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Today’s stories
- Search for Nancy Guthrie underway after anonymous tip of ‘grave’ in MexicoVolunteers in Mexico search for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie after an anonymous tip about a grave, while authorities arrested a man near her home and her daughter offered a $1 million reward.
- Quebec residents charged in major southwestern Ontario auto theft bustQuebec residents and others were charged in a major auto theft operation in southwestern Ontario, with police seizing various stolen items and tools.
- Rare whale entangled in fishing gear spotted again in Gulf of St. LawrenceA young endangered whale entangled in fishing gear was spotted again in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, with rescue efforts delayed by bad weather.
- Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1, leaves at least 9 injured, police sayA shooting in Midland, Texas, resulted in one death and nine injuries, with a suspect still in a standoff with officers. The incident occurred near a veterinary hospital, and the situation was described as evolving by officials.
- Attempted murder charges laid following April attack in Regina: policeRegina police laid attempted murder charges against two men following an April attack that left a man with serious injuries.
- Cocaine and handgun among items seized in Saskatoon, 4 Toronto men chargedSaskatoon police seized cocaine, a handgun, and other items during a raid, leading to four Toronto men being charged with drug trafficking.
- BC Hydro expects World Cup and hot weather to trigger record spring power consumptionBC Hydro anticipates historic high power demand in spring 2026 due to warm weather and World Cup activities, with potential consumption near 8,652 megawatts. The utility claims preparedness but notes limited maintenance in Vancouver during the event period.
- World Cup teams don’t just fight for glory. Millions of dollars are at playThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature record prize money of USD $727 million for 48 teams, with champions receiving USD $50 million and all teams guaranteed at least USD $10.5 million.
- Renowned British artist David Hockney dies at 88Renowned British artist David Hockney has died at the age of 88 after a seven-decade career in the art world.
- Ontario court raises amount Iran owes torture victim to $560 millionAn Ontario court has ordered Iran to pay $560 million to Canadian torture victim Zahed Haftlang, including $360 million in interest over 36 years, under Canada's Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act. The ruling expands the scope of terrorism-related liability to include abuses against Iranian citizens.
- U.S. authorities investigate giant ‘8647’ marked on grass on National MallU.S. authorities are investigating the appearance of the numbers '8647' on the National Mall, linked to a previous case involving James Comey and related to Trump-Epstein themed installations.
- Canadian household net worth just jumped. This may be the reason whyCanadian household net worth rose in Q1 2026 due to real estate and financial asset growth, but insolvency rates hit a 15-year high.
- ‘Mass-casualty’ crash in London, Ont. sends 7 people to hospital: policeLondon police reported a 'mass-casualty motor vehicle collision' at Sherwood Forest Mall, resulting in seven people being hospitalized, with five in serious condition.
- Dead humpback whale wrapped in rope washes ashore in eastern NewfoundlandA humpback whale carcass entangled in fishing rope washed ashore in Spaniard's Bay, Newfoundland, prompting local authorities to consider disposal options while federal officials plan to investigate the entanglement.
- Indecent act at Ontario school leads police to 14 debit and credit cardsA Barrie man accused of an indecent act in a schoolyard was found with 14 stolen cards, leading to charges.