A pedestrian was struck and killed near the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Penetanguishene, Ontario, paramedics confirmed. The incident occurred on June 18, 2026, at approximately 1:05 PM EDT. Emergency services responded to the scene near the intersection of the Waypoint Centre, but the victim was pronounced dead. Details about the driver or vehicle involved have not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing.
Other News Highlights
In other news, a dump truck crash on Highway 407 ramp in Oshawa left one dead, and a teen pedestrian was injured in a collision in Etobicoke. B.C. Premier criticized the potential loss of the Vancouver Whitecaps to Las Vegas. PM Carney is set to attend the Canada-Qatar World Cup game in Vancouver. Musician Corb Lund expressed disappointment over Premier Smith's response to a coal petition. A Cochrane couple won $100K on Lotto 6-49. Ottawa is considering aversion conditioning for coyotes in Orléans. Severe thunderstorm watches were issued for Ottawa and Montreal. The College of Physicians warned against whole-body MRIs. Court heard an Alberta separatist group's plea for a stay on a referendum petition ruling. Two vehicles were seized for speeding. A Quebec earthquake was felt in New Brunswick. Three young men and a dog were rescued from a stranded boat in Musquash, N.B. Passengers stopped a sexual assault on a Winnipeg bus. A convicted sex offender pleaded guilty to assaulting a 9-year-old in a Winnipeg school washroom. The Exchange announced a new folk festival in Regina. A memorial for a 1980 CP rail crew bus crash was expanded on Highway 1. Protesters disrupted a Region of Waterloo council meeting. Community raised over $300K for families in a Mapleton Township crash. BHP flagged a $2 billion cost overrun at Jansen development in Saskatchewan. A man was seriously injured in a shooting. A funeral was held for an OPP officer killed in the line of duty. Police charged a Thunder Bay senior with drug trafficking. An accused testified in his own defence at a murder trial. A report found governance failures and alleged fraud at a London hospital. Costco Wholesale broke ground in Wasaga Beach. Midland Canadian Tire raised $10K in donations. Fewer assaults, robberies, and sexual offenses were reported in Windsor. Over $400K was raised at the Show Us Your Brave campaign. Hockey Without Limits broke barriers for adults with disabilities. Victoria firefighters sought parking solutions. An 81-year-old Ottawa man was charged with historical sex assaults. A man who admitted setting a cross on fire in a Chicago park was charged with a hate crime. The Church of England apologized for its role in forced adoptions.
Politics
MPs passed a spending bill and headed home for summer break. Automatic tax filing could give Canadians who skip their file $2K a year in benefits. James Moore discussed Canada's AI opportunity in health care.
Business
Apple CEO said AI boom makes price increases unavoidable. A Canadian company is mining potash, lithium, and bromine in Utah. CPP Investments committed $1B to a data centre partnership in India.
Health
Mixed emotions surfaced over MAID eligibility for mental illness. The pressure to have baby boys harms African mothers' health. Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fell to zero in England.
Entertainment
Justin Trudeau, Bono, and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum. Rapper Eyedea found new life with an AI-generated album. Rockstar Games announced GTA VI pre-orders.
Sports
Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada. The U.S. Open started slowly at Shinnecock Hills. Colombia's Luis Díaz starred in his World Cup debut.
Lifestyle
How to rent an RV and plan a cross-country road trip. An ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died. An archaeology team unearthed a prototype of Stonehenge.
Climate & Environment
Benjamin Franklin's ideas helped scientists understand climate change. Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakened along the Texas coast. Environment groups sued Ottawa over missed emission targets.
Sci-Tech
Oldest-known plague outbreak came 5,500 years ago in Siberia. The Milky Way's black hole is eerily quiet; scientists found evidence of its missing wind. The universe's expansion is still accelerating.
