Cloudy skies overtake Ottawa on a spring day. June 14, 2026. (CTV News Ottawa) Showers continue but heat subsides in the capital on Sunday, according to Environment Canada. The forecast calls for cloudy conditions with a chance of rain throughout the day, as temperatures moderate after a warm spell.
Local News Highlights
In other news, a multi-vehicle crash in Scarborough left six people injured, and OPP are investigating an early morning crash on the Highway 412 ramp to Highway 401. A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital after a crash in Abbotsford. Vancouver gets its turn in the World Cup spotlight as Australia takes on Turkey. Police conducted a search in coulees west of the station in Lethbridge. Highway 417 work near Pinecrest is scheduled to finish June 22. A man was arrested following a fake gun incident at Rideau Centre.
Weather and Environment
Environment Canada alerts of toonie-sized hail and winds up to 90 km/h in some regions. Storm threat shifts into the East after tornadoes and winds killed three and leveled homes in the central U.S. Canada’s summer forecast: what to expect after a cooler, wetter spring. A submersible ride revealed a vast whale graveyard, holding more than just bones.
Health and Science
Doctors in England are looking to move to Canada amid labor unrest. A researcher found 13 ticks in one hour as Canada deals with early cases. Senior doctors are considering leaving the U.K. for Canada. Scientists found humans prefer to walk counter-clockwise, but no one knows why. Apple’s big Siri update is here. The strongest influence on children’s brains may not be what many expect, a study suggests.
Sports and Entertainment
Meet some Canadian players who could be drafted to the PWHL this week. World Cup fever arrives in Vancouver. Cyle Larin scored to rally Canada to a 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup opener. The Roughriders opened Grey Cup defense with a comeback win over the Lions. Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100. Bruce Springsteen museum set to open in New Jersey.
Business and Technology
COWs, antennas and FIFA: how telecoms are boosting cellular networks during the World Cup. Air Canada announces a new 4-year agreement with customer service employees. SpaceX soars 23% in Wall Street debut, making Elon Musk the first trillionaire.
Politics and Society
Miller insists Canada won’t capitulate to Trump on social media ban. Carney says G7 no longer “runs the world or pretends to.” Cross-border leaders call for transparency as Gordie Howe bridge opening remains delayed. Support shown for LGBTQS+ community at annual Queen City Pride Parade. Gen Zers are more risk-averse, experts say it’s ruining their dating lives.
