South Korea slams North Korea’s fresh trash balloon launches and threatens loudspeaker broadcasts

CTVNews.ca Top Stories Controversial capital gains change now in effect A controversial change to the capital gains inclusion rate has now taken effect. Surviving skin cancer: How one Canadian woman battled melanoma Mary Lynn LeBlanc first noticed a mole on her left shoulder about seven years ago. At first, doctors didn’t find anything worrying about it. But in 2020, she noticed it looked different and grew to the size of a nickel. Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. ‘Here is what it could look like’: Real estate agent uses AI to virtually stage home Staging a home can be time consuming and expensive, but now with artificial intelligence, you can see what a home would look like renovated or with a coat of paint. Israel’s high court orders the army to draft ultra-Orthodox men, rattling Netanyahu’s government Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled unanimously that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men for compulsory service, a landmark decision that could lead to the collapse of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition as Israel continues to wage war in Gaza. Conservatives take late lead to win Toronto byelection: Elections Canada In a stunning early morning upset, Conservative candidate Don Stewart secured a byelection victory in the longtime Liberal stronghold of Toronto — St. Paul’s. Should Toronto build a bridge to the Islands? A city councillor wants to find out A city councillor will table a motion later this week asking staff to study the possibility of establishing a permanent pedestrian link to the Toronto Islands. How to watch the Trump-Biden CNN Presidential Debate U.S. President Joe Biden and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump will go head-to-head on Thursday, June 27 in the first-ever debate between a sitting and former U.S. president. Here’s how to watch the CNN Presidential Debate and CTV News Channel’s special coverage of the historic event. Canada’s population forecast to reach 63 million, as people over 85 set to triple New projections by Statistics Canada suggest the nation’s population could reach 63 million by 2073. Canada 14-year-old boy facing 2 counts of first-degree murder in connection with Toronto shooting investigation A 14-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a “mass shooting” outside a school in Toronto earlier this month that took the lives of two men and wounded three others, police say. ‘Democrats Abroad’ begin mobilizing American voters living in B.C. Some 115,000 Americans live in British Columbia and a partisan volunteer group is trying to mobilize as many of them as possible to vote in the fall’s U.S. election, which promises to be contentious and attention-grabbing on both sides of the border. Sask. speaker officially resigns from Sask. Party caucus Speaker Randy Weekes officially tendered his resignation from the Saskatchewan Party Government Caucus – following an extended saga that saw Weekes accuse government MLAs of harassment. Kitchener, Ont. family demands justice after SIU clears police in fatal shooting The family of Kitchener, Ont. man said he was suffering from a schizophrenic episode, and desperately needed help, the night he was fatally shot by an officer with the Waterloo Regional Police Service. Should Toronto build a bridge to the Islands? A city councillor wants to find out A city councillor will table a motion later this week asking staff to study the possibility of establishing a permanent pedestrian link to the Toronto Islands. Yukon mine halts operations after system failure, says infrastructure damaged Work has been temporarily stopped at a mine in central Yukon after what the company says was a failure of its system that uses chemicals to help extract gold. World Dali cargo ship leaves Baltimore for Virginia, nearly 3 months after bridge collapse The cargo ship Dali headed out of Baltimore for Virginia on Monday, nearly three months after it lost power and crashed into one of the Francis Scott Key bridge’s supporting columns and caused the bridge to collapse. Kenyan police are leaving for a controversial deployment in Haiti to take on powerful, violent gangs Hundreds of Kenyan police officers were leaving Monday for Haiti, where they will lead a multinational force against the powerful gangs whose deadly violence spiked this year and helped bring about a change in government. Nepalese spiritual leader ‘Buddha Boy’ convicted of sexual assault on minor A court in southern Nepal convicted a controversial spiritual leader known as “Buddha Boy” on charges of sexually assaulting a minor. Death toll from attack in Russia’s Dagestan reaches 21 The death toll in the attack by Islamic militants in Russia’s southern region of Dagestan has risen to 21 after a wounded police officer has died in a hospital, officials said Tuesday. South Korea slams North Korea’s fresh trash balloon launches and threatens loudspeaker broadcasts South Korea threatened Tuesday to restart anti-Pyongyang frontline propaganda broadcasts in the latest bout of Cold War-style campaigns between the rivals after North Korea resumed its trash-carrying balloon launches. Arkansas sues 2 pharmacy benefit managers, accusing them of fuelling opioid epidemic in state Arkansas on Monday sued two pharmacy benefit managers that oversee coverage for insurers, employers and other large clients, accusing them of fuelling the opioid crisis in the state. Politics Conservatives take late lead to win Toronto byelection: Elections Canada In a stunning early morning upset, Conservative candidate Don Stewart secured a byelection victory in the longtime Liberal stronghold of Toronto — St. Paul’s. Controversial capital gains change now in effect A controversial change to the capital gains inclusion rate has now taken effect. Ottawa keeps spending on influencers. Liberals say it’s about stemming disinformation Her kids are not reading the newspapers. Instead, they’re looking at their phones to find information. That’s the example Anita Anand brings up when she’s asked about the federal government’s payments to social-media influencers. Health Surviving skin cancer: How one Canadian woman battled melanoma Mary Lynn LeBlanc first noticed a mole on her left shoulder about seven years ago. At first, doctors didn’t find anything worrying about it. But in 2020, she noticed it looked different and grew to the size of a nickel. Researchers have found a ‘clear genetic trigger for obesity’ that applies to some people Experts have long known there is a genetic component to obesity, and a new study identified one particular gene that may be behind it. ‘I feel like I have my life again’: Canadian woman describes her freedom from a life controlled by OCD What set Rima Youssef on the path to freedom, she says, was a novel treatment — a form of brain surgery — to shut down the overactive thoughts and compulsions using focused ultrasound. Sci-Tech UN launches global principles to combat online hate and demands big tech take action now The United Nations chief on Monday launched global principles to combat online hate and lies and demanded that big tech companies use their power to reduce the harm they are doing to people and societies around the world. NASA calls off spacewalk at last minute as astronaut suit malfunctions Two U.S. astronauts abandoned plans to exit the International Space Station to conduct maintenance on Monday due to a spacesuit malfunction. Warning labels on social media not enough on their own to protect teens: expert A proposal to add warning labels to social media is a step in the right direction, but will likely not be enough on their own to curb the negative effects of social media on teenagers, an expert in clinical psychology says. Entertainment Clearview, Ont. couple embark on once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on ‘The Amazing Race Canada’ A married couple from Clearview Township is set to appear in season 10 of The Amazing Race Canada. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan set out to make 2025 freakier Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are on set for “Freaky Friday 2.” The two are reprising their roles of mother and daughter Anna and Tess Coleman, although the plot is mostly being kept under wraps. Music record labels sue AI song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement Big record companies are suing artificial intelligence song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging that the AI music startups are exploiting the recorded works of artists from Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey. Business What counts as a bad credit score, and can you still get a mortgage? What is a bad credit score, and will you still be able to get a mortgage if you have one? A broker has advice on what you should know if you’re looking to buy a home but are worried about your credit. Is this co-working space in Waterloo, Ont. the office of the future? A new co-working space has opened in in Waterloo, Ont. that’s being described as the office of the future. ‘Here is what it could look like’: Real estate agent uses AI to virtually stage home Staging a home can be time consuming and expensive, but now with artificial intelligence, you can see what a home would look like renovated or with a coat of paint. Lifestyle ‘World’s ugliest dog’ is a long-tongued frizz-ball called Wild Thang They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And the annual World’s Ugliest Dog contest unearthed some true diamonds in the ruff on Friday when it was held at the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma, California. Calgary couple wins $7M on Daily Grand ticket Two Calgarians are celebrating a big lottery win that has left them $7-million richer. A year ago, her engagement ring vanished at a hospital. She still cherishes the man who gave it to her When Faye Bauman went to a Florida hospital for surgery last year, she handed her diamond engagement ring to a nurse — and never saw it again. The ring carries profound memories of her late husband and the moment he proposed to her 57 years ago. Sports Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Oilers’ McDavid wins Conn Smythe Trophy after Game 7 loss Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the NHL playoffs after an incredible post-season that finished just short of a Stanley Cup. Raptors and Scottie Barnes agree on $225M extension, which could grow to about $270M, AP source says Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to terms on a max extension, one that will be worth about $225 million over five years and could reach about $270 million if he meets supermax criteria, a person with knowledge of the deal said Monday. Autos For Tesla’s futuristic new Cybertruck, a fourth recall Tesla is recalling its futuristic new Cybertruck pickup for the fourth time in the U.S. to fix problems with trim pieces that can come loose and front windshield wipers that can fail. Car dealerships revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks on software provider Car dealerships in North America continue to wrestle with major disruptions that started last week with cyberattacks on a software company used widely in the auto retail sales sector. Canada to start 30-day consultation to impose surtax on Chinese EVs Canada accused China of undermining global trade rules and flooding the market with electric vehicles Monday as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland kick-started the process required to impose new import taxes on Chinese-made EVs. Local Spotlight ‘Everything is Oilers. Everything is Connor’: McDavid’s hometown abuzz ahead of Game 7 The Ontario elementary school that Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid once attended is abuzz with excitement ahead of Monday night’s Stanley Cup Final. ‘It’s a tradition’: Titanic model returning to Halifax Public Gardens For the first time in two years, a model of the RMS Titanic will return to the Halifax Public Gardens, thanks in part to public demand. Where is Louis Riel? Heritage Minute of Métis leader quietly removed A decision to quietly remove a decades-old Heritage Minute on Louis Riel has left some in the Métis community scratching their heads, as questions are raised about how Canada’s history is portrayed. New pup taking over as Victim Services Toronto’s trauma dog There’s a changing of the guard at Victim Services Toronto, as one trauma dog hangs up her harness and another reports for duty. Satellite imagery confirms 5 tornadoes hit Quebec during June 13 storm The Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) out of Western University in Ontario confirmed that five tornadoes touched down in Quebec during the June 13 storm, bringing the total number of tornadoes in the project to six. ‘Historic victory’: Judge orders Quebec to pay taxi drivers $143 million for abolishing permits A Superior Court judge has ordered the Quebec government to pay taxi drivers $143 million in compensation for its decision to abolish their permits nearly five years ago. This 16-year-old is U of T’s youngest graduate since at least 1979 Honciuc Menendez is barely old enough to get a driver’s licence but on Friday he’ll officially graduate from the University of Toronto with distinction. Deer makes unexpected visit to Ottawa apartment Police say a deer gained entry to a basement apartment in Ottawa’s west end this week and refused to leave. Calgary woman looking for her ‘angel Natalie’ who saved her life A Calgary woman who recently had a health scare is looking to make contact with a woman in her neighbourhood who helped get her to hospital. Vancouver Crews battling out-of-control wildfire north of Lillooet The B.C. Wildfire Service is responding to an out-of-control blaze burning about 15 kilometres north of Lillooet. Here’s the first look at this year’s PNE prize home This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) prize home draw. In the West Latimer area of Langley Township you’ll find this year’s coveted prize: a nearly 3,500 square-foot newly built home worth more than $2.35 million. Should school buses have mandatory seatbelts? B.C. premier responds after crash The B.C. government will consider updated seatbelt regulations following a school bus crash near Lac La Hache that left more than a dozen people hospitalized last week, Premier David Eby said Monday. Toronto Conservatives take late lead to win Toronto byelection: Elections Canada In a stunning early morning upset, Conservative candidate Don Stewart secured a byelection victory in the longtime Liberal stronghold of Toronto — St. Paul’s. Should Toronto build a bridge to the Islands? A city councillor wants to find out A city councillor will table a motion later this week asking staff to study the possibility of establishing a permanent pedestrian link to the Toronto Islands. 1 man dead after shooting in North York: police One man is dead following a shooting in North York overnight. Calgary It’s an ‘important week’ for work on Calgary’s broken water main: mayor Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek says work to restore a failed water main has reached an ‘important week,’ adding that the installing of pipe and backfilling of excavations are expected ‘soon.’ Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Crown closes case, defence calls first witness in terrorism trial for Calgary man Crown prosecutors have closed what they described as a “very complex case” involving national security in the trial of a Calgary man accused of going to Syria to fight with ISIS. Ottawa Ottawa police calling in backup for Canada Day festivities Ottawa police are calling in backup from other jurisdictions to help keep an eye on Canada Day festivities. Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Sunny in Ottawa today after two days of heavy rain The sun will shine on Ottawa today, after two days of heavy rainfall soaked the capital. Montreal Montreal-developed app could stop car thefts with secure kill switch An app developed by a Montrealer, aims to reduce car thefts by giving smart phone users a kill switch on their device. Protesters try to topple Queen Victoria statue near pro-Palestinian encampment Montreal police were called to intervene after protesters attempted to tear down the Queen Victoria statue at Victoria Square. Quebec in desperate need for sign language interpreters in French and English Quebec has a desperate need for sign language interpreters, in both French and English. There are currently only around 250 interpreters across the province, but advocates say there needs to be double that number to meet the demand. Edmonton Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Oilers’ McDavid wins Conn Smythe Trophy after Game 7 loss Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the NHL playoffs after an incredible post-season that finished just short of a Stanley Cup. Alberta RCMP officer charged with child luring while out on bail on child pornography charges An Alberta RCMP officer who was previously charged with child sexual exploitation is facing additional charges. Atlantic Entangled right whale calf spotted in Gulf of St. Lawrence, DFO says Canadian officials say a North Atlantic right whale has been spotted entangled in fishing gear in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Funeral for James K. Irving scheduled for Wednesday Funeral services will be held Wednesday for a giant in the Canadian business industry. Youth turns themselves in to police after N.S. trail bridge fire A youth has claimed responsibility for a fire on a trail bridge in Bridgewater, N.S., last Thursday. Winnipeg Manitoba nursing station a total loss following fire; woman arrested for arson The nursing station in a northern Manitoba community is a complete loss after a fire tore through the facility early Monday morning. Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Where Manitobans can watch fireworks this Canada Day Regina Sask. speaker officially resigns from Sask. Party caucus Speaker Randy Weekes officially tendered his resignation from the Saskatchewan Party Government Caucus – following an extended saga that saw Weekes accuse government MLAs of harassment. ‘It was so loud’: Hail, wind damage reported in Gravelbourg, Estevan following powerful thunderstorms Residents in Saskatchewan’s southeast took to social media to show off the damage caused by Sunday’s province-wide storms. Trial of Regina teacher accused of sexually exploiting student begins A former Regina teacher is on trial after being accused of sexually exploiting a female student. Kitchener Ornge responds after child falls from bridge near Cambridge, Ont. An Ornge air ambulance was called in after a young child reportedly fell off a bridge and into a creek. Kitchener, Ont. family demands justice after SIU clears police in fatal shooting The family of Kitchener, Ont. man said he was suffering from a schizophrenic episode, and desperately needed help, the night he was fatally shot by an officer with the Waterloo Regional Police Service. Is this co-working space in Waterloo, Ont. the office of the future? A new co-working space has opened in in Waterloo, Ont. that’s being described as the office of the future. Saskatoon ‘Like the movie Twister’: Sask. town cleans up storm aftermath in wake of possible tornado Environment Canada is investigating whether Carrot River, Sask. was hit by a tornado on Sunday night. Saskatoon mayoral candidate suing the city over housing accelerator fund requirements Pressure is increasing at city hall over a looming decision on the federal housing accelerator fund. Sask. speaker officially resigns from Sask. Party caucus Speaker Randy Weekes officially tendered his resignation from the Saskatchewan Party Government Caucus – following an extended saga that saw Weekes accuse government MLAs of harassment. Northern Ontario Ten railcars derail in remote area of northeastern Ontario CN crews are responding to a train derailment in a remote part of northeastern Ontario on Monday. Sault police investigating after missing tourist found dead Detectives in Sault Ste. Marie are investigating after the body of a missing tourist was found in St. Marys River on Sunday. $97M to pay for internet access in northern Ont. On Monday, the federal and provincial governments announced joint funding of $97 million to increase internet access across parts of northern Ontario. London ‘Confused and lost’: Memorial grows as friends mourn 18 year old killed in stabbing Zukifili ‘Zeko’ Abdul Hashim was just days away from graduating high school when he died from a stabbing just steps from his front door in London, Ont. ‘She was actually asking for people to help her’: Tenants say London, Ont. murder victim sought assistance Residents of a public housing complex near Western University were shaken to learn London police have laid a murder charge in relation to the death of a tenant. London police have charged a 44-year-old man with second-degree murder in relation to the death of 62-year-old Cheryl Lynn Sheldon. Two vehicle collision in Malahide sees pet dog fatally injured A two-vehicle collision in Malahide resulted in fatal injuries to a pet passenger on Saturday. The T-Bone collision on Talbot Line near Walker Road saw one driver extricated from the vehicle by fire services and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Barrie Former Barrie Colts captain Aaron Ekblad is a Stanley Cup Champion Barrie’s former captain of the Barrie Colts hoists the Stanley Cup after Game 7. Oilers’ McDavid wins Conn Smythe Trophy after Game 7 loss Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the NHL playoffs after an incredible post-season that finished just short of a Stanley Cup. Concerned caller gets impaired driving charges An Orangeville man faces charges after calling police about a possibly impaired driver. Windsor From number one overall draft pick to Stanley Cup champion The Florida Panthers are NHL champions for the first time in the team’s history, and a Belle River native was among them. An increase in overdoses prompts opioid alert in Windsor-Essex The Windsor-Essex Community Opioid and Substance Strategy (WECOSS) has issued an opioid alert following a recent string of overdoses. West Nile Virus positive mosquito pool found in Windsor-Essex The Windsor Essex County Health Unit says routine monitoring for West Nile Virus has identified one positive mosquito pool in the region. Vancouver Island Man who slit victim’s throat in Nanaimo mall parking lot gets 7 years A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after slitting another man’s throat in the parking lot of a mall in Nanaimo, B.C., last year has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Cowichan Tribes sign historic agreement on path to creating Child and Family Services Authority It’s the signing of a historic agreement between Cowichan Tribes, the federal government and the provincial government. It will see the province’s largest First Nation take back its inherent right to self determination. Bonus payment being added to B.C. benefit for thousands of families: premier Thousands of B.C. families who receive a benefit from the province will get a little more money this year, Premier David Eby announced Monday. Kelowna Man stabbed in Kelowna, suspect at large: RCMP Mounties in Kelowna say a suspect is at large after a man was stabbed in the city Sunday afternoon. Police still investigating cause after woman found dead in Kelowna park Police are remaining tight-lipped about a woman’s death in a Kelowna park on Friday. Man shot dead in Princeton, B.C., was high-ranking gang member, court records suggest Police have identified a man found dead in B.C.’s Interior last weekend as Donald “Donnie” Lyons. Lethbridge Town mulling options as Milk River dries up Before the St. Mary siphon burst, the Milk River’s flow rate was approximately 17 and a half cubic metres per second. Monday, it was less than one cubic metre per second. ‘Just protesting’: Accused at Coutts blockade surprised by murder-conspiracy charge A protester arrested at the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., acted surprised when police told him he was being charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Lethbridge celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day National Indigenous People’s Day celebrations got an early start today. Sault Ste. Marie $97M to pay for internet access in northern Ont. On Monday, the federal and provincial governments announced joint funding of $97 million to increase internet access across parts of northern Ontario. Sault victim brutally beaten with a baseball bat by a stranger One person is in hospital in Sault Ste. Marie after a brutal attack by a stranger wielding a metal baseball bat. Teens accused of stealing vehicle at gunpoint in the Sault Two teenage suspects are in custody after police conducted a high-risk takedown of a vehicle following an armed robbery in the Sault. N.L. Water bombers dousing Labrador fires halted by thunderstorms, but rain is coming Crews are building fire lines and using industrial sprinklers to protect a central Labrador town from wildfires, though a thunderstorm temporarily halted a fleet of water bombers on Monday. Princess Anne’s planned trip to Newfoundland cancelled following injury An injury has forced Princess Anne to cancel a trip to Newfoundland this weekend to mark the 100th anniversary of the unveiling of the National War Memorial in St. John’s. Wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador stable, but weather not co-operating Officials in central Labrador say the wildfire threatening the evacuated town of Churchill Falls remained stable Saturday, but there was no sign of significant rain in the forecast. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. Editor’s Picks The 5 Best Ice Cream Makers In Canada in 2024, Tested and Reviewed Our Guide To The Best Portable Air Conditioners In Canada In 2024 (And Where To Get Them) 17 Stylish Things From GAP That’ll Help You Complete Your Summer Capsule Wardrobe Home We Tested 17 Portable Grills: Our Top 5 In Canada in 2024 The 5 Best Beach Tents In Canada, Tested And Reviewed This Waffle Weave Shower Curtain Is A Best-Seller On Amazon Canada — Here’s Why Gifts If You Have No Idea What To Get Them For Their Birthday, Try One Of These Gifts 13 Brilliant Budget-Friendly Gifts That Cost Less Than $25 15 Of The Best Graduation Gifts You Can Get Online Right Now Beauty If You Want Smooth, Glowy Skin, You’ll Want To Order At Least One Of These 15 Products I Was Skeptical, But This Bio-Oil Skincare Oil Is Actually Magic For Scars And Stretch Marks 10 Of The Best Detangling Brushes You Can Get Online Right Now, According To Reviewers Health & Fitness 15 Of The Most Comfortable Camping Mats You Can Get Online Right Now If You Have An Anxious Dog, You Probably Need These Anxiety-Relief Products 15 Bug Bite Relief Products That Actually Work Stay Connected