Ransom note sent days after Nancy Guthrie's abduction said she was dead, sources say

A ransom note sent days after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC Today show host Savannah Guthrie, said the 84-year-old had died, CNN and other news organizations reported Monday, citing law enforcement sources.
Nanaimo mayor sets record straight on pronouncing city's name | The Moment

Nanaimo, B.C., Mayor Leonard Krog tells The National how to pronounce the city’s name after videos circulated on social media of people mispronouncing it when buying Crumbl’s new Nanaimo cookie.
Ford government denies editing Ford Fest photo, says it corrected 'orange hue'

The Ontario government’s Official Opposition slammed Premier Doug Ford Monday after a photograph shared online by two PC MPPs showcasing Ford Fest — an annual community event held by the party — appeared to be edited to make protesters look like supporters.
Toys 'R' Us Canada gets court approval to split business among 3 buyers

One of the deals includes the rights to the Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us Canada names and logos. Another deal includes assets like inventory, leases and equipment, and the final transaction is for a lease at Vaughan Mills mall.
Olivia Rodrigo announces all-women Daisy Chain Fields festival

Nearly 30 years after Sarah McLachlan launched what would become the massively successful all-women touring festival, Lilith Fair, Rodrigo is starting a festival of her own. It's called Daisy Chain Fields, and it features an all-women lineup.
Human rights museum board member resigns over 'one-sided' exhibit on displaced Palestinians

A trustee for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights says he has resigned from the Winnipeg facility's board over an upcoming exhibit about displaced Palestinians.
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to be drained for repairs in wake of peeling paint, algae issues

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Washington's National Mall is set to be drained again for repairs after algae and peeling paint appeared just weeks after a $14.7-million US renovation, while U.S President Donald Trump threatened prison time for anyone caught damaging the pool.
Canada's World Cup players relishing the support of loud, proud home crowd

For players and fans who have been around since Canada's men's soccer team's relative dark ages, the scenes and soundtrack in Toronto and Vancouver have been close to surreal. It wasn’t so long ago that home games felt like away games.
Uber board sued over alleged failure to address sexual abuse by drivers

A group of shareholders accused Uber Technologies management and directors of ignoring internal and external warnings about Uber's alleged failure to address sexual abuse by drivers. A spokesperson for Uber says the lawsuit ignores important facts.
Canadiens great Carey Price elected to Hockey Hall of Fame

Montreal Canadiens goaltending great Carey Price was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday. Joining Price into the class of 2026 are Patrice Bergeron, Pekka Rinne and Keith Tkachuk.