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Tim Hortons brings back two donut classics for National Donut Day

The first Friday of June is National donut day, and to celebrate, Tim Hortons has brought back some Tim's classics.
Hotel Dieu Shaver receives $1 million donation - inpatient building renamed

The Hotel Dieu Shaver family gathered together this week for a special dedication in celebration of a transformational gift made to HDS Foundation.
Canada soon to be first country to have warning labels on individual cigarettes

Canada will soon become the first country in the world where warning labels must appear on individual cigarettes.
Ontario lowers minimum age for lifeguarding to 15

The age requirement was previously 16 years, and the change is meant to address staffing shortages across the province.
$40,000 worth of sports cards and coins stolen from Lincoln home

Niagara Police are searching for a suspect after more than $40,000 in cash and collectables were stolen in Lincoln.
Poilievre heads to Manitoba where Maxime Bernier is trying to win byelection

Bernier is running in a byelection against the Conservatives' Branden Leslie in the riding of Portage-Lisgar, where the People's Party gained just over 20 per cent of the vote in the 2021 election.
Fire bans across the country as dry hot conditions impact would be campers

As of yesterday, most northeastern and northwestern regions of the province have been placed within a Restricted Fire Zone, meaning that open fires and the burning of grass or debris are temporarily banned.
Leading Toronto mayoral candidates pause campaigns over alleged threat

A leading Toronto mayoral candidate has paused public events and another has temporarily closed his campaign office after a man allegedly threatened to shoot those running in the election.
Engaged couple shot dead in landlord-tenant row days away from moving out

The families of two tenants allegedly shot dead by their landlord over the weekend say the engaged couple were just days away from moving out of their Stoney Creek apartment and into a new home
Loaded 12-gauge shotgun seized in St. Catharines

Niagara police received a tip about an armed person in a parking lot on Welland Avenue near Geneva Stree
Police investigating armed robbery in Thorold

Niagara police are looking for witnesses after a 20-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint in Thorold
Environment Canada issues Special Air Quality Statement for Niagara

Environment Canada says the hot and sunny conditions are expected to cause increasing high levels of air pollution.
Police searching for suspect after rash of robberies in Lincoln

Officers were called to the areas of John Street, Dennis Avenue and Arejay Avenue in Beamsville yesterday.
Niagara Falls woman facing arson charges

On May 28th Niagara Regional Police say first responders were called to a fire on Bridge Street near Chrysler Avenue.
Help Kids Shine campaign raises $325,487 for Niagara Children's Centre

The annual campaign had set an ambitious goal of $300,000 this year.
Trudeau government proclaims annual day against gun violence

The federal government is proclaiming a National Day Against Gun Violence, to be held annually on the first Friday of June.
Quebec public servants now required to make 'exemplary' use of French

Quebec's language law reform is continuing to draw criticism and legal challenges from the province's English community as more of its provisions come into effect Thursday, exactly a year after it received royal assent.
Research shows shortage of pediatric medication led to a spike of dosing errors in children

The study examined the effect of the shortage of children's ibuprofen and acetaminophen, which forced parents to crush up pills intended for adults in order to treat their children.

Music News

Billy Joel To Wrap Up New York City Residency

The singer will do 10 more shows at Madison Square Garden.
Lizzo Says Body Shaming Makes Her Want To Quit Music

The pop star blasted recent comments about her weight.
Paparazzo Sues Ye Over Altercation Caught On Video

The rap star was not happy about being photographed.
What Happened June 2nd In Pop Music History

Here is what popped on this day.
Rihanna Top Music Artist On List Of 'Richest Self-Made Women'

Canadian Céline Dion and five other singers made the cut.
Lil Uzi Vert Reflects On Adopting Non-Binary Pronouns

The rap star has publicly identified as they/them for nearly a year.

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