Ottawa residents should prepare for a wet Tuesday as showers are in the forecast. The city is expected to experience periods of rain throughout the day, with temperatures hovering around seasonal norms. Commuters are advised to allow extra travel time and carry umbrellas.
Local News Highlights
In other news, Highway 401 has reopened following a tragic incident where an Ontario Provincial Police officer was killed in a motorcycle crash near Cobourg. Meanwhile, rodents have caused thousands of dollars in damage to a woman's vehicles in Ontario. The British Columbia government is closely watching the United Kingdom's new smoking legislation with great interest. A North Vancouver community pub is set to close after 40 years of operation. Calgary is planning to bring a police station back to downtown. A child was badly injured in a rollover crash in Temple, according to Calgary police. Speculation that Brady Tkachuk might leave Ottawa has been dismissed as 'nonsense' by the Senators' general manager.
More Regional Stories
Shots were fired at a Montreal home while people were sleeping inside. A Quebec furniture company is shutting down, citing the U.S. trade war. A man charged in the killings of Edmonton police officers allegedly sold the gun to the shooter for $2,500, according to court documents. Nova Scotia RCMP are searching for a man wanted on theft and break and enter charges. Honda has recalled nearly 40,000 vehicles due to risk of injury. A school bus carrying children crashed on a Winnipeg street. Behind-the-scenes experiences at Assiniboine Park Zoo highlight an ambassador for her species. Regina police are searching for two break and enter suspects. Construction is underway in downtown Regina with a $147 million investment in upgrades. Prime Minister Mark Carney promises good news in the spring economic update. A man died after a workplace incident at a Hamilton waste transfer facility. Saskatoon police have upgraded a death investigation to the city's fifth homicide of 2026. Saskatchewan medical students are calling for a pharmacare plan to treat diabetes and other diseases. An unlicensed driver operating a rideshare service faces 12 charges. Carney announced Canada's first national sovereign wealth fund. A fire caused $1 million in damage to a north London home. Construction is set to begin on Highbury Avenue South. A Barrie elementary school teacher accused of sex crimes appeared in court. Strawberry season at a Simcoe County farm marks a special milestone. Traffic backup occurred at Walpole Island First Nation Bridge. The Royal Canadian Mint is reviewing allegations about gold from tainted Colombian mines. Parents who don't allow their kids to have smartphones say a social media ban would ease their minds. Rescuers recovered the last victims from an Indonesian train wreck that killed 14 and injured dozens. A gunman, reportedly age 89, opened fire at two locations in the Greek capital, wounding several people.
Politics
Prime Minister Mark Carney promises good news in the spring economic update. Child advocates are calling for an online harms bill covering AI chatbots and gaming. Conservatives are calling on the auditor general to investigate the $250 million PrescribeIT program.
Business
McDonald's Canada is tapping into the beverage craze with a new drinks line-up. Rogers is offering voluntary departure packages to roughly 10,000 employees. The TSX moved lower while U.S. markets inched to more records ahead of key earnings reports.
Health
Parents who don't allow kids to have smartphones say a social media ban would ease their minds. New research reveals that PTSD leaves detectable marks in blood. A record-breaking measles outbreak in the U.S. has ended, which may have helped drive a spike in vaccination rates.
Entertainment
The Tragically Hip, Feist, and Loverboy are among the inductees into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Donald and Melania Trump are calling for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired. Oprah Winfrey's podcast lands at Amazon as part of a multiyear deal.
Sports
A former Alabama tackle pleaded guilty to defrauding investors using wigs to impersonate NFL players. Canada edged Italy in an extra end to stay unbeaten at the mixed doubles curling worlds. Joshua announced his first fight since a fatal crash.
Lifestyle
A rare two-coloured lobster caught by fishermen off Cape Cod was donated to an aquarium. U.S. college students wary of the job market are seeking AI-proof majors. Christopher Liew offers advice on how to talk to aging parents about money.
Climate & Environment
Ontario cottage country residents demand answers after another spring flood. The world is entering a new era of wildfire, as a huge blaze shows how hard they are to tackle. Japan deployed hundreds of firefighters as wildfires rage in the north.
Sci-Tech
A hamster-sized creature outlasted most dinosaurs, researchers say. Thousands reported Microsoft Outlook outages in Canada. Voyager 1 shut off an instrument to buy time before a Big Bang fix to extend the mission.
