As the long weekend approaches, visitors to a Saskatchewan national park are being reminded that winter has not fully released its grip. Waskesiu Lake, one of many lakes in the area, remains frozen over, preventing the marina from opening. Park officials urge caution for those planning outdoor activities.
Local Incidents and Updates
In other news, police are investigating after a tow truck was shot at in a Brampton parking lot. Meanwhile, a Toronto woman accused of murdering her young daughter made a brief court appearance. A black bear spotted near Commercial Drive in Vancouver was safely relocated, according to police.
911 call-takers in British Columbia have voted in favor of strike action, the union announced. In Alberta, Premier Smith has 'overwhelming' support from the UCP despite debates over her political future amid separatist movements, experts say. Alberta separatists now face new regulations.
Transit and Transportation
Montreal is getting a new transit line, with details emerging on what to expect. The city's hockey team won a barnburner in Buffalo 6-3, taking a 3-2 series lead. An Edmonton carjacking suspect was arrested in northern Alberta after a Canada-wide warrant. Edmonton's mayor and chamber of commerce align on several issues.
Environment and Wildlife
A Halifax-area clinic warns pet owners after removing 85 ticks from one dog. Research teams study erosion at Hopewell Rocks, noting that 'the rocks change all the time.' Grave concerns arise over funding for small town cemeteries. Dust storm warnings have been issued in Manitoba.
Education and Community
A Kitchener School ribbon skirt project is featured at the Saskatchewan Legislative building. A new Virtual Nursing Lab at the University of Regina offers students another learning method. A wheelchair-accessible van was taken from a Kitchener home. Four suspects are involved in a robbery and shooting of an armoured vehicle employee at a Waterloo, Ont. bank.
Infrastructure and Safety
Major Saskatoon roadwork projects are set to slow traffic this summer. Flood threat continues in Saskatchewan as heavy rain looms. KAP Minerals signs a critical minerals agreement with a Japanese company. One person was found dead after a Chapleau fire Thursday morning. Byron Canada Day fireworks are cancelled. The City of London and Goodwill launch a second annual 'Worn or Torn' textile donation drive. Serious injuries result from an alleged gas theft in Mansfield. Many head north for an early start to the long weekend. Two are arrested, two wanted in an east Windsor 'targeted home invasion.' Traffic barriers are removed approaching the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Grey whales skipping Arctic migration are studied off the B.C. coast.
National and International News
Day parole has been revoked for a Manitoba killer who fabricated Métis ancestry. A B.C. court upholds a prison term for a cocaine trafficker despite family hardship plea. U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks is resigning, in the latest DHS leadership change. The U.S. Supreme Court preserves access to a widely used abortion pill while a lawsuit plays out.
Politics
PM Carney says Canada is the 'best place' for Alberta after a judge overturns a separation petition. He unveils a plan to lower electricity costs. A discussion paper floats ways Ottawa can help fund a giant electrical grid buildout.
Business
The S&P/TSX composite ends higher, and U.S. stock markets are also up. PM Carney says the federal government is open to selling public assets to fund projects. A Canadian uranium company is mining without digging to speed production in two years.
Health
The public health agency says the World Cup poses a high risk of measles spread. Popular kettles sold in Canada are recalled due to a burn hazard. The CDC says no hantavirus cases in the U.S., with 41 people being monitored.
Entertainment
Shakira and Burna Boy release the official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, 'Dai Dai.' Harvey Weinstein is back in court after feeling ill as jury deliberates in his rape retrial. After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with 'Iceman'?
Sports
Canadian women's team pursuit riders appeal Cycling Canada's decision. Mario Lemieux is named the greatest player in CHL history ahead of Crosby, Gretzky, and McDavid. A deep, star-studded Avalanche reaches the conference finals for the eighth time since arriving in Denver.
Lifestyle
A horde of amorous peacocks ruffles feathers in an Italian seaside town. Big Tech turns to Sesame Street and Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen time. School's out and the pressure is on: how to plan for summer child-care costs.
Climate and Environment
Dust storms and lightning kill at least 96 people in northern India. A piece asks: what if we killed all mosquitoes? 'Not normal': on one April day, all of the planet's top 50 hottest cities were in just one country.
Sci-Tech
Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future. The Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation. Scientists dig up Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand.
