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Bay Street Seen Opening On Slightly Volatile Note
Tuesday, May 26,2026,12:30

Canadian shares are likely to swing between gains and losses on Tuesday with investors assessing Middle East news. With the U.S. military launching fresh strikes against Iranian targets and Iran pressing ahead with waves of missile and drone attacks on the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain, the mood in the market is likely to remain cautious. .. read more..

'Forever chemicals' from airport run-off have these Canadians fearing for fut...
Tuesday, May 26,2026,10:00

For decades, airports across Canada conducted firefighter training exercises that included the use of foams containing PFAS, often dubbed "forever chemicals." The impact of that contamination has people living near the Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., airport fearing for future generations. .. read more..

Her family hid his father on their farm during WW II. They just met for the 1...
Tuesday, May 26,2026,09:00

When Dina Van Dommelen-Samson and Nico Peltenburg met for the first time earlier this month, it felt like a family reunion instead of two strangers getting acquainted. Peltenburg was in Nova Scotia to visit, but he also hoped to meet the family of the man who hid his father during the German occupation of the Netherlands during the Second World War. .. read more..

After 'embarrassing' spat last week, N.L. House of Assembly members commit to...
Tuesday, May 26,2026,08:30

Two members of Newfoundland and Labrador’s House of Assembly were asked to leave the legislature Monday as a result of a heated exchange last week. .. read more..

B.C. won't extend last call for World Cup games as Ontario did — and it's all...
Tuesday, May 26,2026,08:00

Two Canadian provinces — British Columbia and Ontario — are hosting FIFA World Cup games next month, but only one will allow you to buy booze until 4 a.m. during the tournament. Those keeping an eye on the moves say it likely has more to do with time zones than permissiveness. .. read more..

Ottawa says work underway to shed light on secretive expense program for form...
Tuesday, May 26,2026,08:00

The federal government says it's looking for ways to make an expense program for former governors general more transparent after almost 50 years of secrecy around the millions of dollars spent. .. read more..

Canadian video games are made here. Why are so few set here?
Tuesday, May 26,2026,08:00

Canadian settings or locations rarely take centre stage in video games, though it's slowly growing thanks to a handful of smaller independent studios. .. read more..

Jesse Marsch extends as Canada's men's soccer head coach through 2030 World Cup
Tuesday, May 26,2026,00:05

Canada's men's soccer head coach Jesse Marsch has extended his contract through the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Canada Soccer announced Monday. .. read more..

Family seeks answers after Indigenous mother dies in delivery room at Saskato...
Monday, May 25,2026,22:20

Family and friends of Jaali Sutherland-Weenie are calling for accountability from the health-care system after the young Indigenous woman died in hospital following a severe pregnancy complication. .. read more..

Largest budget tabled in Nunavut's history promises more money for health, co...
Monday, May 25,2026,21:54

Nunavut Premier and Finance Minister John Main tabled the largest budget in the territory's history Monday with major increases to spending on health, housing and social services. .. read more..

The first significant heat wave of the year is expected to descend across the...
Monday, May 25,2026,20:55

It's about to get very hot across a large swath of Canada. The first long stretch of heat is expected across southern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba this week where temperatures could reach higher than 32 C over several days. .. read more..

Found a metal tube on the beach? It could still explode, warns N.S. military ...
Monday, May 25,2026,20:35

A beach cleanup crew recently found marine location markers that had washed up in Advocate Harbour, N.S. The Canadian Forces base in Greenwood says while these items may appear old, inactive or harmless, they can still post a serious danger. .. read more..

Captain Alphonso Davies likely won't play in Canada's World Cup opener: coach
Monday, May 25,2026,20:34

Captain Alphonso Davies will likely miss Canada's first game of the FIFA World Cup as he works his way back from a hamstring injury, head coach Jesse Marsch told reporters Monday. Marsch said he expects Davies to play in the tournament, but he likely won't be ready for the opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12. .. read more..

Police hope pollen analysis will help crack cold case of woman found dead in ...
Monday, May 25,2026,20:31

A forensic analysis of pollen samples taken from the woman's sweater indicate she may have spent her final days in the Seattle or Portland area. .. read more..

Canadian Stocks Soar Amid Rising Optimism On U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
Monday, May 25,2026,20:26

Canadian stocks surged again on Monday after ending last week with three consecutive sessions of gains as signals of a U.S.-Iran peace deal continue to grow stronger. .. read more..

Tim Hortons commits to hiring 10,000 local employees, scaling back on tempora...
Monday, May 25,2026,20:09

The hiring spree comes as the coffee chain said Friday that 80 new store locations would be added across Canada this year — and as American chain Dunkin' plans a re-entrance into the Canadian market. Tim Hortons says the moves are part of a wider long-term investment, but a marketing expert says leaning into Canadian connection would be a smart move. .. read more..

Vancouver reveals final FIFA human rights action plan
Monday, May 25,2026,20:05

The City of Vancouver has released its final human rights action plan for the FIFA World Cup next month, but some anti-homelessness advocates still have concerns about displacement and undue enforcement. .. read more..

Man, woman to remain in custody after infant found dead in wooded area outsid...
Monday, May 25,2026,19:25

Two people charged after a newborn baby was found in a wooded area outside Halifax will stay in police custody until their next court appearance, as the infant’s mother remained in hospital Monday in critical condition. .. read more..

2 Nova Scotia youth hockey players accused of sexual assault plead not guilty
Monday, May 25,2026,18:05

The case involving two young hockey players accused of sexual assaulting a youth during a private team event last year has been adjourned until June. .. read more..

International tribunal begins investigation into missing Indigenous children ...
Monday, May 25,2026,17:40

The Permanent People's Tribunal will examine evidence regarding Canada's responsibility for the residential schools system and the human rights violations associated with it. .. read more..

17 people arrested in extortion investigation targeting South Asian businesse...
Monday, May 25,2026,16:52

Peel police say 17 suspects have been arrested after an investigation into a string of violent extortion incidents that predominantly targeted South Asian businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. .. read more..

TSX Up Nearly 1% As Stocks Rise On U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Hopes
Monday, May 25,2026,16:33

The Canadian market is up firmly in positive territory on Monday with stocks from across several sectors moving higher on strong buying amid rising optimism Iran and the United States will agree on a peace deal that could results in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. .. read more..

Montrealers mark 150th anniversary of Mount Royal Park
Monday, May 25,2026,16:07

It’s been a gathering place for generations of Montrealers, and it’s celebrating a milestone birthday. Mount Royal Park — a green landmark that’s synonymous with the city — is turning 150 years old. .. read more..

5-year-old child bitten in head by coyote in Markham, Ont.
Monday, May 25,2026,15:53

Police in York Region are warning the public after another coyote attack in Markham, Ont., on Sunday. .. read more..

Quebec premier rolls out new financial relief measures
Monday, May 25,2026,13:41

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette announced three new measures Monday — surpassing by around $80 million the budget initially set aside for François Legault's successor, a spokesperson for the finance minister's office told Radio-Canada. .. read more..

How a B.C. town is finding new life, more than 50 years after its mine closed
Monday, May 25,2026,13:00

A former Sea-to-Sky mining town is being recognized for its transformation into a new restored village with homes, businesses and historic buildings. .. read more..

Bay Street Likely To Open On Strong Note
Monday, May 25,2026,12:32

Canadian shares look headed for a firm start Monday morning amid rising optimism about a peace deal between the United States and Iran. Oil's sharp drop has helped ease concerns about inflation and growth. .. read more..

Caroline Mulroney resigning from Ford government's cabinet, Ontario legislature
Monday, May 25,2026,11:54

Mulroney was elected in 2018 as part of Premier Doug Ford's first government and has served in a number of cabinet portfolios, including her current roles as Treasury Board president and francophone minister. In a letter Monday announcing her decision, she cited a desire to start a new chapter. .. read more..

Brookfield Receives Approval For Renewal Of Normal Course Issuer Bid
Monday, May 25,2026,11:13

Brookfield Corporation (BN, BN.TO) has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for the renewal of its normal course issuer bid to purchase up to 191,034,672 Class A Limited Voting Shares, representing 10% of the public float of Brookfields outstanding Class A Shares. The period of the normal course issuer bid will extend from May 27, 2026 to May 26, 2027. .. read more..

Sask. teacher to run 1,500 km in memory of mom who died at 38
Monday, May 25,2026,11:00

Saskatoon teacher Megan Wotherspoon is running 60 kilometres a day for 30 days in her mom's memory. She'll traverse the province in a north-to-south run from Stony Rapids, Sask., down to the U.S. border. .. read more..

This Calgary woman won a $13K settlement — but says her paralegal kept the money
Monday, May 25,2026,08:00

A Calgary woman got a $13,000 settlement in a civil case but says the paralegal who represented her never delivered the money. Her case is raising questions about the lack of paralegal oversight and consumer protection for the people who hire them — especially in Alberta. .. read more..

Can banning scalpers fix the ticketing industry?
Monday, May 25,2026,08:00

A growing chorus of artists, music industry managers and politicians is calling for new laws to ban pro scalpers from reselling sports and concert tickets online at huge markups. .. read more..

Erskine-Smith nomination appeal dismissed by Ontario Liberal Party panel
Monday, May 25,2026,01:41

A complaint alleging voting irregularities during a tense Ontario Liberal nomination meeting in Scarborough has been dismissed by a party arbitration committee. .. read more..

Mantario Trail expected to reopen in late June after 'remarkable' progress in...
Sunday, May 24,2026,23:08

A hiking trail in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park that closed and has been undergoing repairs after it was scorched in last year's wildfires is now expected to re-open in June. .. read more..

Interlake First Nations say Manitoba didn't consult them before blocking acce...
Sunday, May 24,2026,21:48

A provincial gravel blockade along an access road east of Lake St. Martin tumbled earlier this week, as a group of First Nations in Manitoba's Interlake region gathered to remove it and get answers about why it was put there in the first place. .. read more..

Gatineau, Que. group launches petition after NHL blocks organizers from hosti...
Sunday, May 24,2026,21:47

A Gatineau group has launched a petition after the NHL wouldn’t let the Canadiens game be broadcast at the Slush Puppie Centre in Gatineau because the arena overlaps with the Ottawa Senators’ territory. .. read more..

Blue Jays hurler Dylan Cease placed on injured list with strained hamstring
Sunday, May 24,2026,18:36

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed starting pitcher Dylan Cease on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. .. read more..

'We got to the finish line': 9-year-old P.E.I. boy enjoys homecoming after he...
Sunday, May 24,2026,17:12

Nine-year-old Maverick Bishop returned home on Saturday after spending 20 months in Toronto waiting for, then recovering from, a heart transplant. .. read more..

Helmet worn by Canadian F1 great Gilles Villeneuve sells for record $1.25M US
Sunday, May 24,2026,16:49

Gilles Villeneuve's helmet from his final Formula One race in 1982 has sold for a record $1.25 million US, according to a motorsports memorabilia collector. .. read more..

Bridgetown, N.S. street stung by internet outage that's lasted more than a week
Sunday, May 24,2026,16:43

Some Bell Canada customers in Bridgetown, N.S., have been without internet service since May 14 despite repeated calls for the service to be reconnected. .. read more..

Western premiers to meet in Alberta amid pipeline tensions between Smith and Eby
Sunday, May 24,2026,15:01

Premiers representing the western provinces will gather in Kananaskis for a two-day meeting starting Monday. Both B.C. Premier David Eby and Alberta Danielle Smith have said it could be a little awkward. .. read more..

Camping in B.C. this summer? Here are the places visitors have liked ... and ...
Sunday, May 24,2026,14:00

CBC News requested visitor satisfaction surveys and crunched the numbers on what people like and don’t like about every B.C. Parks campground to help campers, and potential campers, know before they go. .. read more..

Volunteer firefighter dies while battling wildfire in Nova Scotia
Sunday, May 24,2026,13:08

A volunteer firefighter with the Bridgetown Volunteer Fire Department died Thursday evening while fighting a wildfire in Moschelle, Annapolis County. .. read more..

Vancouver isn’t shipping unhoused people to Prince George for World Cup, offi...
Sunday, May 24,2026,13:00

The belief that unhoused people are being paid and provided buses to travel from Vancouver to other communities across British Columbia ahead of the World Cup has taken such a hold in Prince George that the city and multiple councillors have officially come forward to dispel the rumour. .. read more..

Dean Penney found guilty of murdering his estranged wife
Sunday, May 24,2026,12:44

A 12-person jury has found Dean Penney guilty of first-degree murder in relation to the disappearance of his estranged wife, Jennifer Hillier-Penney, in 2016. .. read more..

Weather experts concerned about public safety as Environment Canada disbands ...
Sunday, May 24,2026,11:00

From hail sizes to wind speeds, weather radars help Environment and Climate Change Canada track storms and issue public warnings. But the organization has recently disbanded its radar research team. Meanwhile, it's begun leaning on AI to help make forecasting more accurate. Weather experts say the changes will affect the country. .. read more..

Alex Newhook jerseys flying off the shelves as Habs hype grows in St. John’s
Sunday, May 24,2026,08:30

After the Montreal Canadiens’ Alex Newhook clinched round two of the Stanley Cup series by scoring the winning goal over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7, hype for the St. John’s–born player has been growing across the province. .. read more..

Outgoing Gov. Gen. says criticisms levelled against her French abilities were...
Sunday, May 24,2026,08:00

Outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says the criticisms levelled against her over her ability to speak French were "unfair" and it ultimately did not impede her connecting with Canadians while in the role. .. read more..

Over $5M in donations flowed in after the Lapu-Lapu Day attack. Here's where ...
Sunday, May 24,2026,08:00

Several charities and 29 GoFundMe campaigns raised more than $5.5 million for those affected by the Lapu-Lapu Day Festival attack. As some survivors criticize a lack of consultation and ongoing support, one charity expert says direct cash transfers to victims is a proven strategy to maximize impact after a tragedy. .. read more..

Do old buildings give you the creeps? New research could explain haunted feel...
Sunday, May 24,2026,08:00

Rodney Schmaltz, a psychology professor at MacEwan University in Edmonton, is interested in why some people believe in the paranormal. He and his colleagues studied the effect of infrasound on the body and mind. .. read more..

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