What's behind T

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not use energy or critical minerals as “leverage” in upcoming trade talks with U.S. T has emerged this Saturday as one of the stories drawing attention in Canada.

Key facts

• Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not use energy or critical minerals as “leverage” in upcoming trade talks with U.S.
• Driver in his 20s dead after crashing into tree in Scarborough.
• Toronto judge sentences 2 men in ‘horrific’ gang sex assault of unconscious, unidentified woman.
• 13 arrested in Workers’ Day protest, Montreal police officers allegedly assaulted.
• Major Crime Unit takes on case of woman missing since 2023: N.S.

What we know

Going deeper, Driver in his 20s dead after crashing into tree in Scarborough.

On the substance, Toronto judge sentences 2 men in ‘horrific’ gang sex assault of unconscious, unidentified woman.

Beyond the headlines, 13 arrested in Workers’ Day protest, Montreal police officers allegedly assaulted.

More precisely, Major Crime Unit takes on case of woman missing since 2023: N.S.

It is worth noting that Winnipeg police training needs update after fatal shooting of 16-year-old: expert.

By the numbers

At this stage, ‘Mothers, sisters, grandmothers, daughters’: Walk to honour MMIWG2S+ held in Regina.

On a related note, Stratford pledges $15 million for Grand Trunk revitalization.

Going deeper, University of Saskatchewan dental clinic unveils $24M overhaul.

On the substance, First-timers and familiar faces register as candidates on busy first day of nominations for London’s 2026 Municipal Election.

What they're saying

“But in the end, they know, and we know that we’re the negotiators.”

The wider context

On a related note, Highway 400 lane closures due to crash involving police vehicle.

Going deeper, Nominations now open for 2026 Windsor municipal election.

On the substance, Health Canada approves 2nd generic version of Ozempic — and it’s Canadian.

Beyond the headlines, Canadian energy giant backs $1.5B pipeline expansion in the U.S.

More precisely, Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, dies at 73.

The bottom line

• Fugees rapper Pras reports to prison to begin 14-year sentence.
• Georg Baselitz, German artist known for provocation and upside-down paintings, dies at 88.
• N.S. farmers hope for healthy growing season after drought of 2025.