London's special weather statement has ended, but an unsettled week lies ahead with periodic showers and rising temperatures. The forecast calls for a mix of sun and clouds with scattered showers expected throughout the week, as temperatures gradually climb.
FIFA Fan Fest Delayed Due to Severe Weather
Severe weather delayed the opening of Toronto's FIFA Fan Fest on Sunday, organizers confirmed. The event, which was set to kick off with World Cup festivities, faced postponement as storms moved through the region.
Fatal Hit-and-Run Under Investigation
Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run linked to a North York brawl. Authorities are urging those involved to find a lawyer and turn themselves in as the investigation continues.
World Cup Security in Vancouver
Over 1,200 police officers were deployed in Vancouver on the first World Cup match day, ensuring safety amid large crowds. Players praised the temporary grass field at BC Place, calling it a great field to play on.
First Nations Rodeo Draws Thousands
The first-ever First Nations Rodeo and Relay in Calgary attracted over 7,000 fans and top Indigenous rodeo athletes from across North America, celebrating culture and sport.
Local News Highlights
- An Australian woman's biking weekend turned into a harrowing night stuck on Highway 1 in the mountains.
- A Glebe school canceled its Pride month drag queen storytime event.
- Two people were arrested at an illegal after-hours bar on Bank Street in Ottawa.
- Quebec Liberals sent a formal notice to the PQ regarding comments on organized crime.
- World Cup controversy followed Prime Minister Trudeau to Los Angeles.
- A man died following a rollover in Kings County, P.E.I.
- The old Halifax library and Delmore Daye's former home will be discussed at council next week.
- Public help is sought to identify a suspect in a child sexual assault case in Winnipeg.
- A North End block party was canceled over safety concerns.
- The Saskatchewan Roughriders unveiled their 2025 championship banner but remain focused on 2026.
- Teenagers were arrested after a gun was pulled during a confrontation in Cambridge.
- Town revitalization was celebrated in Biggar, Sask.
- A Sudbury dispatcher remembered as a calm, steady voice on the 911 line died suddenly.
- OPP will launch a safety blitz after a crash that killed five children in rural Ontario.
- A Mount Brydges man was charged in an alleged 3D-printed firearm manufacturing investigation.
- Grand Bend bridge work is a week behind schedule, reopening in July.
- Kayakers lost their way in a storm near Waubaushene.
- A woman is in life-threatening condition after being struck on Ouellette Avenue in Windsor.
- One person was taken to hospital after a crash in Kingsville.
- A new park space is coming to Colwood as the Beachlands development moves forward.
- A former pro hockey player says his greatest accomplishment was not his record-breaking goal.
National and International News
Trump held phone calls with Putin and Zelensky on his 80th birthday. Armenia's elections regulator confirmed victory for the PM's party in a poll closely watched by Russia. Ahead of the G7, Carney said no one country or institution will characterize the new world order. Carney received a warm welcome visiting his family's ancestral home in County Mayo. Miller insisted Canada won't capitulate to Trump on social media bans, stating kids aren't on the bargaining table.
Business and Health
Air Canada and its unionized workers struck a tentative deal. Retailers like Ikea are going big on small stores. Telecoms are boosting cellular networks during the World Cup with COWs and antennas. Doctors in England are looking to move to Canada amid labour 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.
Entertainment and Sports
Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, died at 100. Trump's DOJ approved the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. A Bruce Springsteen museum is set to open in New Jersey. Japan's tidiness at the World Cup is examined. Canadian players could be picked for the PWHL draft. Mayhem marred euphoria as New York City celebrated the Knicks' first championship in 53 years.
Lifestyle and Climate
The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey. Gen Zers are more risk-averse, affecting dating lives. As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on alien life's meaning for religion. A submersible ride revealed a vast whale graveyard. Canada's summer forecast: expect a cooler, wetter spring followed by storms. Storm threat shifts east after tornadoes killed 3 and leveled homes.
Science and Technology
Humans prefer to walk counter-clockwise, scientists find, but no one knows why. Apple's big Siri update is here, and the real challenge begins. The strongest influence on children's brains may not be what many expect, a study suggests.
