Indirect talks between the United States and Iran began in Geneva for a third round of nuclear negotiations, while the United States has deployed additional aircraft and warships to the Middle East.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada says Canadians should act on kidney health and highlights its work in research, advocacy and support. The Foundation reports it supports over 4.1 million Canadians affected by kidney disease.
The federal government and six partner organizations announced more than $41.5 million to support 19 research teams over five years focused on cancer prevention, risk reduction and improved early detection.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and tariff policies in a speech to the Economic Club of Canada and urged Canadians to strengthen the domestic economy, diversify trade and prepare for this summer's CUSMA review.
After 40 years at Toronto's CHUM 104.5, broadcaster Marilyn Denis announced she will step away from the station's morning show this summer; the station says it will celebrate her career and will release final-show details later.
RBC, TD and CIBC each beat analysts' expectations in the fiscal first quarter and reported sizable profit increases. Banks cited higher trading and wealth-management activity, cost reductions and technology investments while noting ongoing trade uncertainty.
Hilary Knight called comments by U.S. president Donald Trump "distasteful and unfortunate" and urged attention return to the U.S. women's team's undefeated Olympic run, which finished 2-1 in overtime against Canada and outscored opponents 33-2.
Some students in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., began returning to classes just over two weeks after an 18-year-old shooter killed eight people, including six at the local secondary school; the district said elementary students would have shortened days this week, portable classrooms are in place for secondary students and additional security measures and counselling supports will be available.
Players from the U.S. women's hockey team have reportedly accepted an invitation from Flavor Flav to attend 'She Got Game' weekend in Las Vegas July 16–19, though organizers have released few details and it is unclear how many players will attend.
Colorectal Cancer Canada is urging provinces to lower routine screening to age 45 as diagnoses rise among younger adults, and the federal government has announced $41 million for new cancer research teams.
