A Regina resident was killed in a weekend crash on Highway 11, prompting the closure of northbound lanes. The highway has since reopened, but police continue to investigate the incident.
Regional News Roundup
In other news, police have charged a Toronto man with sexual assault at a west-end wellness clinic. Meanwhile, a manslaughter charge has been laid in a fatal stabbing in Abbotsford. A 17-year-old boy is presumed dead after a boat capsized on a B.C. lake.
Calgary and Alberta Updates
A rollover on Bow Trail halted traffic in Calgary. Alberta musician Corb Lund celebrated the success of an anti-coal petition drive. In Orléans, residents expressed concern after a teen was attacked by coyotes.
Ottawa and Quebec Highlights
An Ottawa teen earned a major award for a dress design. In Joliette, Quebec, an exhumation of a soccer field aims to find a baby missing since 1971. The Ottawa Shawarma Festival saw Boustan take top prize.
Sports and Legal News
The Oilers are considering hiring Mike Babcock, per TSN. A 13-year-old boy in northern Alberta was charged with uttering threats, and a firearm was seized. In Nova Scotia, a man died after a truck entered a construction zone. N.B. RCMP seized 26 stolen vehicles and cocaine from a Moncton residence. A teen was charged after a random stabbing of a jogger. Winnipeg Transit faces a revenue shortfall. A sudden death on Lake Diefenbaker is under investigation, and Regina police probe a fraud case involving stolen merchandise.
Other Notable Stories
Waterloo Region home sales saw the slowest May in 15 years. Tri-City Roller Derby hosted World Championship qualifiers. A 70-year-old man died in a vehicle rollover on a Saskatchewan highway. Burnout and pressures lead to high turnover for paramedics in Sudbury. The Timmins 9 forest fire is expected to spread with dry weather. Reimagine Southdale reaches a construction milestone for public housing. Deputy Chief Hansen is included in new Sarnia police suspensions. An Ontario man accused of murder along an Orillia trail had a prior assault conviction. Nottawasaga OPP investigate a fatal motorcycle collision. The Gordie Howe bridge nears opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony planned. Four drivers in Windsor and Amherstburg face impaired charges. Final preparations are underway at BC Place for the FIFA World Cup. Victoria Pride outlines a July lineup. One child died, and two youths were hospitalized after an ATV crash in Northwest Territories. Canadian veterans learn from World Cup experience. A Norway court orders ailing crown princess's son released ahead of a rape verdict. The ICC chief prosecutor is suspended pending a decision over sexual misconduct allegations.
Politics and Business
Ottawa offers millions in loans to airlines struggling with high jet fuel costs. WestJet strongly opposes the loan proposal. The House of Commons passes a bill criminalizing forced sterilization. The Pentagon labels Alibaba and BYD as aiding the Chinese military. The TSX edges higher amid steadier U.S. markets and recovering AI stocks. Guru accuses Pepsi bottler of abusing dominant position at the Competition Tribunal.
Health and Entertainment
Encouraging trial results for AstraZeneca's new weight-loss pill. Smartphones reduce birth rate, studies say. Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common. Hulk Hogan's cause of death is revealed in a Florida police report. Young boys and teens keep Elvis' legacy alive with jumpsuits, wigs, and dance moves. French singer Patrick Bruel is placed in police custody.
Sports and Lifestyle
Fans need to know how to get inside BC Place for the World Cup debut. A Somali referee won't officiate after being denied entry into the U.S. Canadians Andreescu and Shapovalov open grass-court season with losses at Libema Open. Time Out names the world's best cities for food. Experts weigh in on 'tattle phones'. Need to recharge your brain? Stop swiping and turn a page.
Climate and Sci-Tech
Ottawa plans evacuation centres in advance of wildfire season. A great white shark is caught on underwater footage during a Mediterranean clean-up. Tropical Storm Cristina forms off the coast of Nicaragua. OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for an IPO. A new image of the Crystal Ball Nebula captures the throes of a dying star. Apple's Siri is getting a big AI upgrade.
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