Weekend Entertainment Roundup: June 5-7
This weekend offers a fresh lineup of movies in theatres and at home, as highlighted by Hollywood expert Matt Demers. Among the most anticipated releases is a brand-new He-Man film, promising action and nostalgia for fans of the classic franchise.
Beyond the silver screen, several notable stories are making headlines across Canada. In Brampton, a man is wanted after striking a police officer with a car to evade arrest. Meanwhile, a Toronto man claiming to be an energy healer and homeopathic life coach has been charged with sexual assault.
In British Columbia, entrepreneurs have donated $40 million to Simon Fraser University's medical school, a significant boost for medical education. A medical emergency on a BC Ferries vessel caused a turnaround and delayed multiple sailings.
Literary enthusiasts can celebrate Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery at the Central Library. On the roads, a pedestrian was seriously injured near Bow Trail, and Ottawa residents should be aware of five lane reductions and road closures this weekend.
The City of Ottawa is investigating a report of a person injured by a coyote. In Quebec, a Tattoo Show starts Friday as a Montreal man attempts a Guinness World Record. Police are also contacting gun owners to identify potential domestic violence cases.
Security concerns persist over the new provincial ID rollout, according to the privacy watchdog. In Alberta, charges were laid after a man pulled a handgun at a rodeo, and a fatal crash on Nova Scotia's Cabot Trail is under investigation.
A ruling on ANBL Agent Stores could have province-wide implications for bilingual services. Police are searching for robbery suspects, and new data shows thousands are avoiding fare payments for Winnipeg Transit. Regina's Urgent Care Centre has reduced hours for Saturday and will be closed Sunday.
The federal government has invested $15 million in Saskatchewan's Turning Sun Solar Project. An unpaid bill has prompted a power cut at an RV park, leaving residents in the dark, and fire damage to Kitchener townhouses is expected to exceed $1 million.
Mark Drapak allegedly took inappropriate photographs at the University of Saskatchewan convocation. Saskatchewan leaders are cracking down on violence following recent homicides. Learn who qualifies for Ottawa's grocery benefit and how much they will receive.
A mandatory evacuation is in place as the Timmins 9 forest fire surges to 2,945 hectares. Southern Ontario is under extreme risk for wildfires. London's unemployment rate dipped in May, but the labour market shows lingering weakness.
Three men have pleaded guilty in the death of Owen Sound restaurant owner Sharif Rahman. Police are investigating bones discovered near Barrie's downtown, and an arson suspect is sought after a fire at a Walkerville business. Windsor-Essex may face another active weather season.
Reports of shots fired and a kidnapping in Campbell River were deemed unfounded. British Columbia added 25,200 jobs in May as youth unemployment rises, sparking political debate over the labour market. The northern lights could dazzle Canadian skies as a strong solar storm approaches.
A court upheld the prison term for a man who stabbed an RCMP officer in the eye. A father of six was imprisoned for rape following one of the UK's worst miscarriages of justice. The Illinois treasurer's gift to Pope Leo involved US$8.65 of the pontiff's own money.
Politics and Business
Sharan Kaur reports why top economists are rejecting the recession narrative. Inside provincial trade rep offices in Washington, topics include oil sands, bison, and Tic Tacs. Ottawa has pumped the brakes on proposed changes to major project environmental reviews.
Canadian and U.S. markets fell amid sharp declines in tech stocks and interest rate fears. Sunwing Vacations and WestJet Vacations have indefinitely suspended Cuban operations. Business leaders share their hopes and worries about trade talks with the U.S.
Health and Entertainment
Canada restricts U.S. livestock imports from areas affected by screwworm, and the WHO launched a US$518 million plan to curb an Ebola outbreak in Africa. In entertainment, a man was charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy. Actor Anthony Head, known for Ted Lasso and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at 72. A former supermodel filed a rape complaint against a former Elite boss.
Sports and Lifestyle
Canada's Mboko shares a story of Serena Williams asking to be her doubles partner. The World Cup is driving a spike in counterfeit goods, according to U.S. and Canadian border officials. Serena Williams adds Berlin to her comeback tour and will play doubles.
Lego launched a 12,060-piece Sagrada Família set, its biggest ever. Many soccer fans will drink alcohol while watching the World Cup, but in heat, that is risky. A new kind of date makes personal to-do lists a reason to get together with friends.
Climate, Environment, and Sci-Tech
Find out what to expect this summer in Canada, according to forecasters. Caterpillars are covering trees and sidewalks in one province. Denmark performed a necropsy on Timmy the whale. In sci-tech, Trump calls for the military to accelerate AI use while protecting Americans. NASA reversed an evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard the space station. Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention.
