Canada Earns First World Cup Point in 1-1 Draw with Bosnia
Canada Earns First World Cup Point in 1-1 Draw

Canada earned its first-ever World Cup point after a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Live updates are available here.

Local News Highlights

A woman who fatally stabbed a stranger in the Toronto PATH system has been given an absolute discharge. Two Bosnia and Herzegovina fans were arrested after two police officers were assaulted at Toronto Stadium. Conservation officers in B.C. removed a metal stove pipe stuck on a bear's head.

A couple says a tenant who illegally listed their condo on Airbnb was a licensed real estate agent, calling it an 'insult to injury'. Four grizzly bears were killed under Alberta's wildlife management program. The Fortress Mountain Resort master plan concept has been approved by the UCP government.

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Riverside South residents will get a first look at plans for a massive recreation complex. Non-dairy milk fees: a Quebec judge approved a class-action lawsuit targeting major coffee chains. Police are looking for a vehicle suspected in a hit and run that injured a woman.

A group patched potholes on a highway through Fort McMurray as a citizen protest. The Energy City Cactus Rats have been given four days to announce a facility plan for a new ballpark. Dartmouth residents are concerned about open drug use, paraphernalia, and theft.

A woman who pleaded guilty to murdering Loretta Saunders has been granted temporary passes from prison. A North End block party has been cancelled over safety concerns. A man found guilty in a Winnipeg restaurateur's killing has been sentenced to seven years.

Charges were laid after a man allegedly exposed himself in Regina. Saskatchewan is 'not fully prepared' for the worst wildfire season on record, a review finds. A Guelph, Ont., family bought a robotic exoskeleton with donations, calling it 'like a dream'.

A woman was charged after a child died on a Sask. Cree Nation. A dispensary that may be linked to a fatal overdose in Garden River shut down during an investigation. Mining executives outlined major plans for the Timmins region.

A vehicle smashed through a west London, Ont., gym, leaving seven injured. Canada's first traffic light beach safety system is up and running in Kincardine, Ont. Kick-starting rehab at Barrie's RVH. A man was fined $5,700 for starting a wildland fire in Gravenhurst.

The Canadian trucking industry is disappointed with the opening delay for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. When is it appropriate to call 911 after a storm? A B.C. girl was sexually assaulted by a stranger at a Vancouver Island bus stop, police say.

A joint Canada-U.S. military officer summit has been shelved. A cross-country mystery ended after five pets were located during a Vancouver Island arrest. A London judge sentenced Palestine Action activists for a raid at an Israeli defence factory. A judge denied the Kennedy Center's request for a pause in a ruling ordering Trump's name removed from the building.

Politics

Ottawa moves to tighten rules barring forced labour products from Canada. Carney announces a new intelligence exchange agreement with France. FIFA faces protests in Toronto over Israel ties ahead of the Canada World Cup match.

Business

Air Canada announces a new four-year agreement with customer service employees. SpaceX soared 23 per cent in its Wall Street debut, making Elon Musk the first trillionaire. Canadian and U.S. markets rose while oil fell and SpaceX soared.

Health

A researcher found 13 ticks in one hour as Canada deals with early cases. Senior doctors are considering leaving the U.K. for Canada. An Emory University team explores promising new therapy for childhood leukemia with fewer toxic effects.

Entertainment

A Bruce Springsteen museum is set to open in New Jersey. A judge awarded Blake Lively legal fees but no more damages in a dispute over 'It Ends With Us'. David Hockney, iconic British artist known for colourful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88.

Sports

The Latino duo is helping fuel the Knicks' historic NBA Finals run. The rise of UFC: Dana White's path from 'human cockfighting' to the White House starts with Trump. Canadian tennis star Mboko will miss Wimbledon with an injured MCL in her left knee.

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Lifestyle

As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what alien life might mean for religion. A Congolese refugee turned fashion designer is dressing Kentucky's governor and NBA stars. The first leather bag from T-Rex cells will be auctioned in Paris.

Climate & Environment

A storm threat shifts into the East after tornadoes and winds killed three and leveled homes in the central U.S. Timmy, Germany's humpback whale, likely lived for only five days after a controversial rescue effort. 'It's a little troubling': Environment Canada cuts to radar research team put public at risk, experts say.

Sci-Tech

Zuckerberg says Meta made 'mistakes' in its AI workforce shift. An alleged multimillion-dollar crypto laundering scheme was busted with help from Canada. Social media use at a young age is linked to earlier experimentation with drugs and alcohol.