Colleen Bready's Cool Thursday Forecast and Top News Roundup
Colleen Bready's Cool Thursday Forecast and News

Colleen Bready has your current conditions and updated weather forecast for June 11, 2026. Expect a cool Thursday with more showers and thunderstorms, and possible snow in the Rockies overnight.

Top News Headlines

Public Safety and Crime

Tributes pour in after a veteran Toronto police officer was fatally shot in North York. Meanwhile, a Surrey home was hit by early morning gunfire, and police have released a composite sketch of a sex assault suspect in Fish Creek. In Winnipeg, a man died following an assault at a business. Police seized weapons and $160,000 in drugs in a major bust in Timmins and Kapuskasing.

Weather and Natural Disasters

Cleanup has begun at a Selkirk industrial park where a tornado caused $30 million in damages. The Oxbow tornado represents the strongest twister in Saskatchewan since 2010. A hailstorm led to the closure of the Government House Conservatory. In Manitoba, residents face major ruin after massive floods hit the province.

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Transportation and Infrastructure

There is no timeline to begin O-Train East Extension trial running or opening. A new bus route connects the REM Des Sources station to Montreal airport. The Bay Street Bridge in Victoria has reopened to two-way traffic as the project enters its final stretch.

Health and Safety

A first-in-Canada scanner unveiled in London, Ontario promises earlier disease detection. Health Canada warns parents about a wooden pacifier clip sold on Amazon.ca. A study reveals that about one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions.

Politics and Trade

Quebec passed a bill banning the sale of energy drinks to kids under 16. Pennsylvania's governor slammed Trump's Canada comments as he signed a trade pact with Ontario. Senators say changes to labour law could make Canada a more reliable trading partner.

Entertainment and Sports

Time magazine is launching a Canadian version with local staff and office. The BBC has scrapped the Doctor Who Christmas special, and the showrunner has exited. Victor Wembanyama was nearly hit by an egg following a loss to the Knicks. Wimbledon increased prize money by 20%.

Science and Technology

The privacy commissioner says Grok deepfakes violated Canadian privacy law. A Canadian mother is suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged her daughter's suicide.

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