A solemn procession was held today for an Ontario Provincial Police officer who lost his life in a crash on Highway 401. The officer, whose identity has not been released, was killed in the line of duty, prompting an outpouring of support from colleagues and the community.
Midtown Toronto Shooting
In other news, one person was shot in midtown Toronto, and a suspect is in custody. Police have not released further details about the incident.
Massive Fire at Yacht Club
Toronto police have revealed new details about a massive fire that gutted a historic west-end yacht club. The fire, which broke out earlier this week, caused extensive damage to the building, which has been a landmark in the community for decades.
Random Attack in Vancouver
A young couple in Vancouver's West End says they were victims of a random attack. The incident has raised concerns about public safety in the area.
Political and Business Updates
Prime Minister Carney has named a former minister as the next EU ambassador. Meanwhile, Alberta voters' information may have been used or shared inappropriately, according to an elections agency warning. In Calgary, police are searching for suspects after a car was set on fire in Saddle Ridge.
Other Notable Stories
The parents of a boy who died after falling from an Ottawa apartment have spoken out exclusively. The Supreme Court will hear an appeal of a jail sentence for a man who stole a Churchill portrait from an Ottawa hotel, as well as a case against a Montreal suburb over unbearable traffic noise. A coroner has determined that a Brazilian woman died of hypothermia near the Quebec border in 2024.
A 120 km/h speed limit trial has been implemented on a section of Highway 2. In sports, the Oilers are set for a must-win Game 6 against the Ducks in Anaheim. Four people have been charged after RCMP vehicles were damaged in a Cape Breton cannabis raid protest. Fentanyl worth $15,000 was seized during a well-being check on children in New Glasgow.
Council has officially voted down a managed homeless encampment plan. A Manitoba First Nation has lost health funding after directors allegedly misappropriated federal money, according to a lawsuit. A Regina man has been charged and fined $75,000 for falsifying 31 immigration documents. Saskatchewan is increasing reporting of emergency room closures to twice daily. A winning $5 million lotto ticket was sold in Oxford County.
The Kitchener Rangers have taken Game 4 of the Western Conference final. A Saskatchewan man was nearly scammed out of almost $4,000 while selling vintage car parts. A jail sentence means a northern Ontario child abductor could be deported. A stranger threatened North Bay victims with a knife. Old South businesses have voiced concerns over the latest phase of the Wellington Gateway project.
Twenty-two cancer survivors strutted their stuff in a fundraising fashion show that sold out in 12 hours. Pump prices continue to climb, with gas set to rise 12 cents in two days. Unwanted touching at Georgian Mall has led to an arrest. An Ontario officer has begun an 'Autism Heroes Road Trip'. An E.C. Row crash has led to charges.
Public Safety Minister Krieger says FIFA security costs and preparations are evolving. A court has shot down a challenge to B.C.'s legal profession regulatory overhaul. A doctor with Windsor Regional Hospital has been suspended for three months.
International and Entertainment News
In Uganda, a kindergarten murderer has been sentenced to death. Harvey Weinstein's lawyers are questioning his accuser at his rape retrial. In politics, Trump's trade czar says the U.S. is looking to work with Canada on energy. Beyond the numbers, proposed law changes are tucked into the spring economic update. The proposed power to search and seize mail is not being extended to postal workers, according to the minister.
In business, the U.S. seeks to loan about 92.5 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Shares have plummeted for a Canadian oil and gas company. Gildan reports a Q1 loss as it works to integrate the HanesBrands acquisition.
In health, the Trump administration is appealing a court order in an effort to cut vaccine recommendations for kids. A generic weight-loss drug approval is 'really good news,' but a doctor warns of long-term consequences. The truth behind seven common lung cancer myths is revealed.
In entertainment, William and Kate have shared a family photo marking their 15th wedding anniversary. A singer-songwriter behind several country hits has died at 86. Spotify has rolled out a badge to distinguish human artists from AI.
In sports, Caufield, Sanderson, and Kopitar are named finalists for the 2025-26 Lady Byng Trophy. LIV Golf has a new chairman and seeks new funding without Saudi backing. Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in a position emotionally to decide if she will race again.
In lifestyle, Banksy has confirmed a new statue in central London of a man blinded by a flag is his work. Framing household money conversations correctly is key when talking to kids. A father and daughter duped NYC's art world with fake Warhols and Banksys.
In climate and environment, a barge carrying Timmy the humpback whale journeys to the North Sea. France has unveiled a plan to ditch all fossil fuels by 2050. After another spring flood, cottage country residents are demanding answers.
In sci-tech, Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as a SpaceX lawsuit is settled. Young Canadians want AI companies to make their chatbots less addictive, according to a report. A genome study reveals what happened after the Roman Empire fell.
