Seasonable sunshine is expected today before unsettled midweek weather moves into the region. Residents are advised to enjoy the pleasant conditions while they last, as forecasts indicate a shift to more unstable weather patterns by midweek.
Fire at Seniors' Residence Leaves One Critically Injured
A fire at a residence for seniors in Toronto's downtown core has left one person critically injured. Emergency services responded quickly, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Toddler Killed in Fall from Toronto Apartment Building
A tragic incident occurred as a toddler fell from a Toronto apartment building and was killed. Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
Passengers who were on a ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak are en route to Canada. The remaining Canadians aboard the outbreak-hit cruise ship are set to disembark in Tenerife. Four Canadians from the affected ship are arriving in British Columbia.
Other Headlines
- Calgarians Experience Hong Kong Culture: A weekend event in Calgary offered tastes, sights, and sounds of Hong Kong.
- Mother's Day Walk and Run: Over 5,000 runners participated in the Mother's Day Walk and Run in Calgary.
- Ottawa Schools: The Ottawa Catholic School Board will hire 58 new teachers, while the OCDSB looks to cut staff.
- Cool Temperatures in Ottawa: Cool temperatures and a risk of rain are expected in Ottawa on Monday.
- Hospital in Montreal: A $2.6 billion future hospital west of Montreal is in need of doctors, reflecting a broader shortage in Quebec.
- Shelter in Place Lifted: A shelter in place order in St. Albert has been lifted, and the suspect has not been found, according to RCMP.
- Edmonton Elks: Fans are yearning for a winning team as the Elks look towards a Grey Cup run.
- Delayed Retirement: Christopher Liew discusses how delayed retirement is on the rise and how to make the most of it.
- Female Hockey Players in N.B.: Female hockey players in New Brunswick are pushing against a rule that gives them shorter games than males.
- Plane Lands on Manitoba Highway: A plane made an emergency landing on a Manitoba highway.
- Winnipeg Man Denied Police Exam: A Winnipeg man was denied the opportunity to write a police exam due to his ceremonial Sikh dagger.
- Controversial Play in Regina: A playwright defends a controversial play at Regina's Globe Theatre.
- WHL Final: The WHL Final is tied at 1-1 after the Everett Silvertips defeated the PA Raiders in Game 2.
- Cambridge Man Charged: A Cambridge man has been charged after a dog was seriously injured in a stabbing incident.
- Argos in Guelph: The Toronto Argonauts will call Guelph home again for the 2026 season amid a FIFA World Cup schedule shift.
- Saskatoon Greenhouses: Greenhouses in Saskatoon are preparing for a busy Mother's Day weekend.
- Electrical Workers Union: The electrical workers union refutes NDP coal plant cost claims, calling them flawed and inflated.
- Hospital Admissions: Hospital admissions for flu, RSV, and COVID have more than doubled.
- OPP Probe Attempted Abduction: The OPP is investigating an attempted abduction of a student in northwestern Ontario.
- Run for Ovarian Cancer: A run for ovarian cancer research aims to increase survival rates.
- Second MRI Machine: A second MRI machine is coming to Bluewater Health.
- Gas Prices: Gas prices are making a Canadian hobby expensive.
- Mother's Day March: Families walked in a Mother's Day March to raise awareness of violence against women.
- Water Rescue: A water rescue serves as a reminder to wear lifejackets, says Harbour Master.
- Chatham-Kent Health Alliance: The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has gained a pediatrician.
- B.C. Hockey Legend Dies: B.C. hockey legend Ernie 'Punch' McLean has died at 93.
- Family Doctors Honored: B.C.'s family doctors were honored at an annual awards celebration.
- Storm Damage: A storm destroyed a barn and flipped a solar panel north of London, Ont.
Politics
MPs have amended a bill criminalizing sexual deepfakes to include 'nearly nude' images. Outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon insists she took learning French 'seriously.' A bill to help authorities probe online activities raises widespread privacy fears.
Business
The economic impact of the World Cup on Vancouver and Toronto may never be known. A spike in elder financial abuse renews calls to designate a trusted contact person. The parent company of Trump's Truth Social reports a $400 million loss.
Health
The risk of birth defects is slightly higher in babies born to mothers with endometriosis, according to a study. Passengers on the hantavirus outbreak ship are en route to Canada, and remaining Canadians will disembark in Tenerife.
Entertainment
A new Beatles fan experience is set to open in London in 2027. 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' outperformed 'Mortal Kombat II' at the box office. 'Heated Rivalry' creator Jacob Tierney resisted using a 'shady' t.A.T.u song at first.
Sports
Female hockey players in N.B. push against a rule giving them shorter games. Celebrini had a goal and three assists as Canada captured a 6-1 exhibition win over France. Real Madrid's Mbappé will miss Sunday's clasico that could seal the Spanish league title for Barcelona.
Lifestyle
Argentine plazas buzz with World Cup sticker trading fever. A Denver restaurant offers free meals to people grieving their moms this Mother's Day. An American minor league baseball team fetches its own full-time bat dog.
Climate & Environment
At least three hikers were killed by a volcano eruption on an Indonesian island. A bear attack likely killed a hiker in Glacier National Park for the first time in decades. A parade of ghostly icebergs brings joy and wonder to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sci-Tech
The barista is human, but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe. Are AI chatbots designed to be addictive? Birds fear women more than men, even when disguised, a study says.
