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Politics

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  As police increasingly use facial recognition technology, calls grow for regulations

  Some police services in Canada are using facial recognition technology to help solve crimes, while other police forces say human rights and privacy concerns are holding them back from employing the powerful digital tools.

• A New Democrat member of Parliament has paid back a portion of the thousands of dollars she spent on a Christmastime trip for herself and her family that was paid for with public money.

• Time crunch, rules mess could plague a Liberal leadership race

  Calls have intensified for Justin Trudeau to resign as head of the party he almost single-handedly pulled back from the brink after a decimating electoral defeat in 2011.

Health

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  A study identified 6 types of depression. Here’s why that matters

  Scientists may be a step closer to that reality, thanks to new research that has identified six subtypes — or 'biotypes' — of major depression via brain imaging combined with machine learning.

• Health Canada recalls brand of sunscreen product due to potential fungal contamination

  Double check your sunscreen products before slathering up this long weekend, as Health Canada has recalled several lots across the country.

• 5 ways to increase your happiness through exercise

  Think back to when you were a kid and movement was instinctive — and often infused with pure joy. Maybe it was racing your sister and dad to the front door.

Sci-Tech

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  Creators urge Ottawa to force disclosure of ‘black box’ AI system training

  Canadian creators and publishers want the government to do something about the unauthorized and usually unreported use of their content to train generative artificial intelligence systems.

• 'Lab-grown' meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect

  As Florida's ban on "lab-grown" meat is set to go into effect next week, one manufacturer hosted a last hurrah — at least for now — with a cultivated meat-tasting party in Miami.

• NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule

  Two NASA astronauts will stay longer at the International Space Station as engineers troubleshoot problems on Boeing's new space capsule that cropped up on the trip there. NASA on Friday did not set a return date until testing on the ground was complete and said the astronauts were safe.

Entertainment

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  Martin Mull, hip comic and actor from 'Fernwood Tonight' and 'Roseanne,' dies at 80

  Martin Mull, whose droll, esoteric comedy and acting made him a hip sensation in the 1970s and later a beloved guest star on sitcoms including 'Roseanne' and 'Arrested Development,' has died, his daughter said Friday. He was 80.

• Alec Baldwin's case on track for trial in July as judge denies request to dismiss

  A court ruling on Friday put an involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin on track for trial in early July as a judge denied a request to dismiss the case on complaints that key evidence was damaged by the FBI during forensic testing.

• 'A Family Affair' unites Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron in a slim idea for a rom-com

  While the Nicole Kidman-Zac Efron pairing should provoke curiosity, the tired beats of this romantic (and only occasional) comedy don’t rub together well enough to generate many sparks.

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  Dozens of WestJet flights to and from Vancouver International Airport were cancelled Sunday, as a strike by airline mechanics continues.

• A wave of relief washed over Brian White on Saturday night. After going two months without scoring, the Vancouver Whitecaps striker finally put a ball into the back of the net.

• A Maple Ridge, B.C. resident says her mother and mother-in-law’s first trip to Canada has ended on a frustrating note after their flight home was suddenly cancelled amid a strike at WestJet.

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  One of the country's largest Pride events will culminate Sunday with a massive celebration. The Toronto Pride Parade will wind through the streets of the Ontario capital, with thousands expected to attend.

• Travellers watch as WestJet cancels flights with no end to mechanics strike in sight

  Travellers flying with WestJet continue to watch as the airline cancels more flights due to a sudden strike by its mechanics union.

• One person is dead after a triple shooting at a party in Hamilton early Sunday morning, police say.

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  The city is entering the final stages of resuming water service through its repaired feeder main, as water consumption continues to fall below the city’s threshold level.

• Demerio Houston did his part and then watched as Rene Paredes emerged as the overtime hero.

• Travellers watch as WestJet cancels flights with no end to mechanics strike in sight

  Travellers flying with WestJet continue to watch as the airline cancels more flights due to a sudden strike by its mechanics union.

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  Gatineau Fire says though no injuries were reported, over 200 people were evacuated from their apartments Saturday night after a fire broke out in an apartment building in the Aylmer sector of Gatineau, Que.

• Many streets are going to be closed to traffic during the Canada Day celebrations Monday, says the Government of Canada on its website.

• The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking people who might have witnessed, or have video recording, of what they call a serious assault that happened in the early hours of Sunday morning in Quinte West, Ont. to come forward.

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  A pedestrian in his 70s was struck and killed at an intersection in Brossard, on Montreal's South Shore.

• Quebec merchants are facing another deadline to comply with new French language rules found in Bill 96 related to the size of French script on signage.

• Montreal police (SPVM) are investigating two separate assaults that led to stabbings where both victims were sent to the hospital.

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  An investigation is underway after an officer-involved fatal shooting Saturday night in the Fraser community.

• A dead person was found in Mill Creek Ravine on Saturday and Edmonton police are investigating the death as suspicious.

• Travellers watch as WestJet cancels flights with no end to mechanics strike in sight

  Travellers flying with WestJet continue to watch as the airline cancels more flights due to a sudden strike by its mechanics union.

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  Colchester County District RCMP said a man involved in a stabbing Sunday morning in Tatamagouche, N.S., has been arrested.

• The recent construction of seasonal homes at a Cape Breton golf course is proving to be a hole-in-one on the national stage.

• An unknown Newfoundland soldier killed in the First World War is being laid to rest

  The remains of a soldier from Newfoundland killed in the battlefields of France during the First World War will be laid to rest in St. John's Monday, bringing an emotional end to a years-long effort in a place still shaken and forever changed by the bloodshed.

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  Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) crews remain at the scene of a blaze in the city’s Centennial neighbourhood on Sunday morning.

• Water towers in Manitoba have seen a transformation over the years. While some of these pieces of infrastructure, which were designed to bring water to residents, have faded and disappeared over time, others have begun a new life – places that showcase history, where memories are made and a sense of pride is born.

• Paredes kicked a 52-yard field goal to lead the Calgary Stampeders (2-1) to an exciting 22-19 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (0-4) in front of 22,386 fans at McMahon Stadium on Saturday night.

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  A death investigation is underway in Regina after a man died from his injuries on Saturday night.

• Gamers from all across Saskatchewan battled it out over the weekend, making for a fun showdown at the Lazy Owl in Regina.

• After a group of hikers became stranded by an unexpected rise in water levels, RCMP officers on-scene took to the skies to track them down.

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  Members of a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Waterloo have broken their silence surrounding a lawsuit and injunction filed by the school.

• Officials say no one was hurt after flames destroyed the front porch of a Kitchener home on Friday.

• The strike at a Cargill meat processing plant in Guelph has now entered its second month, leaving many employees in a difficult situation.

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  WestJet service out of Saskatoon is grinding to a halt on Canada Day long weekend after the airline’s mechanics walked off the job on Friday, citing the company’s “unwillingness to negotiate.”

• A Saskatoon staple, Nestor's bakery, which was founded nearly a century ago and has served Ukrainian baked goods on 20th street, will be changing ownership.

• Following a 12-hour marathon meeting on Thursday which saw nearly 50 speakers both in favour and against the fund, councillors were back at City Hall Friday to ask administration what they were being faced with and vote on the changes.

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  A Greater Sudbury senior says she will be homeless after being evicted from her apartment.

• She's still busy at 105. What secrets and science are behind Canada's 'super agers'?

  There is ongoing research to better understand the relationship between social connection and healthy aging, and why the brains of super agers look different compared with their peers.

• 5 ways to increase your happiness through exercise

  Think back to when you were a kid and movement was instinctive — and often infused with pure joy. Maybe it was racing your sister and dad to the front door.

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  Fire crews were called to the scene of a detached garage fire in the 100-block of Springbank Drive late Saturday night.

• A man has been charged by Owen Sound police after allegedly attacking someone with a knife.

• Cloudy conditions will linger before the sun comes out this long weekend.

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  Review buses, parking and firework regulations information for city services affected on Canada Day.

• Eyewitness photos and video show an OPP cruiser that caught on fire amid an aggravated assault investigation in Orillia.

• Six people are in hospital after a crash near Alliston Saturday morning.

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  One man is in custody after a lengthy standoff with Windsor police.

• As Bob Stevenson approaches his 100th birthday, he continues to drive independently, tend to his garden daily, and make time to visit his 92-year-old fiancée.

• The Windsor Police Service (WPS) has arrested two suspects who allegedly stabbed one another during a dispute.

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  Dozens of WestJet flights have been cancelled at airports across B.C. Saturday after the airline's mechanics' union went ahead with strike plans Friday evening.

• Police have released surveillance video of two vandalism incidents at a rainbow crosswalk in Langford, B.C., and are appealing to the public to help identify the suspects involved.

• As fall elections loom, are fears for the state of democracy in Canada justified?

  Is Canada's democracy truly under threat? Political scientists say while Canadian politics and institutions are facing a myriad of concerns, the situation isn't dire overall.

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  Mounties in Kelowna say a suspect is at large after a man was stabbed in the city Sunday afternoon.

• Police are remaining tight-lipped about a woman’s death in a Kelowna park on Friday.

• Police have identified a man found dead in B.C.’s Interior last weekend as Donald “Donnie” Lyons.

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  With the recent moisture and cooler temperatures, fire bans and restrictions in the Lethbridge area are no longer in effect.

• Plenty of tourists will descend on Lethbridge to see what the city offers. Locals, too, will have no shortage of activities this weekend.

• The 122-year-old Raymond Stampede is set to get underway this weekend, but this year’s event will occur at a new location.

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  Sault police did nothing wrong when a man had a medical crisis while in a police cell, Ontario’s police watchdog has concluded.

• Municipal officials and provincial police are baffled by the theft of some unique deer in the northern Ontario community of Elliot Lake.

• Many areas in northeastern Ontario are under a severe thunderstorm watch – with some now under severe thunderstorm warnings, Environment Canada said Saturday.

N.L.

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  An unknown Newfoundland soldier killed in the First World War is being laid to rest

  The remains of a soldier from Newfoundland killed in the battlefields of France during the First World War will be laid to rest in St. John's Monday, bringing an emotional end to a years-long effort in a place still shaken and forever changed by the bloodshed.

• The small French town where Newfoundlanders were heroes

  It was a battle ripped from the pages of a storybook: Ten soldiers held off hundreds of German troops to save a small French village in the First World War.

• Judge acquits Newfoundland lawyer on sexual assault, interference charges

  A judge dismissed all sexual misconduct charges against a Newfoundland lawyer Thursday, saying repeated inconsistencies and falsehoods in the complainant's accounts eroded her credibility and left him unable to believe her allegations.