Edmonton is set to experience seasonal temperatures throughout the week, with a chance of showers returning on Wednesday, according to weather expert Josh Classen. The forecast comes as the city enjoys typical early June weather, with highs near 20°C and overnight lows around 10°C.
Muttart Conservatory in Focus
The glass pyramids of Edmonton's Muttart Conservatory were captured in an aerial photo taken in early June 2026, showcasing the iconic botanical garden against the city skyline.
Other Local Headlines
In other news, police are set to release details of a fraud investigation involving an Air Canada pilot who allegedly flew without a proper licence. Meanwhile, suspects have been gluing doors in apartment buildings to identify unoccupied units for break-and-enters, according to police reports.
On the energy front, the Global Energy Show is set to kick off with the natural resources minister and Alberta premier in attendance. Parks Canada has begun the first period of job cuts, and a city councillor is pushing for Ottawa to explore a bylaw to dim light pollution.
Traffic and Safety Concerns
A report to a city council committee highlights a sharp rise in speeding and collisions at Edmonton intersections. In a separate incident, a pedestrian was hit by a truck and is in hospital with life-threatening injuries, as reported by New Glasgow police.
Elsewhere, a man died after a truck entered a construction zone and collided with vehicles, according to Nova Scotia RCMP. A Winnipeg man stopped a catalytic converter thief days after buying a new vehicle, and a teen girl has been charged after a jogger was stabbed in St. Vital.
Provincial and National News
Debate continues over the cost of extending Saskatchewan coal plants, while Saskatchewan recognizes ALS Awareness Month. In Ontario, a Cambridge protest supported a teen's Pride speech, and a Kitchener family escaped a burning home thanks to their dog.
In northern Ontario, Gogama is out of danger as fire crews battle the Timmins 9 forest fire. Dale Head pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of a Timmins woman, and a court heard graphic details of the murder scene.
A 73-unit affordable housing project was showcased, and police report an aggressive dog is still on the loose in Barrie. A truck driver and company face 17 charges after the same major defects were found by OPP.
Masse says sources point to a Friday ceremony ahead of an expected Monday opening. Kingsville halves development charges to boost infrastructure funding, and Nanaimo council hears a growing call for dry, recovery-oriented housing at a Terminal Avenue site.
A developer seeks to turn an art deco building in downtown Victoria into a compact hotel. One child is dead and two youths hospitalized following an ATV crash in the Northwest Territories.
International and Political News
The U.S. Justice Department moves to strip citizenship from 17 people in an unprecedented denaturalization push. A new search for Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas ends without answers about the missing American sailor.
In politics, an Inuit group calls for an overhaul of Nutrition North and poverty reduction frameworks. MPs plan an official Taiwan visit as Beijing blasts 'hurtful' trips and bars New Zealanders. Ottawa offers millions in loans to airlines struggling with high jet fuel costs.
Business and Technology
The UK is reviewing Palantir's NHS contract amid pressure to use a break clause. Samsung Electronics considers building a chip packaging plant, according to the Economic Daily. Chinese hackers pose the biggest espionage threat to tech firms, says CrowdStrike.
In health, Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response. Encouraging trial results for AstraZeneca's new weight-loss pill are reported, and studies say smartphones reduce birth rates.
In entertainment, the son of Rob Reiner, accused of his parents' killings, seeks money from the trust they left for him. Hulk Hogan's cause of death is revealed in a Florida police report. With jumpsuits, wigs, and dance moves, young boys and teens keep Elvis' legacy alive.
In sports, Canada's Diallo falls in the opener, ending his Libema Open title defence. Victor Wembanyama carries the Spurs to a 115-111 win that cuts the Knicks' NBA Finals lead to 2-1. A home World Cup can take nervousness to a different level.
Lifestyle stories include Canada's booming Latin American community warming up for the World Cup, the world's best cities for food according to Time Out, and expert opinions on 'tattle phones.'
In climate and environment news, a survivor who spent days dragging himself off Mount Everest after being abandoned is now out of intensive care, and calls for a probe grow. A Japanese city captured a bear that caused fear and school closures. 32,000 people are displaced by a Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37.
In science and technology, OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for an IPO, opening the door to a Wall Street debut. A new image of the Crystal Ball Nebula captures the spectacular throes of a dying star. Apple's Siri is finally getting a big AI upgrade.
