Colleen Bready has your current conditions and updated weather forecast for May 12, 2026. Sunshine is on the way for Winnipeg after a night of multiple fires.
Overnight Fires in Winnipeg
Winnipeg crews responded to 7 overnight fires, with one person sent to hospital. The cause of the fires is under investigation.
National News Highlights
Wildfires and Public Safety
Helicopters are battling a new highly visible wildfire burning out of control in northern British Columbia. An evacuation order has been issued for a county northwest of Edmonton. Avalanche control near Rogers Pass remains essential, according to the Conservative Party.
Crime and Incidents
A motorcyclist was killed in Vaughan, closing Dufferin Street near Highway 407. A pedestrian died after being struck by a driver in a North York parking lot. A woman was struck and killed by a rolling vehicle upon exiting the driver's seat. An arrest warrant has been issued in the murder of Charalambos 'Bobby the Greek' Theologou. Two youths are accused of making a bomb threat in West Nipissing. RCMP shared a photo of a potential suspect in Battlefords area grandparent scams. Dragonfly drivers in Saskatoon say dozens were fired after a walkout.
Politics and Government
The federal government is extending contracts for temporary Pay Centre employees to process early retirements and layoffs. A committee calls for reversal of agricultural research centre closures. Canada will invest $2 million in an economic hub backed by the Philippines, U.S., and Japan. Some Canadians are using the census to protest against the federal government.
Business and Economy
Dunkin' plans to conquer Canada with a healthy menu, trendy beverages, and a focus on Gen Z. CGI names Tim Hurlebaus as new CEO as François Boulanger retires. The U.S. customs agency finalized $35.5 billion in tariff refunds.
Health and Science
Experts explain what looksmaxxing is and whether it is harmful. A new name for PCOS, the most common cause of infertility, is proposed. A Dutch hospital quarantined 12 over a breach of hantavirus protocol.
Entertainment and Culture
Alice Cooper, Alabama Shakes, and Third Eye Blind will headline CityFolk at a new venue. The Cannes Film Festival, light on Hollywood but not lacking in star power, kicks off in France. A man pleaded guilty to stealing Beyoncé's unreleased music in Atlanta, receiving 2 years in prison.
Sports
The Sabres return to Luukkonen in goal after back-to-back blowout losses to the Habs. Tiger Woods' prescription drug records will be handed over to prosecutors in a Florida DUI case. The CFL is going back to a 20-second play clock in the last three minutes of halves.
Other Notable Stories
A father and young son were identified in Lake Erie deaths; OPP is still searching for a boat. London looks to score with a FIFA tourism campaign ahead of the 2026 World Cup. A sinkhole closed a road in Innisfil. Caledon was officially recognized as bird friendly. Construction at the Lacolle border may cause longer waits this holiday long weekend. Victoria region is not expecting Stage 2 water restrictions this year as a reservoir nears capacity. Unsafe AI sites were used by Ontario government employees, putting data at risk, according to the auditor. Vehicle headlights are getting brighter, one expert says. Trump says Cuba is seeking help and will hold talks. Harvey Weinstein's defence urges acquittal as his rape retrial nears a close. An Australian musician says he was detained at the U.S.-Canada border, and his partner apologized for a misinterpreted political post. Indigenous Amazon groups urge the UN to curb organized crime, not militarize territories. A U.S. man was charged with online luring of a 10-year-old Manitoba girl. A lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for a bot helping plan a mass shooting. Google disrupted hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defence.
