May 29, 20:00

Thursday, May 29, 2025 7:34 PM Alberta community of Peers evacuating due to wildfire in Yellowhead County       The wildfire near Peers in Yellowhead County was first detected late Thursday afternoon and grew quickly, forcing residents to flee.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 7:33 PM BC NDP takes fire from allies over contentious bills as legislature sitting ends       Can a government have a "great session" if its flagship legislation draws condemnation from a coalition of historical allies?

Thursday, May 29, 2025 7:27 PM Former Penticton councillor, now MLA clashes with mayor and council over encampment       The site, located at Highway 97 and Fairview Road, is home to around 30 people and falls under the jurisdiction of the B.C. Ministry of Transportation.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 7:22 PM 'Literally just non-stop': B.C. wildlife rescue says it's overwhelmed and under-resourced       Elizabeth Melnick has been running Elizabeth's Wildlife Centre for 39 years, and says spring and summer are getting busier every year.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 7:16 PM Quebec committee recommends restricting social media accounts for youth under 14       The recommendation was in the final report of the all-party committee studying the impact of screen time on young people's health.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 6:40 PM Missing Alberta inmate and boyfriend arrested in B.C.       An Alberta inmate on the lam and her boyfriend were arrested and charged in relation to allegations an inmate was wrongfully released from jail as a result of forged documents.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 6:29 PM Police confirm remains found in Cape Breton belong to missing man Justin MacDonald       The Cape Breton Regional Police Service says an autopsy confirmed his death was a homicide.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 6:25 PM Thieves gain access to about 140,000 social insurance numbers in NS Power database       Nova Scotia Power's CEO says up to 140,000 social insurance numbers could have been stolen by cyber-thieves who recently hacked into the utility's customer records.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 6:17 PM Winnipeg Sea Bears release guard Mason Bourcier       The Winnipeg Sea Bears and guard Mason Bourcier mutually agreed to part ways in his second season with the club.

Thursday, May 29, 2025 6:09 PM 'Extreme fire risk' prompts more fire bans for parts of southern Alberta       As the wildfire situation across Alberta continues to get worse, several counties in the southern part of the province announced Thursday that they are putting fire bans in place.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 5:02 PM Elderly woman fatally stabbed by stranger in Pickering, police urge area residents to shelter in place       An elderly woman has died after being stabbed in a seemingly random attack in Pickering, police say as they urge residents in the area to shelter in place. Durham police were called to Fairport Road and Lynn Heights Drive on Thursday afternoon around 3 p.m. Investigators say the victim was stabbed by an unknown male […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 4:20 PM 'I was innocent': Ontario man returns home after arrest in Dominican Republic       When David Bennett decided to escape Canada's icy winter with a weeklong trip to the Dominican Republic, he never imagined he'd be fighting to get back on Canadian soil for more than two months. Bennett has finally returned to his Burlington, Ont., home after being arrested in the Caribbean country and accused of smuggling drugs. […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 3:50 PM Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs back on after appeals court decision        President Donald Trump has audaciously claimed virtually unlimited power to bypass Congress and impose sweeping taxes on foreign products. Now a federal court has thrown a roadblock in his path. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled Wednesday that Trump overstepped his authority when he invoked the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to declare […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 3:38 PM White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report       WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House will fix errors in a much-anticipated federal government report spearheaded by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which decried America's food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs. Kennedy's wide-ranging "Make America Healthy Again" report, released last week, cited hundreds of studies, but a closer look by […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 3:36 PM Thieves gain access to about 140,000 social insurance numbers in NS Power database       HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Power's CEO says up to 140,000 social insurance numbers could have been stolen by cyber-thieves who recently hacked into the utility's customer records. Peter Gregg said in an interview Thursday that the privately owned utility collected the numbers from customers to authenticate their identities. "If there are a number of John […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 3:22 PM Quebec committee recommends restricting social media accounts for youth under 14       QUÉBEC — A committee of Quebec legislature members is recommending that social media accounts be barred for youth under the age of 14 unless they have the consent of a parent or guardian. The recommendation was in the final report of the all-party committee studying the impact of screen time on young people's health. The […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 2:23 PM Iran says a US nuclear deal isn't imminent and that its enrichment program must continue       DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Senior Iranian officials on Thursday dismissed speculation about an imminent nuclear deal with the United States, emphasizing that any agreement must fully lift sanctions and allow the country's nuclear program to continue. "Iran is sincere about a diplomatic solution that will serve the interests of all sides. But getting […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 2:16 PM Judge finds man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston is mentally incompetent to stand trial       LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge declared Thursday that a man is mentally incompetent to stand trial on charges of stalking Jennifer Aniston and crashing his car through her front gate. The move in a Los Angeles County mental health court came after a second psychiatrist examined the defendant, Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, and reached the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 2:02 PM Conservative Senate leader criticizes $330K rebrand of high-speed rail project       MONTREAL — The Senate Opposition leader says it was "irresponsible" for a federal Crown corporation to spend $330,000 on a rebranding exercise for a high-speed rail line. During Senate question period on Wednesday, Conservative Sen. Leo Housakos criticized the decision to pay an outside marketing firm to help rebrand a Via Rail subsidiary with a […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:57 PM Toronto police investigating two incidents of arson in East York and Scarborough as connected       Toronto police say a fire that happened in the early morning hours of Tuesday in Scarborough is believed to be connected to a fire last week in East York that sent three people to hospital. Both are believed to be arson. Fire crews were first called to 834 Pape Avenue, near Danforth Avenue, just after […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:27 PM Bowmanville man arrested in alleged sexual assault in Chinatown       A Bowmanville man has been arrested in connection to an alleged sexual assault in Chinatown on Wednesday. Toronto police were called to Beverly and D'Arcy streets for reports of a sexual assault. It's alleged the victim met a man at a bar and they went back to the victim's home. The man then allegedly sexually […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:09 PM Man facing voyeurism charge following incident at Whitchurch-Stouffville shopping centre       A 30-year-old man is facing a voyeurism charge following an incident at a shopping complex in Whitchurch-Stouffville. Police in York Region say someone was in a changeroom in one of the stores located in the Hoover Park Drive and Rougeview Avenue area on May 23, when they noticed a cell phone pointing up at them […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:07 PM Ontario MPPs getting 35% raise after 16-year freeze, new pension plan       Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy introduced the proposed changes at Queen's Park Thursday afternoon.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 12:49 PM Humanitarian group pauses aid trucks bound for Gaza, citing Israeli restrictions       OTTAWA — Aid groups say Ottawa has fallen silent as Palestinians face a growing risk of famine in the Gaza Strip — and as one Canadian humanitarian organization pauses aid delivery after accusing Israel of imposing a dangerous distribution system. "This isn't a humanitarian solution. It is a form of control," Iftikhar Shaikh Ahmad, the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, May 29, 2025 12:39 PM Driver charged with causing grievous bodily harm after Liverpool soccer parade tragedy       LONDON (AP) — A driver who injured nearly 80 people when his car rammed into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans celebrating their team's Premier League championship was charged Thursday with intentionally causing grievous bodily harm and six other serious counts, a prosecutor said. Paul Doyle, 53, was also charged with dangerous driving and five […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 29, 2025 7:17 PM Ottawa Redblacks: Why winning is secondary in CFL pre-season finale       Completing their exhibition schedule with an unblemished record will not be the priority for the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday. Sure they'd like to beat the Montreal Alouettes for the second week in a row — all proud professional athletes want to win every game they play — but the coaching staff is more concerned with […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 29, 2025 5:39 PM Media outlet demands apology after Ottawa police arrests citizen journalist       The North Star said Ramona Murphy was arrested while videorecording police on Wednesday.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 29, 2025 5:17 PM DND could receive biggest increase in federal funding       If approved, the Canada Revenue Agency could see a $10.4-billion cut, largely attributed to the repeal of the consumer carbon tax.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 29, 2025 4:21 PM Ottawa police union reviewing panel's decision to fire Const. Goran Beric       Cst. Goran Beric was found guilty of discreditable conduct and insubordination in a OPS disciplinary hearing.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 29, 2025 4:03 PM King Charles brought out crowds. Now Ottawa wants tourists to stay       Ottawa Tourism says the royal visit helped raise the city's profile, especially with British travellers, as thousands lined streets to catch a glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:30 PM Support for mandatory childhood vaccination increases, as measles outbreaks continue       As measles cases continue to rise, there are signs that support for mandatory childhood vaccination has grown in Canada.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 PM MacDougall: New nation-building acts must happen in the national capital       A nation has a national capital for a reason. Big events need to happen on big — and symbolic — stages.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:00 PM Ottawa police arson squad investigating two separate fires       Detectives are looking for witnesses to two fires Tuesday and Wednesday. There were no injuries.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, May 29, 2025 12:23 PM Ottawa Senators chief scout details team's preparation as clock ticks towards NHL draft       'The list, for me, is a living, breathing animal,' says Ottawa chief amateur scout Don Boyd.

Windsor Star Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:03 PM Windsor police probe suspected arson causing $250K in damage       Windsor police have launched an arson investigation following a "suspicious fire" at an east Windsor mixed-use property in the early hours of Thursday morning. Windsor police said officers responded to an active fire at the building located in the 1600 block of Drouillard Road shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday, May 29. Windsor fire crews also […]

Windsor Star Thursday, May 29, 2025 12:55 PM Hockey Canada trial: London detective details why 2018 probe was closed       After his first interview with the young woman who claimed she had been sexually assaulted by Team Canada world junior hockey players in a London hotel room, the lead police investigator had some nagging doubts. "I left the interview with the belief that (the 20-year-old woman) was not necessarily intoxicated enough not to make decisions […]

Windsor Star Thursday, May 29, 2025 12:50 PM Southwestern Ontario teacher charged with harassing co-worker: Sources       A teacher is charged with harassing a colleague at a Southwestern Ontario elementary school where they both worked, sources tell The Free Press.

Windsor Star Thursday, May 29, 2025 12:05 PM Ontario to amend mining bill, add Indigenous economic zones       Premier Doug Ford's government is set to capitulate to some First Nation demands on a controversial mining bill, though it will not kill the proposed law outright, The Canadian Press has learned. Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford and Mining Minister Stephen Lecce say the province will amend Bill 5 to explicitly include duty to consult […]

The Province Thursday, May 29, 2025 6:43 PM Abbotsford Canucks Live: All the details from Game 1 of the AHL semifinals       The Canucks and Texas Stars continue with Game 2 on Saturday in Abbotsford before the series shifts to the Lone Star State on Monday

The Province Thursday, May 29, 2025 6:15 PM This former B.C. Lions quarterback is ready to lead Canada to Olympic flag football glory       He's done with the pro game, but not with football. Michael O'Connor was named quarterback for the Canadian national flag football team that begins its road to Olympic qualifying this summer.

The Province Thursday, May 29, 2025 5:05 PM The Abbotsford Canucks' strong season and what it may mean in the long run       If your AHL team has a strong goal differential, that usually means good things for your NHL team a couple seasons down the road.

The Province Thursday, May 29, 2025 2:00 PM Wine Guy: Canned wines perfect for beach days — and much more       While I love the tradition of wine bottles, admittedly one thing a 750mL glass vessel is not good at is portability.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 29, 2025 6:17 PM Saskatoon pharmacist admits trafficking 22,000 oxycodone pills       Instead of going to trial, Jenna Ternan, 43, pleaded guilty to trafficking between $58,000 and $87,400 worth of oxycodone over five months.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 29, 2025 5:00 PM Cuthand: King's visit evokes Indigenous love-hate relationship with Crown       In the speech from the throne, King Charles referred to the three founding partners of Confederation: the English, French and Indigenous.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 29, 2025 4:22 PM Overdose incidents more than double in Saskatoon over five months: report       "Increased drug potency, and multiple patients involved in a single incident are becoming more common."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, May 29, 2025 3:42 PM 'Cried my eyes out': Northern Saskatchewan communities evacuated as wildfires burn       "The memories we have up there are invaluable, and it's unbelievable that this has happened."

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 29, 2025 5:19 PM Cuthand: King's visit evokes Indigenous love-hate relationship with Crown       In the speech from the throne, King Charles referred to the three founding partners of Confederation: the English, French and Indigenous.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 29, 2025 2:34 PM Davis: Documentary film about Swift Current Broncos bus crash invokes painful memories       Bob Wilkie: "It is uncomfortable to share your story. But there's power in it."

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:34 PM Saskatchewan declares state of emergency due to raging northern wildfires       First Nations leaders are calling for action in the north after Creighton and Flin Flon were added to a growing list of wildfire evacuation orders.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, May 29, 2025 1:20 PM Roughriders resting many starters in final pre-season game       Here's how the Saskatchewan Roughriders roster looks ahead of the team's final CFL pre-season game on Friday night.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 29, 2025 5:01 PM Names of priests who served in residential schools made public       The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has identified 140 priests who worked in Canada's residential schools to help survivors and families find answers.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, May 29, 2025 3:43 PM Boeing bets on Canadian green jet fuel technologies       The aircraft giant invested $17.5 million in two projects that will generate sustainable aviation fuels — converting lumber waste in Quebec and CO2 emissions in BC into low-carbon e-fuels.

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 29, 2025 7:33 PM Varcoe: As Trump and OPEC come to Alberta, energy markets 'hanging on their words'       The combination of trade action and OPEC production increases have reduced prices for benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude into the low US$60-a-barrel range this spring

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 29, 2025 6:10 PM In Calgary courts: Preliminary inquiry for pair charged in fatal shooting of Rocky View County worker delayed until next month       Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from May 26 to 30, 2025

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 29, 2025 5:59 PM Take a glimpse inside Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' new Calgary store       Chain returns to Calgary after a long hiatus with "doughnut theatre," where customers can see treats made right before their eyes

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 29, 2025 5:50 PM Security top of mind at this weekend's Lilac Festival, says deputy police chief       The free yearly event is slated to bring more than 100,000 Calgarians down to 4th Street S.W. for the day-long celebration

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 29, 2025 4:55 PM Following multiple delays, fluoride set to re-enter Calgary's water supply       The city will add 0.7 milligrams per litre of fluoride, which is consistent with Health Canada's Guide for Community Fluoridation

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 29, 2025 4:16 PM Flames rumoured to be interested in Russian goaltender Ivan Prosvetov       According to a Russian media outlet, the Flames are the 'main contender' to sign Ivan Prosvetov, who is poised to return from the KHL

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 29, 2025 3:44 PM Linebackers in Calgary Stampeders camp: 'Standard' starts with veteran Marquel Lee       Unit short on experience but high on energy heading into 2025 CFL season

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 29, 2025 3:32 PM Calgary breaks ground on first-ever park for seniors with dementia in Canada       Gian-Carlo Carra, Ward 9 city councillor called the park a "keystone moment"

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 29, 2025 3:20 PM Multiple traffic stops lead to arrests of B.C., Sask. and Alberta residents: RCMP       Alberta RCMP conducted several traffic stops resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs and unstamped tobacco

Calgary Herald Thursday, May 29, 2025 3:19 PM ATCO says savings to come despite Alberta Utilities Commission decision       The company says customers will save over $500 million on distribution rates until 2028

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 29, 2025 7:36 PM Autonomous vehicles not far off for B.C. roads, once officials allow them       B.C.'s regulatory system is still standoffish to autonomous transportation, but experts say the technology has reached an "inflection point."

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 29, 2025 7:00 PM Opinion: The gap between the minimum wage and what workers need to live with dignity       Opinion: Indexing the minimum wage to inflation — as B.C. has done — is positive but not enough when key costs, especially rent and groceries, are rising even faster.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 29, 2025 6:55 PM Interactive experience brings Last of Us Vancouver filming locations to life       Included in the Survive Vancouver experience is exclusive behind-the-scenes content, local guides and interactive storytelling.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 29, 2025 6:55 PM David Eby speech hints to First Nations: Help my government, I'll help you       Vaughn Palmer: NDP uses one-seat majority to force approval of fast-track laws, but Indigenous leaders say they will fight on

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 29, 2025 6:00 PM Woman sues B.C. Place after drunk falls on her, leaving permanent injuries       Lawsuit alleges negligence during 2023 Luke Combs concert.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 29, 2025 5:27 PM University police investigating after body found on Wreck Beach       Just before 7 a.m. on May 28, a passerby called University RCMP to report "a unresponsive person" located at Wreck Beach.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 29, 2025 3:48 PM B.C. crime news: High-risk sex offender re-arrested by Vancouver police | Colleagues renew reward for information in 2019 Richmond homicide       Here's a round-up of crime news in Metro Vancouver on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 29, 2025 2:00 PM Book review: Memoir celebrates B.C. yoga teacher's battle with quadriplegia       Mary-Jo Fetterly's Where Science Meets Spirit is both inspiring and instructive

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 29, 2025 2:00 PM Recipe: Spicy Thai-inspired noodles       An unorthodox version of a classic Thai noodle dish

Vancouver Sun Thursday, May 29, 2025 2:00 PM 5 top shows to watch as APTN celebrates 25 years of Indigenous stories       The national public television network for Indigenous peoples was the first of its kind in the world.