Hamilton police say firefighters were called to the blaze Sunday afternoon in an apartment building in downtown Hamilton.
A Canadian sailor celebrated for two solo voyages around the world and years of passionate charitable work has reportedly died.
The assailants also filmed the gang-rape and threatened to post it on social media sites if she complained
The government announced Tuesday it will change the manner in which a Supreme Court justice is appointed, saying it's time for the process to "demonstrate a degree of rigour and responsibility" that may have been missing in the past.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is no stranger to Vancouver's Pride parade, having taken part in the annual celebration for the past several years.
Experts are expressing doubt a property transfer tax on foreign buyers that takes effect Tuesday will have a significant impact on housing affordability in Metro Vancouver.