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CBC.ca

I left home to prove I was independent. Coming back was braver
When Jumol Royes left home for school in Ottawa in midlife, he sought independence. But being there taught him just how much he relied on the community he had back home.

Assault, harassment charges against OPS officer stem from alleged intimate partner violence
CBC News has learned that recent criminal charges against an Ottawa Police Service officer relate to alleged intimate partner violence and involve a police-issued Glock pistol.

Canadiens beat Sabres 6-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the second-round
The Montreal Canadiens now have a 2-1 lead in their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres after a convincing 6-2 win in Game 3 at the Bell Centre Sunday.

As social habits evolve, we sought to learn how people are making friends
"How do I meet new people?" That question — especially for adults — is all over the internet. CBC News spoke to Calgarians about how they're making friends, and an expert on the cost of loneliness and social isolation.

Casper the foster mom owl has raised hundreds of rescued owlets as her own
Casper is currently fostering four owlets, demonstrating important skills like flying, hunting, and fearing humans.

How a $500M Cape Breton drug bust helped inspire the film Little Lorraine
In late July 1990, in the waters off Nova Scotia and at a tiny Cape Breton wharf, a plot to unload around two-dozen tonnes of hash was foiled by RCMP, the coast guard and the military. A judge later called the plan "one of the largest conspiracies ever to import drugs through the Nova Scotia coast."

5 years after promising to restrict vaping flavours, it's unclear whether Canada will
The federal Liberals have said since 2021 they'll restrict vaping flavours nationwide, but now Canada’s health minister won’t say when or even if it will still happen — despite widespread expert advice a ban could help curb the country's staggering youth vaping rate.

Ontario police investigating Senior Assassin game after unhoused man sprayed with water gun
Police in parts of Canada are warning high school students about the risks of playing a game that may have the public mistaking their water guns for real weapons. In one Ontario community, police are investigating students who appear to have targeted an unhoused Indigenous man.

At the Venice Biennale, Canada’s entry blooms with unease
In a Venice Biennale taking place at a time of wars, tension over migration and climate anxiety, the Canadian pavilion poses a quieter question: Who gets to live with nature, who gets to protect it and who is shut out from it?
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Toronto Star

This Ontario mayor pushed through a massive development, flip-flopped on Highway 413 — and sparked a grassroots rebellion. Now she’s walking away
Annette Groves, who was elected mayor in 2022, is not running for re-election in October — a decision she says is personal, not political.

Will giving special constables like this one more power make TTC riders feel safer? Doug Ford says it will
The Ontario premier's move to give special constables greater power to arrest people doing illegal drugs on transit may not solve the problem.

They bought identical cars and have flawless driving records. So why is his insurance $649 more?
Bernie Wasserman always suspected there was gender bias in the auto insurance industry. The purchase of two new Infiniti SUVs confirmed it for him. "This is the first time it's really been obvious."

Longtime CTV journalist to run for Toronto city council seat
Natalie Johnson confirms weeks of speculation, will run to become next councillor for Beaches-East York.

So you’ve got an illegal gun. Here’s how you get rid of it without getting arrested (probably)
Piece Options lets anyone surrender illegal or unwanted firearms without the risk of being charged.

Motorcyclist killed in Scarborough collision
The collision occurred on Orton Park Road and Ellesmere Road just after 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Police investigating Toronto city councillor have asked questions about highrise project, source says
Parthi Kandavel said he was surprised to learn that the OPP is investigating allegations against him.

Crash in Delta, B.C., leaves motorcycle hanging from traffic light
DELTA - Police in Delta, B.C., say a motorcyclist is in hospital after a crash that left the bike suspended from a traffic light.

'Rest in peace, little one': Toddler dead after falling from Toronto highrise apartment
Officers were called to the scene at Don Mills Road and Graydon Hall Drive at 12:21 p.m. on Sunday.

Sporting Life 10K sees thousands take to Toronto streets for annual race
More than 20,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair users raced downtown for the 26th annual event to support families affected by childhood cancer.
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Globe and Mail
With mountains bare of snow, Western U.S. states brace for a bad wildfire season
Dry conditions raise alarms from Oregon to New Mexico, but many factors will decide where and how forests will ignite

Former Atlanta, Toronto manager Bobby Cox dies at 84
Skipper led Atlanta to a World Series title in 1995

Indonesian police arrest 321 foreigners in crackdown on banned online gambling
Jakarta arrests made in area investigators describe as a hub for more than 70 online gambling websites

Trump holds weakened hand in return trip to China as war in Iran drags on
Beijing’s deep economic ties to Iran and trade tensions over tariff threats could give Xi leverage over U.S. President
Iran war adds tension to Trump-Xi summit in Beijing
U.S. President Donald Trump is heading back to China, but this time, the Iran war raises the stakes for both sides. China is the bigger purchaser of Iranian oil. Trump had hoped China would do more to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Passengers begin evacuating cruise ship hit by hantavirus
Groups of passengers and crew disembarked on Sunday from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, to be evacuated to their respective countries in a process overseen by global health officials and expected to last until Monday.
How evacuation of hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius unfolded in Tenerife
The first plane carrying passengers from the cruise ship left Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday for Madrid, where they will be taken to a military hospital. None of the more than 140 people aboard has shown symptoms of the virus, according to authorities. Those disembarking and personnel working at the port in Tenerife were wearing protective gear during the evacuation.
U.K. army medics parachute onto Tristan da Cunha amid suspected hantavirus case
British Army medics have parachuted onto the remote South Atlantic territory of Tristan da Cunha, where one of the 221 residents has a suspected case of hantavirus. The patient was a passenger on the MV Hondius and disembarked last month.

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of violating U.S.-brokered ceasefire
Previous ceasefires failed to produce any tangible results amid deep mistrust between Moscow and Kyiv

British paratroopers drop onto overseas territory with medical supplies for hantavirus patient
Supplies were sent for a British man who had been a passenger on a cruise with a hantavirus outbreak and later test positive for the virus
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Global News

Canada gave citizenship to a terrorist. Revoking it has been ‘ridiculously’ slow
Why does the it take the government so long to take back citizenship from those who should never have received it?

Iran responds to U.S. ceasefire proposal, Trump calls it ‘unacceptable’
Washington’s latest proposal addressed a deal to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and roll back Iran’s nuclear program, an issue that Tehran would rather discuss later.

1st plane carrying hantavirus-hit cruise ship passengers leaves for Madrid
Spanish nationals were the first to leave the MV Hondius, which remains anchored off Tenerife, the largest island in the Spanish archipelago off West Africa's coast.

‘We have to take risks again’: Carney speaks at Toronto global summit
Global political leaders and policy experts including Mark Carney, Obama, gather in Toronto Saturday for a summit focused on the economy, democracy and digital transformation.

Canada doubling down on work to reunite Ukrainian children ‘stolen’ by Russia: Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada's ongoing work to secure the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russian officials.

Calgary-based South Bow says demand strong for oil shipments to U.S. Gulf Coast
Calgary-based pipeline company South Bow says the recent turmoil in the middle east has customers clamouring for more oil from its pipeline network.

U.S. fires on 2 Iranian tankers as it awaits ‘serious offer’ from Tehran
The attacks and an overnight exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz cast more doubt on a tenuous month-old ceasefire that the United States has insisted is still in effect.

Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree to 3-day ceasefire for Victory Day weekend
Trump added in his social media announcement that such a halt to hostilities could be the 'beginning of the end' of the long war between Russia and Ukraine.

China has outlawed companies from AI-based layoffs. Should Canada follow?
A Chinese court sided with a senior technology worker who was fired after he refused a reduced salary and job transfer when his company sought to automate his role with AI.

New suspected hantavirus cases found as experts issue containment guidance
World Health Organization officials are working on a step-by-step operational guidance for the safe disembarkation of passengers and crew once they reach land.
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New York Times

American Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Land in the U.S.
Seventeen American passengers from a cruise ship that faced a hantavirus outbreak in the Atlantic Ocean landed in Nebraska on Monday. They will be monitored at a quarantine center.

Oil Prices Rise as Prospects for U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Fizzle
Oil prices rose and stock futures ticked down as investors reacted after the two sides failed to agree on a U.S.-Iran peace deal.

The World’s 2 Most Powerful Men Are Set to Meet Again. Here’s What to Know.
The war in Iran, trade, artificial intelligence and Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda. But expectations are modest.

Cubans Deserve America’s Generosity, Not Its Cruelty
If Americans knew what Cuba was enduring, they would demand an end to the U.S. blockade.

What Middle Powers Fear from the Trump-Xi Summit
Asian nations worry that the president might trade security commitments for better economic terms with China during his planned meeting with Xi Jinping this week.

Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra Is Out of Prison. What Will He Do Now?
Mr. Thaksin has long been a foil to Thailand’s conservative establishment. He still holds significant influence, with his political party a member of the governing coalition.

6 Bodies Found in a Boxcar in Texas, Officials Say
The bodies were discovered in the city of Laredo. The circumstances of their deaths were not immediately known, the authorities said.

Trump Says Iran’s Response to Latest U.S. Proposal ‘Totally Unacceptable’
The United States and Iran have been discussing a 30-day extension to their cease-fire and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Consumers Lean on a ‘Hamster Wheel’ of Credit to Manage Rising Costs
As prices increase for gas, groceries and other staples, more and more households are borrowing to get by.

Abraham Foxman, Warrior Against Antisemitism, Dies at 86
For almost three decades, he led the Anti-Defamation League, winning access to presidents and prime ministers and meeting with Pope John Paul II.
CNBC

Brent oil tops $103 after Trump dismisses Iran’s peace proposal response
Oil prices jumped on Monday after Israel warned that the conflict with Iran was still ongoing.

European markets mixed as Iran's peace talks stall, defense stocks slide
European stocks were largely mixed in Monday trade as investors digest the latest in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

Modi says Iran war poses severe risks to India, urges cuts in fuel use and gold purchases
Modi appealed to Indians to cut fuel use, overseas travel and gold purchases as the Middle East conflict exposes India’s heavy reliance on imported energy.

South Korea's Kospi hits fresh record as Asia markets trade mixed amid oil surge, Iran risks
Investors headed into Monday on edge as Trump’s rejection of Iran’s ceasefire proposal fueled concerns about a prolonged Middle East conflict.

From Singapore to Brussels, world leaders eye Trump-Xi summit from afar
The world will be watching the Trump-Xi summit.

CNBC Daily Open: Political pressure cooker week
Markets eye three high-stakes political stories this week, with the U.S., Iran, China and the U.K. front and center.

Do you need a chief AI officer? Here's how the tech is changing boardrooms
AI may now be coming for the C-suite, according to a report published Monday by IBM, which found that most companies were now staffing chief AI officer roles.

Saudi Aramco first-quarter profit jumps 26% as key pipeline reaches capacity amid Iran war
Aramco says its East-West pipeline has helped to mitigate the energy shock caused by the Iran war.

Singapore flags weaker tourism spending as global travel industry faces uncertainty
Singapore expects tourism spending to ease from last year’s record, even as visitor arrivals continue to rise.

Iran says it will 'never bow' as Trump rejects peace counteroffer, prolonging Middle East conflict
Washington has sought to press Beijing to lean on Tehran to reopen the strait, though China's appetite to act as a pressure mechanism remains unclear.
Washington Post

Confident in China’s power, Xi is ready to host an unpredictable Trump
Holding no illusions about making lasting deals at this week’s summit, China’s leader looks to project Beijing as an alternative to U.S. volatility on the world stage.

She fled genital mutilation in Togo. The U.S. deported her.
A judge ruled that the woman should not be deported there, so the Trump administration sent her to Ghana — which returned her to Togo.

Spring in Ukraine means the return of blooms, battles and wartime tourists
In Ukraine, specialized tour guides are ready for a small but unstoppable flow of visitors who ignore blunt travel advisories.

Iran war threatens the dream of a post-oil economy in the Gulf
The conflict is not only sapping oil revenue, but also Gulf states’ efforts to expand their economies beyond it.
BBC

Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war
The Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively shut, severely disrupting global energy shipments.

British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital
The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.

Star Wars and Shakespeare actor Michael Pennington dies aged 82
Actress Miriam Margolyes said she was "sad beyond measure" to hear of the actor's death.

How big is Rohl's Rangers rebuild this summer?
Manager Danny Rohl has to learn some lessons, and quickly, after falling away to a third-place finish in the Scottish Premiership, writes Kheredine Idessane.

US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving ship
The American national has arrived in Nebraska, while a French woman is isolating in Paris.

West Ham set to contact referees' body over disallowed goal
West Ham will contact referees' body the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) over their disallowed equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday.

Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to fight on despite growing calls for him stand down from his own MPs and the threat of a leadership contest.

The Beatles will open a museum on the site of their last gig
The band will recreate their recording studio and share unseen memorabilia in London's Savile Row.

Wembanyama ejected for elbowing opponent in defeat
Victor Wembanyama is ejected for the first time in his NBA career as the San Antonio Spurs are beaten by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

How Flick's reshaped Barca dominated La Liga again
Hansi Flick has guided a new style of Barcelona to back-to-back La Liga titles - this is how the German coach did it.
The Independent

Watch live: Starmer gives major make-or-break speech against leadership threat
Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer delivers a make-or-break speech in the House of Commons on Monday (11 May) as he fights to save his political future following the dismal local election results.

Hantavirus latest: Two new cases identified as British passengers from cruise ship quarantined in UK
Repatriated British passengers moved to Arrowe Park Hospital in Merseyside to self-isolate

Zack Polanski’s major gaffes – from breast enlargement claim to Red Cross admission
Green Party leader has faced serious questions over his judgement

New nasal spray could be used as ‘emergency rescue tool’ after stroke
Researchers say spray could be ‘breakthrough solution’ for prehospital emergency treatment

A humiliated Trump will be played by China
Donald Trump will arrive in China exasperated that he has achieved none of his war aims in Iran - something President Xi will use to his advantage, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Trump goes on lengthy rant about two Supreme Court justices he appointed who did not ‘remain true’ to him
President Donald Trump accuses conservative judges Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett of disloyalty for ruling against him, suggesting they only do so to demonstrate their independence

Iran-US war latest: Tehran hits back at Trump’s claim that response to peace plan is ‘totally unacceptable’
Tehran’s response followed the US proposal to end fighting before starting talks on more contentious issues, including Iran's nuclear programme

Who could challenge Starmer as Labour leader? The runners and riders best set for No 10
Sir Keir Starmer has vowed not to walk away but he will face increased pressure after nightmarish results for the Labour Party in the local elections

Compass cashes in on more firms opting to outsource catering
Catering giant Compass has cheered a boost in sales and profits.

Oil jumps after Donald Trump dismisses Iran peace offer
Oil giant Saudi Aramco sees profits jump 25 per cent























