News of the day: Dunkin’ returning to Canada with hundreds of locations

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Published May 12, 2026  •  2 minute read

A Dunkin' Donuts location in New York City. Photo by Spencer Platt /Getty Images

It’s Tuesday, May 12. Here are the top stories we’re following today:

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Dunkin’ returning to Canada with hundreds of locations

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Restaurant operator Foodtastic has signed a master franchising agreement with Inspire Brands to open hundreds of Dunkin’ locations across Canada. The first Dunkin’ location is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027 and will feature a wide range of hot and iced coffees, espresso beverages, teas, donuts, sandwiches and snacks.

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Kevin Motykie, left, is accused of sexually assaulting and strangling Katherine Torbick. Photo by (Schaumberg Police/Fox River MedSpa)

Slain nurse was sexually assaulted, beaten in recorded torture session: Cops

An Illinois nurse and mother was allegedly sexually assaulted, beaten and strangled to death by her ex-boyfriend in an hours-long violent attack that was recorded. The body of Katherine “Kat” Torbick, 43, was discovered by cops in her home on April 30 after a wellness check. The woman’s ex-boyfriend, Kevin Motykie, 56, was arrested and is facing charges of first-degree murder and aggravated sexual assault.

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Mitch Marner of the Vegas Golden Knights attempts to shoot the puck against Lukas Dostal of the Anaheim Ducks during Game 4 of their playoff series. Getty Images

Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner remain talk of Toronto during NHL playoff time

They’re no longer playing, or currently residing, in Toronto — and Toronto definitely is not in the playoffs. But Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews are still the talk of the town, in part because their career paths are such big parts of the past and future of the Maple Leafs.

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A McDonald’s in Scarborough was shot up Monday night leaving behind a mess and terrified customers. Photo by Canada Cop Watch /X

WARMINGTON: Eating at McDonald’s should not mean ducking gunshots

Calling it a “firearm discharge,” Toronto Police say at 9:45 p.m. Monday, gunmen outside shot at a building housing a popular McDonald’s franchise at Eglinton Ave. E. and McCowan Rd. 680 News reporter Carl Hantske posted a video to X that not only showed at least four gunshot holes in the windows but the seats at tables right in the path of where those bullets would have travelled.

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An image shared to X by a Canadian unhappy with the 2026 Census. Photo by @melissacare01 /X

Have you filed your 2026 Census information? Some Canadians aren’t in protest

The unofficial deadline to fill out the Statistics Canada census is May 12. Canadians should have received a slip in the mail containing a security code to complete the form online. However, some Canadians say they believe the census is a violation of their privacy. Some took to X to voice their displeasure with the federal government.

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