A comprehensive daily news update covering multiple significant events across Canada, including a wildfire evacuation in Chase, B.C., $40 million money laundering charges against former Canex Forex owners, a worsening housing crisis in Montreal, a major aircraft order for Bombardier, a fatal collision in Manitoba, heightened Canada Day security in B.C., a coyote attack in Nobleton, a drought emergency in Southern Saskatchewan, the reintroduction of fluoride in Calgary's water, a family achieving Canadian citizenship in Winnipeg, the collapse of a century-old barn in Manitoba, Treaty 6 Confederacy concerns over Bill C-5, and several NHL player transactions and MLB injury updates.
News Update #5 – June 30, 2025 Wildfire Prompts Evacuation, $40M Money Laundering Charges, Montreal Housing Crisis, Bombardier Order
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A comprehensive daily news update covering multiple significant events across Canada, including a wildfire evacuation in Chase, B.C., $40 million money laundering charges against former Canex Forex owners, a worsening housing crisis in Montreal, a major aircraft order for Bombardier, a fatal collision in Manitoba, heightened Canada Day security in B.C., a coyote attack in Nobleton, a drought emergency in Southern Saskatchewan, the reintroduction of fluoride in Calgary's water, a family achieving Canadian citizenship in Winnipeg, the collapse of a century-old barn in Manitoba, Treaty 6 Confederacy concerns over Bill C-5, and several NHL player transactions and MLB injury updates.
Trending- 1 April 2025: Fatal attack at Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver.
- 2 Last week (before June 30, 2025): Explosive device detonation in North Vancouver.
- 3 Monday (June 30, 2025): Fatal head-on collision in RM of Hanover.
- 4 Sunday afternoon (June 29, 2025): Rocco Morra bitten by coyote in Nobleton.
- 5 2018-2020: Kevin and Saba Sarrafi allegedly laundered over $40-million.
- 6 Monday afternoon (June 30, 2025): Wildfire ignited near Chase, B.C.
- 7 Summer (2025): Little to no rain in Southern Saskatchewan.
- 8 Nine consecutive years: Farmers losing money in Southern Saskatchewan.
- 9 Monday (June 30, 2025): Bombardier secured US$1.7-billion order.
- 10 2027: Deliveries for Bombardier order scheduled to commence.
- 11 Since 2019: Montreal rents surged by nearly 71%.
- 12 2024: Montreal's vacancy rate was 1.5%.
- 13 July 1 (Canada Day): Luiz Antonio Rodrigues Bonito family preparing to become Canadian citizens.
- 14 2019: Bonito family granted permanent residency.
- 15 Nearly four years ago (from June 30, 2025): Calgary plebiscite supported fluoride reintroduction.
- 16 Last Monday (June 23, 2025): Century-old barn collapsed southeast of Beausejour.
- 17 Saturday, July 19 (2025): Public cleanup party for barn.
- 18 1920s: Barn built.
- 19 Recently: Bill C-5 received royal assent.
- 20 Early May (2025): Anthony Santander sustained partially dislocated left shoulder.
- 21 2024: Anthony Santander had career-best year.
- 22 January (2025): Anthony Santander signed $92.5 million contract.
- 23 Monday (June 30, 2025): Bo Bichette scratched from game.
- Evacuation order issued
- Critical injuries sustained in collision
- Public anxiety regarding safety
- Minor leg injuries from coyote bite
- Fraud and money laundering charges filed
- Challenges in regulating money-services businesses (MSBs)
- Financial losses for farmers due to drought
- Surge in rents in Montreal
- Critically low housing vacancy rate in Montreal
- Court injunction filed against fluoridation
- Collapse of a century-old barn
- Concerns over constitutionally protected treaty rights
- Gained salary cap space for Toronto Maple Leafs
- Significant raise for Evan Bouchard
- Inability to swing bat due to shoulder injury
What: Multiple events including a wildfire, money laundering charges, housing crisis, business deals, public safety incidents (fatal collision, coyote attack, Canada Day security), environmental issues (drought), social issues (housing, citizenship, fluoride, barn collapse), Indigenous affairs (Bill C-5), and sports news (NHL trades/signings, MLB injury).
When: Latest 4h news; Monday (for collision, wildfire, Bombardier order); Sunday afternoon (coyote attack); between 2018 and 2020 (money laundering scheme); since 2019 (Montreal housing crisis); 2024 (Montreal vacancy rate); 2027 (Bombardier deliveries begin); early May (Santander injury); last Monday (barn collapse); 1920s (barn built); 2023 (Bill C-5 royal assent); 2025 (Bombardier deliveries, Marner trade, Bouchard signing, Kapanen/Philp signing, Santander injury, Bichette injury).
Where: Chase, B.C.; RM of Hanover, Manitoba; Highway 12; Steinbach, Manitoba; RM of De Salaberry, Manitoba; British Columbia; Victoria; Vancouver; North Vancouver; Nobleton, Ontario; Calgary court; Middle East; United Arab Emirates; Southern Saskatchewan (Big Stick, Maple Creek, Enterprise, Fox Valley RMs); Montreal, Quebec; Winnipeg; Calgary; Beausejour, Manitoba; Treaty 6 Confederacy; Toronto; Vegas; Utah; Edmonton; Toronto; Chicago; Ottawa; Barrhaven; Kanata; Orléans; Walter Baker Park; Clarke Fields; Petrie Island.
Why: Wildfire due to suspected human cause; money laundering to bypass anti-money laundering laws and escalating sanctions on Iran; Montreal housing crisis due to consistent above-average rent hikes and a severe shortage of affordable units; Bombardier order for business jets; heightened security due to past fatal attack and explosive device detonation; coyote attack due to frequent sightings and recent encounters; drought due to little to no rain; fluoride reintroduction due to plebiscite support for oral health; family citizenship due to fleeing instability in Venezuela and being granted permanent residency; barn collapse due to strong winds; Treaty 6 concerns over Bill C-5 due to lack of meaningful prior consultation and potential risk to constitutionally protected treaty rights; sports trades/signings for team strategy and player contracts.
How: Wildfire ignited; money laundering through shell companies and third-party bank accounts; housing crisis through rent hikes and lack of supply; Bombardier secured order; security measures increased with fences, roadblocks, and increased police presence; coyote bit boy; drought declared by RMs; fluoride reintroduced via upgrades; family achieved citizenship with significant community support; barn collapsed due to winds, cleanup party organized; Treaty 6 expressed concerns; sports deals via trades and contract signings.