The Globe and Mail
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A Canadian news outlet covering national and international politics, business, and current events with a focus on Canada and the U.S.
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Today’s stories
- Toronto police charge man, 18, in U.S. consulate shootingToronto police charged an 18-year-old man for shooting at the U.S. consulate in March, with ongoing investigations into related attacks and a police officer's death during a raid.
- Canada pledges $100-million for Palestinians facing humanitarian crisis, increased violenceCanada announces $100-million in aid for Palestinians amid humanitarian crisis and rising violence in the West Bank and Gaza, part of $500-million in support since 2023.
- Canada’s move to regulate AI chatbots after Tumbler Ridge shooting raises doubts over loopholesCanada introduces AI chatbot regulation after a shooting, but experts warn of loopholes and delayed implementation. The legislation aims to reduce harmful content and include crisis intervention steps, but faces criticism for being underdeveloped and difficult to enforce.
- Gooooooooaaaalllll! World Cup fever hits VancouverWorld Cup fever has arrived in Vancouver as Mexico fans celebrated their team's first goal and victory at the FIFA Fan Festival, with the city preparing to host events related to the tournament.
- Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency due to drugs and the resulting violenceA Manitoba First Nation declares a state of emergency due to drug-related violence, requesting increased policing and support services. RCMP reports adding officers and planning more patrols in the area.
- Morning Update: Your World Cup questions, answeredThe first FIFA World Cup game is being played on Canadian soil, with new rules and Canada's team facing challenges.
- Carney announces new intelligence pact with France ahead of G7 summitCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets French President Macron in Paris ahead of the G7 summit to discuss strategic partnerships and G7 priorities.
- The “Obamalisk”: A monument to a lost AmericaThe Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opens, featuring a monumental grey granite structure with symbolic messaging, but faces criticism for its disconnect from the surrounding low-income neighborhood and lack of traditional presidential library elements.
- Coroner’s inquest jury recommends closing of ‘inhumane’ Thunder Bay jailA coroner's inquest jury recommended closing the Thunder Bay District Jail, citing inhumane conditions and overcrowding, following the suicide of Kevin Mamakwa in 2020. The jury also suggested decommissioning the facility within five years of a new jail's opening in 2027.
- Quebec constitution bill dies ahead of provincial electionQuebec's constitution bill failed to pass before the provincial election, despite efforts by Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette. The bill faced opposition from civil society groups, First Nations leaders, and opposition parties, who criticized it for undermining human rights and lacking legitimacy.
- Plasma machine at Grifols collection centre issued five alerts before Winnipeg donor’s deathA 22-year-old woman died after a plasma donation at a Grifols center in Winnipeg, with five machine alerts about her blood pressure and flow before she collapsed. Health Canada found no link between her death and the donation, but the family disputes this.
- Mexico fans get the party started in Canadian bars as World Cup kicks offMexican fans in Canadian cities like Vancouver and Toronto celebrated the World Cup opening match with Mexico's 2-0 victory over South Africa, though some events had subdued attendance due to weather and preparation for upcoming matches.
- Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival cancelled due to severe weatherToronto's FIFA Fan Festival was cancelled due to severe weather, with fans evacuated over lightning risks during the Mexico vs. South Africa match. The event disruption follows concerns about weather challenges for the summer World Cup in North America.
- RCMP allege former Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek aided planner in reviving rejected rezoning applicationRCMP is investigating former Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek and a planning consultant over allegations of corruption related to a rezoning application. The investigation includes seeking access to Gondek's cellphone and examining interactions between her and the consultant.
- Toronto police officer killed in raid linked to investigation of U.S. Consulate attackA Toronto police officer was killed during a raid linked to an investigation into an attack on the U.S. Consulate. One suspect was in critical condition, and another suspect was at large.