News of the day: Man was in Canada just six days, then murdered his wife

Catch up on the stories we’re following today

Published Jul 02, 2026  •  2 minute read

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It’s Thursday, July 2. Here are the top stories we’re following today:

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HUNTER: He was in Canada just six days — then he murdered his wife

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Jagpreet Singh did not waste any time when he arrived on these shores. Just six days after landing in Canada, he brutally stabbed his wife of 20 years to death. Now, he has been convicted of second-degree murder in the killing of Balwinder Kaur, 41, at her Abbotsford, B.C. apartment.

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Toronto Maple Leafs top pick Gavin McKenna attends development camp. Terry Koshan/Toronto Sun

Unpacking Gavin McKenna’s first day on the ice at Maple Leafs development camp

Gavin McKenna will defer to Sergei Bobrovsky. The question was on the minds of everyone in Leafs Nation after the Maple Leafs signed the future Hall of Fame netminder on Tuesday: Who is going to wear No. 72 for the Leafs in 2026-27 and beyond?

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New report reveals reasons behind Canada’s brain drain to U.S.

Canada’s best and brightest are leaving Canada in droves, and it’s more than just chasing warmer winters. A study released this week from the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy shows that, since the end of the pandemic, Canadians heading south to the United States for work has spiked — citing jobs, taxes and Canada’s collapsing health-care system as reasons.

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Bystanders help security guard pin down alleged thieves at Barrie store

Bystanders came to the aid of a retail store security guard in Barrie and helped catch and pin down two alleged thieves Tuesday night following a reported assault. Barrie Police said officers responded to reports of a theft at a Canadian Tire on Mapleview Dr. W. in the city’s south end shortly after 7:30 p.m.

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Team Canada’s Richie Laryea (2nd R), Derek Cornelius (R) and Niko Sigur take part in a FIFA World Cup training session in Houston. Getty Images

Can Canada turn FIFA World Cup heat into an advantage against Morocco?

Before the FIFA World Cup, the Canadian team spent the better part of a week training in the excruciating heat of Charlotte, N.C. That preparation could be one of the few decided edges Canada has as it prepares to knock off No. 6-ranked Morocco in a Round of 16 match on Saturday in Houston.

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