These are the 5 headlines you should read this morning

The search for the missing Titan sub continues, the highest price-fixing fine ever imposed by a Canadian court and Canada's "official grievance" with Taylor Swift.

Here's what you need to know to start your day.

1. Missing sub: Crews continued their search for a missing submersible headed for the Titanic Thursday morning as the timeline for the remaining oxygen on board ticked down.

2. Price-fixing: Bakery giant Canada Bread Co. has been fined $50 million after pleading guilty to its role in a criminal price-fixing scheme that inflated the price of bread in Canada for years.

3. House rises: The House of Commons rose for the summer overnight on Wednesday, after all parties agreed to end a politically intense spring sitting a few days early.

4. Cybersecurity breaches: A new report has found that the number of successful cybersecurity breaches has more than doubled for Canadian businesses in the past year, despite a downward trend in cyberattacks overall.

5. Summer forecast: It's time to break out the sunscreen and air conditioning; this summer is expected to be a scorcher, according to Environment Canada.

One more thing…

MP files 'official grievance' after Taylor Swift announces new tour dates with no Canadian cities

Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour" on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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‘This is not the time to garden’: Calgary expected to face water crunch for another week

Calgarians rose to the occasion and cut their water consumption Friday, but there’s still work to do, city officials said at a media briefing Saturday morning.

Heavy fighting in Gaza near Israeli hostage rescue, at least 94 Palestinians killed

Israel on Saturday carried out its largest hostage rescue operation since the latest war with Hamas began, taking four to safety out of central Gaza amid the military's heavy air and ground assault. At least 94 dead Palestinians, including children, were brought to local hospitals, a health official said.

Ontario man considers selling house before mortgage payments rise $2,000, even after interest rate cut

An Ontario man says he’s still considering selling his house, despite this week’s interest rate cut, with his mortgage payments set to leap over $2,000 next month.

A freighter ship in Lake Superior collided with something underwater, U.S. Coast Guards says

A freighter in Lake Superior hit something underwater on Saturday and started taking on water, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Tessa Virtue and Morgan Rielly were ordered to stop painting their Toronto home. Here is why.

Decorated figure skater Tessa Virtue and Toronto Maple Leaf Morgan Rielly have hired a lobbyist as they seek permission to paint the exterior of their Rosedale heritage home, despite objections from city staff.

Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for missing Irish Guards final rehearsal before king's parade

Kate, the Princess of Wales, apologized for missing Saturday's final rehearsal before the Trooping the Color parade in honor of the king's birthday.

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.

A real nut case: Cold Stone Creamery faces suit over lack of real pistachios in pistachio ice cream

A federal judge in New York has given the go-ahead to a Long Island woman's class action lawsuit that claims consumers are being duped by Cold Stone Creamery when they purchase certain flavours that "do not contain their represented ingredients."

'I actually sent it to my son': Social media post about fake AI cameras in Winnipeg goes viral

What if cameras powered by AI were used to monitor a Winnipeg intersection and automatically sent out tickets for infractions? A post on social media alluded to exactly this, and it went viral. However, the post isn't real, but it fooled a lot of people.

Canada

‘This is not the time to garden’: Calgary expected to face water crunch for another week

Calgarians rose to the occasion and cut their water consumption Friday, but there’s still work to do, city officials said at a media briefing Saturday morning.
'I actually sent it to my son': Social media post about fake AI cameras in Winnipeg goes viral

What if cameras powered by AI were used to monitor a Winnipeg intersection and automatically sent out tickets for infractions? A post on social media alluded to exactly this, and it went viral. However, the post isn't real, but it fooled a lot of people.
Blue Jay Davis Schneider deserves your all-star vote - just ask his sisters

Blue Jay Davis Schneider has some help with his all-star vote campaign: His two sisters.
'We have to do our part': Calgary businesses reduce water usage amid restrictions

Following a major water main break and calls from the city to reduce water consumption, some Calgary businesses are making extra efforts to conserve.
Animals on the lam: Welfare group documents exotic animal escapes, attacks

In a bid to draw attention to the ongoing and dangerous problem of keeping exotic wildlife in captivity, either in zoos or as house pets, World Animal Protection Canada is building a new database and interactive online map to document all the events it can find.
Family of Joshua Tarnue still seeking answers following alleged killer’s arrest

Joshua Tarnue’s family is hoping they’ll finally find out the reason why he was murdered in 2023.

World

Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked

Authorities are using boats to patrol the ocean and warning swimmers about sharks this weekend along Florida's Gulf Coast, where three people were hurt in two separate shark attacks on Friday.
North Korea resumes flying balloons in likely bid to drop trash on South Korea again, Seoul says

North Korea resumed flying balloons on Saturday in a likely attempt to drop trash on South Korea again, South Korea’s military said, two days after Seoul activists floated their own balloons to scatter propaganda leaflets in the North.
Rishi Sunak's D-Day departure is just the latest in a long line of gaffes in U.K. election campaigns

Campaign gaffes are regular features of British elections. Some have more impact than others.
Florida woman charged with leaving her boyfriend to die in a suitcase faces October trial

A Florida woman charged with leaving her boyfriend to die after he was zipped into a suitcase in their home will go on trial in October following a hearing on Friday.
Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for missing Irish Guards final rehearsal before king's parade

Kate, the Princess of Wales, apologized for missing Saturday's final rehearsal before the Trooping the Color parade in honor of the king's birthday.
Danish prime minister suffers minor whiplash after a man assaulted her in central Copenhagen

Frederiksen was rushed to a hospital for a check-up soon after, and though unharmed, she was "shaken by the incident," according to her office, adding that she has canceled her program for the day to rest.

Politics

Canadians more likely to prefer someone other than Trudeau lead Liberals in next election: Nanos

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.
'Don't take credit, give credit': political strategists' advice to feds on economy

Neither the Liberals nor the Conservatives scored political points from the Bank of Canada's interest rate cut, according to CTV's Question Period's regular panel of political strategists.
Google signs deal with organization to distribute $100M to Canadian news companies

Google announced which organization it has selected to distribute the $100 million the tech giant has promised to Canadian news companies Friday.

Health

Optimism is just what the doctor ordered. But what if I’m already too negative?

Optimism in itself is hardly a cure-all, but numerous studies over the decades have demonstrated a link between a positive outlook and good health outcomes.
Here’s how AI could aid in early Alzheimer’s detection

University of Saskatchewan researchers want to make early detection of Alzheimer’s as easy as a routine eye exam.
McMaster pediatric surgery chief says deaths after tonsil surgery 'very rare'

The chief of pediatric surgery at McMaster Children's Hospital says the deaths following tonsil and adenoid surgeries at his hospital are 'tragic' and 'very rare.'

Sci-Tech

Meet the joro, a flying spider scientists say could someday spread to Canada

Recent research suggests that an invasive species of large, colourful spiders that take to the air as babies could spread to Canada.
Quicksand doesn’t just happen in Hollywood, it happened on a Maine beach

A Maine woman enjoying a walk on a popular beach in Maine learned that quicksand doesn't just happen in Hollywood movies in jungles or rainforests.
Hubble equipment failure means fewer observations, NASA officials say

The Hubble space telescope slipped into a hibernating state more than a week ago when one of its three remaining gyroscopes -- part of the pointing system -- malfunctioned.

Entertainment

Spelling the end of an era: How Pat Sajak made an imprint in Canada

Ontario entrepreneur, rapper and self-described religious viewer, Bishop Brigante, will tune in and try to solve the Hangman-style puzzles as game show host Pat Sajak takes his last spin on the Wheel of Fortune.
Celine Dion says she’s broken ribs and struggled to sing with rare stiff person syndrome

Celine Dion is sharing details about how difficult her life has become as she lives with stiff person syndrome. In a clip from an interview with NBC’s Hoda Kotb, the acclaimed singer revealed that it’s “like somebody is strangling you” when she has attempted to sing.
46-year-old competes for Miss Universe Ecuador crown as pageant's oldest participant

Ecuador may have a 46-year-old woman representing the small Andean nation in the Miss Universe beauty pageant later this year.

Business

Norwegian wealth fund to vote against Elon Musk's Tesla pay package

Norway's sovereign wealth fund operated by Norges Bank Investment Management said Saturday it will vote against Elon Musk's hefty CEO compensation package during Tesla's annual meeting on Thursday.
Average asking rental price in Canada reaches record high: report

The average asking rental price in Canada surpassed $2,200 to reach a record high in May, according to a new report.
A real nut case: Cold Stone Creamery faces suit over lack of real pistachios in pistachio ice cream

A federal judge in New York has given the go-ahead to a Long Island woman's class action lawsuit that claims consumers are being duped by Cold Stone Creamery when they purchase certain flavours that "do not contain their represented ingredients."

Lifestyle

Dirty dog conditioner, LED light bars, bassinets: Here are this week's recalls

Health Canada issued recalls for various items this week, including LED light bars, kettles and dog conditioners.
Viral video sparks debate about shopping cart etiquette

Returning a shopping cart to the corral when you’re done with it may seem like common courtesy to some – but for others, it’s a chore. One TikTok post has reignited the debate.
In a first, Special K features pregnant woman on cereal box

Years ago, Special K marketed to women by promising that they could lose weight by replacing two meals a day with bowls of cereal. These days, it’s trying a different approach.

Sports

The Olympic rings are mounted on the Eiffel Tower to mark 50 days until the Paris Games

The Olympic rings were mounted to the iconic Parisian landmark on Friday to mark 50 days until the sports world gathers in the French capital for the quadrennial sports festival.
F1 drivers get a taste of tricky conditions ahead of Canadian Grand Prix

Formula One drivers got a taste of what to expect this weekend on a practice day riddled with wild weather at the Canadian Grand Prix.
NHL's top draft prospect, North Vancouver's Macklin Celebrini in no rush to turn pro

Macklin Celebrini has a pretty good idea his NHL future rests with the San Jose Sharks, who hold the first pick in the draft.

Autos

Ontario man shocked after wheel comes loose and causes nearly $7,000 in damage

A Midland, Ont. man was shocked when he was driving down the road and his front wheel came loose from his car.
Bob Kelley, long-time publisher of used car guide Kelley Blue Book, dies at 96

If you're wondering how much your car is worth, or how much to pay for that car you're thinking of buying, there's a good chance you'll check KBB.com.
Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle testing and halts production of three models

Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda apologized Monday for massive cheating on certification tests for seven vehicle models as the automaker suspended production of three of them.

District issues warning after bear swipes at people walking dog in Squamish Estuary

The District of Squamish is warning residents and visitors after a black bear charged and swatted at two people walking their dog Thursday afternoon.
B.C. drunk driver bit officer during arrest, West Shore RCMP say

A 24-year-old woman is facing a variety of charges after allegedly driving drunk, fleeing from police who tried to stop her, and biting one of them during her arrest.
NHL's top draft prospect, North Vancouver's Macklin Celebrini in no rush to turn pro

Macklin Celebrini has a pretty good idea his NHL future rests with the San Jose Sharks, who hold the first pick in the draft.

Toronto

Toronto Pearson Airport is holding a large-scale explosion drill tonight. Here's what to expect

More than a hundred volunteers will join emergency officials at Toronto Pearson Airport on Saturday night to act out a large-scale explosion drill meant to put the airport's emergency responses to the test.
Ontario man considers selling house before mortgage payments rise $2,000, even after interest rate cut

An Ontario man says he’s still considering selling his house, despite this week’s interest rate cut, with his mortgage payments set to leap over $2,000 next month.
2 arrested as part of historical human trafficking investigation in Toronto

Police have arrested two individuals in Toronto as part of an investigation into human trafficking allegations dating back to 2013.

Calgary

‘This is not the time to garden’: Calgary expected to face water crunch for another week

Calgarians rose to the occasion and cut their water consumption Friday, but there’s still work to do, city officials said at a media briefing Saturday morning.
First-degree murder charge for 17-year-old in fatal Forest Lawn stabbing

A teenager has been charged in relation to the fatal stabbing of a Forest Lawn teenager on Thursday.
Calgary charity distributes water to Bowness residents after water main break disrupts community

One Calgary charitable organization has already stepped up to help in Bowness, where a major water main break took place Wednesday.

Ottawa

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CHEO TELETHON The 41st annual CHEO Telethon wraps up tonight on CTV Ottawa

The 41st annual CHEO Telethon wraps up tonight on CTV Ottawa after a two-week campaign of raising money and awareness about Ottawa's children's hospital.
'We're having fun': The 32nd annual CHEO BBQ back this Saturday

The 32nd annual CHEO BBQ is underway this Saturday to raise funds for the city’s children’s hospital.
Here's how your support is helping CHEO

The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) has recently opened a second intensive care unit to help more children get the care they need and its critical care director says your support is needed.

Montreal

Downtown Montreal restaurant told to close packed terrasse on Grand Prix Friday night

On the busiest Friday night of the year, in the centre of the F1 Grand Prix action in downtown Montreal, the fully booked and busy Ferreira Café was told to kick customers off its terrasse and close it down.
Montreal woman wins Canada-wide pitch contest with menstrual pain relief device

A female-led Montreal company paving the way to relieving menstrual pain has come out victorious in a Canada-wide pitch contest.
Montreal pop star Reve to take the stage with Pitbull in homecoming

Montreal pop star Reve will cross another item off her bucket list when she opens for Pitbull in Parc Jean-Drapeau on Saturday night.

Edmonton

Serious crash closes part of Highway 49 near Valleyview

A serious crash on Highway 49 north of Valleyview affected traffic in the area for several hours on Saturday morning.
Weekend amusement park brings classic carnival experience to Ice District

The first annual Ice District Carnival is bringing amusement for all ages to the heart of the city over the weekend.
Oilers plan to stick to so-far successful script for start of Stanley Cup Final

They're focusing on what got them to this point: the Stanley Cup Final. The Edmonton Oilers' head coach talked about it on Friday at media day in Florida as did top-liners and role players.

Atlantic

Volunteers to dish out free hot meals from new canteen truck in Glace Bay, N.S.

Souls Harbour Rescue Mission is expanding its relatively new footprint in Cape Breton thanks to a canteen truck.
N.B. intervention; province seeks intervener status in S.K. Parents' Bill of Rights court case

A move by the Higgs government to join Alberta in applying for intervener status in Saskatchewan’s Parents’ Bill of Rights Court of Appeals case is being met with skepticism by at least one New Brunswick MLA.
East Coast Comic Expo welcomes thousands to Moncton

The East Coast Comic Expo is at the Moncton Coliseum Friday and Saturday offering over 50 vendors and 100 artists.

Winnipeg

Man in critical condition after being hit by train: Winnipeg police

Winnipeg police are investigating after a man was hit by a train Friday afternoon.
WATCH
WATCH 'A bit of a bait-and-switch': Air passenger advocate criticizes WestJet's UltraBasic fare

WestJet's new fare option is not taking off with an air passenger rights advocate.
'I actually sent it to my son': Social media post about fake AI cameras in Winnipeg goes viral

What if cameras powered by AI were used to monitor a Winnipeg intersection and automatically sent out tickets for infractions? A post on social media alluded to exactly this, and it went viral. However, the post isn't real, but it fooled a lot of people.

Regina

Three Sask. contestants vying for first Miss Indigenous Canada crown

A first of its kind Indigenous pageant is bringing 26 contestants from across the country for the opportunity to be titled Miss Indigenous Canada.
Regina German Club A/C unit destroyed, management believes it was dismantled for metals

Staff members at the Regina German Club are still in disbelief after their new A/C unit was destroyed.
Province to bring more nurse practitioners to rural Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that it’s exceeding its initial goal by offering 27 new permanent nurse practitioners (NP) in rural and remote areas.

Kitchener

Family of Joshua Tarnue still seeking answers following alleged killer’s arrest

Joshua Tarnue’s family is hoping they’ll finally find out the reason why he was murdered in 2023.
Viral video sparks debate about shopping cart etiquette

Returning a shopping cart to the corral when you’re done with it may seem like common courtesy to some – but for others, it’s a chore. One TikTok post has reignited the debate.
Kitchener to track visitor movement at Victoria Park

The City of Kitchener has a vision for the future of Victoria Park, but they need more data.

Saskatoon

One killed in fatal collision in Saskatoon

A 47-year-old man was killed in a fatal collision that occurred Friday afternoon at Miller Ave. and 71st Street East in Saskatoon.
Province to bring more nurse practitioners to rural Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that it’s exceeding its initial goal by offering 27 new permanent nurse practitioners (NP) in rural and remote areas.
Judge rules evidence in fatal THC-impaired driving case is admissible

A Saskatoon judge has ruled a woman’s admission to consuming drugs before a fatal crash can be used in her trial.

Northern Ontario

Timmins mobile home owners being forced to move, but have nowhere to go

The tenants have until Nov. 30 to leave and were told that if they don’t, the trailers will either be sent to a storage yard and or they’ll be dismantled and scrapped.
Woman dies after collision with Northern Ont. police boat early Friday morning

A 49-year-old woman was seriously injured Friday morning when a boat she was riding in collided with a boat being driven by Ontario Provincial Police in Sudbury.
A freighter ship in Lake Superior collided with something underwater, U.S. Coast Guards says

A freighter in Lake Superior hit something underwater on Saturday and started taking on water, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

London

Wortley Pride festival continues on despite protests and messages of hate

The third annual Wortley Pride festival held Saturday has tripled in size this year according to founder and president Kathy Bell, but messages of hate continue to threatened the event before it even began.
St. Thomas teen assaults stranger at festival: STPS

St. Thomas police say a teenager assaulted a stranger Friday evening at a local festival.
Woman charged after entering Chatham home, asking about resident's children

A 27-year-old woman has been charged with mischief after she allegedly entered a Chatham home, looking for a child.

Barrie

Vehicle stolen from Barrie home recovered

An arrest has been made in connection to a pickup truck stolen from a Barrie home this week that contained a wheelchair for a two-legged dog.
Pedestrian struck by transport, OPP investigating driver for failing to remain at scene

A pedestrian was taken to hospital after getting struck by a white transport truck in Bolton.
Collingwood native to compete in prestigious motorcycle race

Ben Young will compete at this year's Suzuka 8 Hours event in Suzuka, Japan, a race that is considered to be the premier event on the Endurance World Championship (EWC) calendar.

Windsor

Windsor booster and long-time business-owner Ted Farron dies

A long-time community booster and a man whose smile could light up any room has died.
Woman charged after entering Chatham home, asking about resident's children

A 27-year-old woman has been charged with mischief after she allegedly entered a Chatham home, looking for a child.
CKPS K9 tracks down break-in suspects in Wallaceburg

Two people are in custody after a Chatham-Kent Police Service K9 located a pair of break and enter suspects early Saturday morning.

Vancouver Island

B.C. drunk driver bit officer during arrest, West Shore RCMP say

A 24-year-old woman is facing a variety of charges after allegedly driving drunk, fleeing from police who tried to stop her, and biting one of them during her arrest.
Roaming peahen spends 3 days in B.C. pub after befriending neighbourhood family

When Sarah Karagianis received multiple notifications from her staff about a situation at work, she feared the worst.
Former astronaut William Anders dies in plane crash off B.C. coast

Retired Maj. Gen. William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic 'Earthrise' photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968, was killed Friday when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state.

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

Lethbridge police expand online options for reporting less serious crimes

Lethbridge residents have more options when it comes to reporting less serious crimes to police.
Lethbridge veterans mark the 80th anniversary of Battle of Normandy

Today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
High winds, warm temperatures result in fire ban for Lethbridge's river valley

Despite the month of May seeing nearly 100 millimetres of rain, the City of Lethbridge has enacted a fire ban for the city’s river valley.

Sault Ste. Marie

Relief in the Sault as Canada/US border strike deadline delayed until next week

Cross-border weekend travelers no longer need to hold their breath: a strike at Canadian borders is not taking place, at least for now.
Manitoulin teacher honoured by Armed Forces for her work to support soldiers

A teacher on Manitoulin Island received a special surprise visit from the Canadian Armed Forces Friday ahead of her retirement.
Sault College facing challenging financial times

Officials at Sault College are looking for ways to deal with a $5.7 million deficit – without having to make staffing cuts.

N.L.

N.L. launching disability benefit to top up federal program and create basic income

The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is launching a disability benefit that will top up the federal government's recently announced aid program.
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.

These are the 5 headlines you should read this morning

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