Canada’s news cycle this week was dominated by a series of starkly different stories, from higher‑education cutbacks to violent crime and a heartbreaking toddler murder case. Canadore College announced the shutdown of its West Parry Sound campus amid falling enrolments, while Toronto police recovered half‑a‑million dollars in stolen jewelry after an armed robbery. At the same time, a mother in Scarborough faces murder charges after her two‑year‑old child was found dead .

Canadore College winds down West Parry Sound campus amid enrolment slump

According to the college’s press release, Canadore College will close its West Parry Sound campus by the end of the academic year because of “low enrolment and financial pressures .” The decision affects roughly 200 students and 30 staff members, who will be offered transfers to other campuses or support for completing their programs elsewhere. the college cited a 15% decline in new student applications over the past two years as a key driver.

Education analysts note that the closure mirrors a broader provincial trend, where smaller regional campuses struggle to attract enough learners to stay financially viable. As the report says, similar cutbacks have hit institutions in northern Ontario,raising concerns about access to post‑secondary education in rural communities.

Half‑million‑dollar jewelry haul recovered after Toronto downtown armed robbery

Toronto police announced on Tuesday that they have recovered approximately CAD 500,000 worth of jewelry stolen during an armed robbery at a downtown boutique on Monday evening. The robbery, which left two employees unharmed but terrified, involved three masked gunmen who fled on foot.

According to the police statement, detectives traced the stolen items throguh a network of pawn shops and recovered most of the loot witthin 48 hours. The investigation remains ongoing, and no arrests have been made yet. The incident adds to a recent spike in high‑value thefts across the city’s core, prompting calls for increased security measures.

Scarborough toddler’s death leads to murder charge against mother

In a case described by local officials as “extremely tragic,” a toddler just shy of her second birthday was found dead in a Scarborough home on Wednesday. Police have charged the child’s mother,32‑year‑old Maria Hernandez, with second‑degree murder.

Authorities said the investigation revealed signs of foul play, and a forensic examination confirmed the cause of death as blunt‑force trauma. The charge marks a rare instance of a parent being prosecuted for murder of a child in the province, and community leaders have called for greater support services for families facing severe stress.

Who will fund the continuation of Vaudreuil‑Montreal bus routes 40 and 91?

Transit officials confirmed that routes 40 and 91, which run from Vaudreuil to downtown Montreal, will continue operating until the end of the month despite a pending review of funding . The decision, announced by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), comes after a petition to separate the routes was dismissed as “incomprehensible” by local councillor Rath.

As the report says, the STM is negotiating with the provincial government for a long‑term financing plan, but no definitive timeline has been set. Riders are advised to monitor service updates as the month draws to a close.

What remains unclear about the Nanaimo human‑rights award appeal?

The British Columbia Court of Appeal dismissed the City of Nanaimo’s bid to overturn a recent human‑rights award granted to a local activist . While the court’s written decision outlines the legal reasoning, it does not disclose whether the city will pursue further legal action or seek a settlement.

Observers note that the case could set a precedent for municipal liability in future discrimination claims, but the city’s next steps remain unknown.