Calgary drivers are catching a break at the pumps this weekend as gas prices dipped below $1.70 per litre on Friday. The drop provides some relief for motorists ahead of the long weekend, with prices falling by several cents compared to previous days. Analysts attribute the decrease to lower crude oil costs and increased supply.
In other news, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has announced its newest CEO and chief financial officer, aiming to stabilize leadership. Meanwhile, a pedestrian was struck by a truck in Cabbagetown, sustaining serious injuries, and authorities are investigating.
Regional Incidents
A scuba diver’s death in British Columbia has been deemed a 'tragic incident' by police, with an investigation underway. In Metro Vancouver, workers have filed a 72-hour strike notice, potentially disrupting services. In Calgary, the Ogden Block building is up for donation as the city makes way for the Green Line transit project.
Elsewhere, a driver with his mother in the passenger seat was charged with stunt driving in her car. A cyclist from Ottawa was fatally struck by a school bus in Chelsea, Quebec. Swimming lessons are critical, says a coroner, after the drowning deaths of a mother and son.
Notable Stories
- A Quebecer is graduating from Polytechnique with a service dog that attended every class.
- A verdict is expected in the trial of a woman whose dogs killed an 11-year-old boy.
- Manitoba’s longest-running tractor pull featured 'unbelievable entertainment' as engines fell silent.
- A major donation is helping a local animal rescue build a new home.
In Saskatchewan, purple rocks are the cause of an overdose alert in Swift Current. A fire caused extensive damage to a Kitchener home under renovation. Two thousand more potholes have been reported in Saskatoon compared to last spring.
Search efforts continue for a person reported missing in Lake Huron. The SIU says there is no basis for pressing charges against a London police officer accused of sexual assault. An encampment fire broke off Highway 400 in Barrie.
Politics and Economy
Prime Minister Carney stated, 'We’re renovating the country as we go, and Alberta being at the centre of that is essential.' Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre says all Conservatives will campaign for Alberta to stay part of Canada. Former budget watchdog Page says Ottawa cannot rag the puck on NATO 2035 spending math.
In business, Warsh takes the Fed’s helm as inflation climbs and consumer sentiment dives. Activision shareholders reached a US$250 million settlement over the Microsoft buyout.
Health and Science
An Ontario patient tested negative for Ebola, while new border screening measures are in place amid the Congo outbreak. Experts say Canada should be vigilant about Ebola with the World Cup coming in two weeks. More parents are saying no to newborn vitamin K shots, concerning experts.
In science and tech, a PDF let the internet hear the final words in the cockpit of a UPS plane as it crashed; the NTSB now wants it taken down. Provincial and federal governments are leaning on AI to cut red tape. Two men have been charged with creating AI-generated porn under a new law targeting deepfakes.
Entertainment and Sports
Bad Bunny kicked off the European leg of his tour in Barcelona. The CRTC says streamers must pay three times as much for Canadian content. Matthew Perry's family trusted his assistant to help keep him sober, but he instead helped him overdose.
Canada remains undefeated at the hockey world championship with a 3-1 win over Slovenia. Thomas Tuchel dropped big names from England's World Cup squad.
In lifestyle, Abu Dhabi is 'doubling down' on tourism despite the Iran war. Most couples prefer cash for down payments over traditional wedding gifts. Denmark will autopsy 'Timmy' the whale.
