CTV News Windsor brings you the latest headlines from across the region and beyond. Here is your comprehensive roundup for June 12, 2026.
Local and National Crime
A woman who fatally stabbed a stranger in the Toronto PATH system has been given an absolute discharge. In other crime news, two Bosnia and Herzegovina fans were arrested after assaulting two police officers at Toronto Stadium. Conservation officers in British Columbia successfully removed a metal stove pipe stuck on a bear's head. A couple in Ontario claims a tenant who illegally listed their condo on Airbnb was a licensed real estate agent, calling the situation an 'insult to injury'. Police are searching for a vehicle suspected in a hit-and-run that injured a woman. A woman who pleaded guilty to murdering Loretta Saunders has been granted temporary passes from prison. A man found guilty in the killing of a Winnipeg restaurateur was sentenced to seven years. Charges have been laid after a man allegedly exposed himself in Regina. A woman was charged after a child died on a Saskatchewan Cree Nation. A dispensary possibly linked to a fatal overdose in Garden River has shut down during an investigation. A B.C. girl was sexually assaulted by a stranger at a Vancouver Island bus stop, according to police. A cross-country mystery ended after five pets were located during a Vancouver Island arrest.
Wildlife and Environment
Four grizzly bears were killed under Alberta's wildlife management program. The Fortress Mountain Resort master plan concept has been approved by the UCP government. Group patches potholes on a highway through Fort McMurray as a citizen protest. Dartmouth residents are concerned about open drug use, paraphernalia, and theft. Saskatchewan is 'not fully prepared' for the worst wildfire season on record, a review finds. Canada's first traffic light beach safety system is now operational in Kincardine, Ontario. A man was fined $5,700 for starting a wildland fire in Gravenhurst. Storm threats shift into the East after tornadoes and winds kill three and level homes in the central U.S. Timmy, Germany's humpback whale, likely lived only five days after a controversial rescue effort. Experts say Environment Canada cuts to radar research put the public at risk.
Sports and World Cup
Canada earned its first-ever World Cup point after a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina. LIVE updates continue. The Latino duo is helping fuel the Knicks' historic NBA Finals run. The rise of UFC: Dana White's path from 'human cockfighting' to the White House starts with Trump. Canadian tennis star Mboko will miss Wimbledon with an injured MCL in her left knee.
Community and Development
Riverside South residents will get a first look at plans for a massive recreation complex. The Energy City Cactus Rats have been given four days to announce a facility plan for a new ballpark. A North End block party was cancelled over safety concerns. Mining executives outline major plans for the Timmins region. Kick-starting rehab at Barrie's RVH is underway. The Canadian trucking industry is disappointed with the opening delay of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. When is it appropriate to call 911 after a storm? A London judge sentenced Palestine Action activists for a raid at an Israeli defence factory. A judge denied the Kennedy Center's request for a pause in a ruling ordering Trump's name removed from a building.
Politics and Business
Ottawa moves to tighten rules barring forced labour products from Canada. Mark Carney announces a new intelligence exchange agreement with France. FIFA faces protests in Toronto over Israel ties ahead of Canada's World Cup match. Air Canada announces a new four-year agreement with customer service employees. SpaceX soars 23% in its Wall Street debut, making Elon Musk the first trillionaire. Canadian and U.S. markets rise while oil falls and SpaceX soars.
Health and Science
A researcher found 13 ticks in one hour as Canada deals with early cases. Senior doctors are considering leaving the U.K. for Canada. An Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects. Social media use at a young age is linked to earlier experimentation with drugs and alcohol, according to a study. Zuckerberg says Meta made 'mistakes' in its AI workforce shift. An alleged multimillion-dollar crypto laundering scheme was busted with help from Canada.
Entertainment and Lifestyle
A Bruce Springsteen museum is set to open in New Jersey. A judge awarded Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in a dispute over the film 'It Ends With Us'. Iconic British artist David Hockney, known for colourful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88. As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what alien life might mean for religion. A Congolese refugee turned fashion designer is dressing Kentucky's governor and NBA stars. The first leather bag from T-Rex cells will be auctioned in Paris.
