A new city report indicates that Winnipeg is facing a projected deficit driven by high gas prices, low transit ridership, and rising overtime costs. The report highlights the financial challenges the city must address in the coming months.
Other Notable News
In other news, Peel police report that a former airline captain flew hundreds of flights without a required licence. Canada Post has warned of potential delays in Toronto and Vancouver due to the FIFA World Cup. A missing 15-year-old girl from British Columbia has been found safe. Calgary homebuilders were fined $250,000 after a workplace accident. Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is set to propose new policies to counter Alberta separation sentiment. OC Transpo has resumed double-car service on O-Train Line 1. A man died after being pulled from a swimming pool at Carleton University. A Montreal synagogue arson suspect faces six charges and will undergo a psychological evaluation. Elections Alberta has begun hiring for a 'colossal' referendum in October. Three individuals have been charged with credit card thefts from fitness facilities in Edmonton, Ontario, and Manitoba. A man died after a truck entered a construction zone and collided with vehicles in Nova Scotia. A house fire in Annapolis Valley, N.S., damaged a home and sent a firefighter to hospital. A man has been charged with setting a fire at a Winnipeg Dollarama. A 12-year-old Winnipegger is behind a booming business. Volunteers in Regina painted a pride crosswalk after it was vandalized. A tornado warning was issued for southeastern Saskatchewan. Waterloo Region experienced its slowest May for home sales in over a decade. A woman is wanted for assault and property damage in Guelph. Saskatchewan's Carter Beck will participate in the MLB Draft Combine. RCMP are investigating a serious crash on a Saskatchewan highway. Burnout and other pressures are leading to high turnover for paramedics in Sudbury. One person was killed in a Highway 11 crash. Images have been released of a shoeless suspect wanted in 401 and Ingersoll crashes. Stratford Walking Tours are embarking on their third summer. A water gun shut down a Barrie high school. Mapleview Drive is closed with a detour to Barrie South GO. An active police investigation is underway in Harrow. Kingsville proposes a 50% cut to development charges to unlock sewer funding. Louise Arbour has become Canada's 31st Governor General. British Columbia averages 14 hiking and climbing deaths per year. After an eight-week strike, long-term care workers in Nova Scotia are voting on a tentative deal. A B.C. family says their son faces years in a Georgian prison over prescribed medication. Cuba's iconic antique cars sit idle as the US energy blockade deepens a fuel crisis. Albania's Rama vows to push on with a Kushner-linked luxury resort despite protests.
Politics
Louise Arbour was sworn in as Canada's 31st Governor General. Former Prime Minister Chretien has called the Alberta separation question a 'not real referendum' ahead of an October vote. Ottawa is offering millions in loans to airlines struggling with high jet fuel costs.
Business
Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking a pardon from President Trump. WestJet has signed a codeshare deal with Icelandair to offer easier access to Europe. A guru is accusing a Pepsi bottler of abusing its dominant position at the Competition Tribunal.
Health
Childhood egg allergies are falling as early introduction becomes more common, according to a new study. The late-night eating habit may throw your gut health into chaos. Organizations are working to address the mental health of Canadian farmers.
Entertainment
French singer Patrick Bruel has been placed in police custody. Kim Kardashian watched Lewis Hamilton claim second place at the Monaco Grand Prix. Tony winners thanked voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowned 'Schmigadoon!'.
Sports
Canadians Andreescu and Shapovalov opened the grass-court season with losses at the Libema Open. The Hurricanes are experiencing a playoff baby boom, while the Golden Knights could join in amid a wild Stanley Cup Final. New York City imposed stringent security as Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game.
Lifestyle
Experts weigh in on whether 'tattle phones' are a good idea. To recharge your brain, stop swiping and turn a page. Taipei Zoo welcomed a pair of red pandas from China, the first in over a decade.
Climate & Environment
A flesh-eating cattle parasite is spreading in Texas as new far-flung screwworm cases are found. Tropical Storm Boris formed off Mexico's southern Pacific coast, bringing a flooding threat. An earthquake killed at least 35 in the Philippines and set off a tsunami.
Sci-Tech
Apple's Siri is finally getting a big AI upgrade. Antibiotic resistance genes have been found across world oceans, according to an Italian study. An apex predator scorpion crawled the Earth hundreds of millions of years ago.
