Two tow trucks were captured on police body-worn camera footage crashing into a collision scene in Mississauga and then fleeing the area. The incident occurred on May 5, 2026, and was reported by Bryann Aguilar. The footage shows the tow trucks mounting the curb onto a grassy area before speeding away. Peel Regional Police are investigating the hit-and-run.
Other News Highlights
In other news, Marit Stiles faced criticism for 'Trumpian rhetoric' after suggesting Doug Ford could end up in prison. New details emerged about the cause of a second fire at Thorncliffe Park buildings that smoldered for weeks last year. The same suspects are sought in two assaults in Chilliwack, B.C., one causing life-threatening injuries.
Legal and Political Updates
A suspect in a fatal Vancouver stabbing did not have 'intent to kill,' according to the defense. A roadside shooting victim testified at a murder trial, saying 'I thought I was going to die.' Calgary's council will consider scrapping the city's climate emergency declaration. Ottawa gas prices are set to jump 7 cents a liter.
Local Incidents
A man spotted with a gun in Ottawa turned out to have a gun-shaped lighter. The West Island REM will be free to ride May 16-17 for its grand opening. A Montreal truck driver won a $3M jackpot but won't quit his job. Two more Edmonton hospitals implemented a one-bag policy. A north-central wildfire alert was canceled as Alberta crews controlled the spread.
Crime and Safety
Three people were charged in connection with a water treatment break-in in Manitoba. Manitoba committed $15 million to revamp the Pantages Playhouse Theatre. Saskatchewan unveiled questionnaires on youth social media limits. The Sask. Court of Appeal heard a defamation case involving a Regina professor who called a book 'racist garbage.'
Sports and Events
A Kitchener Ranger was named OHL's most outstanding player. A Red Dress Day walk honored missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. A vehicle fleeing police in Saskatoon smashed into an oncoming van. Spring flooding hit parts of central Saskatchewan.
Fatalities and Investigations
A worker was killed at a northern Ont. mining project. Persistent phone fraudsters impersonated Sudbury OPP. A London fire victim recovering from a coma recounted escaping a blaze. Weapons and assault charges were laid against a Barrie man. A Gravenhurst cottage was a total loss after a fire.
Anniversaries and Remembrances
A Windsor widow reflected on the 20th anniversary of her husband's line-of-duty death. Chatham homes were evacuated in a gas leak incident. A watercraft operator was identified after slamming into a grey whale in Vancouver. A B.C. RCMP officer was charged with assault after a 2025 incident.
National and International News
An Alberta man released after a child sexual offense sentence was arrested five hours later. A scholar tracked an uptick in Iran threats on diaspora. Trump again assailed Pope Leo, potentially complicating Rubio's visit to the Vatican. Trump's retribution was a focus in Tuesday's elections in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.
Politics
PM Carney named Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general. Up to 33,000 temporary foreign workers will be fast-tracked for permanent residency. A list of governors general of Canada since Confederation was published.
Business
Federal finance minister approved EQB's deal to buy PC Financial from Loblaw. Bets surged against Nike, heaping pressure on CEO Hill. Alphabet closed in on Nvidia's spot as the world's biggest company.
Health
WHO traced over 80 people on a flight taken by a hantavirus victim. A U.S. travel influencer shared an emotional message aboard a cruise ship after hantavirus deaths. Hantavirus deaths on a cruise ship served as a reminder to stay vigilant as cottage season opens.
Entertainment
The Rolling Stones announced a July 10 release of a new album 'Foreign Tongues.' Canadians nominated for Tony Awards include actress Caissie Levy. The Pussycat Dolls canceled Canadian tour dates and all but one U.S. show after an 'honest look.'
Sports
Canada's Bianca Andreescu defeated Sofia Kenin 6-4, 7-5 at the Italian Open. The WNBA is new in Toronto this season, but women's basketball has a long history in Canada. McKenna vs. Stenberg: A look at potential No. 1 picks ahead of the draft lottery.
Lifestyle
France launched one-euro university meals for all students. U.S. restaurants celebrated authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo. A cruise ship with huge Broadway stars will sail to Mexico and the Bahamas in spring 2027.
Climate and Technology
Canada has a new searchable flood risk tool, but it's not yet searchable. David Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turned 100. Environment Canada is moving to an AI predictive weather model. ChatGPT conversations became 'a treasure trove' of evidence in criminal investigations. A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. The U.S. military reached deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems.
