Ottawa is experiencing a sunny and warm start to June, with temperatures rising to seasonal highs. A Canada goose was spotted nesting along the Rideau Canal near the National Arts Centre on Sunday, May 31. The pleasant weather is expected to continue, providing ideal conditions for outdoor activities.
Other News Highlights
In other news, a man awaiting trial in a fatal Brampton crash has been charged again with stunt driving in Mississauga. Toronto police are searching for a suspect after a man was found shot in Fort York. Meanwhile, 11 vehicles, including one belonging to a DoorDash driver, were impounded for excessive speed in Abbotsford, as reported by police.
Regional Updates
A Mission ER will close overnight Sunday due to a doctor shortage. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pushed back against Manitoba premier's comments as controversy grows over a prospective referendum question. Heavy rain is expected in Calgary, with more rain forecast for Monday and Tuesday.
Accidents and Incidents
A man died after a canoe capsized on Upper Rideau Lake. Thousands of cyclists rode through Montreal in the 40th Tour de L'Ile. In other news, teachers at certain universities in Canada have among the highest median salaries, according to new data. Canada's coach believes injured Alphonso Davies will play in the World Cup, but probably not the opener.
Community Events
A cat festival connected people to furry friends. Christopher Liew reported on five credits and benefits that change once you turn 65. A Fredericton man died following an ATV crash. Thompson RCMP are looking for a missing 12-year-old boy.
Wildfires and Environment
A wildfire that forced northern Saskatchewan residents out is calmer but still raging. Here are Regina and Saskatoon's most expensive home listings. Shearing Day in Cambridge aimed to educate the masses on wool. Top stories of the week include a family shaken after a daytime break-in, the Attorney General asked to review Ford's comment, and an illegal online cannabis shop shut down.
Legal and Conservation
Two Ontario trappers were fined for abandoned bear and wolf. Five active wildland blazes remain in northeastern Ontario. An Oakville, Ont. couple donated $4.1M to Western University to foster brain health research. Lane restrictions on Wellington Road start Monday. Owen Sound residents were awakened by a deer crashing through a window. Barrie police are searching for three missing people.
Film and Fundraisers
The Windsor Jewish Film Festival returns with a lighter mix after years of heavier themes. A fundraiser for cystic fibrosis was held Sunday in Windsor. Former MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay was elected leader of the B.C. Conservatives. Saanich parents demand action after crosswalk removal near Colquitz Middle School raised safety fears.
Environmental Cleanup
A pair of Nova Scotia divers cleaned up garbage in the ocean, lakes, and rivers. Kerry Lynne-Findlay won the B.C. Conservative race as the most authentic populist, according to an expert. Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reached 282 as survivors described their recoveries. Newark mayor imposed a curfew around Delaney Hall after clashes over an immigration detention center.
Politics and Business
Carney is set to outline how Ottawa plans to combat antisemitism and Jewish hate. Connected vehicle data can have intelligence value to adversaries, according to a federal document. Sweden's PM joked about Canada joining the EU, calling it a very welcoming club. Christopher Liew reported on five credits and benefits that change once you turn 65. AI demand and tactics drive a surge in cargo theft, costing consumers more. Zara warned customers after a possible data breach.
Health and Science
A clinical trial found an injection eliminated tumors in some head and neck cancer patients. An oncologist reacted emotionally to pancreatic cancer drug results. Dutch health officials cleared a hantavirus ship to sail again. In entertainment, Hudson Williams won best lead performer in a drama, and 'Nirvanna' won best picture at the Screen Awards. How a Long Island beach helped launch Marilyn Monroe's career. YouTuber box office boom: 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' draw Gen Z to theaters.
Sports and Lifestyle
How dangerous is watching the World Cup in Mexico? Canadian midfielder Marcelo Flores will miss the World Cup following an ACL rupture. French capital hosts Paris Saint-Germain parade after clashes marred Champions League win. For lifestyle, don't throw your phone away for a fuller life; three changes can give more meaning. When Sue Tilley met Lucian Freud, it changed her life; a painting of her could fetch US$47 million. Milan restored a bull mosaic's testicles to former glory.
Climate and Environment
A pair of Nova Scotia divers cleaned up garbage in the ocean, lakes, and rivers. Humpbacks set a new distance record. A dead humpback whale was brought to shore in Denmark for a necropsy next week. Malaysia requires social media age checks barring under-16 accounts. A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas. AI helped a musician with Parkinson's finish his new album when he could no longer play guitar.
