One person was hospitalized after an early morning assault in Edmonton on July 10, 2026. The incident occurred near 123 Avenue and 79 Street, according to CTV News Edmonton.
Details of the incident
Emergency crews responded to the scene at approximately 1:18 PM EDT. The victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police have not released further details about the suspect or the circumstances leading to the assault.
An 11-year-old from York Region has been offering door-to-door bin cleaning services, and his business is reportedly 'blowing up.' In a separate incident, someone burned down an east-end Toronto school's Pride display, prompting community response.
Other news in brief
Boston Bar, B.C., residents are watching as a wildfire burns near a small highway community. A second boat was with a B.C. charter before a fatal sinking, raising rescue questions. Calgary will see continued hot weather for the final weekend of Stampede. Alberta unemployment rises as Canada's job market stabilizes. The OPP is investigating a death at an eastern Ontario residence. Ottawa police are investigating after a taxi driver was assaulted and robbed in the west end. Montreal hosts two WNBA games at the Bell Centre this weekend. The Kahnawake Pow-Wow is this weekend.
An Alberta woman is celebrating a $5M lottery win. A man accused of assault and shouting 'racially offensive language' in a Halifax Costco has been charged. A man who was the subject of an emergency alert was shot and killed by N.S. RCMP. Manitoba's premier is to update the flood situation. The terrorist-listed Bishnoi gang is behind a Winnipeg extortion case, according to a court filing. The pilot of a crop duster that crashed near Weyburn, Sask., has been identified. A Regina senior was saved from a sinking vehicle by two bystanders. A class-action settlement may be available for those who bought beef in the last 10 years. The Cambridge Scottish Festival was cancelled due to a lack of volunteers. A teen boy has been charged after a 41-year-old man was stabbed in Saskatoon. A Timmins woman who lives next to an encampment says a fence won't solve problems. The search for a missing man has ended in tragedy. Honda recalls hundreds of thousands of vehicles in Canada and the U.S.
Weather and infrastructure
There is a risk of showers Friday, but sunshine rules the weekend. Police reported a driver exiting a truck with a drink still in hand. A major sports and infrastructure announcement from the City of Barrie is expected next week. Windsor's jobless rate drops two basis points. Holiday Beach is closed, and a warning has been posted at Colchester Beach. A security agreement is under review after a string of break-ins at Victoria's Royal Athletic Park. The Greater Victoria Public Library relaunches a free Seed Library to help residents grow food. Ottawa puts the brakes on tours of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. A senior allegedly 'wielded a chainsaw' at people in Vancouver's West End. A Ukrainian court has remanded in custody two men accused of killing a Monaco bomb attack suspect. Pakistan recovers more cargo plane debris from the Arabian Sea as the search for missing crew enters its third day.
Politics and business
Former Chretien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg has died. Carney says 'lecturing countries from afar' is an 'ineffective strategy.' Seven seats will soon be up for grabs, but NDP Leader Avi Lewis won't try to win any of them. China blocks exports of helium, key for chipmaking, as the Iran war squeezes supply. An ex-Epoch Times CFO has pleaded guilty in a $67M multinational money laundering scheme. A court rules that a confidentiality clause for air travel complaints violates the Charter.
Health and entertainment
Experts say avoid produce from select countries if travelling to the U.S., or risk explosive diarrhea. Gen Z sunseekers are intentionally chasing high UV rays in the name of tanning, which can be dangerous. A new study suggests crying like your brain depends on it might be beneficial. 'Silence of the Lambs' star Anthony Hopkins has signed a record deal. Albania says funding a Kanye West concert will help tourism. The Polaris Music Prize short list includes Charlotte Cornfield, Aquakultre, and Angine de Poitrine.
Sports and lifestyle
Belgian rider Merlier won stage 7 as Tour favorite Pogacar keeps the yellow jersey. Ottawa's Dabrowski and Brazil's Stefani advance to the Wimbledon women's doubles final. Scottie Scheffler is headed for his first missed cut in four years. Campari fights Aperol copycats as rivals chase the growing spritz market. Like a heist movie in reverse, a priceless piece of medieval artwork was spirited into the British Museum. Hong Kong eateries welcome dogs as the city relaxes its ban.
Climate and science
A wildfire devastates an expat community in southern Spain, killing at least 12 with 23 missing. Typhoon Bavi takes aim at China as Taiwan's capital shuts schools. Wildfires across Europe have killed hundreds over the last decade. China recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it. Facebook and Instagram have been ordered to dismantle design features the EU calls addictive for users.
