It's Wednesday, June 3. Here are the top stories we're following today.
Quebecer objects to 'pro-Palestinian' protest, police beat him up
Terry Newman reports on an incident where a Quebec resident objected to a 'pro-Palestinian' protest in his neighbourhood and was subsequently punched by Sûreté du Québec officers. The video, posted on X, shows Andre Therrien being punched on May 30, 2026. Newman questions whether law enforcement would have treated a local resident this way if they were fully aware of the violent nature of these protests, and whether the demonstrations should continue without deeper scrutiny.
MAID complications challenge 'good death' narrative
Bradley Stewart, of Beachville, Ont., had liver cancer and spontaneously resumed breathing after being initially declared dead by a London, Ont. MAID provider, who did not follow the full MAID medication protocol. Experts argue that rather than MAID deaths being portrayed as uniformly peaceful, beautiful, and free of complications, people consenting to the procedure should be informed of rare but potential risks involved.
Albanian man gets shot at returning to Canada despite criminal past
A Federal Court judge has given an Albanian man convicted in Italy for uttering threats, kidnapping, robbery, and weapon possession another chance to return to Canada. The 34-year-old man, who used a fake passport for a refugee claim, argued that his earlier crimes were serious but were the actions of an immature 18-year-old.
New B.C. Conservative leader would maintain 'economic relations' with an independent Alberta
Newly elected B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay stated she would maintain economic relations with an independent Alberta. One of the big questions surrounding Alberta independence is how it would affect the landlocked jurisdiction's ability to get exports to Pacific ports via British Columbia.
12 million Canadians to receive one-time bonus payment from CRA
The Canada Revenue Agency will issue a one-time bonus payment of up to $717 to 12 million Canadians this Friday. The top-up payment is part of the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, designed to help low- and modest-income Canadians pay for day-to-day essentials.
