A motorcyclist was killed in Vaughan on Tuesday, leading to the closure of Dufferin Street near Highway 407. The incident occurred in the afternoon, and authorities are investigating the cause. Meanwhile, a pedestrian died after being struck by a driver in a North York parking lot. In other news, helicopters are battling a highly visible wildfire burning out of control in northern British Columbia. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is assessing video of a whale-watching boat near orcas off the B.C. coast. A Canmore man was found dead on the Trans-Canada Highway, and avalanche control near Rogers Pass is deemed essential, according to the Conservative Party. The federal government is extending contracts for temporary Pay Centre employees to process early retirements and layoffs.
Entertainment and Crime
Alice Cooper, Alabama Shakes, and Third Eye Blind are set to headline CityFolk at a new venue. An arrest warrant has been issued in the murder of Charalambos 'Bobby the Greek' Theologou. Construction at the Lacolle border may cause longer waits over the holiday long weekend. A wildfire evacuation order has been issued for a county northwest of Edmonton. A woman was struck and killed by a rolling vehicle upon exiting the driver's seat. A new treatment centre for military and first responders opens on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. The murder in Dartmouth, N.S., remains unsolved 30 years later. Winnipeg crews responded to seven overnight fires, sending one person to hospital. An iconic Winnipeg hotel is up for sale. Saskatchewan's mariachi band celebrates its first album release. Regina police seek tips in a Victoria Avenue armed robbery.
Sports and Community
A father and his young son have been identified in Lake Erie deaths; OPP continues searching for a boat. Kitchener Rangers defenceman Matthew Andonoski was named OHL Teammate of the Year. RCMP shared a photo of a potential suspect in Battlefords area grandparent scams. Dragonfly drivers in Saskatoon say dozens were fired after a walkout. Two youths are accused of making a bomb threat in West Nipissing. Some Canadians are using the census to protest against the federal government. Early-morning gunfire in London sent one person to hospital. Caledon is officially recognized as bird-friendly. Wasaga Beach prepares for a sizzling summer with an event lineup announced. CBSA provides tips for crossing the border over the May long weekend. A strike deadline looms for Windsor-Essex paramedics awaiting a labour board ruling. Victoria region is not expecting Stage 2 water restrictions this year as reservoirs near capacity. Unsafe AI sites used by Ontario government employees put data at risk, according to an auditor. Vehicle headlights are getting brighter, one expert says.
Politics and Business
Trump says Cuba is seeking help and will hold talks. Harvey Weinstein's defence urges acquittal as his rape retrial nears a close. A committee calls for reversal of agricultural research centre closures. Canada will invest $2 million in an economic hub backed by the Philippines, U.S., and Japan. Dunkin' plans to conquer Canada with a healthy menu, trendy beverages, and a focus on Gen Z. CGI names Tim Hurlebaus as new CEO as François Boulanger retires. US$35.5 billion in tariff refunds are finalized, says the U.S. customs agency.
Health
What is looksmaxxing and is it harmful? A new name for PCOS, the most common cause of infertility, has been proposed. A Dutch hospital quarantines 12 over a breach of hantavirus protocol. A Cannes Film Festival light on Hollywood but not lacking star power kicks off in France. A man pleads guilty to stealing Beyoncé's unreleased music in Atlanta and gets 2 years in prison. An Australian musician says he was detained at the U.S.-Canada border; his partner apologizes for a misinterpreted political post.
Sports and Lifestyle
The Sabres return to Luukkonen in goal after back-to-back blowout losses to the Habs. Tiger Woods' prescription drug records will be handed over to prosecutors in a Florida DUI case. The CFL is going back to a 20-second play clock in the last three minutes of halves. Is your relationship emotionally unsafe? Experts explain the signs and what to do. Who was the enslaved Black child depicted in a famous 18th-century portrait? Researchers can now tell his story. Argentine plazas buzz with World Cup sticker trading fever.
Environment and Technology
What if we killed all mosquitoes? Not normal: on one April day, all of the planet's top 50 hottest cities were in just one country. Indigenous Amazon groups urge the UN to curb organized crime, not militarize territories. A U.S. man is charged with online luring of a 10-year-old Manitoba girl. A lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for a bot helping plan a mass shooting. Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defence.
