As the May long weekend approaches, Manitobans and Canadians across the country are preparing for a mix of weather, events, and activities. In Manitoba, a dust storm has left downed power lines and outages in its wake, while high winds have blown the roof off a home. Despite the cool start, the weekend is expected to finish decently.
Staycations and Camping
Staycations remain popular as summer camping begins over the May long weekend. Many are opting to explore local destinations rather than travel far. In Ottawa, there are numerous things to do during the Victoria Day long weekend, including street closures, transit disruptions, and parking bans in Halifax.
Safety and Incidents
Police have charged a driver caught filming themselves on Highway 417. In Airdrie, four people were injured following a shooting and crash. A man has pleaded guilty to smuggling Indian migrants from Canada into the U.S. An Edmonton man was kidnapped and taken to Calgary in a new extortion investigation. Gas prices are climbing ahead of the weekend.
Community Events
A mock crash gave Melville students a sobering lesson on road safety. The WRPS released images of a suspect wanted in an ice cream theft in Cambridge, Ont. A student filed an FOI to find out why it cost $175K to rename a Waterloo high school. Saskatoon's mayor urges a bold vision for the city's future as business leaders await action. Major roadwork projects in Saskatoon will slow traffic this summer.
Other News
KAP Minerals has signed a critical minerals agreement with a Japanese company. One person was found dead after a Chapleau fire. The YMCA and Indwell announced the refurbishment of a former east London YMCA into supportive housing. A sudden spike in deaths among homeless Londoners has left the community reeling. Serious injuries resulted from an alleged gas theft in Mansfield. A stretch of the Trans Canada Trail is closed indefinitely due to flood damage. Surveillance video captured a dog attack involving an 11-year-old girl in Amherstburg. Two were arrested and two are wanted in a targeted home invasion in east Windsor. Grey whales skipping Arctic migration were studied off the B.C. coast. 911 call-takers have voted for strike action in B.C.
Politics and Business
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith seeks advice after a nomination loss. Former senior Canadian diplomats urge Ottawa to impose robust sanctions on Israel. Carney and Smith are set to make an energy announcement, with a carbon price deal expected. Construction of a U.S. LNG facility backed by a Canadian investor has started. Summer gas prices could hit record highs, upending budgets and travel. Billionaires are telling other billionaires to pay their taxes.
Health and Science
An epidemiologist answers questions about the likelihood of a hantavirus vaccine. A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded. The public health agency says the World Cup poses a high risk of measles spread. Dust storms and lightning have killed at least 96 people in northern India. A study questions what would happen if we killed all mosquitoes. On one April day, all of the planet's top 50 hottest cities were in just one country.
Entertainment and Sports
Shakira and Burna Boy have released the official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, 'Dai Dai'. Auditions for the next James Bond are finally underway. Harry and Meghan will produce an Afghan war film for Netflix. Alex Newhook's hot streak pushes him to new heights, and he's not the only Newhook making noise. The Golden Knights are back in another conference final. Canadiens fever is fuelled by the team's winning history.
Lifestyle
The 'world's oldest dog' contender has died in France aged 30. Denmark is checking if a dead whale is Germany's recently rescued Timmy. A winner paid US$9 million in a charity auction for a private lunch with Warren Buffett and Stephen Curry.
Tech and World
Vassy Kapelos shares what she learned from the Artemis II astronauts. Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future. The Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare. The U.K. government faces weeks of uncertainty over the prime minister's future. The Trump phone will start shipping following months of delays.
