It's more than just a homecoming for Cdric Blisle, it's a dream come true the Cirque du Soleil performer from Ottawa is finally getting to perform in front of his friends and family inGatineau.

Around 20 residents arrived on the historic church's front lawn to protest during a community barbecue event organized by The United People of Canada, which has been occupying the church and has ties to theFreedom Convoy.

A kayakerwho spottedracist and antisemitic graffiti on a bridge in Wakefield, Que., two weeks ago says she's appalled that it still hasn't been removed.

Jenna Curwin, 20, lost her father John Curwin in 2008 when he was on duty with the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan. She is one of 22 outstanding students who lost their parents in military service to Canada.

The Almonte, Ont., puppetry festival arrived on the scene in 2005, but a lack of funding and volunteers saw it discontinued in 2016. Now, after a long six-year hiatus, the internationally renowned festival with acts from as far away as Iceland and Indonesia is back.

Activists protesting the killings of Palestiniansin Gaza, including women and children,during three days of intensefightingbetween Israel and Gaza militantsare callingon the Canadian government to stop the sale of arms to Israel.

Parents shopping for back-to-school supplieson Mondaywere split on whether masks would be part of their children'soutfits again this fall, as the province confirmed their use will remain voluntary.