Matt Demers, Mr. Hollywood, stops by to tell us which movies we should check out this weekend, including a major video game adaptation. New details released about Ontario residents who are in isolation after cruise ship hantavirus outbreak.
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Eight suspects in custody after ‘smash-and-grab’ robberies captured on video, Halton police say. Emergency crews on scene of large house fire in Vancouver. Suspects ID’d in child’s alleged assault at ‘Kreepy Kastle’ in Surrey, police say.
Two Albertans had contact with hantavirus case on flight. Calgary man wins $7M on lottery ticket. Homebuyers camp out near Ottawa real estate office for chance at newly built home. Princess Margriet of the Netherlands visits Ottawa as Tulip Festival begins.
Woman, 98, struck by Jeep in parking lot wants answers after friend killed saving her. Coroner identifies body pulled from the river as missing teen who fell through the ice. RCMP warns of potential increased biker gang activity in Alberta. Man accused in Chinatown killings refuses to participate in 2nd mental fitness assessment. Police continue to investigate 2009 murder of Tanya Brooks in Halifax.
‘It’s just too much’: N.B. winery ceases operations. Manitoba renters to start getting quarterly cheques from the government. Small majority of Manitobans want gas tax scrapped or reduced: poll. Sask. NDP calls on province to immediately pass Rent Control Act. Regina city council refining budget process with hopes of limiting stark property tax increase in 2027.
Police find 18 stolen vehicles at Cambridge chop shop. Administrator appointed to Conestoga College after audit uncovers ‘egregious financial decisions’. Teen boy charged after fight on Saskatoon city bus. Sudbury’s boil water in effect at least until Friday. Former CEO charged with fraud in connection with northern Ont. gold mine.
Body discovered inside burnt-out vehicle, investigation underway. Witness evidence complete at coroner’s inquest looking into police shooting death of Sarnia man. Moose Cree evacuees readying to leave Barrie. Police investigate shooting in Barrie neighbourhood. Mobile skin cancer clinic filling dermatology gap in Windsor, Chatham. Youth Diversion launching new support model focused on families, not just youth.
Suspects sought in ‘targeted and completely unacceptable’ BB gun attack on Vancouver Island. Suspect arrested in Rona arson that caused $500K in damage, Powell River RCMP say. Former child soldier jailed for living in Calgary illegally. Stabbing, drugs, shootings at Vancouver strip club. Owner says he's unfairly targeted. Man pleads not guilty to charge of threatening behaviour toward ex-Prince Andrew. Prosecutors seek to strip U.S. citizenship from diplomat-turned-Cuban spy.
Politics
Danielle Smith feeling ‘more confident’ MOU will get signed after meeting with PM. Feds greenlight $673 million to keep Canada Post afloat this year. Feds want pipeline projects reviewed by energy regulator instead of impact agency.
Business
Canada, U.S. stock markets rise amid jobs reports from both countries. South Bow says demand strong for oil shipments to U.S. Gulf Coast. ‘Uncertainty’ weighs on Telus results, but company hopeful AI can bring new revenue.
Health
‘There is no validated test’ for asymptomatic hantavirus infections, says public health. Live updates here. Being married may come with an unexpected health benefit, study suggests. What we don't know about the hantavirus outbreak as the cruise ship nears Spanish territory.
Entertainment
From jewelry to private letters, Marilyn Monroe’s hidden world heads to auction. In legal dispute over 'The View,' ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech. ‘Uncut Gems’ producer Oscar Boyson made a movie for the Letterboxd generation.
Sports
NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage. Djokovic beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open. Canada captain Alphonso Davies sustains hamstring injury weeks before World Cup.
Lifestyle
A massive 11,000-carat ruby has been unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland. Florists get creative with bouquets this Mother's Day as costs climb. Musée d’Orsay opens gallery dedicated to still-unclaimed works stolen by Nazis in WWII.
Climate & Environment
At least 3 hikers killed by volcano eruption on Indonesian island. Bear attack likely kills a hiker in Glacier National Park for the first time in decades. Parade of ghostly icebergs brings joy and wonder to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sci-Tech
Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of U.S. schools. ‘These are real-life consequences’: What to know about data sovereignty as the Trump administration tries to unmask an anonymous Canadian. ‘Cybersecurity incident’ impacted universities across Canada.
