Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an arrest by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers in Huntsville, Ont. The incident occurred on June 15, 2026, and the SIU is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the arrest. The SIU is an independent agency that investigates incidents involving police that result in serious injury, death, or allegations of sexual assault. The agency's logo was displayed in a file image provided by The Canadian Press.
In other news, condolences continue to pour in for an Ontario family who lost five children in a devastating crash. Meanwhile, a U.K. family who booked a World Cup trip to Toronto without tickets received a big surprise. British Columbia's Highway Patrol has announced that its summer drunk driving campaign will end earlier this year. Additionally, B.C. is exploring a new hydro dam project near the Alberta border, as stated by a minister.
Four NDP MLAs have announced they will not seek re-election in 2027. A new framework for Alberta's public health inspectors has created risks, according to opponents. In Ottawa, a man on a scooter died after colliding with a car on Carling Avenue. Hydro Ottawa customers are facing higher bills in 2026. Liberals are calling for an independent investigation into alleged racism at Montreal police.
A wallaby remains loose but is being monitored on Montreal's South Shore. A $5 million winning lottery ticket was bought in Alberta. A lawyer is pleading the case of a transgender woman seeking transfer out of a men's prison. Drug alerts have been issued for four Nova Scotia counties this month. Porch geese are flying off shelves in Manitoba.
A pre-teen girl was sexually assaulted at knifepoint in Winnipeg. A timeline of the Misha Pavelick murder investigation and trial has been released. The city is preparing to pour $8.2 million into Mosaic Stadium upgrades in 2027. A high-risk offender pleaded guilty to a probation violation and is banned from downtown Guelph. Prince Albert police are seeking tips about a suspicious fire outside their station.
Saskatchewan's premier says the safety agency must improve after a critical wildfire report. Kids were unbuckled and on the floor in a speeding vehicle, according to OPP. A calm, steady voice on a 911 line is remembered after the sudden death of a Sudbury dispatcher. A cool, calm night is expected before showers return to the forecast. Burn experts treated a woman injured during a London, Ont. frat house fire using a world-first biological treatment.
A child was injured in a road rage incident in Barrie. Antisemitic materials were distributed throughout Orillia again, police say. A Windsor driver was charged after a serious crash in Kingsville. Three former Windsor Spitfires won the 2026 Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes. A truck driver was arrested after driving the wrong way on the Trans-Canada Highway.
Canadian return trips from the U.S. saw a second straight year-over-year increase, according to StatCan data. A U.S. man was found guilty of a 2024 homicide in northeastern New Brunswick. California Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump's Justice Department is investigating him and his wife. Dana White called a UFC fighter's Michelle Obama insult 'nonsense,' and the White House is not commenting.
In politics, the civilian justice system has taken over from military police on sexual offence complaints. Canada's U.S. ambassador says it will be okay ahead of the CUSMA deadline. Canada welcomes a new ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, according to Prime Minister Carney. In business, the S&P/TSX composite rose more than 300 points, and oil fell after news of the U.S.-Iran deal. PM Carney announced that the first Canadian firm was awarded a contract under the SAFE agreement. Shopify's board is fighting a shareholder push to create an AI policy.
In health, GLP-1s improve male testosterone and sperm count, scientists say. Researchers say it matters what liquid you take your pills with. Ebola cases in eastern Congo have climbed to 782, with deaths reaching 181. In entertainment, a rare first edition of 'Wuthering Heights' complete with spelling mistakes is up for auction. Japan's DJ Rinoka bobs to the beat as a child prodigy techno artist. Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' opened No. 1, while 'Obsession' sensation continues. In sports, meet Merlin the duck, a Mexico City streetside regular turned World Cup mascot. Canada trains in Vancouver ahead of its second World Cup match. Cape Verde secured a stunning 0-0 draw with Spain in its World Cup debut.
In lifestyle, parents are tracking their adult children for safety, but is it actually safer? The German working-age population is set to shrink dramatically, according to a study. The world wants more high-protein products, but there is not enough whey to go around. In climate and environment, an endangered whale recently seen off Cape Cod may need rescue after entanglement. Kilauea erupted for the 49th time, with fountains expected to grow fast. Greek fishermen struggle to keep up with pufferfish invaders. In sci-tech, humans prefer to walk counter-clockwise, scientists find, but no one knows why. Apple's big Siri update is here, and the real challenge begins. The strongest influence on children's brains may not be what many expect, a study suggests.
