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But will it work before the next election? opinion opinion | Don Martin: The doctor Trudeau dumped has a prescription for better health care Political columnist Don Martin sat down with former federal health minister Jane Philpott, who’s on a crusade to help fix Canada’s broken health care system, and who declined to take any shots at the prime minister who dumped her from caucus. opinion opinion | Don Martin: Trudeau’s seeking shelter from the housing storm he helped create While Justin Trudeau’s recent housing announcements are generally drawing praise from experts, political columnist Don Martin argues there shouldn’t be any standing ovations for a prime minister who helped caused the problem in the first place. opinion opinion | Don Martin: Poilievre has the field to himself as he races across the country to big crowds It came to pass on Thursday evening that the confidentially predictable failure of the Official Opposition non-confidence motion went down with 204 Liberal, BQ and NDP nays to 116 Conservative yeas. 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Calgary activates municipal emergency plan after water main break The city of Calgary is under a mandatory water advisory where officials are telling all residents and businesses to strictly limit their water usage following a major water main break on Wednesday. Canadians 3 times more likely to prefer someone other than Trudeau lead Liberals in next election Canadians are three times more likely to prefer someone other than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to lead the Liberals in the next election, a new Nanos Research survey for CTV News shows. Drake places $500K bet on Edmonton Oilers to win Stanley Cup Final Canadian rap artist Drake placed a $500,000 bet on the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. They were bombed ‘night and day’: 99-year-old vet recounts surviving Nazi assault In the front row of a service in Moncton to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, you’ll find 99-year-old George Ferguson. 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Prince Harry wins right to challenge U.K. police protection ruling Prince Harry has been given permission to appeal against the rejection of his legal challenge to the British government’s decision to take away his police protection when he is in Britain, his lawyer said on Thursday. As the world marks 80th anniversary of D-Day landings, renewed war in Europe is on minds of many Leaders, veterans and visitors from around the world paid tribute Thursday to the D-Day generation in moving ceremonies on and around the Normandy beaches where the Allies landed exactly 80 years ago, with the war in Ukraine on the minds of many and a common message that tyranny cannot be permitted to prevail. ‘It’s just really a miracle’: Family survives being thrown by tornado Sheri Wolf is receiving treatment at Iowa Methodist Hospital after the Greenfield tornado leveled her house with her family inside. Trump ally Steve Bannon ordered to report to prison for defying Jan. 6 probe Steve Bannon, a former top adviser to Donald Trump, must report to prison by July 1 to serve a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress, a federal judge said on Thursday. The ACLU is making plans to fight Trump’s promises of immigrant raids and mass deportations The American Civil Liberties Union filed legal challenges against former U.S. president Donald Trump’s administration more than 400 times during his time in the White House, helping to halt an array of policies, including separating immigrant children from their parents. Politics Canadians 3 times more likely to prefer someone other than Trudeau lead Liberals in next election Canadians are three times more likely to prefer someone other than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to lead the Liberals in the next election, a new Nanos Research survey for CTV News shows. LeBlanc accuses Tories of theatrics as they push for names of MPs in meddling report Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc accused Conservative MPs of theatrics today as they pressed the government to release the names of MPs allegedly engaged in foreign interference. Oil and gas CEOs to testify before House of Commons environment committee Executives of some of Canada’s largest oil and gas companies are expected to testify before a parliamentary committee Thursday afternoon about their efforts to reduce the sector’s greenhouse gas emissions. Health Pediatricians say all adolescents should be screened for eating disorders The Canadian Paediatric Society is urging primary-care providers to screen all adolescent patients for eating disorders during routine checkups and other medical visits. B.C.’s brain-injured, mentally-ill drug users: Forced treatment on the table for ‘clinical triad’ When B.C.’s premier announced a new scientific advisor to address some of the province’s most difficult patients to treat, he raised an issue that’s often overlooked: drug overdose survivors. WHO confirms first-ever human death of bird flu in Mexico The World Health Organization said on Wednesday a death was caused by the first laboratory-confirmed human case of infection with a subtype of avian influenza. Sci-Tech FEATURE FEATURE | Learn how geomagnetic storms create the northern lights – and why they can be dangerous The sun has been going through solar cycles for 4.6 billion years, but in May, millions of humans were able to experience an intense burst of solar activity. 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Simons, Eataly, and Nike will take over space previously occupied by Nordstorm at Toronto’s Eaton Centre Quebec-based fashion retailer Simons, Italian marketplace Eataly, and a Nike flagship store are set to take over the massive vacant space previously occupied by Nordstrom at Toronto’s Eaton Centre. Statistics Canada reports country posted $1B merchandise trade deficit for April Statistics Canada says the country posted a merchandise trade deficit of $1.0 billion in April. Lifestyle Transform your anxiety into something useful. Here’s how Tossing and turning in the wee hours. A low but constant buzzing in the brain that thwarts concentration. A feeling of tense restlessness. ‘Every single one is so unique’: Edmonton artist offers Oilers-themed interior decorating If a painting is worth a thousand words, how much is an Oilers-themed mural worth? A local artist is helping fans find out. Free money? Mysterious person leaving $50 bills around Metro Vancouver For several weeks, a mysterious social media user has apparently been leaving $50 bills hidden across Metro Vancouver. Sports Drake places $500K bet on Edmonton Oilers to win Stanley Cup Final Canadian rap artist Drake placed a $500,000 bet on the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Coco Gauff calls for video replays after controversial decision during loss Coco Gauff stressed the need for tennis to use a Video Review (VR) system, after being reduced to tears following a debate with the chair umpire over a controversial call in her French Open semi-final defeat by Iga Swiatek on Thursday. ‘Loves the game’: McDavid, Oilers ready for Stanley Cup final after long journey Superstar Connor McDavid is leading Stanley Cup Playoffs in points and is playing in his first final. 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WEATHER WEATHER | Montreal area under severe thunderstorm watch ahead of Grand Prix weekend The start of Grand Prix festivities could get off to a turbulent start as Montreal is under a severe thunderstorm watch for the afternoon and evening hours. Defending-champion Alouettes eager to prove last season wasn’t a one-hit wonder The Montreal Alouettes will begin their Grey Cup defence on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the team Montreal beat for the championship in dramatic fashion. Edmonton Jail time for teen involved in extortion fires targeting Edmonton building community One of the men charged in connection with a series of extortion-related crimes in Edmonton is going to jail. ‘Loves the game’: McDavid, Oilers ready for Stanley Cup final after long journey Superstar Connor McDavid is leading Stanley Cup Playoffs in points and is playing in his first final. Drake places $500K bet on Edmonton Oilers to win Stanley Cup Final Canadian rap artist Drake placed a $500,000 bet on the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Atlantic ‘We stuck with it until it was finished’: 100-year-old N.B. veteran remembers D-Day beach landing Eighty years ago, Russell Kaye was firing at German positions from a landing craft as he and countless other men surged towards Juno Beach. ‘We are forever in your debt’: Those who fought and died remembered during Moncton’s D-Day ceremony Government officials, Second World War veterans and spectators gathered at the Moncton Cenotaph in Moncton, N.B., Thursday afternoon to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. Nova Scotia bans cellphones for students in public schools Nova Scotia is banning cellphone use during class time to keep students focused on learning and support teachers. Winnipeg New monument to honour 17 lives taken in crash near Carberry June 15 will mark one year since a fatal crash near Carberry, Man., that claimed the lives of 17 people. $430K worth of illegal cannabis seized from Manitoba home: RCMP Two people are facing multiple charges after Manitoba RCMP discovered an illegal cannabis store operating in Flin Flon. Cyclist in critical condition following crash: Winnipeg police A Winnipeg cyclist is in critical condition following a collision Thursday morning. Regina ‘It’s frustrating’: STF, education minister trade blame following breakdown in negotiations As teachers right across Saskatchewan prepare to take part in “work-to rule” job action beginning next week – both sides are presenting their case as to why after a year-long labour dispute, a deal has not yet been reached. Regina hopes making voting ‘as easy as possible’ will increase turnout for civic election The City of Regina is hoping to increase voter turnout for this fall’s municipal election by making the process as ‘easy as possible.’ Sask.’s industrial carbon levy program provides little public transparency: auditor Saskatchewan’s auditor says the province’s carbon levy program for industrial emitters lacks public transparency, with no information on whether it’s helping reduce emissions or providing economic spinoffs. Kitchener Missing coyote decoys at Waterloo Park won’t be replaced Plastic coyotes, set up around Waterloo Park to scare off geese, have now been missing for more than a month. Debit cards stolen in Waterloo Region taxi scam Four people have had their debit cards stolen in an ongoing taxi scam in Waterloo Region. Dog finds new home after spending 276 days with KW Humane Society Hazel the dog finally has her happy tale after spending almost 300 days at the Kitchener Waterloo Humane Society. Saskatoon B.C. woman wins court ruling two years after her dog was brutally attacked at Sask. off-leash park After a two-year legal battle, the owner of a dog who was killed in a vicious attack at a Saskatoon off-leash park two years ago is getting some closure. ‘It’s frustrating’: STF, education minister trade blame following breakdown in negotiations As teachers right across Saskatchewan prepare to take part in “work-to rule” job action beginning next week – both sides are presenting their case as to why after a year-long labour dispute, a deal has not yet been reached. Sask. RCMP says staffing shortages are an obstacle to addressing lessons of 2022 mass stabbing inquests The Saskatchewan RCMP is taking stock of lessons learned from the Sept. 2022 mass killings in the communities of James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon. Northern Ontario North Bay shooting sparked by drunken parking lot fight, police say A shooting in a school parking lot in North Bay early Wednesday morning was the result of an argument among a group of people getting drunk, police say. Ontario woman forced to pay $23K medical bill after heart attack abroad despite travel insurance An Ontario woman who took a trip to the Cayman Islands in January was hospitalized after a heart attack and even though she had travel medical insurance, she was told she needed to pay the hospital bill herself. North Bay caterer guilty of 36 counts of violating COVID-era lockdown A North Bay caterer who gained notoriety during the COVID-19 pandemic for refusing to follow public health directives has been found guilty of 36 offences. London One person dead after vehicle ends up in Lake Huron OPP in Huron-Kinloss are investigating a fatal crash where a car ended up in Lake Huron. Around 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, OPP got a call about a vehicle entering the lake from Amberley road. Writing festival underway in honour of late author The Alice Munro Festival of the Short Story is underway in Huron County. The festival kicked off last night with a production of Post Alice at the Blyth Festival stage. Energy co-op giving students multiple job opportunities at one time A pilot project is underway in Kincardine that may change how high school co-op’s work in the future. Twenty-six students from Kincardine District Secondary School are enrolled in the first ever Energy Sector Co-Op. Barrie Man charged in murder of Ont. woman Elnaz Hajtamiri is headed to trial The man accused in the murder and kidnapping of his former girlfriend, Elnaz Hajtamiri, is headed for trial. Woman allegedly violently assaulted, robbed in Orillia parking lot Officers in Orillia quickly arrested two people following an allegedly violent robbery and a break-in. Fire crews battle raging house fire in Muskoka Firefighters battled a raging blaze at a home in Gravenhurst. Windsor Two men charged with first-degree murder related to woman’s death Chatham-Kent police have charged two men with first-degree murder related to the death of a woman. New list of Top 10 most dangerous intersections in Windsor Windsor police have updated the list of the worst intersections in the city for collisions. Chatham-Kent police Chief Gary Conn is retiring, replacement announced The Chatham-Kent Police Services Board is announcing a change in leadership. Vancouver Island Police recover 29 stolen vehicles in shipping containers at B.C. ports Two men from Metro Vancouver are facing more than a dozen charges each after police recovered 29 stolen vehicles found in shipping containers at British Columbia ports. Victim of Vancouver stabbing ID’d as upbeat chef who was ‘full of life’ Friends and coworkers have identified 32-year-old Wataru Kakiuchi as the man stabbed to death Wednesday in Vancouver. Newly minted BC Conservative Elenore Sturko stands behind comments that triggered backlash Last October, after Premier David Eby chided BC Conservative Leader John Rustad for his criticism of B.C. schools’ sexual orientation gender identity tools, also known as SOGI, a prolonged standing ovation was led in part by opposition MLA Elenore Sturko. Kelowna B.C. bookkeeper gets 6 years in prison for defrauding over $1M from employer The former bookkeeper for a Kelowna, B.C.-based company has been handed a six-year prison sentence for defrauding more than $1 million from her employer. ‘No Okanagan stone fruit’ coming to B.C. grocer this year due to cold snap An independent B.C. grocery store says it won’t have Okanagan peaches, apricots, plums or nectarines on store shelves this summer due to the cold snap the province experienced earlier in the year. Suspect caught making sundae during Kelowna break-in: RCMP Mounties in Kelowna nabbed a would-be burglar with an apparent sweet tooth over the weekend. Lethbridge Okotoks Dawgs win eighth in row to open season, topping Bombers 12-11 A day after being part of one of the highest-scoring games in baseball history, the Brooks Bombers scored in double digits again, only to lose a close one to the Okotoks Dawgs. Trial begins for men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at Coutts blockade Two men charged with conspiracy to commit murder at the Coutts, Alta., border blockade have entered not guilty pleas on the first day of their jury trial. High-risk incident near Lethbridge elementary school ends A ‘high-risk incident’ on 9 Avenue South that took place near a Lethbridge school Wednesday afternoon is over.. Sault Ste. Marie Eight people charged with 72 crimes after drugs and guns seized in Thunder Bay A joint forces operation in Thunder Bay executing three search warrants ended with the arrest of eight people who were charged with 72 offences. Sault insectarium and heritage centre join forces with new 1-year deal Officials with the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre and Entomica Insectarium say a new partnership will help stabilize the Sault insectarium’s financial uncertainty. Sudbury Spartans, Sault Steelers join new football league Two northern Ontario football teams are joining the Ontario Power 5 Football League, a new league debuting this year. N.L. Newfoundland is being sieged by heavy fog, and travellers are paying the price A thick and heavy fog has been laying siege to the skies over St. John’s, and drawing a heavy toll from some airplane passengers who’ve seen their travel plans pummelled with no end in sight. N.L. becomes latest province to eye stricter tobacco regulations Newfoundland and Labrador has floated an eyebrow-raising trial balloon in a bid to further the public health fight against tobacco and nicotine. ‘Loneliness will kill’: N.L. long-term care homes struggled with COVID restrictions A study from Newfoundland and Labrador’s Memorial University says visitor restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic left long-term care visitors with a ‘significant’ increase in isolation, leading to concerns about residents’ mental and physical health. 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