Montreal truck driver Gérald Côté has won a $3 million jackpot from a Loto-Quebec scratch ticket, but he has no plans to quit his job. The prize was announced on May 5, 2026, and Côté expressed his intention to keep working despite the windfall.
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In other news, the Progressive Conservatives have criticized Premier Doug Stiles for comments they describe as 'dangerous' and 'Trumpian' after he suggested that Ford could end up in prison. Meanwhile, new details have emerged about the cause of a second fire at Thorncliffe Park buildings that smoldered for weeks last year.
A suspect in a fatal Vancouver stabbing is claiming he did not have the intent to kill, according to the defense. In British Columbia, an RCMP officer has been charged with assault following a 2025 incident in Port McNeill.
Calgary's city council is considering scrapping the city's climate emergency declaration. On a lighter note, trips to Drumheller have become easier with the launch of a new Badlands bus route starting in May. Ottawa drivers should prepare for a 7-cent-per-litre jump in gas prices, and three Ottawa restaurants have made Canada's 100 Best list.
The West Island REM will offer free rides on May 16-17 to celebrate its grand opening. The STM has outlined five behaviors that define a 'good' public transit user. Two more Edmonton hospitals have implemented a one-bag policy. A guide to Jasper's outdoor activities this spring and summer has been released.
Nova Scotia RCMP are conducting a search in Bayers Lake related to a 2025 homicide. A Nova Scotia youth choir is grateful for community support after a bus crash sent several members to the hospital. Winnipeg residents are shaken by a recent spate of break-ins, and a youth pastor has been charged with sexual assault of a teen.
Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal heard a defamation case involving a Regina professor who called a book 'racist garbage.' A Regina motorcyclist was caught traveling at 200 km/h on Ring Road. Kitchener council approved a CCTV pilot program in a divided vote. Red Dress Day walks honored missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people.
Spring flooding is affecting parts of central Saskatchewan, with more communities on alert. Saskatchewan has unveiled questionnaires on youth social media limits. A worker was killed at a northern Ontario mining project. Prime Minister Carney named Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general.
Londoners marked Red Dress Day, and motor safety tips were shared following a deadly crash in southwest London. Weapons and assault charges were laid against a Barrie man. A Gravenhurst cottage was destroyed in a fire. Chatham homes were evacuated due to a gas venting incident. Dean Brody and The Reklaws are returning to Windsor.
A B.C. RCMP officer was charged with assault after a 2025 incident in Port McNeill. A B.C. musician hopes to inspire others after overcoming a debilitating injury. A scholar tracks an uptick in Iran threats on the diaspora, while others question deporting an official. Saskatchewan unveiled questionnaires on youth social media limits. Trump's retribution is a focus in Tuesday's elections in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.
A manhunt is underway for a U.S. special forces veteran with extensive survival training accused of shooting his wife. PM Carney named Louise Arbour as Canada's next governor general. Up to 33,000 temporary foreign workers will be fast-tracked for permanent residency.
Federal finance minister approved EQB's deal to buy PC Financial from Loblaw. Canada swung to a trade surplus for the first time in six months. Trump's drugmaker deals may save the U.S. economy $529 billion over 10 years. The WHO is tracing over 80 people on a flight taken by a hantavirus victim. A U.S. travel influencer shared an emotional message aboard a cruise ship after hantavirus deaths.
Canadians nominated for Tony Awards include actress Caissie Levy. The Pussycat Dolls canceled Canadian tour dates and all but one U.S. show. 'The Lost Boys' and 'Schmigadoon!' earned 12 Tony nominations each. Canada's Bianca Andreescu defeated Sofia Kenin at the Italian Open. The WNBA is new in Toronto, but women's basketball has a long history in Canada.
France launched one-euro university meals for all students. U.S. restaurants celebrated authentic Mexican culture on Cinco de Mayo. A cruise ship with Broadway stars will sail to Mexico and Bahamas in spring 2027. David Attenborough turned 100. Environment Canada is moving to an AI predictive weather model. California seeks millions from State Farm for claims after 2025 LA wildfires.
ChatGPT conversations have become a 'treasure trove' of evidence in criminal investigations. A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower. The U.S. military reached deals with seven tech companies to use their AI on classified systems.
