Edmonton is enjoying a warm start to the day, but residents should prepare for a stormy end to the week. According to meteorologist Josh Classen, temperatures will remain pleasant through the morning before conditions deteriorate later in the week.
Current Conditions
An aerial view of Hawrelak Park captured on May 12 shows the city basking in sunshine. However, a weather system moving in from the west is expected to bring thunderstorms and strong winds by Friday.
Other Headlines
In other news, GO train service on part of the Stouffville Line in Markham has been suspended due to an unspecified issue. Meanwhile, Toronto police are investigating an armed robbery in the downtown core where $500,000 worth of jewelry was stolen.
A mock crash demonstration in British Columbia showed students the devastating consequences of dangerous driving. In Vancouver, a second VPD Gang Crime Unit officer took the stand in his own defence at an assault trial.
Calgary's mayor expressed concern over the LRT free fare zone debate. On Highway 417, a loose tire struck two vehicles Wednesday morning. Two CF-18 Hornets will fly over Ottawa as part of a commemorative event.
Celine Dion's Dior dress from the Paris Olympic Games will be showcased in Montreal. Hockey fever has reached Montrealers experiencing homelessness. A Red Deer seniors facility warned visitors of possible measles exposure.
A major Alberta county has opted to pay more to maintain ambulance service after the province reduced compensation rates. In Nova Scotia, men were charged after one million unstamped cigarettes were seized from a truck.
Hantavirus concerns resurface as people linked to an outbreak return to Canada. Saskatchewan health authorities say the risk of an outbreak is low but urge caution. A woman was charged after a stolen truck struck an officer and crashed into a school bus.
The Mosaic festival pavilion's future at REAL District is uncertain after its sale to Brandt. The Maple Leafs fired head coach Craig Berube. The Kitchener Rangers are OHL champions after sweeping the Colts.
Paramedic vacancies in Saskatchewan are taking a toll, with 200 positions unfilled. A killing in Turnor Lake renews calls for more supports in northern Saskatchewan. Six percent fat milk has hit the Ontario market.
Northern Ontario still lacks 460 doctors, warns a local medical school. A planning application refusal may signal an election year shift by London city council. Council approved an e-scooter extension with fines for parents and requested province-wide regulations.
A historic park will open Friday in the world's largest freshwater archipelago. Top NHL Draft prospect Ethan Belchetz exits the Spitfires for the NCAA as CHL rule changes take effect. A school bus crash occurred on Howard Avenue.
An Esquimalt food pantry relocated over safety concerns. Low snowpack worries Vancouver Island communities heading into summer. A worker died after a tire ruptured at an auto shop near Ottawa.
Saskatchewan seeding is delayed by cold temperatures and wet soil. A Utah woman who published a book on grief after her husband's death will be sentenced for his murder. A thief stole a medieval saint's skull from a Czech church.
Politics
Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Ottawa are vying for a major global defence hub. Controversies and consequences surround the census, with some Canadians using it to protest PM Carney's majority government.
Business
Alibaba reports continued profit squeeze from spending on AI and instant retail. U.S. producer prices shot up 6%, adding pressure on companies to raise prices. OPEC cuts its 2026 global oil demand growth forecast.
Health
France locked down 1,700 people on a cruise ship after a 90-year-old died. Hantavirus updates: Ontario monitors seven additional low-risk contacts.
Entertainment
A drug counsellor who delivered the fatal dose of ketamine to actor Matthew Perry is up for sentencing. Hudson Williams said he made himself look 'ugly' for a movie shooting in Hamilton and Toronto. Miami-Dade police officers sue Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's production company over 'The Rip'.
Sports
Real grass is growing inside BC Place for FIFA. The Canadiens remain upbeat after the Sabres tied the series with a 3-2 win in Montreal. Brandon Clarke, Canadian-born Memphis Grizzlies forward, died at 29.
Lifestyle
What's the deal with 6% fat milk? Is your relationship emotionally unsafe? Experts explain the signs. Researchers can now tell the story of the enslaved Black child depicted in a famous 18th-century portrait.
Climate & Environment
What if we killed all mosquitoes? On one April day, all of the planet's top 50 hottest cities were in just one country. Indigenous Amazon groups urge the UN to curb organized crime, not militarize territories.
Sci-Tech
PM Carney and the Artemis II crew exchanged gifts in Ottawa. Musk 'wanted 90%' of OpenAI, Altman says in a high-stakes trial. DNA reveals identities of four sailors from the doomed 1845 Franklin expedition.
