May 22, 14:00

Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:58 PM Violence, street crime down in Vancouver's DTES due to task force, police say       Task Force Barrage was launched three months ago to target criminals and criminal activity in the Downtown Eastside.

Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:49 PM Woman assaulted on bike path in Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg police say       Winnipeg police say they have a suspect in custody but continue to investigate an assault and robbery on an Assiniboine Park bike path Sunday afternoon.

Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:45 PM Kim Jong Un furious over ship launch crash, calls mishap a 'criminal act'       Following the incident, the state's supreme leader called it an intolerable 'criminal act,' its state media, the Korean Central News Agency, said.

Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:26 PM Rainfall warning in place for Toronto, Durham as up to 60 mm possible       Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Toronto and Durham Region as up to 60 mm of rain is possible by the end of Thursday.

Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:25 PM San Diego private plane crash leaves multiple dead       The plane could hold eight to 10 people but it's not yet known how many were on the aircraft, Assistant San Diego Fire Chief Dan Eddy said

Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:20 PM Toronto man on trial for wife's hit-and-run murder testifies brakes failed       Giuseppe 'Joe; Zollerano told a jury Wednesday that he never meant to kill his wife Katherine Zollerano.

Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:14 PM Measles cases increase by 173 in Ontario, bringing outbreak's total close to 1,800       Ontario reports 173 new measles cases this week, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to almost 1,800 since the outbreak began in October 2024.

Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:45 PM Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now Canada's 2nd NBA MVP. Here's how he did it       Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now follows in the footsteps of Canadian NBA legend Steve Nash, who was given the award in 2005 and 2006 while leading the Phoenix Suns.

Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:40 PM Man in ski mask accused of taking photos of kids at playground: RCMP       RCMP in Nova Scotia are looking to speak to a man accused of taking photos of children in a playground while wearing a ski mask and goggles on Victoria Day.

Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:34 PM Cavalry FC, Vancouver FC battle to 1-1 draw in 1st leg of Canadian Championship quarterfinal       The second half of the two-game aggregate quarterfinal series will be played in Calgary on July 8.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:24 PM Israeli ambassador meets with Canadian officials after summons from Anand       OTTAWA — Israeli Ambassador to Canada Iddo Moed says he met with senior officials from the foreign affairs ministry yesterday after Israeli soldiers fired warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank that included four Canadians. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand issued a formal summons to the ambassador to discuss yesterday's incident, which […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:15 PM Measles cases increase by 173 in Ontario, bringing outbreak's total close to 1,800       Public Health Ontario says 173 more people have been infected with measles in the province over the past week. That brings the number of measles cases to 1,795 since Ontario's outbreak began last October. The health agency's weekly measles report, released Thursday, says the virus continues to spread primarily among people who have not been […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:38 PM Panama and Venezuela to resume flights suspended for almost a year in diplomatic tensions       PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama and Venezuela will resume commercial flights nearly a year after suspending them when they broke off diplomatic relations, Panama's Civil Aviation Authority said Thursday. Venezuela pulled its diplomatic representation from Panama last July after Panama President José Raúl Mulino refused to recognize Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro's reelection. The Associated Press

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:32 PM Microsoft fires employee who interrupted CEO's speech to protest AI tech for Israeli military       SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft has fired an employee who interrupted a speech by CEO Satya Nadella to protest the company's work supplying the Israeli military with technology used for the war in Gaza. Software engineer Joe Lopez could be heard shouting at Nadella in the opening minutes Monday of the tech giant's annual Build developer […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:26 PM 4 men injured in Scarborough three-vehicle collision       Four men were injured following a collision in Scarborough on Thursday morning, police said. Officers were called to Eglinton Avenue East and Midland Avenue just before 11:30 a.m. for a three-vehicle collision. Two people were extricated from one vehicle, while a third was extricated from a second vehicle. Two people were taken to a trauma […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:20 PM Rainfall warning in effect for Toronto, up to 60 mm expected by end of Thursday       Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Toronto and elsewhere in the GTA, calling for 50-60 millimetres of rain by the end of Thursday. The national weather agency says 35 millimetres of rain has already been reported in Toronto, with an additional 20 millimetres of rain expected for areas east of the Don Valley […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:01 PM Weekend need-to-know: Doors Open takes over Toronto       It's the one chance a year for Torontonians to get a look inside some of the most iconic buildings across the city with Doors Open. Keep in mind, there is a TTC Line 1 closures and a GO transit service adjustment on the Lakeshore West line. Doors Open Toronto Torontonians will have the unique opportunity […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:35 AM S&P/TSX composite edges higher in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks mixed       TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher in late-morning, helped by strength in the technology and financial sectors, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 5.32 points at 25,844.49. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 3.64 points at 41,856.80. The S&P 500 index was up […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:33 AM Stop making cents: US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny       WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says making cents doesn't make sense anymore. The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out, a Treasury Department official confirmed Thursday. This move comes as the cost of making pennies has increased markedly, by upward […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:25 AM PM Carney 'devastated and appalled' by killing of 2 Israeli embassy staff in Washington       Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is "devastated and appalled" by the killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington yesterday. The two staff members were leaving an event at a Jewish museum when they were shot and killed. The gunman, identified by police as Elias Rodriguez, 31, of Chicago, then walked into the museum, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:20 AM Senate votes to block California's rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035       WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted on Thursday to block California's first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, moving to kill the country's most aggressive effort to transition toward electric vehicles as President Donald Trump's administration has doubled down on fossil fuels. The measure overturning the rule now goes to […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:14 AM Toronto, York police to increase presence around synagogues after 2 killed near Jewish museum in Washington       Police in Toronto and York Region say they will increase their presence around synagogues, schools and community centres to "ensure public safety" after two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed while leaving an event at a Jewish museum on Wednesday night. In a social media post, York police said […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:06 AM Judge blocks Trump's orders to dismantle the Education Department and fire employees       WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle the Education Department and ordered the agency to reinstate employees who were fired in mass layoffs. The administration said it would challenge the ruling. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston granted a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump administration […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:20 AM New Toronto police 911 digital system comes online amid ongoing efforts to lower wait times       As of May 22, 2025, the Toronto Police Service 911 communications centre's next-generation system will send text messages for call-backs.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:17 AM Supreme Court won't review decision to send seized material to U.S. authorities       The Supreme Court of Canada will not review a decision to send information to U.S. authorities investigating commercial espionage allegations. The United States asked for Canada's assistance in 2017 to obtain and execute a search warrant at JYS Technologies' office in Brossard, Que. The federal justice minister at the time approved the request and Canadian […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:16 PM Kanata office building gets committee go-ahead for conversion to housing       The project would see an 11-storey office tower in Kanata transformed into a mixed-use building with 115 housing units.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:08 PM Proposed $21-million settlement reached against doctor in sex assault class action       Plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit have agreed to a $21-million settlement with a former doctor who pleaded guilty to sex assault charges.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:33 AM Coffman: Church of St-François-d'Assise is a heritage gem, Archdiocese objections aside       Archdiocese objections aside, the Hintonburg church deserves heritage designation.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:00 AM Adam: Poilievre's loss gives pundits black eyes       No matter what prognosticators and polls say, an election is never certain until people actually vote.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 22, 2025 8:54 AM The City Gardener: Clematis, queen of the garden        My friend Sharyn is a passionate gardener who lives, and gardens, in the Rouge Valley. By her own admission, Sharyn is a clematis queen – she has some twelve different varieties in her wonderful cottage-style garden. She planted her first one, a sturdy little 'Jackmanii', by the front porch fourteen years ago, and it's still growing […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 22, 2025 7:00 AM Today's letters: Keep evening street parking free to foster downtown vibrancy       Thursday, May 22: City staff's proposal unfair harms Ottawa's nightlife businesses, writes restaurateur Stephen Beckta. Have your say by writing letters@ottawacitizen.com.

Windsor Star Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:47 PM Ontario chief coroner launches probe into latest drowning at Windsor's Sand Point Beach       Ontario's chief coroner has launched an investigation into the holiday weekend drowning of a 15-year-old boy at Windsor's Sand Point Beach. The teen's body was recovered from the Detroit River by an OPP dive team Monday afternoon, the day after he was last seen swimming with another teenager just west of the city's only public […]

Windsor Star Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:17 AM American motorist guilty of running down woman in downtown Windsor       A Philadelphia man pleaded guilty on Wednesday in a Windsor courtroom to using his vehicle to strike down a young Lakeshore woman in downtown Windsor in 2023. Originally charged with attempted murder, Shermere Coulston-Hawkins, 24, pleaded guilty instead to assault and dangerous driving causing bodily harm during a Superior Court of Justice hearing. The court […]

Windsor Star Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:26 AM Quietly confident Knights secure another senior girls' AAA soccer title       The Holy Names Knights play with a quiet confidence. Down a goal early, the Knights quickly responded and went on to a 4-1 victory over the Villanova Wildcats in the WECSSAA senior girls' AAA soccer final on Wednesday at Acumen Stadium. "I feel like our team's very humble," the Knight's Anna Pozzi said. "We come […]

Windsor Star Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:01 AM Hockey Canada trial: Judge downplays Crown concerns over NHLer's poor memory       Legal arguments over potential evidence inconsistencies dominated Wednesday morning's proceedings at the high-profile Hockey Canada sexual assault trial.

Windsor Star Thursday, May 22, 2025 8:41 AM Windsor police dog Link helps catch suspect with loaded gun       A four-legged Windsor police K9 officer helped track down and capture a suspect who moments earlier is alleged to have brandished a loaded firearm.  Police responded to a weapons call Tuesday evening outside a downtown apartment building.  Witnesses said a person with a handgun pointed it at another individual outside of an apartment building in the […]

Windsor Star Thursday, May 22, 2025 8:21 AM Charges laid after vehicle theft suspect attempts to disarm Windsor police officer       A 33-year-old man who allegedly resisted arrest and tried to disarm a police officer in downtown Windsor now faces multiple charges.  Officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle theft in the 800 block of Janette Avenue on Sunday morning just after 8:30 a.m.  A complainant told police he had left his vehicle running […]

Windsor Star Thursday, May 22, 2025 7:00 AM Factories, jobs, prices — What are automakers doing to mitigate tariffs?       With U.S. President Donald Trump creating a slalom course for the auto industry to follow through his frequently changing tariffs policy, automakers have essentially paused long-term decision making and forecasts to concentrate on short-term survival strategies. The approaches of different manufacturers vary — from eating the tariffs, to shifting production to the U.S., to delaying […]

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 22, 2025 8:00 AM Letters: More than just MacKinnon question university diversity initiatives       Readers share their opinions on diversity training for faculty at the University of Saskatchewan and the looming strike by Canada Post employees.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 22, 2025 8:00 AM Rider training camp: Bailey Flint can punt, play the ukulele and he's quite the actor       "In acting, you can play Romeo in your 20s and you can play King Lear in your 60s. It doesn't really stop, whereas football has a time clock."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 22, 2025 8:00 AM In 1980, some Saskatoon homes remain without water and sewer lines       On this day in 1980, homeowner Henry McNally talked about still not having water and sewer lines extended to his home.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:38 AM Roughriders suffer more injuries along offensive line       Free agent signings Sean McEwen and Philippe Gagnon are both out longterm with injuries, forcing the Roughriders to juggle the lineup.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:06 AM Letters: GTH, province should reimburse Regina over Costco deal       Letter writers are angry over the Saskatchewan government and the Global Transportation Hub upping the cost of Costco land — money that could have went to shelter the city's homeless.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 22, 2025 8:00 AM Mandryk: Sask.-Alta. separation talk differs because of our histories       'They haven't really thought about what sovereignty means.' — Tom McIntosh, University of of Regina political science professor.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:20 AM Most Canadians feel attached to their home, but only half trust governments: poll       Most Canadians feel attached to their country, province and municipality but only about half of them trust their governments, a new poll suggests.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:19 AM New report doubts a revival of Quebec LNG project       A shareholder advocacy group says reviving a liquefied natural gas export project in Quebec's Saguenay region would be costly and likely unprofitable.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:17 AM Union reviews Canada Post offers as strike deadline approaches       Canadians could soon find out if there will be another labour disruption at the national postal operator.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:17 AM BC considered the 'final frontier' for federal NDP as leadership question looms       Kelowna resident and former federal NDP candidate Cade Desjarlais sees the party in "disarray."

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:16 AM G7 finance ministers will wrap up summit in Banff       Finance ministers from the G7 are wrapping up their summit in Banff, Alta., with discussions including the global trade system roiled by US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:15 AM Western premiers to end talks on trade, Arctic security in Yellowknife       Premiers from Western Canada are scheduled to wrap up a two-day conference in Yellowknife.

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:56 PM Calgary is the second best market in Canada to buy real estate       Some of Calgary's leading neighbourhoods for value might surprise local buyers.

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:35 PM Residents' trust, optimism have rebounded after turbulent 2024 according to city survey       Calgarians' trust in city hall has gone up considerably since last year, according to the city's latest citizen satisfaction survey.

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:29 PM Alberta's measles count now over 500 cases in the province       As of Thursday morning, the province has recorded 505 cases of the virus, 130 more than reported last week.

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:23 PM Even buyers earning six figures are challenged to save a down payment       Zoocasa compares 25 Canadian markets for how long it would take to save for a down payment on a home.

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:00 PM Review: SIX stellar reasons to see the musical based on Henry VIII's wives       The musical SIX is an ode to sisterhood. Call it the Tudor version of The Eurythmics' Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves or Sister Sledge's We Are Family, as the six wives of Henry VIII discover they are strongest when they are singing with each other, and not against each other. The thin plot line […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:54 AM Canadian housing market 'cracks' under weight of trade headwinds       Calgary home resales fell 22 per cent year over year in April, and sales were down 13 per cent in Edmonton.

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 22, 2025 10:31 AM Volunteers give Drumheller dinosaur statues TLC to 'prevent their extinction'       Drumheller DinoArts Society has identified 12 statues in need of repair. "In an ideal world, they'll get attention this year," says group president Darryl Reid

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 22, 2025 8:23 AM Sweet! Crave celebrates 20 years with a new cookbook       Time sure flies when you're eating cupcakes. Twenty years ago, when Sex and the City was still a taste-making show, a shot of Sarah Jessica Parker's character Carrie Bradshaw devouring a pink frosted cupcake in front of NYC's Magnolia Bakery launched thousands of cupcake shops around the world. This scene aired only a few years […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 22, 2025 8:00 AM Nelson: Canada Post's debacle is Carney's litmus test       We were once utterly reliant upon the mail, but no longer. There are better alternatives, and those regular strikes pushed us into discovering them

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 22, 2025 8:00 AM Opinion: The G7 is coming to the Bow Valley — and I'm leaving       With the G7 summit scheduled in Kananaskis in June, international attention is turning toward the Bow Valley. Leaders from around the world will gather to discuss climate, security and global co-operation. It's a big moment for Canada, and a bigger disruption for the communities next door. I live in Canmore. Normally, this time of year […]

Calgary Sun Thursday, May 22, 2025 7:00 AM Letters, May 22, 2025: 'Some still need Canada Post'       I do love my mail. Greeting cards, paper bills (so I know what I am paying), and I donate to several institutions, by cheque and mailed. I also send parcels to my brother in long-time care.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:49 PM West Vancouver, Oak Bay's history of being "anti-development" has limited opportunities for new housing, finds provincial advisers       Advisors appointed by the province found that while the current councils weren't stringently opposed to housing, developers are staying away

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:30 PM Sold (Bought): West Coast-themed Boundary Bay home sells for asking       Completely updated residence fetches nearly $1.9 million after 25 days on the market

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:01 AM Surrey developer offering to buy back, or rent out, presale condos at today's prices       Developer says option will help spread risk of units dropping in value after presales contracts signed

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:00 AM Langley couple sues hot tub company over fire that damaged home       A 'dangerous defect' in the hot tub components caused it to overheat, short circuit and ignite, the couple alleges in lawsuit

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:00 AM Rats! Infestation at Fraser Downs leads to closure, lawsuit from horse owners       The racetrack says it's necessary to deal with the pests, but a horse owner says the shutdown jeopardizes the harness racing season

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:00 AM 10 fun family friendly Metro Vancouver outings for adults and children       Five free and five ticketed outings for the summer season