Two fans from Australia have caught the attention of the Edmonton Oilers from 16 time zones away. CTV News Edmonton's Evan Kenny has the story. The passionate supporters have been drumming up playoff excitement for the team, showcasing their dedication despite the vast distance. Their unique celebration has resonated with the Oilers community, highlighting the global reach of hockey fandom.
Meanwhile, other news from Canada includes Ontario potentially banning cellphones outright in schools, an arrest made in a 2024 Caledon homicide, and a former Surrey Mountie pleading guilty to breach of trust following a corruption investigation. The federal government is also being urged to introduce social media and AI protections for kids, as stated by B.C.'s attorney general.
In health news, a Calgary petting farm has been hit with an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite, and a Montreal naturopath was fined for illegally practicing medicine after a patient's suicide. A young boy died after falling from a Sandy Hill apartment building in Ottawa, and a man was charged with arson after an apartment fire displaced a Verdun family.
In sports, NHL Commissioner Bettman backed a ruling that allowed the Ducks' OT goal to stand in Game 4 win against the Oilers. The CFL is set to change its season start and adopt a new playoff format in 2027. The Phillies fired Canadian manager Rob Thomson after losing 11 of 12 games, naming Don Mattingly as interim skipper. Caitlin Clark is releasing a children's book based on her life story.
Other notable stories include a German bid to rescue 'Timmy' the whale passing a key hurdle, a rare two-colored lobster caught off Cape Cod being donated to an aquarium, and U.S. college students shifting toward 'AI-proof' majors amid job market concerns. In climate news, residents of cottage country demand answers after another spring flood, and Japan deploys hundreds of firefighters as wildfires rage in the north.
