InflationNews Service reports that Dollarama has delivered a 'smooth' first quarter performance, according to its Chief Financial Officer. However, the company is bracing for potential economic impacts stemming from the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Financial Outlook
Benjamin Klein, senior portfolio manager at Baskin Wealth Management, shared insights with BNN Bloomberg regarding market outlooks ahead of SpaceX's anticipated IPO. Meanwhile, tributes continue to pour in for a Toronto police officer who was fatally shot in North York.
In other news, a Surrey home was struck by gunfire early this morning, prompting a police investigation. Metro Vancouver workers are moving closer to a 'full-scale strike' as contract negotiations stall. Additionally, a woman and child were found dead inside a Temple home in Calgary, as confirmed by local police.
Weather and Transportation
More showers and thunderstorms are expected across the region on Thursday, with possible snow in the Rockies overnight. The timeline for beginning trial running and opening the O-Train East Extension remains uncertain. However, travelers will soon enjoy non-stop flights between Ottawa and Turks and Caicos this winter.
Quebec has passed a bill banning the sale of energy drinks to children under 16. A new bus route now connects the REM Des Sources station to Montreal's airport. In sports, the players' union has requested an NHL investigation into Mike Babcock if the Edmonton Oilers wish to hire him, according to AP sources.
Incidents and Investigations
A suspect is being sought in a pedestrian hit-and-run on Whyte Avenue. One person has died following a large fire in Bridgewater, with roads still closed. A woman was killed after a highway pursuit with New Brunswick RCMP. Rainfall warnings are in effect for parts of Manitoba, with up to 80 mm expected.
Police are searching for suspects accused of dousing a grocery store in gas and attempting to set it on fire. The Oxbow tornado represents the strongest twister in Saskatchewan since 2010. A hailstorm has led to the closure of the Government House Conservatory.
Business and Community
A former employee is challenging a company's demand to repay a home-buying perk. Waterloo Region residents are gearing up to watch the FIFA World Cup, while local residents rally to support a family who lost their home to the Oxbow tornado.
One person has died following fires at a Sudbury homeless encampment. Police have seized weapons and $160,000 in drugs in a major bust in Timmins and Kapuskasing. A first-in-Canada scanner unveiled in London, Ontario promises earlier disease detection. The OPP is investigating a series of Pride flag thefts.
In Barrie, police killed a savage dog that viciously mauled an 11-year-old boy. The mystery deepens after human remains identified in the Berczy Park case. Bridge construction has a Detroit resident wearing a mask outside. Langford is preparing a downtown fan zone for a month-long World Cup celebration.
An arrest has been made after shots were fired toward a group in a Nanaimo park. A B.C. offender was arrested after arriving for a probation meeting in a stolen truck. Pennsylvania's governor slams Trump's Canada comments as he signs a trade pact with Ontario.
Politics and Health
Senators say changes to labour law could make Canada a more reliable trading partner. The ambassador tells Canada to don a 'sales hat' after Trump questions the future of the trade pact. Time magazine is launching a Canadian version with plans for local staff and office.
More than a game: Why FIFA 2026 is an investment, not a cost, for Canada. Lyft and Uber are suing New York City to block a driver retention law. How common is social anxiety disorder? A recent study looked at who is most affected. Health Canada warns parents about a wooden pacifier clip sold on Amazon.ca. About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions.
Entertainment and Sports
'Doctor Who' future is uncertain as the BBC scraps the Christmas special and the showrunner exits. Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash. A former child actor accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault in a new lawsuit.
Victor Wembanyama was nearly hit by an egg following a loss to the Knicks. Canada's Aiemann Zahabi is set for a fight on the White House lawn for Trump's UFC birthday. Wimbledon increases prize money by 20%, with singles winners earning US$4.8 million.
Lifestyle and Environment
The first leather bag from T-Rex cells is to be auctioned in Paris. Love nature? Got US$28 million? A Swarovski family trust is selling a private island in the Venice lagoon. An Italian beach bans umbrellas for people between the ages of 10 and 65.
Hundreds of thousands are without power after Midwest storms, while the U.S. East Coast braces for high heat. El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad, and costly. 'I'm just devastated': Manitobans face major ruin after massive floods.
Science and Technology
The privacy commissioner says Grok deepfakes violated Canadian privacy law. The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts. A Canadian mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged her daughter's suicide.
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