Ottawa is enjoying a sunny Monday in July, with clear skies and warm temperatures expected to continue through the week. The capital city's pleasant weather comes as other parts of Canada face severe conditions, including wildfires in British Columbia and tornado warnings in Saskatchewan.
Severe Weather and Wildfires
An out-of-control wildfire near Boston Bar, B.C. has grown to over 12 square kilometres, prompting evacuation alerts. In Saskatchewan, a tornado warning was issued for the southeast corner of the province, while two tornadoes touched down in the Kingston, Ont. area during a June 30 storm. Meanwhile, Minnedosa, Manitoba has declared a state of emergency due to rising water levels.
Public Safety Incidents
A girl was critically injured after falling from an Alta Vista Drive apartment building in Ottawa. In Montreal, four teens were arrested following an attempted jewellery store robbery in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash near River Philip, N.S., and another died in a two-vehicle collision in Tillsonburg, Ont. Police are also looking to identify a suspect in a bear spray incident at the Curtis Gordon Hotel.
Transportation and Infrastructure
A train derailed in Repentigny, north of Montreal, affecting 20 railcars. Construction has started on Lewvan Drive and Parliament Avenue in Regina. Canada’s first new military tanker took flight, marking a milestone for the $3.6-billion fleet renewal program. A Victoria-designed satellite is heading to orbit aboard a SpaceX rocket from California.
Politics and International News
Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre addressed Conservative supporters, stating, “We will fight for Canada,” in response to separatism. NATO leaders met in Turkiye for an annual summit, with the theme “Cost of drama is too high.” Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce Canada’s new submarine fleet, while Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said he “respectfully disagrees” with Carney over a pipeline project.
Business and Economy
Seven OPEC+ countries agreed to expand monthly oil production modestly as prices slide. Airlines blamed demand for not dropping plane ticket prices despite falling fuel costs. Christopher Liew offered advice on the wrong ways to save for retirement.
Health and Lifestyle
Canadians with mental illness who saw medical assistance in dying (MAID) as an option feel abandoned, with one saying, “They've left me with nothing.” A study links lung health to leafy greens, suggesting a path to live longer and eat greener. An expert shared tips on whether to buy rotisserie chicken at the grocery store. Water safety is in the spotlight after a rescue at Guelph Lake, and a swim advisory was issued for Wasaga Beach’s main beach.
Entertainment and Culture
Canadian actors from the original “Little House on the Prairie” discussed Indigenous representation in a Netflix retelling. Celebrated Canadian fashion designer Marilyn Brooks has died at age 93. Australia’s PM apologized for comments about Kylie Minogue. The 15th annual Cherry Festival took place in Kitchener, and the Blackfoot Diner celebrated 70 years as a Calgary institution.
Sports
UEFA called FIFA’s decision to let a U.S. forward play at the World Cup “incomprehensible.” England handed Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach the quarterfinals. Norway stunned Brazil, knocking out the five-time World Cup champions.
Environment and Science
A U.S. heat wave caused 19 deaths in New Jersey, many in homes without air conditioning. Wildfires raged in Portugal, Spain, and Greece. Super typhoon “Bavi” neared U.S. Pacific islands. A new genomic study uncovered findings on the “Golden Man” and family ties across Scythian elite graves. Hobbit-like humans may have scavenged Komodo dragons’ leftovers to survive. Drones spotted sharks 73 times in two days off Sydney beaches.
