Global National: July 12, 2025 | Ontario community demands answers in violent assault of 8-year-old

The small Ontario community of Quadeville is demanding action and answers after an alleged violent sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl that police initially believed was an animal attack. Police have since arrested a 17-year old in the case and he’s been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon. The victim was found with life-threatening injuries on June 24 after she was reported missing. She remains in hospital. Global’s Nathaniel Dove reports.

Southern Ontario is entering its third heat warning already this summer and it is forecast to be unusually long. Lexy Benedict reports on how people are coping and when to expect relief.

As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, new data from Statistics Canada is raising concerns about access to air conditioning. The numbers point to a growing gap that puts renters, low-income households and vulnerable residents at risk. Neetu Garcha reports.

We’re learning new details about what went wrong before the Air India crash that killed 260 people one month ago today. An audio recording from inside the Boeing plane’s cockpit reveals confusion among the pilots, raising questions and sparking debate about whether the crash was caused by human error or technical malfunction. Candice Cole reports.

The results of a new Canada happiness survey are out and they reveal Quebecers are living in the happiest province in Canada. But not all Canadians are in a good mood. Dan Spector breaks down the results.

Later this month, a group of young, Indigenous women will gather in Brantford, Ont., for the Miss Indigenous Canada competition. It’s a contest that goes well beyond beauty, with many of the contestants using the platform to shine a spotlight on the issues close to their hearts. Melissa Ridgen reports.