David Savard: A Journey of Defensive Evolution

A fire tore through a strip mall in south Edmonton, causing significant damage. Edmonton Fire Rescue Services prioritized the safety of both citizens and firefighters throughout the incident. The organization is dedicated to protecting lives, property, and the environment around the clock.

The 2025 Met Gala theme is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style". The exhibition explores the significance of fashion in shaping Black identities throughout history, focusing on concepts like dandyism. The Costume Institute's curator Andrew Bolton selected 12 characteristics to highlight, consulting with scholars and an advisory committee.

Palantir Technologies Inc. develops software used in counterterrorism investigations and operations. The company has created four main platforms: Gotham, Foundry, Apollo, and AIP. Apollo is a cloud-independent system that manages updates, security enhancements, and platform configurations.

Diljit Dosanjh will attend the Met Gala as a Google Pixel ambassador. The event takes place on May 5, 2025, with a theme of "Tailored For You" focusing on classic tailoring. Dosanjh's recent collaboration with Ed Sheeran singing in Punjabi further highlights his cultural influence.

Mike Myers is a Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker born on May 25, 1963. He began performing in commercials at the age of two. Myers gained recognition for his role as Austin Powers in the film series "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" (1997), "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" (1999), and "Austin Powers in Goldmember" (2002). He has also appeared in other films and had a cameo in Britney Spears' music video "Boys".

Former junior hockey player Noah Corson has been found guilty of sexual assault. The Crown and defense agreed that Corson participated in a group sexual activity involving two other hockey players at the complainant's residence. The justice ruled that Corson did not take all reasonable steps during the encounter, as he did not ask any questions. Two other hockey players involved pleaded guilty to sexual assault charges in youth court last year.

The NHL entry draft, formerly known as the NHL amateur draft, began in 1963 at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal. In 1979, the name was changed to "NHL entry draft." The 1987 draft, held in Detroit, was the first held in the United States. SportsChannel America began televising the NHL Draft in 1989.

President Trump is meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House after tensions arose due to Trump's tariffs and comments about making Canada the "51st state". Trump has suggested annexing Canada using "economic force", citing U.S. trade deficits as justification. Carney has cautioned against expecting a new trade deal from the meeting. Trump recently claimed the American film industry is struggling due to incentives offered by other countries. He also announced an upcoming visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Canada later this month.

Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl against Mumbai Indians in the IPL match at Wankhede Stadium. Shubman Gill, Gujarat's captain, believes a strong total is crucial for success on this wicket. He highlighted their six to seven bowling options as a strength. Hardik Pandya, captain of Mumbai Indians, emphasized the importance of discipline, humility, and focus for his team. Both captains confirmed they are fielding their unchanged teams.

The Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks during early May each year. It is viewable in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres during the pre-dawn hours. To view the Eta Aquarids find an area well away from city lights or street lights. The dust grains eventually become the Eta Aquarids in May and the Orionids in October if they collide with Earth's atmosphere. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is a long-duration shower, beginning just after mid-April and lasting through the end of May. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower 2025 is active between April 15 and May 27 and this year peaks overnight May 5-6. For the best view of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, go to the darkest possible location, lean back and relax. Similar to October's Orionid meteor shower, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower is caused by ice and dust left behind by Halley's Comet.

Don Davies was born in Edmonton, Alberta. He entered politics during the 2008 federal election and was re-elected in 2019 with a significant lead over his opponent. Davies introduced more private member's legislation than any other MP in Canada during the 42nd Parliament and was re-appointed to the Health portfolio in the 43rd Parliament. Outside of politics, Davies is a co-founder and principal at Davies-Crooks Associates. He also holds leadership roles in organizations like Building Transparency and CTBUH. Davies has been instrumental in developing guides for embodied carbon reduction and low carbon concrete procurement within the construction industry. His structural design projects span numerous countries and major cities worldwide.

Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had a "very constructive" phone conversation about the relationship between the two countries. They agreed to begin negotiations for a new economic and security relationship following the Canadian election. Carney informed Trump that Canada will implement retaliatory tariffs if the US takes further trade actions against them. Trump stated he respected Canada's sovereignty during the call.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The team's history dates back to 1917 when they were known as the Toronto Arenas and later became the Toronto St. Patricks. In 1927, Conn Smythe purchased the team and renamed them the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team is named after a former minor-league baseball team that used the same name. Smythe also founded Maple Leaf Gardens Limited (MLGL), a publicly traded company to manage both the team and their new arena, Maple Leaf Gardens. Tim Horton, a legendary player for the Maple Leafs, holds the record for most games played by a defenseman for the team.

French-Canadian entrepreneur Stephan Tetrault has acquired GameStop Canada from its struggling parent company. The rebranded company, Electronics Boutique Canada Inc., will relaunch its 185 stores as EB Games Canada.

The Competition Bureau alleges that Canada's Wonderland advertises items at lower prices than consumers ultimately pay online due to mandatory processing fees. These fees range from $0.99 to $9.99 and are not disclosed upfront, according to the bureau. The bureau considers this "drip pricing" deceptive because consumers aren't presented with an attainable price initially. Wonderland counters that its pricing is transparent and consumer-friendly, calling the bureau's claims unfounded.

A delegation from South Korea visited Canada last week to promote military equipment sales amid strained relations between Canada and the US. South Korea is offering submarines, training aircraft, howitzers, and rocket launchers to Canada. They also proposed establishing local maintenance facilities and providing full access to onboard technology, something US suppliers typically don't offer. The KSS-III submarine, developed by Hanwha Ocean, is a key product being presented.

Earth's atmosphere has about one billion years of oxygen left. Without oxygen, complex life as we know it would end. This finding changes our understanding of life on Earth and other planets. It reminds us that even basic elements of existence are not eternal. The Great Oxidation Event (GOE), which occurred billions of years ago, saw a rise in atmospheric oxygen concentration. Geological evidence, such as sulfur isotope analysis, supports this event. The GOE marks a transition from a state with low to high oxygen levels in Earth's atmosphere and oceans.

The national emergency alert system in Canada will be tested twice a year, on May 7, 2025 at 1:55 pm (PDT) and November 19, 2025 at 1:55 pm (PST). Alternate formats of alerts may be issued for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or partially sighted. Broadcasters may use text-to-speech software to create an audio version of an alert message, and emergency alerts may be read to the recipient if your device supports this feature. The vibration feature that accompanies emergency alerts is also available. You may receive alert test notifications through apps on your phone that provide emergency information.