A vehicle collided with a building on Wharncliffe Road south near Byron Avenue in London, Ontario, on May 11, 2026. The incident occurred in the morning hours, prompting a response from local emergency services. According to CTV News London, the car struck the structure, causing visible damage to the facade. No injuries have been reported at this time, and authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
Other Incidents Across Canada
In other news, a fatal fire at a Toronto seniors' home is under investigation, and Ontario is expanding pharmacists' scope to treat more conditions and administer additional vaccines. A British Columbia tribunal resolved a noise dispute involving band and dance practices. Four Canadians from a cruise ship affected by hantavirus are arriving in B.C. A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a crash on Stoney Trail in Calgary. Concerns are rising about whether federal departments will have enough office space for public servants required to be in the office four days a week.
Regional Highlights
- A wheel fell off a vehicle on Highway 417 in Ottawa, jumping the median and striking an oncoming car.
- Quebec dubbing of 'The Simpsons' will resume following an agreement between Disney and Bell.
- A suspicious fire ignited at an industrial park in Dorval, Quebec.
- A shelter-in-place order was lifted in St. Albert, Alberta, with the suspect still not found.
- Macklin Celebrini had a goal and three assists as Canada won 6-1 in an exhibition game against France.
- A man was charged with arson following multiple fires in North Sydney, Nova Scotia.
- A wanted man from Bedford, Nova Scotia, was arrested.
- Hydro was restored after an outage affecting 3,600 customers near downtown Winnipeg.
- Christopher Liew discusses delayed retirement trends and how to make the most of them.
- A playwright defends a controversial play at Regina's Globe Theatre.
- The WHL Final is tied 1-1 after the Everett Silvertips defeated the PA Raiders in Game 2.
- A storm destroyed a barn and flipped a solar panel north of London, Ontario.
- Canadian travel to the U.S. has declined more than previously thought.
- Saskatoon greenhouses prepare for a busy Mother's Day weekend.
- An electrical workers union refutes NDP coal plant cost claims as 'flawed and inflated'.
- Spring street sweeping begins in Greater Sudbury.
- Suspects were charged with stunt driving near Parry Sound.
- A second MRI machine is coming to Bluewater Health.
- A temporary closure at Lake of Bays Community Centre.
- A driver was charged with stunt driving after clocking 163 km/h in a 60 zone on Essa Road.
- A Leamington man was charged after a hit-and-run crash injured a cyclist.
- B.C. hockey legend Ernie 'Punch' McLean died at 93.
- B.C.'s family doctors were honoured at an annual awards ceremony.
- A motorcycle was left dangling from a traffic light pole after a crash in B.C.
- Frost advisories are in effect for parts of the GTHA ahead of the first long weekend of summer.
National and International News
In politics, Pete Hegseth called for Senator Mark Kelly to be investigated by the Pentagon again. Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off U.S. military support. MPs amended a bill criminalizing sexual deepfakes to include 'nearly nude' images. Outgoing Governor General Mary Simon insisted she took learning French seriously. A bill to help authorities probe online activities raised widespread privacy fears.
Business and Economy
U.S. home sales were flat in April amid a lacklustre spring homebuying season. Cameco reported flooding in northern Saskatchewan affecting Key Lake and McArthur River. Silver prices may be on the road to recovery.
Health and Science
There is 'almost zero' chance a Dutch man got hantavirus in an Argentine city, according to officials. A W5 investigation looks at vision problems from young tattoos. A study links endometriosis to a slightly higher birth-defect risk. Google disrupted hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness. A Swedish café experiments with an AI agent barista. Concerns arise over AI chatbots being designed to be addictive.
Entertainment and Sports
50 Cent, Nelly, and The Chainsmokers will headline a Sports Illustrated concert series during the World Cup. Martin Short spoke about his daughter's death. A new Beatles fan experience is set to open in London in 2027. Washington won the NBA draft lottery. Female hockey players in New Brunswick push against a rule giving them shorter games. A portrait reveals the story of an enslaved Black child. Argentine plazas buzz with World Cup sticker trading. A Denver restaurant offers free meals to grieving people on Mother's Day.
Environment
At least three hikers were killed by a volcano eruption on an Indonesian island. A bear attack likely killed a hiker in Glacier National Park for the first time in decades. A parade of ghostly icebergs brought joy to Newfoundland and Labrador.
