N.W.T. battles 3 wildfires as season gets underway
Monday, May 18,2026,23:16
The government says it is fighting three fires in the Northwest Territories, two of which are described as human caused. It says a human-caused wildfire in the South Slave region is under control. .. read more..
Edmonton councillor wants to rename road near Alberta's legislature after pro...
Monday, May 18,2026,22:15
An Edmonton city councillor says he wants to ingrain the love Albertans have for Canada in a red-and-white street sign. .. read more..
U.S. slaps tariffs on fresh Canadian mushrooms, claims growers getting unfair...
Monday, May 18,2026,22:11
The United States has put countervailing duties on fresh mushrooms grown in Canada following a U.S. Department of Commerce investigation which the Canadian industry has called "deeply flawed." .. read more..
Manitoba selling off shelved U.S. booze that's set to expire in fall
Monday, May 18,2026,19:16
There weren't any lineups but there were mile-long smiles from Winnipeggers who took advantage of another sale of U.S. booze at Manitoba Liquor Marts on Monday — the first time the province has offered it up since December. .. read more..
California jury in Elon Musk lawsuit unanimously sides with OpenAI
Monday, May 18,2026,18:06
A U.S. jury on Monday ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding the artificial intelligence company not liable to the world's richest person for having allegedly strayed from its original mission to benefit humanity. .. read more..
Canada captures 3rd straight win at men’s hockey worlds with 5-1 victory over...
Monday, May 18,2026,17:49
Porter Martone had a goal and an assist, Sidney Crosby had four assists and Canada defeated Denmark 5-1 for its third straight win at the men's hockey world championship on Monday in Fribourg, Switzerland. .. read more..
Ottawa Charge staying confident ahead of must-win Game 3 on home ice
Monday, May 18,2026,17:39
The Walter Cup final is headed to the Canadian Tire Centre on Monday night as the Ottawa Charge battle the Montreal Victoire in a must-win Game 3. .. read more..
Thinking of renting out your home short-term for World Cup? Experts say the e...
Monday, May 18,2026,17:31
Short-term rentals should be considered a formal business, financial planner Kelly Ho said, not a casual arrangement. This is not the same as family staying overnight. .. read more..
Woman presumed drowned after vehicle plunges into North Thompson River in Kam...
Monday, May 18,2026,16:24
Kamloops RCMP say a 24-year-old woman is presumed drowned after a vehicle entered the North Thompson River Sunday evening. .. read more..
Documents reveal Uber's behind-the-scenes lobbying in Halifax
Monday, May 18,2026,16:00
Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore delayed a vote on stricter regulations just one day after meeting with an Uber lobbyist, and his approved motion for a review committee used language nearly identical to Uber's official statements. .. read more..
3 off-duty Toronto police officers charged in Spain with ‘serious’ allegations
Monday, May 18,2026,15:56
Three Toronto police officers were charged while on vacation in Barcelona, a Toronto Police Service spokesperson said. Toronto police did not provide details about the allegations, saying only that they are serious. .. read more..
Habs and Victoire playing on the same day turns Montreal into playoff hockey ...
Monday, May 18,2026,15:36
What is Montreal like when the Canadiens and the Victoire are both in town for pivotal playoff matchups? CBC's Melinda Dalton went to both games to capture the city's hockey passion. .. read more..
The Rockies have a people problem. Here's one potential solution
Monday, May 18,2026,13:00
A plan known as "destination stewardship" is aiming to improve managing human use in the Bow Valley. It would formalize communication between all levels of government and different agencies in the region. .. read more..
The survival of small town cinemas: Some Alberta screens go dark while others...
Monday, May 18,2026,12:00
For more than a century, movies have remained a popular pastime across the country. But as technology evolves and economies change, how are small-time theatres keeping up? And what's at stake if another rural Alberta town loses its downtown anchor? .. read more..
Vancouver mansion owners sue neighbours over hedge removal
Monday, May 18,2026,12:00
A lawyer who isn't involved in the case said he would prefer to see neighbours speak to each other over trees and hedges, rather than drag each other to court. .. read more..
Doctors call for strong oversight as Alberta works towards public-private pra...
Monday, May 18,2026,11:00
The Alberta Medical Association is calling on the provincial government to adopt dozens of safeguards as the province crafts regulations designed to allow physicians to practise in both the public and private systems. .. read more..
Antipodean Currencies Fall Amid Risk-off Mood
Monday, May 18,2026,08:49
The antipodean currencies such as Australia, the New Zealand and the Canadian dollars weakened against their major currencies in the Asian session on Monday, as Asian stock markets traded lower, as traders remain concerned about surging crude oil prices and rising global bond yields. They also remain concerned if the fragile U.S.-Iran truce would hold while the U.S and Iran continue talks to end the war in the Middle East even as both factions rejected each other's latest peace proposals. .. read more..
Jury set to deliberate in Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
Monday, May 18,2026,08:00
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, has accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of "stealing" a "charity" and is calling for his ouster from the company's leadership. A parade of wealthy Silicon Valley figures have taken the witness stand over the past several weeks, while protesters outside the courthouse took aim at both sides. .. read more..
With her team 1 win away from 1st Walter Cup, Marie-Philip Poulin's legend co...
Sunday, May 17,2026,22:11
The Montreal Victoire captain leads the league in playoff points ahead of crucial Game 3. .. read more..
Environment Canada issues heat warning for parts of the Greater Toronto Area
Sunday, May 17,2026,20:47
Warm weather has finally arrived in the Greater Toronto Area but accompanying it will be the city's first heat event of the year. Daytime highs will reach 30 C, which will feel like nearly 36 C, according to the the weather agency. Overnight lows will sit between 18 and 20 C. .. read more..
Iconic 125-year-old hotel in Dawson City, Yukon, razed by fire
Sunday, May 17,2026,17:10
A Sunday morning fire destroyed the Westminster Hotel, aka the Pit. There were no known reports of injuries or threats to neighboring buildings at this time. It was the town’s de facto living room, a 125-year-old institution where locals gathered and marked life’s milestones. .. read more..
National lab confirms hantavirus case for Canadian cruise passenger isolating...
Sunday, May 17,2026,16:03
Canada's public health agency confirmed a positive case of hantavirus in a Canadian isolating in British Columbia after leaving the cruise ship affected by a deadly outbreak. .. read more..
Man charged after dozens of kittens rescued in animal cruelty investigation i...
Sunday, May 17,2026,15:55
Police rescued 57 kittens and eight cats, as well as charged a 38-year-old man with 134 counts for causing unnecessary animal suffering after an investigation into alleged animal cruelty. .. read more..
Volunteers rescue goose family from Vancouver rooftop as calls for bird aid i...
Sunday, May 17,2026,14:00
The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. said it's responding to calls regarding the large birds nearly every day at this point in the spring. .. read more..
Canada's lack of women's prisons makes rehabilitation harder, experts say. Wh...
Sunday, May 17,2026,11:00
Experts say the lack of women's prisons in Canada hurts rehabilitation chances for the women sent to prison across the country every year, posing a challenge for both the inmates and the broader society they'll eventually return to. .. read more..
Saskatoon firefighters faced 'substantial strain' from overdoses last year
Sunday, May 17,2026,11:00
The number of calls for Saskatoon firefighters to respond to overdoses nearly doubled in 2025, while the number of encampment fires more than doubled. The number of fire inspections dropped. .. read more..
What about endangered turtles? As Ontario fast-tracks transmission line, envi...
Sunday, May 17,2026,09:00
Ontario's plans to fast-track a major new transmission line between Barrie and Sudbury is raising eyebrows about the possible impact on the environment. Advocates are questioning how the project — a 500-kilovolt line by Hydro One — could affect wetlands, lakes, wildlife habitat and species at risk. .. read more..
Moving to Canada was an unpleasant shock. Then I experienced my first snowfall
Sunday, May 17,2026,08:00
Moving to Canada is a dream for many in Dubai, writes Sidra Mundia, but the challenges of living in Regina came as a rude shock. Her first snowfall brought a reset. .. read more..
FIFA is notorious for strict copyright rules. Here’s how Toronto businesses a...
Sunday, May 17,2026,08:00
To get a sense of what the rules around FIFA branding are, CBC News went through its publicly shared intellectual property guidelines and its hosting addendum with the city. .. read more..
Court won't hear case against Kingston doctor ordered to pay back $600k for C...
Sunday, May 17,2026,08:00
Dr. Elaine Ma, the Kingston, Ont., physician who organized dozens of vaccine clinics early in the COVID-19 pandemic — and who was ordered to pay back hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees for those services — says she's feeling somewhat relieved after the latest turn in her legal ordeal. .. read more..
New book turns Châteauguay, Que., memories into a community bestseller
Sunday, May 17,2026,08:00
A non-profit in Châteauguay, Que., has written a book — a compilation of stories, memories and more from residents. .. read more..
A restaurant in a village of 1,500 is getting major recognition in Quebec — a...
Sunday, May 17,2026,08:00
This month, the quiet but powerful reputation of Auberge Saint-Mathieu was echoed by some of the industry's biggest distinctions, including the Michelin guide. .. read more..
Nunavik police report calls for a 'distinctly Inuit system' with changes to h...
Sunday, May 17,2026,08:00
Regional authorities requested an audit in May 2025 after several fatal police-involved shootings in the region. The report focuses on pathways to boost Inuit representation in policing and allow Nunavik authorities to have greater control over its services. .. read more..
Montreal Victoire on cusp of 1st Walter Cup after win against Ottawa Charge
Saturday, May 16,2026,23:34
The Victoire are edging closer to bringing home the Walter Cup following another hard-fought overtime win in Laval on Saturday. Montreal leads the Ottawa Charge 2-0 in their best-of-five series. .. read more..
B.C. approved logging in threatened caribou habitat despite provincial recomm...
Saturday, May 16,2026,23:07
B.C.'s Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship warned that proposed logging near Quesnel Lake would harm threatened southern mountain caribou habitat. But the Ministry of Forests approved logging in the area anyway, drawing criticism from residents and conservation groups. .. read more..
Montreal Victoire move closer to Walter Cup title with Game 2 overtime win ov...
Saturday, May 16,2026,21:31
The Ottawa Charge visit the Montreal Victoire for game 2 of the Walter Cup finals at Place Bell in Laval, Que. .. read more..
Yukoner isolating in B.C. tests presumptively positive for hantavirus
Saturday, May 16,2026,19:41
One of two Yukoners who have been isolating in British Columbia after hantavirus broke out on their cruise ship has now presumptively tested positive for the virus. The couple, who are in their 70s, were required to isolate for a minimum of 21 days after vacationing on the MV Hondius. .. read more..
Microgreens sold in Ontario, Quebec recalled due to possible E. coli contamin...
Saturday, May 16,2026,18:25
Several types of organic microgreens sold in Ontario and Quebec under the Farm Boy and Kyan Culture brands have been recalled due to potential E. coli contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says. .. read more..
Canadian in isolation tests presumptively positive for hantavirus, B.C.'s top...
Saturday, May 16,2026,17:34
A Canadian isolating in B.C. has presumptively tested positive for hantavirus after leaving the cruise ship affected by an outbreak of the Andes strain in recent weeks, B.C.'s top doctor said Saturday. .. read more..
'Athletes deserve better': 2 Cycling Canada board members resign in response ...
Saturday, May 16,2026,17:07
Just days after five national cycling team athletes launched an appeal against Cycling Canada to be reinstated for competition, two board members have now resigned from the national sport organization in response to the decision. .. read more..
The Tragically Hip To Release Live Album In Celebration Of 10th Anniversary O...
Saturday, May 16,2026,17:04
The Tragically Hip, who played their final show in Kingston, Ontario, on August 20, 2016, have announced they will release a live album this August in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their final tour. .. read more..
Paul Boutilier, Stanley Cup champ and former curling executive, remembered fo...
Saturday, May 16,2026,15:44
A Nova Scotian who won a Stanley Cup and a World Junior Hockey Championship and also worked as a university professor and curling executive is being remembered for his humility. Paul (Boots) Boutilier was 63. .. read more..
Multimillionaire Vancouver developer jailed for ignoring court orders
Saturday, May 16,2026,10:00
Developer Helen Chan Sun is the sole shareholder of a company that holds the title to hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Vancouver real estate. But the multimillionaire will spend the next 40 days in a jail cell after repeatedly ignoring orders to come clean with a creditor about her finances. .. read more..
Pair of First Nations in northwestern Ontario declare joint state of emergenc...
Saturday, May 16,2026,08:00
Two neighbouring First Nations in northwestern Ontario have declared a joint state of emergency “due to the rising crime and violence trespassing into their communities.” Long Lake #58 First Nation and Ginoogaming First Nation, located about 300 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay off Highway 11, have reported escalating concerns about drug trafficking and gang-related violence. Here's how they're taking matters into their own hands. .. read more..
Manitoba's social media ban could bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom...
Saturday, May 16,2026,08:00
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his province's ban on social media and AI chatbots for kids will likely bar teachers using YouTube in the classroom — a move that comes as the federal government continues to deliberate over whether to enact its own restrictions. .. read more..
White House points to 'longstanding unfair trade practices' when asked about ...
Saturday, May 16,2026,00:28
For months, Canadian officials have said that the long-awaited opening of the $6.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge is dependent on various testing and commissioning tasks. But fresh comments from a Canadian cabinet member as well as two top U.S. officials suggest the current trade war is playing a role in the new border crossing's opening timeline. .. read more..
Rising consumer insolvency | About That
Friday, May 15,2026,23:06
Canadian consumer insolvencies are trending up to levels seen during the 2009 recession. Andrew Chang explores the reasons behind the rise and how worried we should really be. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images) .. read more..
3 regional Indigenous tourism boards separate from ITAC amid ongoing financia...
Friday, May 15,2026,21:10
Three Indigenous tourism organizations say they are withdrawing support from the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada over concerns about "financial mismanagement and lack of transparency in fund allocation" over several years. .. read more..
Canadian Stocks Tumble As Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Is Set To Continue
Friday, May 15,2026,20:28
Reversing the gains from yesterday's session, Canadian stocks slumped on Friday as the U.S.-China summit concluded with no announcement on a possible Chinese mediation to end the U.S.-Iran war, thereby renewing escalation concerns and leaving the Hormuz crisis unresolved. .. read more..
New game tells the story of the Newfoundland soldiers who fought a brutal WW ...
Friday, May 15,2026,19:57
The Caribou Trail, from Montreal indie studios Unreliable Narrators and Manavoid, tells the story of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment's role in the brutal, and unsuccessful, Gallipoli campaign. .. read more..