A blustery, rainy Thursday in Ottawa has brought a mix of local and national news. A person was seen walking through the rain in Ottawa, as reported by CTV News Ottawa. Among the top stories: one person died after a dump truck crash on a Highway 407 ramp in Oshawa. Zellers is back in Toronto, but experts say nostalgia alone won't fill its stores. Canadians 'opened their arms to the world,' according to a FIFA vice-president. British Columbia's premier stated that losing the Vancouver Whitecaps to Las Vegas would be 'a travesty.' A man was seriously injured in a workplace accident involving a forklift. Corb Lund expressed deep disappointment and shock over Premier Smith's answer on a coal petition. The City of Ottawa is considering aversion conditioning for Orléans coyotes. Montreal Victoire nabbed a Concordia Stinger with the final pick. Whole-body MRI is not the answer to all ailments, according to the College of Physicians. The NHL cleared Babcock after an investigation as the Oilers search for a coach. A court heard an Alberta separatist group's plea for a stay of a referendum petition ruling. Nova Scotia long-term care workers at three sites are back on strike over local issues, according to CUPE. A 65-year-old man was sentenced to three years in prison for child exploitation offenses in New Brunswick. Passengers intervened to stop a sexual assault on a Winnipeg bus. A convicted sex offender pleaded guilty to assaulting a 9-year-old in a Winnipeg school washroom. The Exchange announced a new folk festival in Regina. A Saskatchewan memorial honouring a 1980 CP rail crew bus crash expands on Highway 1. Protestors disrupted a Region of Waterloo council meeting. The community raised more than $300,000 for families in a devastating Mapleton Township crash. BHP flagged a $2 billion cost overrun at the Jansen development in Saskatchewan. A man was seriously injured following an early-morning shooting. 'I will cherish every moment we shared': a funeral was held for an OPP officer killed in the line of duty. Police charged a Thunder Bay senior with drug trafficking in First Nations communities. An accused testified in his own defence at a murder trial looking into the beating death of his girlfriend. A report found governance failures and alleged fraud at a London hospital. A $50 million Costco Wholesale broke ground in Wasaga Beach. 'We have a responsibility;' Midland Canadian Tire raised $10,000 in donations. A violent robbery suspect is wanted, one arrested. Policing options in Amherstburg could get deferred to a new council. Hockey Without Limits breaks barriers for adults living with disabilities. An 81-year-old Ottawa man was charged with historical sex assaults. The Pentagon chief lashed out at NATO allies and announced a review of U.S. forces in Europe. A man who admitted setting a cross on fire in a Chicago park was charged with a hate crime.
Politics
MPs passed a spending bill and opted to head home for summer break. Automatic tax filing could see Canadians who usually skip their file getting $2,000 a year in benefits, according to a watchdog. James Moore discussed Canada's incredible AI opportunity in health care.
Business
Apple CEO said the AI boom makes price increases 'unavoidable.' The U.S. wants domestic potash, lithium, and bromine; a Canadian company is mining all three in Utah. CPP Investments committed $1 billion to a data centre partnership in India.
Health
'Get it off!': A teen who microwaved a squishy toy following a social media trend left with second-degree burns. A U.S. FDA panel considers a first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology. 'Taking my escape off the table': Mixed emotions surface over MAID eligibility for mental illness.
Entertainment
Justin Trudeau, Bono, and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum. Iconic Twin Cities rapper Eyedea finds new life with an AI-generated album. Rockstar Games says 'GTA VI' pre-orders are starting.
Sports
A Canadian fighter was defeated by the U.S. at Trump's UFC birthday. Ivory Coast's Elye Wahi was denied entry to Canada and won't play in a Toronto World Cup match Saturday. The U.S. Open is off to a slow and foggy start at Shinnecock Hills.
Lifestyle
How to rent an RV and plan your cross-country road trip or staycation. Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died. An archaeology team unearths a 'prototype' of the world-famous Stonehenge monument just a few miles away.
Climate & Environment
How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change. Tropical Cyclone Arthur weakens to a low pressure area along the upper Texas coast. Environment groups are suing Ottawa over projected missed emission targets.
Sci-Tech
The oldest-known plague outbreak came 5,500 years ago in Siberia. The Milky Way's black hole is eerily quiet; scientists have found evidence of its missing wind. Yes, the universe's expansion is still accelerating, researchers say.
