A digest of recent Canadian news including the retraction of a Middle East travel advisory, G7 Summit protests in Calgary, a WestJet cybersecurity incident, wildfire evacuee returns in Saskatchewan, and various other public safety, crime, infrastructure, and cultural updates across Canada.
News Update #5 – June 14, 2025 G7 Summit Protests, Wildfire Evacuees Return, WestJet Cybersecurity, Foreign Ministry Advisory
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A digest of recent Canadian news including the retraction of a Middle East travel advisory, G7 Summit protests in Calgary, a WestJet cybersecurity incident, wildfire evacuee returns in Saskatchewan, and various other public safety, crime, infrastructure, and cultural updates across Canada.
Trending- 1 1925: Salvation Army building in Saskatoon began service
- 2 April: Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy (referenced by Pinoy Festival)
- 3 May 30: Jesse Lee Grabinsky first arrested for vehicle theft
- 4 Late May: Measles outbreak began in Wonowon, B.C.
- 5 June 7: Jesse Lee Grabinsky second arrested for vehicle theft
- 6 June 11, 2025 (Wednesday): John Edward last seen missing
- 7 Friday: Canada's Department of Global Affairs issued a public statement advising Canadians to leave Middle East
- 8 Friday night: WestJet cybersecurity incident first apparent
- 9 Saturday: Canada's Foreign Ministry retracted the Middle East travel advisory
- 10 Saturday: Activists held a 'people's forum' in downtown Calgary
- 11 Saturday: Anti-Trump protests gathered near American embassy in Ottawa and across US cities
- 12 Saturday: Philadelphia Phillies defeated Toronto Blue Jays
- 13 Saturday afternoon: Calgary Stampeders defeated Toronto Argonauts
- 14 Sunday: Large protest and march planned near Calgary city hall
- 15 Tuesday (local time): Australian PM Anthony Albanese scheduled to meet Donald Trump at G7 summit
- Confusion and potential misguidance for Canadians in Middle East due to retracted advisory
- Potential confrontations with police during Calgary protests
- WestJet operations affected by cybersecurity incident (access to servers/software)
- Significant frustration and delays for Ottawa commuters due to construction
- Choking hazard for infants due to recalled toothbrush
- Growing concern for the well-being of missing John Edward
- Jesse Lee Grabinsky remains in custody facing charges for vehicle theft
- Clex Solutions Ltd. awarded $7,000 in damages from Nicholas Gust, and Andrew Buckley also ordered to pay damages
- Measles spreading in B.C., requiring self-isolation and medical precautions
- Injuries to key players (Reggie Begelton, Wynton McManis, Deonta McMahon) in CFL game
What: Canada's Foreign Ministry retracted a Middle East travel advisory; Activists held a 'people's forum' and planned a large protest in Calgary ahead of the G7 Summit; Australian PM Anthony Albanese is scheduled to meet former US President Donald Trump and other leaders at the G7 summit; Anti-Trump protests occurred in Ottawa and US cities; Wildfire evacuees returned home in northern Saskatchewan; The Dryden Creek wildfire near Squamish, B.C., stabilized but a state of local emergency remains; Multiple lab-confirmed cases of measles are circulating in Wonowon, B.C., with potential exposures in Fort St. John; Health Canada recalled the Oracare Baby Brush toothbrush; Hamilton police are searching for missing 62-year-old John Edward; Jesse Lee Grabinsky was arrested twice for vehicle theft in Mission, B.C.; A B.C. Supreme Court ruled web developer Nicholas Gust must pay damages to Clex Solutions Ltd. for website redirection, and Andrew Buckley was also ordered to pay damages; Ottawa commuters are experiencing frustration and delays due to extensive road and transit closures; WestJet is experiencing a 'cybersecurity incident' affecting some servers and software systems; The Arnprior Airport hosted its third annual fly-in breakfast; Pinoy Festival 2025 was celebrated in Burnaby; Director Shawn Levy, rock band Our Lady Peace, and golf star Mike Weir were among new inductees to Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto; The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game; The Calgary Stampeders defeated the Toronto Argonauts in a CFL game; The Salvation Army celebrated its 100th anniversary of service in Saskatoon.
When: Foreign Ministry retraction: Saturday (after Friday's statement); Calgary protests/forum: Saturday, with a large protest planned for Sunday; Albanese-Trump meeting: Tuesday (local time); Anti-Trump protests: Saturday (coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday); Wildfire evacuees return: Recently, after weeks away; Dryden Creek wildfire stabilization: Recently; Measles outbreak: Began late May, spreading since; Toothbrush recall: Recently; John Edward missing: Since Wednesday, June 11, 2025; Grabinsky arrests: May 30 and June 7; Court ruling: Recently; Ottawa closures: Ongoing, construction season; WestJet incident: First apparent Friday night; Arnprior Airport event: Recently (third annual); Pinoy Festival: Saturday, annually near June 12; Walk of Fame: Recently; Phillies vs Blue Jays: Saturday; Stampeders vs Argonauts: Saturday afternoon; Salvation Army celebration: Recently.
Where: Foreign Ministry advisory: Middle East (Israel, Iran); Calgary protests/forum: Downtown Calgary, near city hall; G7 Summit: Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada; Anti-Trump protests: Near American embassy in Ottawa, Canada; US cities (Los Angeles); Rallies planned in Toronto and Vancouver; Wildfire evacuees: Northern Saskatchewan (Sucker River); Dryden Creek wildfire: Near Squamish, B.C.; Measles: Wonowon, B.C.; Fort St. John, B.C. (hospital emergency room); Ontario; Toothbrush recall: Dollarama stores nationwide (Canada); Missing person: Hamilton, Dundas (Baldwin Street, McDonald’s), St. Joseph’s Villa; Vehicle theft: Mission, B.C.; Website redirection: B.C. Supreme Court; Ottawa transit/road closures: Ottawa (Montreal Road, Highway 417, O-Train East Extension); WestJet incident: Calgary-based airline; Arnprior Airport event: Arnprior Airport; Pinoy Festival: Swangard Stadium, Burnaby; Walk of Fame: Toronto; Baseball game: Toronto (Blue Jays home); CFL game: Calgary (Stampeders home); Salvation Army: Saskatoon (Avenue C location).
Why: Foreign Ministry retraction: Not explained, but followed an 'Erratum' after advising Canadians to leave Middle East due to escalating Israel-Iran conflict; Calgary protests/forum: Criticizing G7 leaders' priorities, aiming for peaceful demonstration; Albanese-Trump meeting: Albanese to advocate for Australia's exemption from Trump's tariff regime, discuss critical minerals, US beef import rules, and Aukus agreement benefits; Anti-Trump protests: Concerns over Trump's immigration policies, planned military parade, fears of dictatorship, solidarity with Americans; Wildfire evacuees return: Favourable wildfire conditions; Dryden Creek wildfire stabilization: Cooler, cloudy weather; Measles: Outbreak began with a travel-related case, spreading; Toothbrush recall: Manufacturing defect causing choking hazard; Missing person: Did not return to St. Joseph’s Villa, causing growing concern; Vehicle theft: Alleged repeated vehicle thefts; Website redirection: Unpaid $660 invoice, breach of fiduciary duty, 'conversion'; Ottawa closures: Construction season in full swing; WestJet incident: Cybersecurity attack; Arnprior Airport event: Increase community awareness, fundraiser, inspire aviation interest; Pinoy Festival: Annually near Philippines' Independence Day, during Filipino Heritage Month, theme 'We Rise' honoring community resilience after April Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy; Walk of Fame: Honoring new inductees; Sports games: Regular season games; Salvation Army: 100th anniversary of service, adapting services to address challenges like drug addiction.
How: Foreign Ministry retraction: Issued an 'Erratum'; Calgary protests/forum: Held a 'people's forum,' planning a large protest and march; Albanese-Trump meeting: Face-to-face meeting at G7 summit; Anti-Trump protests: Gathered near embassy, marched, rallies planned; Wildfire evacuees return: Communities lifted evacuation orders; Dryden Creek wildfire: Firefighting efforts involve 65 B.C. wildland firefighters, five helicopters, heavy equipment; Police investigation by Squamish RCMP; Measles: Health officials confirmed cases, Northern Health advises self-isolation and calling ahead for medical care; Toothbrush recall: Health Canada recalled, Dollarama stopped selling; Missing person: Police continuing search; Vehicle theft: Arrested twice, faces charges, remains in custody; Website redirection: B.C. Supreme Court ruling, judge found breach of duty and conversion; Ottawa closures: Lane reductions, road closures, Line 1 train service disruptions; WestJet incident: Actively investigating with police and Transport Canada; Arnprior Airport event: Hosted fly-in breakfast; Pinoy Festival: Featured solidarity parade, vendors, beer garden, live music, family activities, free shuttle; Walk of Fame: Inductees honored with a star; Sports games: Played games; Salvation Army: Held a street fair.