P.E.I. RCMP
Second suspected historic mortar found in P.E.I. potato field
The Department of National Defence collected the item from a North Bedeque farm, a day after another suspected explosive came from the same Slemon Park field
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- Calgary Bow Valley College in talks to buy former central library site The college wants to convert the vacant downtown block into a health-care training centre, with students expected in September 2031
- Calgary city council Calgary council approves four years of water rate increases in 9-6 vote Rates are to rise each year from 2027 to 2030 to help pay for water infrastructure work the city puts at $6.5 billion. Final rates depend on the November budget vote
- Police deaths in Canada Recent police deaths raise alarm, but data shows no clear surge Five officers have died on duty in Canada so far in 2026, three in attacks, but researchers say the total remains within the historical range
Cuba
Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, Cuban Security Power Broker, Dies at 94
Valdés was Cuba’s first Interior Ministry director and was regarded as the country’s most powerful figure after the Castro brothers
Housing policy
Why B.C. mayors are wary of Ottawa and Victoria’s housing plan
The $3.2-billion proposal is meant to cut costs for multi-unit projects and deal with vacant condos, but local leaders say major questions remain
World Cup 2026
Toronto’s World Cup slate puts African soccer culture in the spotlight
Ghana and Ivory Coast have already played in the city, Senegal is next, and the expanded 48-team tournament has widened Africa’s presence on the World Cup stage
Oral health
Saint John dentists see decay surge years after fluoride was cut
The city ended water fluoridation to save money more than a decade ago. Dental advocates say young children and low-income families are paying the heaviest price
Schools
Nova Scotia says classroom cellphone ban is reducing distractions
Nearly two school years after the provincewide policy began, the teachers’ union says schools need stronger reminders so teachers are not left enforcing the rules alone
World Cup 2026
England and Ghana chase World Cup knockout place in Group L
Both teams opened with wins; Opta rates England as a heavy favourite, while Ghana wait on team decisions involving Thomas Partey and Lawrence Ati-Zigi
How Cubans Are Living in the Dark
Lisette Poole González, a photographer for The New York Times, talks with Jack Nicas, The Times’s Mexico City bureau chief, about photographing Havana at night amid an energy crisis.
Ontario transparency
Ford calendar now shielded under Ontario FOI changes
A rejected access request confirmed the premier’s daily schedule is no longer available through freedom-of-information requests after amendments took effect in April
Police accountability
Montréal-Nord family alleges excessive force after birthday party pepper-spraying
The complaint over a backyard gathering comes as officers from the borough’s Station 39 face a separate investigation into alleged racist and hateful acts
World Cup
World Cup watch party highlights Mexican-Korean ties in L.A
A packed Koreatown gathering for South Korea’s match against Mexico offered a local portrait of kinship between two Los Angeles communities
Ticket resale complaints
World Cup and concert fans hit resale sites over cancelled tickets
Fans who bought high-demand event tickets through resale platforms say seats vanished hours before showtime, leaving them seeking refunds and answers
Alberta separation debate
Smith aide tells First Nations chiefs to fix own communities, not accuse premier of treason
Bruce McAllister’s post escalates a fight over Alberta’s Oct. 19 separation referendum after treaty chiefs asked RCMP to examine whether the vote amounts to criminal treason
Rural Ontario crash
Five children from one family killed in rural Ontario crash
The children, ages four to 12, died in a two-vehicle collision near Mapleton Township that also left several people seriously injured
Long-delayed cleanup
St. Mary’s is set to clear 110 vats of abandoned fish sauce waste
The Newfoundland town’s 25-year problem is expected to take roughly 200 dump-truck loads, a $1.74-million cleanup contract and a landfill 160 kilometres away
Public safety
N.L. reviewing shelved law aimed at problem properties
The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act passed in 2007 but was never brought into force. The province says a comprehensive review is underway
World Cup business
World Cup marketing rush tests businesses in Toronto and Vancouver
Restaurants, hotels and major brands are spending on watch parties, fan zones and special menus, but the sales payoff may be uneven and short-lived
MLB milestone
Max Scherzer reaches 3,500 strikeouts in Blue Jays return
The Toronto right-hander became the 11th pitcher to hit the mark, but his first start since April 24 ended in a 7-4 loss to Philadelphia
Consumer accountability
Manitoba pool builder facing fraud charges is selling under new name
Kurt Wittin, whose past pool businesses are tied to 26 fraud charges, is marketing shipping-container pools through Capitol Manufacturing as “Kurt Martin,” CBC reports
Library funding
Nova Scotia libraries lean harder on fundraising as costs climb
Some regional systems are raising 10 per cent or more of their operating budgets as stagnant provincial funding and rising expenses strain services
Food safety
Calgary family finds black widow spider in bag of grapes
An Olds College entomologist confirmed the spider from photos and says finds in imported produce are becoming more common as growers reduce pesticide use
Ottawa drug services
Ottawa’s last supervised drug consumption sites set to close
The final two sites are expected to stop supervised consumption services this week as Ontario funding ends, raising warnings about overdoses and public drug use
Books
Chrystia Freeland to publish book on Canada-U.S. relations
Unreliable Boyfriend, due Oct. 13 from Simon & Schuster Canada, draws on Freeland’s years in journalism and federal politics
CTE ruins lives but can’t be confirmed until you’re dead. Canadian scientists are trying to change that
Former soldier Brendan Hynes thinks he has CTE, but the devastating brain disease can’t be confirmed until after someone’s dead. Could cutting-edge Canadian research be the solution?
Manitoba energy
Manitoba explored AI data centre and private funding for Conawapa dam
Documents obtained by CBC News show talks with Rothschild & Co. advisers as Premier Wab Kinew now backs away from hyperscale data centres but keeps the Nelson River dam option alive
Tropical Storm Boris Drenches Mexico’s Pacific Coast
A busy hurricane season is underway in the Pacific.
Personal ties
Pope Leo’s longtime friend in Spain points to a quieter side of his life
A New York Times account describes Armando Jesús Lovera as one of the pope’s close friends, with a bond built over decades, road trips, World Cup games and conversations about cars
Cape Breton sports history
North Sydney’s ‘Flash’ Hollett enters Cape Breton Sport Hall of Fame
The NHL defenceman, a two-time Stanley Cup winner and early offensive standout, was inducted decades after leaving Cape Breton as a child
Urban cycling
Seattle, Montreal and Atlanta Featured in North American Biking Guide
A New York Times travel guide points riders toward five North American cities with scenic routes near waterways, parks and protected urban lanes
Quebec legislature
Quebec faces final-week scramble over constitution, energy drinks and electoral map
With the National Assembly set to rise June 12, the CAQ government has 19 bills on the order paper in its last session before the Oct. 5 election
Fraud prevention
How scammers use fear and trust to push victims into fraud
Toronto police say reported losses are climbing sharply, while experts warn the pressure tactics behind many scams remain familiar
Wildfire recovery
Denare Beach marks one year since Wolf Fire as rebuilding continues
Residents of the northern Saskatchewan village are gathering at Amisk Lake after a fire that destroyed more than 200 homes and left some families still displaced
NHL
Manny Malhotra named Vancouver Canucks head coach
The former Canucks player takes over as Vancouver’s 23rd head coach after leading Abbotsford to a Calder Cup title in 2024-25
Agriculture and mental health
Women farmers face heavier mental-health strain, Guelph study finds
University of Guelph researchers say visible and invisible workloads, family expectations and feeling undervalued are adding pressure for women in agriculture
Workplace violence
N.S. school worker stabbed by student says support fight continues
Angela Light, injured at Charles P. Allen High School in 2023, told CBC News she remains unable to work while navigating compensation, treatment and accommodation disputes
Coroner’s inquest
Family seeks accountability as inquest opens into Kevin Mamakwa’s death in custody
The 27-year-old Kingfisher Lake First Nation member died at the Thunder Bay Jail in 2020. Jurors are expected to hear from about 15 witnesses over nine days
Court delays
MADD pushes roadside penalties after N.L. impaired cases fall to delays
CBC News identified four impaired-driving cases in Newfoundland and Labrador in the past 18 months that ended because of trial-delay issues under R v. Jordan
World Cup pricing
Toronto World Cup matches still have tickets — at steep prices
Thousands of seats remain for the city’s six matches, including Canada’s opener, but listed prices are putting some local fans on the sidelines
AI deepfake investigation
Two men charged in Canada AI deepfake exploitation case
Ottawa police allege women’s social media images were used in violent and sexual deepfakes; court documents identify up to 25 alleged victims
Canada-India trade
Windsor manufacturer eyes India as Canada pursues trade deal
G. Bareich Import-Export says India’s auto sector offers growth as U.S. tariff uncertainty pushes Canadian firms to look beyond familiar markets
U.S. politics
Trump wealth report sharpens focus on corruption allegations
A CBC Radio discussion points to a reported $3-billion rise in Donald Trump’s net worth and a broader debate over self-enrichment, ethics rules and presidential power
Canada Rejects U.S. Military Suppliers in Favor of Swedish Aircraft
Prime Minister Mark Carney chose a Saab surveillance and control plane after vowing to reduce military spending with the United States.
Justice delays
N.L. to track criminal cases lost to missed trial deadlines
Premier Tony Wakeham called the delays unacceptable after CBC found at least 24 people had charges stayed, dismissed or withdrawn following Jordan applications
Refugee health coverage
Hamilton refugee says federal health cuts put dental care out of reach
Omer Obiedallah says new co-pays under the Interim Federal Health Program mean he may have to wait until tooth pain becomes an emergency
Home renovation dispute
N.S. couple say unfinished renovation has pushed them near bankruptcy
Bert and Naomi Delorey say work on their Colchester County home stopped after major delays and payments of about $200,000; the contractor declined to comment on the allegations
Canadian Football League
CFL expands broadcast reach in six-year deal with Bell, DAZN and YouTube
Bell Media remains the league’s majority broadcaster, while DAZN adds Canadian and global rights and YouTube takes on preseason and digital programming
World Cup preparations
Vancouver releases final FIFA human rights plan as advocates warn on displacement
The plan adds outreach, respite spaces and complaint channels for World Cup events, while a homelessness advocate says questions remain about enforcement and street sweeps
Civic milestone
Mount Royal Park turns 150 as Montrealers mark landmark anniversary
The city’s signature green space is being recognized as a gathering place that has shaped generations of public life in Montreal
Restaurant hiring
Tim Hortons pledges 10,000 local hires as it adds 80 Canadian stores
The chain says it is reducing reliance on temporary foreign workers as youth unemployment rises and Dunkin prepares to re-enter Canada
Canada soccer
Alphonso Davies likely to miss Canada’s World Cup opener
Head coach Jesse Marsch said Canada’s captain is still working back from a hamstring injury but is expected to play in the tournament
Halifax infant death investigation
Two charged after newborn found dead near Halifax
Police say an infant’s remains were discovered in a wooded area in Goodwood after a weekend search tied to a hospitalized woman who had recently given birth
Legal services
Calgary woman says paralegal never handed over $13K settlement
CBC News reports the case has drawn attention to Alberta’s lack of paralegal regulation, with police and Saskatchewan’s law society reviewing complaints tied to the practitioner
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon teacher begins 1,500-km run to honour her mother
Megan Wotherspoon plans to run up to 60 kilometres a day from Stony Rapids to Climax while raising money for blood cancer research
Police accountability
Three off-duty Toronto officers arrested in Spain, two accused of sexual assault
Spanish authorities say the case stems from a May 13 incident involving a sex worker in a Barcelona taxi. Toronto police say all three officers were on vacation
World Cup rentals
World Cup rental income can look tempting. Planners say count the costs first
Airbnb says Toronto hosts could make more than $4,000 a month during the tournament, but financial planners warn taxes, local rules, insurance and time can change the math
Canada-U.S. trade
U.S. adds duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms after subsidy probe
Most Canadian fresh mushroom exports face a 2.84% countervailing duty, with company-specific rates for two producers and separate anti-dumping duties expected later
Airport expansion scrutiny
Ontario cites $8.5B Billy Bishop boost, but evidence remains undisclosed
The province is using the projection to support a push to expand Toronto’s island airport and allow jets, even as the port authority says its economic study is still underway
Canadian business
Robert K. Irving, J.D. Irving co-CEO and Cavendish Farms president, dies at 71
The Moncton businessman, a leading figure in New Brunswick’s Irving family, died Tuesday after cancer, his family announced
Labour action during F1 weekend
Montreal strippers plan F1-weekend strike over club fees and safety
Organizers say independent-contractor status leaves dancers carrying workplace costs and risks while limiting their ability to demand protections from club owners
Secession debate
Alberta separatism faces a legal test after referendum petition ruling
A judge struck down a petition aimed at triggering a separation vote, citing a failure to consult First Nations whose treaty rights could be affected
Manitoba storm damage
High winds and dust leave damage, outages across southern Manitoba
Environment Canada reported gusts up to 119 km/h Thursday, while Manitoba Hydro said thousands of customers were still affected by outages Friday morning
Forestry support
B.C. wood manufacturer says $12M forestry fund falls short
Ottawa says the new money will back projects to diversify Canadian wood production, but a Prince George employer says promised help has not reached his plants
West End crash
Senior critical after driver allegedly rams vehicles in Vancouver’s West End
Vancouver police say two officers were also hospitalized after responding to reports of an erratic driver near Comox and Broughton streets Friday morning
Northern Saskatchewan
Black Bear Fatally Mauls Uranium Contractor in Northern Canada
Officials said the attack happened at a remote uranium mining site and was only Saskatchewan’s fourth recorded fatal encounter with a black bear
Mexico
Cartel Insiders Say Bribes Let Sinaloa Cartel Operate Freely in State
A New York Times report says insiders described a system in which money and political support bought broad freedom of movement in Sinaloa
Coffee chains
Dunkin’ plans Canadian comeback, but Tim Hortons remains a tall order
Foodtastic says the U.S. chain will return with locations in Toronto and Montreal, while industry observers say habit, nostalgia and convenience favor Tim Hortons
Weather
Dirty rain falls across southern Manitoba as dust storm mixes with wet weather
Environment Canada warned that strong west winds could cut visibility and worsen air quality before easing later Thursday evening
U.S. deportations
Report: 15 migrants deported by Trump to Congo face uncertain choice
A New York Times summary says the group was shackled and sent to Kinshasa, where they must decide whether to return to Latin America or remain in Africa
Census 2026
P.E.I. advocates welcome first sexual orientation question on census
The question appears on the 2026 long-form census sent to one-quarter of Canadian residents and is being watched as a potential tool for visibility, policy and funding
CRA audit
Arden workers cite letters calling wages ‘non-taxable’ amid CRA audit
Workers at a Nova Scotia care provider say they were led to believe their pay was tax-exempt; the company declined to comment to CBC
Shelburne water project
Elliot Page’s $25K well donation in Nova Scotia remains stalled
The actor pledged money for a community well after highlighting environmental racism near Shelburne’s old dump. Seven years later, the project has no start date
Education
Quebec report puts new focus on boys falling behind in school
The report says boys are disadvantaged in the school system, with gaps showing in dropout rates, French proficiency and learning disorders
Entertainment
Heated Rivalry musical parody heads off-Broadway as fandom waits for Season 2
The unauthorized stage send-up begins previews May 12 in New York, with its director-producer describing it as a playful “love letter” to the Canadian hockey romance
PWHL playoffs
Ottawa Charge return to Walter Cup Final seeking redemption
After surviving Boston’s late surge in a double-overtime clincher, Ottawa awaits the winner of Montreal-Minnesota with another title shot ahead
Oyster industry support
Ottawa adds seed imports, licence buybacks to P.E.I. oyster aid
The federal package is aimed at helping growers and harvesters respond to MSX and dermo, two diseases causing severe oyster losses across the region
Addiction policy
Saskatchewan passes involuntary addiction treatment law
The Compassionate Intervention Act is expected to take effect this fall after regulations are finalized, despite warnings from medical groups and advocates
World Cup 2026
Vancouver World Cup plans focus on transit, road closures as first match nears
Officials are outlining how fans, residents and businesses should prepare before seven matches at B.C. Place bring major crowds downtown starting June 13
Artificial intelligence
N.L. premier says six-finger PSA photo shows AI rules need enforcement
Tony Wakeham said the province must “tighten up” how government uses artificial intelligence after an altered vaccination image was posted and then removed from Facebook
Rideau Hall
Louise Arbour named Canada’s next governor general
Prime Minister Mark Carney chose the former Supreme Court justice and international human rights figure to replace Mary Simon as the King’s representative in Canada