AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Safety: Ontario Provincial Police say the suspect charged in the death of OPP Const. Tarun Bali escaped from hospital while being assessed under the Mental Health Act, and police allege he was behind the wheel when Bali was killed near Hearst. Housing & Cost of Living: StatsCan’s Quarterly Rent Statistics show average asking rents for two-bedroom units fell in many major cities, including Toronto, Vancouver and Ottawa–Gatineau, with the biggest drop in Kingston. World Cup in Canada: Toronto’s FIFA World Cup opening celebrations feature star performers including Nora Fatehi, while weather could affect tonight’s FIFA Countdown Concert at Fort York and The Bentway. Disability Services: Nova Scotia says it remains on track to move people with disabilities out of institutions by 2028, citing fewer people in institutional settings since 2023. Severe Weather: Storms across southern Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan brought tornado reports, hail and heavy rain, with power outages and damage reported. Culture & Community: Vancouver’s Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival kicks off its 37th season at Sen̓áḵw/Vanier Park, running through Sept. 19.
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