Fashion farewell: One of the giants of the fashion world is gone. Oscar de la Renta, whose luxurious gowns defined Hollywood glamour for decades, has died at the age of 82. Just last month, lawyer Amal Alamuddin had worn one of the designer’s wedding dresses when she married actor George Clooney.
Fears of homegrown terror: The man involved in a hit-and-run attack on two Canadian soldiers in Quebec was “radicalized,” according to the Prime Minister’s Office. But police are saying little about the incident. So who was 25-year-old suspect Martin Rouleau?
Paid to play?: Should junior hockey players be paid like employees? A class-action lawsuit against the CHL is seeking $180 million in wages, vacation time, and overtime pay. It also alleges players get about $50 to $120 for up to 65 hours of work per week.
Closing door to door: If you didn’t already have a community mailbox, it’s probably now at the end of your street. Thousands of Canadians are walking a little farther to get their mail this week, and many are unhappy about the change.
Oscar Pistorius sentenced: The double-amputee Olympic runner was sentenced to five years in prison for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. But some legal experts say he could be serving the bulk of his sentence under house arrest.
