CTV News at Six will air on CTV2 Ottawa tonight, bringing viewers the latest local headlines. The broadcast, produced by CTVNewsOttawa.ca, will feature a range of stories from across the region.
Top Stories in Tonight's Broadcast
A man is fighting for his life following an assault and robbery inside a Scarborough apartment building. In other news, the arrival of the World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver is creating more opportunities for side gigs. Western Canadian premiers are set to meet in Alberta as the province grapples with separatism. A heavy police presence ended in Canoe Square, according to Airdrie RCMP. Multiple street closures in the northwest are expected Sunday as 10K marathon runners take over city streets.
Local Incidents and Community News
A 78-year-old woman died following a collision on County Road 43 in North Dundas. A cyclist also died after a collision with a pickup truck near Belleville, Ontario. In Montreal, a clinic is caring for pregnant women with cancer, highlighting the best and worst of times. The Canadiens are keen for a better home-ice effort in Game 3, stating they owe it to their fans. Hundreds rallied for the opening of the Forever Canadian campaign office. Ukraine deserves full EU membership, according to Zelenskyy.
Provincial and Regional Updates
A provincial byelection has been called for the Acadian riding in western Cape Breton. A volunteer firefighter died while fighting a fire in Annapolis County. The story behind Winnipeg's chaotic, cursed amusement park is explored. Interlake First Nations bulldozed a provincial roadblock over treaty right infringement. The historic McDonald House in Fort Qu'Appelle will be restored as a museum expands. Regina's Sikh community celebrated the birth of Khalsa, sharing their way of sharing.
Crime and Safety
A family was shaken after a daytime break-in in Waterloo's Old Beechwood neighbourhood. A Hamilton man was charged after a loaded handgun was seized in a Kitchener weapons investigation. Rider pride is everywhere as fans celebrate a Riders game in Saskatoon. A Saskatchewan man wanted in the Pelican Narrows killing was arrested in Edmonton. Pet Save in Sudbury rescued 27 dogs from an apartment.
Other Headlines
A South Korean navy submarine arrived in Canadian waters. Cleanup is underway after a fire ripped through RONA in Grand Bend. Cowbell Brewing Co. is opening a Grand Bend vineyard this summer. The OPP continue the search for a missing man in the Orillia area. More track work has cancelled GO trains along the Barrie line during Bruno Mars concerts and Jays games. Flex-N-Gate workers ratified a three-year contract. Multiple guns and a motorcycle club vest were seized in a Tecumseh arrest. Victoria transit talks hit an impasse, with the union preparing for a possible strike vote. Voting opened in the B.C. Conservative leadership race, with the winner to be announced May 30.
National and International News
A building under construction in the Philippines collapsed, leaving one dead and 21 trapped. The oldest Pearl Harbor survivor is keeping the memory of the surprise bombing alive at age 106. In politics, Western Canadian premiers are set to meet in Alberta. Alberta Premier Smith promised not to hold a later separation referendum if the remain side wins the October vote. Sharan Kaur discussed why 14 Liberal MPs need to own their dissent on the Carney-Smith deal.
Business and Economy
Food experts discuss the perfect storm behind why beef prices are not coming back down anytime soon. The World Cup arrival in Toronto and Vancouver means more chances to pick up side gigs. The S&P/TSX ended slightly higher, with U.S. markets also closing in positive territory.
Health and Wellness
Advocates address the ongoing hepatitis A spread in rural and northern Manitoba communities, calling it easily preventable. More children's hospitals are turning to furry caregivers to help kids heal. Doctors warn against an overwhelming surge of online disinformation on menopause.
Entertainment and Sports
At the box office, 'Mandalorian and Grogu' tops charts, and 'Obsession' grows in its second weekend. Taylor Swift attended the Cavs-Knicks game in Cleveland with fiance Travis Kelce. The Norway-set drama about political polarization, 'Fjord,' won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. In sports, Carney welcomed the World Cup to Ottawa as Canada prepares to host matches next month. Iran says its team's base camp for the World Cup has been moved to Mexico from the U.S. Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says.
Lifestyle and Climate
Hacks to keep your home safe and secure are shared by an expert. Bettina Anderson floated a White House wedding to Donald Trump Jr., but got an island ceremony instead. Abu Dhabi is doubling down on tourism despite the Iran war. In climate news, shrinking snowfall on Greece's mountains is provoking anxiety and altering the economy. Dry, hot weather in Nova Scotia sparks concern over another dry summer season. What previous Super El Niños can tell us about the next one is explored.
Science and Technology
China launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with one of three astronauts set for a yearlong stay. SpaceX launched its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight. A PDF let the internet hear the final words in the cockpit of a UPS plane as it crashed; the NTSB now wants it taken down.
