Residential school survivors grapple with renewed trauma after remains of 215 children uncovered
Survivors of Canada's brutal residential school system are grappling with renewed trauma all across the country in the face of the confirmation last week that 215 First Nations children were buried in a mass grave near a residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
Canadiens down Maple Leafs in Game 7 as Toronto blows 3-1 series lead
The Canadiens beat the odds and are off to the second round of the playoffs.
Five-year-old Leafs fan impresses his idols and fans alike with hockey trick shots
Deccan Gill, known has “Super Deccan” to his more than 3,000 Instagram followers, routinely posts videos of his impressive hockey trick shots, many using rubber balls in his Brampton, Ont. home.
Hundreds gather at historic Tulsa church's prayer wall
Hundreds gathered Monday for an interfaith service dedicating a prayer wall outside historic Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church in Tulsa's Greenwood neighborhood on the centennial of the first day of one of the deadliest racist massacres in the nation.
Air Canada gave out $10M in bonuses amid bailout negotiations with Ottawa
Air Canada’s top executives and eligible management received $10 million worth of COVID-19-specific bonuses, as well as special share purchase optionsto offset base salary cuts over the last year, CTV News has confirmed.
‘Looks like a typical Irish uncle’: The best Matt LeBlanc ‘Friends’ reunion memes
The Friends reunion special was released on HBO Max last week, serving up nostalgia and a version of Matt LeBlanc—who played Joey on the series—that Irish Twitter has turned into a meme. A couple of screengrabs from the 104-minute special of LeBlanc sitting on a couch while talking to the rest of the cast went viral on Twitter over the weekend. Essentially, he looks like someone's dad or uncle, between the posture and his striped button-down short-sleeved shirt. People began sharing the images with a line of dialogue, creating a new, e…
Beloved B.C. couple died hours apart from COVID-19; truckers hold memorial parade
A husband and wife trucking couple from Squamish, B.C., married for 54 years, both died of COVID-19 complications just hours apart.
Federal government launches loan program for Black-owned businesses
The federal government is opening the doors to a loan program that will provide financing to Black-owned businesses that often face a steep hill to access capital.
As Tulsa digs for victims of the 1921 race massacre, victims say the road to justice is a long one
One hundred years and a day after one of the country's bloodiest massacres of the 20th Century, the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Tuesday will begin exhuming bodies possibly linked to the crimes.
Teen girl hospitalized with third-degree burns after copying a TikTok
In another story of a child being seriously injured via an ill-advised idea from TikTok, a report from Portland says a 13-year-old suffered third-degree burns after copying a dangerous TikTok video. "I have parental controls on all her stuff, and it still wasn't enough," said Kimberly Crane to station KATU regarding the state of her teenage daughter, Destini. The girl had apparently used flammable liquid to draw shapes in a mirror, which she then lit on fire. According to ABC News, she went on to suffer third-degree burns …
Growing calls for national day of mourning after mass grave found at former residential school
After the federal government took days to announce that flags on federal buildings would be flown at half-mast, there are growing calls for a national day of mourning to honour the 215 children whose remains were found buried at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
Study blames climate change for 37 per cent of global heat deaths
More than one-third of the world's heat deaths each year are due directly to global warming, according to the latest study to calculate the human cost of climate change.
‘But why is there a mouse?’: TikTok video shows mouse snacking on meat in Whole Foods
The appeal of the Disney movie Ratatouille is that it is fiction—a rat doesn't belong in the kitchen, nor does it belong in a grocery store. But tell that to this mouse chowing down in the deli section of a Whole Foods. A video shared to TikTok by @DefineBritt shows a mouse eating veal shank in the deli case in a New York City branch of the Bezos-owned grocery chain. "But why is there a mouse?" the woman filming says in the video. https://ift.tt/2R6Y2Cv The woman, identified as Brittany Ellis by ABC7 News , said she and h…
Pro-Israel group shares art of a superhero named Iron Dome, faces immediate backlash
A group touting itself as an "international and non-partisan Israel education organization" has taken to Twitter to share a rendering of Iron Dome, an imagined pro-Israel superhero named for that country's missile defense system. The tweet, from StandWithUs's official Twitter account on Sunday, credits Sarai Givety, an Israeli actress, singer-songwriter, and model, who posted the artwork and some personal reflection around it to Instagram. The Sunday morning tweet from StandWithUs—a Los Angeles-based right-wing organizatio…
NDP calls for emergency debate after 215 children found buried at former residential school
Amid calls for accountability and to go beyond lowering flags at federal buildings, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh will be requesting the House of Commons hold an emergency debate after the discovery of remains of 215 children at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
‘What am I doing that’s wrong?’: Karen calls cops on Black woman, lands her with a ticket for talking on the phone
A Karen who recently moved to a Detroit metro area neighborhood was apparently upset that a Black woman was walking up and down their street, talking loudly on her phone. She called police to the scene, who not only responded but wrote the Black woman a $385 ticket, charging her with being a "public nuisance." The story comes from Eastpointe, Michigan. Diamond Robinson posted a Facebook Live video of the incident on May 27, showing three officers coming to her house at the behest of a Karen who complained about the loud phone conve…
Ontario reports fewer than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for first time in nearly three months
Ontario is reporting fewer than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time in nearly three months.
Ontario will allow 550 fully vaccinated health-care workers to attend Leafs Game 7
The Ontario government has reversed its decision and will now allow 550 fully vaccinated health-care workers to attend the Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game in-person tonight.
Grizzly bear captured, destroyed following deadly attack on Alberta woman
Alberta Fish and Wildlife confirms the grizzly bear that killed a woman near Water Valley, Alta. last week has been captured and was to be euthanized Sunday night.
Michigan judge swears in lawyer who was once a drug dealer in his courtroom 16 years ago
Sixteen years after he pleaded guilty to selling and manufacturing crack cocaine, Edward Martell returned to the same courtroom to appear before the same judge. But this time he was sworn into the State Bar of Michigan.
Everyone is making fun of this sexist ‘Horizon Forbidden West’ fanart
If a female character doesn't look like a Barbie doll, a certain cadre of male gamers will lose their minds. The latest example of this phenomenon emerged this weekend, reacting to new footage from Horizon Forbidden West , the upcoming sequel to 2017s' Horizon Zero Dawn . This open-world fantasy game takes place in post-apocalyptic America, starring a huntress named Aloy. She's a young red-haired woman with a vaguely Native American-inspired aesthetic, but while the game has already been accused of cultural appropriation , that i…
5 things to know for Monday, May 31, 2021
Canada has now administered at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to 64.73 per cent of the country's eligible population.
China easing birth limits further to cope with aging society
China's ruling Communist Party said Monday it will ease birth limits to allow all couples to have three children instead of two in hopes of slowing the rapid aging of its population, which is adding to strains on the economy and society.
Johnson & Johnson asks high court to void US$2B talc verdict
Johnson & Johnson is asking for Supreme Court review of a US$2 billion verdict in favor of women who claim they developed ovarian cancer from using the company's talc products.
Pattie Lovett-Reid: What to do if you're feeling squeezed by banking fees
On CTVNews.ca, financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid offers advice for those feeling squeezed by rising banking fees.
Canada to receive 2.9M vaccine doses this week as Pfizer-BioNTech increase deliveries
Canada is set to receive 2.9 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this week thanks in large part to an increase in planned deliveries from Pfizer and BioNTech.
Weekend update: People feel sorry for Amazon driver caught screaming from truck and more
Welcome to the Monday edition of Internet Insider , where we dissect the weekend online. Today: People feel sorry for Amazon driver caught screaming from truck Video of men bullying McDonald’s worker over McGriddle sparks wage debate ‘Apparently, he’s not good in bed’: Julianne Hough’s niece exposes Leonardo DiCaprio on TikTok Sign up to receive the Daily Dot's Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. BREAK THE INTERNET ‘Something is broken in America’: People feel sorry for Amazon driver cau…
Can we use radiation to treat Alzheimer's? Canadian pilot study finds improved cognition after CT scans
Canadian scientists are using CT scans to test out a provocative theory: could low doses of radiation from the scans actually help treat Alzheimer's?
'I burst into tears': Missing dog travels 70 km across Nunavut tundra to reunite with family
A missing dog travelled 70 kilometres through Nunavut’s icy tundra to reunite with its family.
Apricot kernels are being recalled over risk of cyanide poisoning
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a nationwide recall for a brand of apricot kernels, warning that they may cause cyanide poisoning.
People are trolling Dan Crenshaw through his whistleblower website
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) launched a webpage dedicated to whistleblowing with the goal of not letting the U.S. “military fall to woke ideology.” And—perhaps not surprising to anyone—people online are abusing the opportunity to air out their “egregious complaints.” Crenshaw on Friday tweeted out a link to the page and promised anonymity to “whistleblowers” who submit their stories. “Your complaint will be legally protected ... With written permission we will anonymously publish egregious complaints on social m…
Manitobans receiving false vaccine appointment cancellation emails from province
Some Manitobans are receiving false emails telling them that their vaccination appointment has been cancelled.
OnlyFans content creator has heart attack after trying TikTok ‘dry scooping’ trend
A 20-year-old OnlyFans creator suffered a heart attack after participating in the TikTok "dry scooping" challenge. Nearly every TikTok trend that crops up has the potential to be dangerous, from the clearly hazardous " skullbreaker " challenge to the less obvious " buss it " challenge. Once of the platform's latest trends, the "dry scooping" challenge, shares some real estate with the exceedingly bad idea that is the "cinnamon challenge." The cinnamon challenge has come back around sever…
‘I’m calling CPS ’: People accuse Summer Walker of keeping her newborn baby ‘malnourished’
After sharing a photo of herself holding her newborn baby, singer and songwriter Summer Walker is facing heat from fans accusing her of not adequately feeding her baby, according to multiple reports. Walker first shared an image to her account of her carrying her newborn daughter, who appears to be drinking from a bottle. The child’s face is covered by several plant emojis—seemingly to protect her identity. https://ift.tt/2R9xRv8 People were quick to roast the singer, who had also shared a photo of a smoothie prep routine. Fans assumed t…
Pressure mounts for feds to lower flags after discovery at former B.C. residential school
Pressure is mounting on the federal government to fly flags at half-mast after the remains of 215 First Nations children were found buried near a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.
USPS worker uses music to drown out a ‘Karen’ who tries to interrupt his lunch break in viral TikTok
These days, it seems a fresh Karen is around every corner. More often than not, the viral videos featuring Karen sightings will end in frustration, but such is not the case with TikToker @Devdatdude15's recent upload. @Devdatdude15, who goes by "bowtiedev" on his TikTok page, uploaded the thoroughly satisfying Karen video on May 29. It shows Dev, who works as a driver for the U.S. Postal Service, sitting casually in his vehicle. A caption for the video sets the scene: "When she wants her mail but it's your lunch break…
‘Something is broken in America’: People feel sorry for Amazon driver caught screaming from truck
A TikTok video trending on Reddit shows an Amazon driver screaming as he drives away in his truck, prompting one commenter to say, "Something is wrong in America." The video was initially posted to TikTok by Kristina Danielle Zagwyn (@kristinadaniellez) and later reposted to Reddit's popular r/PublicFreakout page by u/prismacolorful. The caption on the TikTok video reads: "Tell me you had bad day without telling me you had a bad day #amazon #hopeheisok" Zagwyn recorded the Amazon driver in his truck, screaming at…
One teenager was shot and another was stabbed as Habs fans celebrated overtime win over Leafs
An 18-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound and a 19-year-old man was stabbed as Montrealers took to the streets in force Saturday night celebrating after the Canadiens' victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, which forced a seventh and final game in the first round of the National Hockey League playoffs.
Police: 2 dead, over 20 injured in 'targeted' shooting in Florida
Police in Florida are looking for the assailants who opened fire at a Florida club, killing at least two people and wounding at least 20 more.
Ontario reports just over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, 18 additional deaths
Ontario is reporting over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, with 18 additional deaths. Hospitalizations remain under 1,000.
Atlantic Canada ticket holder wins $6 million Lotto 649 jackpot
One East Coast lottery player owns the winning ticket for the $6 million Lotto 649 jackpot, while another from the region claimed the the draw's $1 million guaranteed prize.
Parents calling on Canada to evacuate children stuck in the Gaza Strip
Canadian residents with families in Gaza fear more bloodshed and are calling on the federal government to urgently help their loved ones evacuate.
Tulsa massacre documentaries offer deep dive into tragedy
Several documentary filmmakers -- some backed by NBA superstars -- are shedding light on the historically ignored Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921, one of the most horrific tragedies in American history.
Judge: Blame in Italy cable car deaths rests with technician
The three suspects in Italy's cable car disaster that killed 14 people were allowed to leave prison Sunday after a judge indicated that most of the blame fell on just one of them: a service technician who intentionally disabled the car's emergency brake because it kept locking spontaneously.
Canada supports U.S. probe to investigate COVID-19 origin: Garneau
Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau says Canada supports the move by U.S. President Joe Biden to order American intelligence agencies to further investigate the origins of COVID-19.
Israel, Egypt talk truce with Hamas, rebuilding Gaza Strip
Egypt and Israel are holding high-level talks in both countries Sunday to shore up a fragile truce between Israel and the Hamas militant group, and rebuild the Gaza Strip after a punishing 11-day war that left much of the seaside enclave in ruins.
Calls for accountability over Kamloops residential school discovery
Eighty-seven-year-old Emma Baker was a student at the Kamloops residential school. She says there were always 'rumours' about a graveyard.
'It was scary': Doctors warn of increase in children presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis during pandemic
Some months into the pandemic, doctors like Elizabeth Sellers noticed a worrisome trend — more children arriving in hospital with a sudden and severe condition called diabetic ketoacidosis.
New 'superfood' for bees may be able to help detoxify hives contaminated with pesticides
Researchers have synthesized a particle as small as pollen, which, when fed to bees, may be able to help them to detoxify hives damaged by pesticides, in an effort to protect the insects.
Florida teen accused of stabbing girl 114 times facing first-degree murder charge
A 14-year-old Florida teen is being charged as an adult with first-degree murder in the brutal stabbing of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, prosecutors said.
Shooting in Mississauga, Ont. injures multiple people, police say
Multiple people have been injured in a shooting in Mississauga, Peel police say.
Marjorie Taylor Greene whips out ‘really bad Mexican accent’ when talking about cartels, gets roasted online
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) was widely ridiculed over the weekend after footage of her using a "really bad Mexican accent" went viral online. Greene, often referred to as the "QAnon congresswoman" for her promotion of outlandish conspiracy theories, used the accent during a speech on Thursday evening in Dalton, Georgia. https://twitter.com/KevinlyFather/status/1398068480461574146?s=20 The attempted accent came as Greene accused Democrats of purposely aiding Mexican drug cartels. "The cartels love the Dem…
North Korea turns to 'volunteers,' some appearing to be kids, for coal mines
Orphans, conscripted soldiers, and students - some appearing to be children - are 'volunteering' to work manual labor in North Korea, including in coal mines, farms, and large construction projects, the country's state media have reported.
‘Would you put up with this for minimum wage?’ Video of men bullying McDonald’s worker over McGriddle sparks debate on wages, worker shortage
A video of two angry McDonald's customers bullying restaurant staff has sparked a debate on wages and the shortage of workers currently impacting the industry. "If I'm a customer in the fucking curbside, you should ask what car its in and not fuckin' be rude as fuck like the mean-ass bitch you are," a customer in an orange shirt can be heard saying in the video shared by Twitter user @davenewworld2. The video starts with two men, who are upset with the McDonald's employee because they allege she was rude and that t…
Sign posted in Popeyes drive-thru says it has ‘right to refuse service to white people,’ goes viral
Missouri police are investigating a sign posted in the drive-thru of a local Popeyes warning customers that new management reserves “the right to refuse service to white people.” The sign was reportedly put up “unbeknownst to the business,” Daily Mail reports. Law enforcement believes it was a prank and did not involve any of the restaurant’s employees. A restaurant manager says surveillance footage confirms an employee didn’t post the sign. Still, the restaurant closed on Wednesday following an outcry over the message on social media, v…
Health Canada extends shelf life of AstraZeneca doses set to expire Monday by a month
Health Canada has extended the expiry date of roughly 45,000 AstraZeneca doses that were supposed to expire on Monday by a month, according to the Ontario government.
U.S. researchers find drug blocks severe COVID-19 symptoms in mice, including variants
U.S. researchers have discovered that drug diABZI was highly effective at preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms in mice that were infected with SARS-CoV-2, including variants of the virus.
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