Alberta man charged with sex crimes involving minors while out on bail

Grande Prairie RCMP urges potential victims to come forward as Joseph Kidd has received numerous charges relating to sexual offences. Police have identified four alleged victims so far, ranging from 12 to 18 years old.
Residents northwest of Pemberton, B.C., ordered to leave as glacial lake threatens to burst

Residents of a small community northwest of Pemberton, B.C., have been ordered to leave immediately due to the imminent risk of flooding from a nearby glacial lake.
Carney says he talked about Iran, NATO in wide-ranging security call with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney says a lengthy conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump went well beyond NATO, covering Iran, Middle East security, Arctic defence and Canada's military spending plans. Carney also predicted Canada will hit four per cent of GDP spent on defence by 2029, ahead of NATO's planned review.
Poilievre holds news conference in Ottawa

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre takes questions from journalists after the end of Parliament's spring sitting.
Not just for golf courses: Electric carts are another EV option hitting the streets

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we find how people are using EVs with four wheels that seat multiple people and start at around $10,000; get an aerial view of methane-emitting lines criss-crossing the oilsands; and, learn why wildflower mixes aren't great for your garden.
Seatbelts, everyone! Elizabeth Banks to star as Ms. Frizzle in live-action Magic School Bus movie

OK bus, do your stuff! The Magic School Bus is officially heading on a wild field trip to the big screen. Legendary Entertainment and Scholastic Entertainment have announced they’re joining forces to create a live-action feature film adaptation of the beloved children’s book series and animated TV show.
Canada can now enter Eurovision, but CBC won't say whether it will

CBC/Radio-Canada became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union on Thursday, which means Canada is now eligible to enter the Eurovision Song Contest, but the country’s public broadcaster won’t say whether it will participate in the popular competition.
Carney vows to defend Canadian unity ahead of Alberta's fall referendum

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada's hard-earned reputation as one of the most "trustworthy, reliable and desirable countries" is on the line in Alberta's upcoming separation referendum, warning Thursday that a vote to leave would prompt years of uncertainty at the worst possible time.
Canadians to learn fate of 24 Sussex on Friday, Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney says he'll announce on Friday what will happen to 24 Sussex Drive — the heritage building sitting vacant for almost a decade after his predecessors allowed it to deteriorate and become uninhabitable.
Severe thunderstorms trigger tornado warnings across southwestern Ontario

Red tornado warnings were issued for several London-area communities Thursday afternoon and evening as a severe thunderstorm made its way across southwestern Ontario, bringing torrential downpours and strong winds.