Southwestern Ontario is experiencing a warm-up this week, with temperatures expected to rise significantly before showers arrive over the weekend. Julie Atchison provides the latest forecast for the region.
Regional News Highlights
In other news, Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended the use of charter flights, stating, 'We got to stop treating Ontario like a banana republic.' Meanwhile, nearly 800 TDSB positions may be cut by the fall, according to a document. Police are investigating a serious crash that injured three in Abbotsford, B.C., and independent B.C. legislator Jordan Kealy has been charged with sexual assault.
A Calgary doctor has been sanctioned again by CPSA for double-billing, and gas prices in the city jumped by 17 cents per litre. In Kingston, Ont., the health unit is investigating 114 cases of stomach illness caused by a parasite. An Ottawa road has been voted the worst in the capital again in 2026.
Authorities are searching for three men after a mock guillotine execution of Quebec's labour minister. Montreal-area home sales are down nearly 7% in May amid economic pressures. An appeals court upheld an unprofessional conduct finding against an Edmonton vet, and the opposition calls on UCP MLAs to make their stance on separation public.
David Coon is stepping down as New Brunswick Green Party leader, and Nova Scotia saw a net gain of 199 new doctors last fiscal year. A University of Waterloo professor is suing Meta and X over an alleged defamation campaign. Winnipeg detached homes reached record prices in May, and a Regina high school student earned the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award.
Saskatchewan RCMP released video of a Pelican Narrows shooting suspect as a manhunt resumes. Questions still surround the 2016 murder of a Brantford man, and stolen vehicles, prohibited weapons, and drugs were seized from Brant County properties. Fire crews responded to a home blaze in Saskatoon.
A 'systemic failure' was found in Saskatchewan's forced addiction treatment legislation, according to the First Nations Health Ombudsperson. A Laurentian University student graduated from ICU patient to ICU nurse. Two men are charged in connection with the death of a Bruce Mines man.
London's rat infestation strategy will focus on irresponsible behaviour by residents. Recommendations target in-custody care following the Drew Pearson inquest. A driver was caught at double the speed limit, and a months-long road closure begins in south Barrie for construction. Events include Art in the Park, Poutine Feast, and Amherstburg Open Air Weekend, while a Windsor dad won $100,000 with a scratch ticket.
The B.C. Review Board granted conditional discharge for child killer Allan Schoenborn. A Vancouver Island boy with a spinal condition is running a race after life-altering surgeries. Multiple properties are under evacuation alert due to a raging B.C. wildfire. The Supreme Court of Canada dealt a blow to poker players challenging a tax ruling, and Karen Read sued police agencies that investigated her Boston police boyfriend's death. Former national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in a classified information case, according to an AP source.
Politics
PM Carney government's AI strategy pledges thousands of jobs but lacks safety details. Canada's deficit doubled from last fiscal year, says watchdog. The governor general appointee met with King Charles ahead of swearing-in.
Business
CPP Investments expands partnership with buy-now-pay-later lender Affirm. American Airlines temporarily suspends some summer routes due to steep jet fuel costs. The S&P/TSX composite is up more than 350 points as the financial sector pushes higher.
Health
Some youth experiences can't be reversed, prompting a rethink of kids' screen time. The New World screwworm fly has reached south Texas, USDA confirms. Unsafe food kills 1.5 million people a year worldwide, according to WHO.
Entertainment
Marjane Satrapi, French Iranian artist and author behind 'Persepolis,' dies at 56. A Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands. Marilyn Monroe is viewed through the female gaze.
Sports
A fan was arrested and banned for life after running onto the court to take a selfie with Victor Wembanyama. Paramount+ will stream UFC main cards in Canada from 2027. Carter Hart says he has learned and grown since joining the Golden Knights after acquittal.
Lifestyle
A new kind of date makes personal to-do lists a reason to get together with friends. A buffalo named 'Donald Trump' for its golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo. Pope Leo plays tennis religiously as part of an Augustinian devotion to sports and spirituality.
Climate & Environment
Denmark performs a necropsy on 'Timmy' the whale. The Alberta energy deal does little to reduce Canada's emissions, a report says. Tropical Storm Amanda is the first of the Pacific hurricane season, according to meteorologists.
Sci-Tech
A U.K. lawmaker says she is suing Elon Musk's company over fake Grok bikini images. Researchers say a new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it, and they are fighting back. A Canadian-led team of scientists discovered a new antibiotic hidden in a decades-old bacterium.
