CTV News Barrie reports that during the FIFA World Cup, no service is available on Line 1 downtown due to smoke at Union Station. Meanwhile, a veteran Toronto police officer was fatally shot in North York, and an Ontario murder suspect is believed to be in rural British Columbia. The May long weekend saw a 'sad increase' in deaths on B.C. highways, according to RCMP.
Local and National Updates
A composite sketch of a sex assault suspect in Fish Creek has been released. Check your tickets: a Lotto 6-49 ticket bought in Calgary is worth $1 million. There is no timeline to begin O-Train East Extension trial running or opening. You will be able to fly non-stop between Ottawa and Turks and Caicos this winter. The CAQ has abandoned its controversial Quebec constitution bill, and Quebec has passed a bill banning the sale of energy drinks to kids under 16.
More Regional News
New bus rapid transit changes to Whyte Avenue are in concept stages, according to the city. A man is sought in connection with assaults in Old Strathcona. A woman was killed following a highway pursuit with New Brunswick RCMP. An Amherst, N.S., doctor has been suspended as he faces a voyeurism charge. A man dies following an assault at a Winnipeg business. Wab Kinew boasts the highest approval rating in Canada, per an Angus Reid survey.
The Oxbow tornado represents the strongest twister in Saskatchewan since 2010. Local residents rally to help a family who lost their home to the Oxbow tornado. A former employee challenges a company's demand to repay a home-buying perk. Where to watch the FIFA World Cup in Waterloo Region. A second suspect has been charged in a Saskatoon homicide. One person is dead following fires at a Sudbury homeless encampment. Where to watch CTV News Northern Ontario during FIFA World Cup 2026.
Health and Technology
A first-in-Canada scanner unveiled in London, Ont., promises earlier disease detection. The OPP is investigating a series of Pride flag thefts. Was it a homicide? Mystery deepens after human remains are identified in a Berczy Park case. The Barrie Airshow flies our skies this weekend. Bridge construction has this Detroit resident wearing a mask outside. The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society's Strays on Streetcorners fundraiser returns with a $100,000 goal.
Canada Post will convert half a million addresses from home delivery to community mailboxes. Daily cross-border seaplane flights take off between Victoria and Seattle. A B.C. offender was arrested after arriving for a probation meeting in a stolen truck. Pennsylvania governor slams Trump's Canada comments as he signs a trade pact with Ontario. A car hits a school cycling group in the Netherlands, killing 4 people, including 3 children. The U.S. slaps sanctions against a Cuban oil and gas company as tensions rise.
Politics and Business
How social media companies view youth bans and what they are doing to protect kids. Senators say changes to labour law could make Canada a more reliable trading partner. An ambassador tells Canada to don a 'sales hat' after Trump questions the future of the trade pact. Time magazine will launch a Canadian version with plans for local staff and an office. More than a game: why FIFA 2026 is an investment, not a cost, for Canada. Lyft and Uber sue New York City to block a driver retention law.
Health and Entertainment
How common is social anxiety disorder? A recent study looked at who is most affected. Health Canada warns parents about a wooden pacifier clip sold on Amazon.ca. About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions; one question could change that. 'Doctor Who' future is uncertain as the BBC scraps the Christmas special and the showrunner exits. Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash. A former child actor accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault in a new lawsuit.
Sports and Lifestyle
Theegala is the clubhouse leader in the first round of the RBC Canadian Open; Svensson is the low Canadian. Victor Wembanyama was nearly hit by an egg following a loss to the Knicks, video shows. Canada's Aiemann Zahabi is set for a fight on the White House lawn for Trump's UFC birthday. A Congolese refugee turned fashion designer is dressing Kentucky's governor and NBA stars. The first leather bag from T-Rex cells will be auctioned in Paris. Love nature? Got US$28 million? A Swarovski family trust is selling a private island in the Venice lagoon.
Climate and Science
Hundreds of thousands are without power after Midwest storms, while the U.S. East Coast braces for high heat. El Nino is here and scientists fear it will be big, bad, and costly with heat, floods, droughts, and fires. 'I'm just devastated': Manitobans face major ruin after massive floods hit the province. The privacy commissioner says Grok deepfakes violated Canadian privacy law. The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts. A Canadian mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged her daughter's suicide.
