off the armed attacker.
Source: BBC News
Toronto-based anti-censorship software company Psiphon plans to relocate outside of Canada if the federal government's controversial lawful-access bill is passed into law. The virtual private network provider, originally spun out of the Citizen Lab, helps internet users bypass online censorship in oppressive regimes.
Source: Citizenlab.ca
Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride service to Canada for the first time, beginning vehicle training in Toronto. However, local residents will not be able to officially book rides until 2028.
Source: CNET
A stabbing in Toronto has left one victim hospitalized with injuries. Local police are currently investigating the incident and actively searching for the suspect.
Source: insauga.com
The Toronto Waterfront Marathon is taking place today, featuring a 42-kilometre course that winds through the city. To accommodate the runners, temporary road closures are in effect, including a notable shutdown of Queen Street East in the Beach neighborhood.
Source: Beach Metro Community News