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Montreal demolition rules face scrutiny after building burns twice
Vacant buildings

Montreal demolition rules face scrutiny after building burns twice

Jane Lu’s family sought to tear down a fire-damaged St-Laurent Boulevard building, but the city required a replacement project before demolition could proceed

Apr 30, 2026

Nenshi trails Smith as Alberta poll points to fading enthusiasm
Alberta politics

Nenshi trails Smith as Alberta poll points to fading enthusiasm

A Janet Brown Opinion Research survey for CBC News suggests the Alberta NDP leader has lost ground since last spring, while Premier Danielle Smith remains stronger with voters

Apr 30, 2026

Why old-school landlines are ringing again
Digital detox

Why old-school landlines are ringing again

A Wi-Fi home phone for kids has sold out multiple batches, while parents and adults look for simpler ways to stay connected without another screen

Apr 30, 2026

Cole Allen waives detention fight for now in Trump assassination-attempt case
Federal court

Cole Allen waives detention fight for now in Trump assassination-attempt case

The 31-year-old California man remains jailed as prosecutors allege he traveled to Washington with guns and knives before trying to reach the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner

Apr 30, 2026

Hollyoaks storyline 'devastating but important'

Hollyoaks storyline 'devastating but important'

In the Channel 4 soap, Diane Hutchinson is dealing with a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis.

Apr 30, 2026

Supreme Court to hear appeal in Churchill portrait theft case
Ottawa portrait heist

Supreme Court to hear appeal in Churchill portrait theft case

Jeffrey Wood is challenging a jail sentence of two years less a day after pleading guilty in the theft of The Roaring Lion from Ottawa’s Château Laurier

Apr 30, 2026

David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86

David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86

David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.

Apr 30, 2026

Women seek to lift identity bans in Nunavut sexual assault case
Nunavut courts

Women seek to lift identity bans in Nunavut sexual assault case

Three complainants want to speak publicly under 2023 Criminal Code changes, but other publication bans may still limit what can be reported in the case

Apr 30, 2026

Eliminated ‘Survivor 50’ juror talks vote-off and major twist
Reality TV

Eliminated ‘Survivor 50’ juror talks vote-off and major twist

A spoiler-marked video segment says the fifth jury member from Wednesday’s episode discussed the elimination and a twist that could affect this season’s outcome

Apr 30, 2026

D4vd appears in Los Angeles court as prosecutors outline murder case
Court brief

D4vd appears in Los Angeles court as prosecutors outline murder case

Prosecutors presented a timeline and new details in the case involving Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The musician has pleaded not guilty

Apr 30, 2026

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