Ottawa marked Ontario Day with the provincial flag flying high, as captured in a photo by The Canadian Press. The day was celebrated with community events and reflections on Ontario's heritage.
Community and Provincial News
In other news across Ontario, police provided new details on an investigation after a newborn was found dead in a Brampton home. A Toronto man was arrested following the sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl. Meanwhile, viruses were found in mosquitoes in B.C.’s Sea to Sky region during testing, and rescuers worked around the clock to care for a sea otter found on a B.C. beach.
Local Events and Safety
Ottawa residents will be able to drink alcohol in nine parks this summer, as part of a pilot program. However, open fires are now banned in seven parts of Quebec due to dry conditions. Flooding closed part of Yellowhead Trail, and a toddler was in critical condition after an inflatable castle flew during a severe thunderstorm.
Sports and Achievements
Hundreds of fans gathered to watch the Kitchener Rangers win the Memorial Cup. A Sudbury dad won $2.45 million and plans to build a house. In Barrie, a section of Huronia Road will be closed for construction, and a motorcycle was involved in a collision on Harvie Road.
National and International Headlines
An Iraqi national pleaded not guilty to 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a prisoner of war. The Pentagon designated its press office a classified area. In politics, the debate over Canada’s economy continues, with Carney announcing a national unity council to study antisemitism. LeBlanc is set to meet Trump's trade czar in Washington.
Business and Health
Robinhood expands into Canada with the acquisition of WonderFi. Basic materials stocks weighed on the TSX, while U.S. markets gained. In health news, one way to improve sleep is to imitate hunter-gatherer habits. Moderna and other groups received US$60 million to develop an Ebola vaccine.
Entertainment and Lifestyle
Lawyers for Lively and Baldoni battled in a New York court despite settling claims. Taylor Swift announced a new song for Toy Story 5. Dua Lipa channeled Bianca Jagger for her first wedding look. A survey found a generational gap in attitudes to AI romance.
Environment and Science
Frost and snow were reported in some parts of Canada on the first day of June. Eight crested ibises were released in Japan decades after extinction there. Nova Scotia divers surfaced with piles of underwater garbage from tires to shoes. Egypt unveiled a trove of ancient artifacts to boost tourism.
