CTV News Ottawa has released a guide on how to watch their coverage during the FIFA World Cup, ensuring viewers don't miss local news amidst the tournament. Meanwhile, tributes pour in for a veteran Toronto police officer fatally shot in North York, with details emerging about the incident.
Top Stories Across Canada
Metro Vancouver workers are edging closer to a full-scale strike as contract negotiations stall. In British Columbia, an offender was arrested after arriving for a probation meeting in a stolen truck. Weather-wise, more showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday, with snow possible in the Rockies overnight.
Local Events and Developments
Calgary offers ten activities for the weekend of June 12-14. Ottawa's O-Train East Extension faces delays with no timeline for trial running. A new non-stop flight from Ottawa to Turks and Caicos will launch this winter. Quebec has passed a bill banning energy drinks for minors under 16, and a new bus route connects REM Des Sources station to Montreal's airport.
Sports and Crime
The players' union has asked the NHL to investigate Mike Babcock if the Oilers seek to hire him. In Edmonton, a suspect is sought in a pedestrian hit-and-run on Whyte Avenue. A fire in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, left one dead and roads closed. A woman was killed following a highway pursuit with New Brunswick RCMP.
Manitoba faces rainfall warnings with up to 80 mm possible. Police are searching for suspects who doused a grocery store in gas and attempted to set it on fire. The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defensive starters are becoming clearer after key departures. Cowessess First Nation celebrates the arrival of its first buffalo calf.
Business and Health
A former employee challenges a company's demand to repay a home-buying perk. Waterloo Region offers venues to watch the FIFA World Cup. Saskatoon police investigate a stabbing on a city bus, and philanthropist Irene Dubé has died. A fire at a Sudbury homeless encampment left one dead. Police in Timmins and Kapuskasing seized weapons and $160,000 in drugs.
London, Ontario, unveils a first-in-Canada scanner for earlier disease detection. Ontario Provincial Police investigate a series of Pride flag thefts. The mystery deepens in a Berczy Park case after human remains are identified. A vehicle fire on Highway 400 in Muskoka claims a life. Bridge construction in Detroit has a resident wearing a mask outside.
Langford prepares a downtown fan zone for a month-long World Cup celebration. An arrest has been made after shots were fired toward a group in a Nanaimo park. Pennsylvania's governor criticizes Trump's Canada comments while signing a trade pact with Ontario. An airline passenger encounters a cockpit storming attempt. The flesh-eating screwworm reaches the U.S., driven by organized crime.
Politics and Technology
Social media companies view youth bans and their efforts to protect kids. Senators say labour law changes could make Canada a more reliable trading partner. The ambassador urges Canada to adopt a 'sales hat' after Trump questions the trade pact. Time magazine launches a Canadian version with local staff. FIFA 2026 is seen as an investment for Canada. Lyft and Uber sue New York City over a driver retention law.
Health Canada warns about a wooden pacifier clip sold on Amazon. One-third of adults misunderstand medical directions. 'Doctor Who's' future is uncertain after the Christmas special is scrapped. A White House lawn Octagon is set for Trump's 80th birthday bash. A former child actor accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault.
Victor Wembanyama was nearly hit by an egg after a loss. Canada's Aiemann Zahabi is set for a fight on the White House lawn. Wimbledon increases prize money by 20%. The first leather bag from T-Rex cells is to be auctioned. A private island in Venice lagoon is for sale for US$28 million. An Italian beach bans umbrellas for ages 10 to 65.
Environment and Science
Hundreds of thousands are without power after Midwest storms, with the U.S. East Coast facing high heat. El Nino is here, expected to bring heat, floods, droughts, and fires. Manitobans face ruin after massive floods. The privacy commissioner says Grok deepfakes violated Canadian privacy law. Workplace experts discuss skills humans still perform better than AI. A Canadian mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged her daughter's suicide.
