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Judge Halts Retailer’s Bid for Former Hudson’s Bay Space at Yorkdale

Judge blocks department store from moving into former HBC space at Yorkdale mall. A proposed plan to open a new retailer in the former Hudson’s Bay space at Yorkdale Shopping Centre has been stopped by an Ontario judge. The decision blocks a deal that would have transferred the large anchor location to a discount-focused department store operator. The court found that the arrangement did not meet the standards required for such a major tenancy change, supporting Yorkdale’s position that the retailer was not an appropriate fit for the mall’s upscale environment. The ruling ends months of dispute over the future of the vacant three-level space and underscores the challenges malls face as they try to repurpose former department store footprints. Yorkdale, known for its luxury brands and high-end positioning, is now expected to pursue alternatives that better align with its long‑term strategy.
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Tragedy in Gaza: UN Reports Mass Killing of Medics

 

The United Nations has reported a devastating incident in southern Gaza, where 15 Palestinian medics and emergency responders were killed by Israeli troops and buried in a mass grave. The medics, including workers from the Palestinian Red Crescent and Gaza’s Civil Defense, were reportedly on a mission to rescue casualties when they were struck down. Their vehicles were clearly marked as humanitarian, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent, which has accused Israeli forces of targeting them "in cold blood."

The Israeli military has stated that its troops fired on vehicles that approached them "suspiciously" without identification. However, the UN and other humanitarian organizations have raised concerns about the targeting of medical personnel, calling it one of the deadliest attacks on aid workers in recent years.

This tragic event has drawn international condemnation and highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where medical and emergency teams often operate under life-threatening conditions. The incident underscores the urgent need for accountability and the protection of humanitarian workers in conflict zones.

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