Premier Danielle Smith's government will offer one-time, $100 payments to nearly 3.4 million Albertans starting next month to help with affordability. This is part of a broader look back at Northlands Coliseum and Alberta's $100 rebate in the week's top news stories.
Frank Stronach Found Guilty
In breaking news, Frank Stronach was found guilty on two charges related to two women. The verdict has drawn significant attention.
Canada's Historic World Cup Victory
Canada achieved its first historic World Cup victory over Qatar, but the win was overshadowed by a gruesome injury. The match ended 6-0, marking Canada's first-ever win at a men's tournament.
Other Top Stories
- Death of a man found unresponsive in a laneway deemed suspicious by Toronto police.
- No swimming at several Vancouver beaches due to E. coli contamination.
- OC Transpo doubling weekend wait times on the LRT line to the airport this summer.
- Thousands gathered for a World Cup watch party in Winnipeg as Canada took on Qatar.
- Ahead of sentencing in a Calgary bus driver assault, the victim's supporters held a rally.
- Two killed, two injured after an off-road vehicle and SUV collided at a Norfolk County intersection.
- Bushwakker Brewpub flooded after a major plumbing issue on Dewdney Avenue.
- Dedicated bowlers bought Frederick Lanes, saving a Kitchener alley from closure.
- Multi-billion dollar overruns at Jansen mine won't affect BHP's bottom line.
- A Sault man threatened an employee with bear spray in a robbery.
- Two apartment fires kept London crews busy overnight.
- A London plastic surgeon was acquitted of sexual assault.
- Six beagle puppies were rescued after being abandoned in Ramara Twp.
- Police are still searching for answers in the 2024 disappearance of a Muskoka Lakes man.
- Banwell Road closure planned for the E.C. Row Expressway interchange project.
- Cottam school to get a $5.1 million addition.
- Zuckerberg's superyacht anchored in B.C. ahead of a World Cup match.
- An 81-year-old Ottawa man charged with historical sex assaults.
- An Ontario man accused of stealing Texas Republican Party data pleaded guilty in Canada.
- A U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat killed three in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
- Two men sentenced to prison for arson on property linked to the U.K. prime minister.
Politics
The House of Commons is on its summer break. Advocates attacked the Carney government's elimination of the ombudsperson for forced labour. The House wrapped work for the summer after passing key bills, leaving others in limbo.
Business
Federal banking regulator OSFI lowered the domestic stability buffer to 3%. A trade expert warned of years of uncertainty with the 'zombie' CUSMA. Apple CEO said the AI boom makes price increases unavoidable.
Health
Startling science: Taking an omega-3 supplement doesn't boost memory or cognition. Certain actions in early pregnancy may raise the risk of miscarriage, according to a large-scale study. Dangerous implications from a social media trend involving microwaved toys were reported.
Entertainment
The Rolling Stones' new album channels the spirit of early Toronto gigs, said Ronnie Wood. Richard Crouse reviewed 'Toy Story 5,' calling it brimming with heart and humour. The Obama Center's opening drew former U.S. presidents, Justin Trudeau, and A-list celebrities.
Sports
Carney addressed Team Canada in the locker room after the historic 6-0 win over Qatar. Wyndham Clark had the lowest opening round at Shinnecock Hills to lead the U.S. Open.
Lifestyle
A French curator unearthed a rare Mozart manuscript. Sunday is the longest day of the year for half the planet, with a guide to the summer solstice. Tips on how to rent an RV and plan a cross-country road trip or staycation were provided.
Climate & Environment
Police in Bali foiled an attempt to trade 21 protected live green sea turtles and arrested a suspect. Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands, with scientists now thinking they know why. Arthur's ghost haunted the Gulf Coast with relentless flooding.
Sci-Tech
The Sun may not engulf Earth after all, scientists say. The oldest-known plague outbreak came 5,500 years ago in Siberia. A sunken wreck of a WWII 'hell ship' used to transport POWs was discovered after more than 80 years.
