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CBC.ca

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.

Iran responds to ceasefire proposal as Kuwait, U.A.E. repel drone attacks

Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal to Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, Iran's state-run media said Sunday.

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."

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?

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.

'It haunts my dreams': Heather Winterstein’s mother reflects on marathon inquest into Ontario ER death

Francine Shimizu-Orgar has frequent nightmares when her mind replays moments from the recent inquest into her daughter's death at the St. Catharines, Ont., hospital. But if the inquiry, which the family pushed for, wasn't held, what happened to 24-year-old Heather Winterstein "would never have come out," Shimizu-Orgar tells CBC from the family home in the Niagara region city.

Forced offline for most of 2026, Iranians say they're struggling to survive

Iranians have faced a near-total blackout for more than 70 days straight. The shutdown has cost the Iranian economy an estimated $250-million US a day.

I had an unplanned baby at 17. I never expected to battle infertility in my 30s

Lisa Richardson had an unplanned pregnancy in her teens and gave up that child for adoption. She always assumed that getting pregnant and becoming a mom would be easy when she was ready. But life took an unexpected turn.

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.

Winnie the Pooh has been beloved for 100 years. But fame wasn't so enchanting for the real Christopher Robin

One hundred years after Winnie the Pooh was published, it continues to enchant. Its origins have a happy beginning in the bond between a Canadian veterinary soldier and the cub he named for his adopted hometown, but the story takes an unhappy turn as the Milnes struggled with the effects of fame.
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Toronto Star

Los Angeles Angels avoid series sweep with 6-1 victory over Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto third-baseman Kazuma Okamoto drove his team’s only run in the first inning to extend his hit streak to nine games.

Toddler dead after falling from Toronto apartment

Officers were called to the scene at Don Mills Road and Graydon Hall Drive at 12:21 p.m. on Sunday.

Man killed walking on QEW

OPP appealing to drivers who may not know they hit him.

Sporting Life 10K sees thousands take to Toronto streets for annual race

More than 20,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair users raced through downtown Sunday morning for the 26th annual race to support families affected by childhood cancer.

Passengers who were on ship at centre of hantavirus outbreak en route to Canada

The MV Hondius arrived just after 6 a.m., local time, in the Canary Islands, Spain.

Dogs in restaurants: Why the divide between owners and diners is growing in Toronto

As pet ownership spikes, Toronto businesses are struggling to balance customer demand with strict public health regulations.

Inside this Toronto NICU, Mother’s Day means the world to the parents of these very tiny babies

At Sunnybrook Hospital, which treats more premature babies than any other in Canada, mothers experience joy and heartbreak.

Ontario's police watchdog plans to investigate members of Toronto's drug squad

The disciplinary probe stems from a criminal investigation into a detective accused of trying to obstruct justice by stealing evidence.

I couldn’t live with the idea of my kids trapped in my Tesla. Here’s how I hacked it so the doors open in an emergency

If the electric door latches fail, the only way to escape many Telsas is a hidden manual release — except my Model 3 doesn’t even have those.

They came to Canada for steady work. None of them realized they were victims of labour trafficking

Labour trafficking cases are rising as Ottawa changes its immigration policies and vulnerable workers fear speaking up. But they rarely lead to charges.
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Globe and Mail

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 accuses Ukraine of violating U.S.-brokered ceasefire

Ukrainian officials say Russia launched attacks, but stopped short of accusing Moscow of violating the truce

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

Trump rejects Iran’s response to U.S. peace proposal, calling it ‘unacceptable’

Tehran’s response focused on ending the war on all fronts, especially Lebanon, Iranian state media said

Countries evacuate passengers from hantavirus-stricken cruise

Planes arrived in Tenerife to fly out passengers from more than 20 countries, with evacuations expected to last until Monday
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Global News

Iran responds to U.S. ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations

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.

3 hikers dead after volcano eruption in Indonesia at Mount Dukono

The hikers became stranded when Mount Dukono erupted at 7:41 a.m. local time, causing a large booming sound and sending a thick ash column that rose 10 kilometres above the summit.
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New York Times

Cruise Ship Linked to Hantavirus Outbreak Arrives in Spain’s Canary Islands for Disembarking

Small groups of passengers and crew left the ship after it anchored off Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday. Those aboard were expected to be flown to their home countries through Monday, officials said.

How Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ Roiled a Democratic House Primary

A speck of blue on an otherwise red area in some presidential elections, the dot is now dividing candidates in a key midterm contest.

Hiker Killed by Bear at Glacier National Park, Officials Say

The victim was a seasoned outdoorsman who “had no problem being alone in the woods,” his father said. He was found with injuries “consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter,” the National Park Service said.

Trump Administration Is Considering Pausing the Federal Gas Tax to Lower Prices, Energy Secretary Says

The tax is a little over 18 cents a gallon for gasoline. With the average national price above $4.50, the measure will provide little relief.

G.O.P. Fatigue in Iowa Strains the Republican Primary for Governor

Five candidates are battling for the nomination in the June 2 primary. The winner will oppose Rob Sand, a Democrat, in the November election.

Vance or Rubio? Trump Muses on Successor as the ‘Kids’ Fill Bigger Roles.

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are boosting their profiles, generating speculation about who’s lining up for the 2028 presidential nomination.

Fearing an All-Republican Governor’s Race, Democrats Push for New Primary Rules in California

The prospect of Democrats getting shut out of the general election for governor has spurred an effort to eliminate the state’s “top-two” open primary approach.

How Pope Leo Is Shaping the U.S. Church

His appointments of bishops have focused on pastoral care and reflect the changing composition of Catholic pews and priests.

With Commissioner Under Pressure, F.D.A. Opens Door to Flavored Vapes

Though illicit e-cigarettes have flooded in from China, the new policy could allow major tobacco companies to sell from prime shelf space at thousands of stores.

After Virginia Redistricting Map Is Tossed, Democrats Search Desperately for a Response

A conversation involving House members from Virginia and the top House Democrat reflected the fury and desperation that has gripped the party after Friday’s ruling in the state.

CNBC

Netanyahu says Iran war is 'not over' as Trump rejects latest Iranian offer

The Iran war, dragging into its second month, has spiked oil and gas prices in the U.S. and around the world.

Tiny data centers may be coming into the homes of Americans in the future

As public support for large-scale data center buildouts declines across the U.S., a new type designed to operate inside individual homes is coming.

Meet the YouTube whisperers, a booming class of advisors behind MrBeast and other million-dollar channels

A burgeoning group of YouTube strategists are charging big money to YouTubers who want to expand their popularity.

SEC delay on prediction markets ETFs echoes a long-fought bitcoin fund battle

The Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed approval for prediction markets ETFs, bringing up memories of the long battle over bitcoin funds.

Retailers are on a hiring spree. But consumers are sending warning signs

The retail trades added nearly 22,000 jobs in April, accounting for about one-fifth of total job growth.

Global week ahead: Crude diplomacy casts shadow over Trump-Xi summit

A quiet power play to build up strategic oil reserves changes the energy dynamic between China and the U.S. ahead of the Beijing summit in May.

Saudi Aramco Q1 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.

There's little chance of a hantavirus global outbreak. What the latest odds say

Prediction markets like Kalshi show slim chance that the hantavirus outbreak will be of international concern

UK PM Starmer says he plans to remain in office despite crushing local elections defeat

The appointment comes amid crushing results for Prime Minister Starmer's ruling Labour Party in local elections.

The Iran war will change global energy markets in these important ways, oil executives say

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in the loss of nearly a billion barrels of oil with the shortage growing worse every day.

Washington Post

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.

Iran war is crushing Asia’s farmers, threatening global food supply

High prices of fuel, fertilizer and other essentials are forcing farmers in Thailand and elsewhere to skip a planting season to avoid losing money on their harvests.

U.S. strikes two Iranian-flagged tankers as tensions continue amid ceasefire

The Trump administration said it was anticipating a reply from Tehran on its latest terms for ending the war. Iran said the U.S. proposal is still under review.

Russia, Ukraine agree to truce and prisoner exchange amid WWII observance

Trump announced the three-day halt in fighting, which coincides with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations.

BBC

Plane carrying virus-stricken cruise ship passengers lands in UK

British nationals who were aboard the HV Hondius will now be sent to a Merseyside hospital to quarantine for 72 hours.

Familiar failings but calm Corteen-Coleman provides England optimism

Debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman and stand-in captain Charlie Dean provide optimism for England despite underwhelming win over New Zealand.

Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'

No details have been released of Iran's response - or the US proposals - designed to bring the war to an end.

The reasons West Ham face relegation - and why they are unlucky

When the dust settles on the West Ham goal that was ruled out against Arsenal, the cold reality is they are now probably facing relegation.

Adolescence makes history at Bafta TV Awards

The best shows and stars of the past 12 months are honoured at the Bafta TV Awards ceremony in London.

Biggest VAR call ever? Four chaotic minutes that may define the season

The most consequential decision in the history of VAR in the Premier League is played out over four minutes 11 seconds of drama at London Stadium.

Biggest VAR call ever? Four chaotic minutes that may define the season

The most consequential decision in the history of VAR in the Premier League is played out over four minutes 11 seconds of drama at London Stadium.

His father had just been buried. Then West Bank settlers forced him to dig up the body

The UN human rights office condemns incident as "'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians" in the West Bank.

Stars on red carpet at Bafta TV Awards - in pictures

The biggest names in British TV walk the red carpet as they arrive for the prestigious Bafta Television Awards ceremony in London.

Why Man City would be foolish to let Shaw leave

Khadija Shaw needed just 12 minutes to prove why Manchester City must not let her leave in the summer.

The Independent

Trump says he still wants to check whether the gold in Fort Knox is still there because ‘they steal a lot’

‘We wanted to go and knock on their door,’ the 79-year-old billionaire said in a new interview

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran’s response to his peace proposal is ‘totally unacceptable’

The UK announced it was deploying the HMS Dragon in preparation for a potential international mission

Marie-Louise Eta becomes first female head coach to win a Bundesliga game

Union Berlin’s Marie-Louise Eta became the first female head coach to win a game in European soccer’s top five men’s leagues as she oversaw a 3-1 victory against Mainz in the German Bundesliga

Hantavirus latest: British passengers evacuated from cruise ship arrive back in UK on chartered flight

The British passengers will have to self-isolate for 45 days

Arizona sheriff says Nancy Guthrie disappearance closer to being solved

Savannah Guthrie also shared a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute to her missing mom on Sunday

Top MLB prospect self-deports after pleading guilty to transporting undocumented immigrants

‘I want to express my sincere regret for a recent lapse in judgment,’ the 19-year-old said in a statement

Iran warns British warships deployed to the Strait of Hormuz will be met with ‘decisive response’

The HMS Dragon has been deployed to the Middle East for a potential peace mission in the Strait of Hormuz

Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

The U.S. military says that the remains of a U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago have been recovered