The latest unemployment data for April reveals varied rates across Canadian cities, reflecting regional economic conditions. In Montreal, construction activity remains steady, while Toronto's Leslieville area grapples with a persistent odor issue now addressed by officials. Scarborough sees a rise in distraction-style robberies targeting the elderly, with police recovering stolen jewelry. Meanwhile, rescue teams aided hikers on the North Shore alpine trail who were ill-prepared in shorts and running shoes.
Regional Incidents and Updates
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School is set for demolition following a tragic mass shooting. In Calgary, a father was attacked unprovoked while walking his teen to a bus stop. An Ottawa couple credits their dog for alerting them to an overnight fire. Montreal barbers report unprecedented Canadiens fever as the team aims to even their second-round series against the Sabres.
Legal and Social Issues
Advocates call for anti-Islamophobia supports after a man is charged in a St. Albert assault. A sentence was hiked for a perpetrator who cut off a woman's finger and forced her to eat it. Mothers push for a runaway child bill after teens repeatedly leave home. No deal has been reached in the CUPE strike, keeping Nova Scotia long-term care workers on picket lines. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew seeks a word ban lifted in the legislature, and MLA Jeff Wharton announces retirement.
Infrastructure and Education
Regina's German Club fundraises for major roof repairs after a leak. REAL's sale to Brandt is approved by Regina city council, with next steps pending. Mississauga investigates after a Waterloo councillor waited hours for an accessible taxi. An administrator is appointed to Conestoga College following an audit uncovering egregious financial decisions. Hundreds evacuated due to flooding in northern Saskatchewan First Nations. Saskatoon pilots removal of most Sutherland parking pay stations.
Crime and Public Safety
A former CEO faces fraud charges related to a northern Ontario gold mine. Toronto-linked drug suspects are charged in northwestern Ontario. An officer describes being put in a chokehold during a fatal shooting in Sarnia. A London resident calls for safety improvements at Highbury and Dingman after a death. A judge reluctantly sentences a repeat drug dealer to six months. Temperatures drop to freezing in some regions. Over 500 TRQSS workers may have reached a deal. Windsor Regional says no local hantavirus planning is underway, but risk remains low.
Political and International News
Independents are branded 'NDP farm team' for helping shut down FOI debate. A Canadian unable to visit a dying brother due to a U.K. passport issue. B.C.'s anti-gang unit arrests 11 in an illegal gambling investigation. Spain prepares for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands. U.K. Labour leader Starmer says he won't quit after local election losses. Dutch Princess Margriet visits Ottawa for a tulip festival. Snowbirds could be grounded for years, Conservatives warn. PM Carney plans new legislation to expedite project approvals.
Business and Economy
Unemployment rates by province are also released. Thousands of CRA accounts have been breached since 2020. Telus reports first-quarter profit and revenue down from last year. Being married may have an unexpected health benefit, a study suggests. Three Canadians isolate at home after a hantavirus ship outbreak. PHAC advises precautions when opening cottages and sheds.
Entertainment and Sports
David Attenborough turns 100. AI actors are not eligible for Golden Globes, organizers say. Blake Lively's lawyers fuel feud after 'It Ends With Us' settlement. Canada's Alphonso Davies is out several weeks with injury, World Cup participation in doubt. Real Madrid's Valverde suffers a head injury in an alleged altercation. U.S. President Trump comments on high World Cup ticket prices.
Lifestyle and Environment
Bigfoot sightings in Ohio stoke a long-running hunt. Elaborately decorated skeletons in Bavarian churches surprise visitors. Modern witches make pilgrimages to an ancient Turkish temple. At least three hikers are killed by a volcano eruption in Indonesia. A parade of ghostly icebergs brings joy to Newfoundland. An 8-year-old boy is attacked by a beaver at a park.
Science and Technology
Tech turns to religion in a quest for ethical AI. A new experiment deepens the mystery over the gravitational constant. AI fuels a surge in travel scams; here's how to protect yourself.
