A fragile ceasefire is holding in the ongoing Mideast conflict as the United States awaits a response from Iran. Meanwhile, Bahrain has detained dozens of individuals amid heightened tensions. The situation remains fluid, with international observers closely monitoring developments.
Canadian News Highlights
Former chief of defence staff retired Gen. Tom Lawson commented on the conflict, stating there is 'great motivation' on both sides to reach an agreement on the war in Iran. In other news, the Don Valley Parkway will be closed all weekend, affecting drivers in the area.
Local and Regional Stories
- A roti shop in Scarborough has been a beloved institution for 25 years, with flavours that remain consistent.
- Three individuals were found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of Abbotsford seniors.
- A B.C. property manager accused of short-term rental fraud lost an appeal of a document production order.
- Hundreds gathered to remember slain Calgary children, described as a 'lifetime of trauma'.
- A 16-year-old homicide victim is remembered as a caring, funny sister.
- A teen accused in a triple homicide in Brockville, Ont. was in a relationship with one of the victims.
- Homebuyers camped out near an Ottawa real estate office for a chance at a newly built home.
- The Canadiens thumped the Sabres 5-1 to even their series before heading home.
- A 98-year-old woman struck by a Jeep in a parking lot seeks answers after her friend was killed saving her.
- Drivers fought over cheap gas in Edmonton, prompting a police response.
- Two Albertans had contact with a hantavirus case on a flight.
- Archaeology work could uncover unmarked graves in Halifax's Old Burying Ground.
- A New Brunswick potato chip maker says changes are coming as residents file claims.
- A Winnipeg man was denied the opportunity to write a police exam over a ceremonial Sikh dagger.
- A plane landed on a Manitoba highway.
- The Minister of Health fielded concerns from the medical community at an SMA conference.
- High winds blowing salt caused a multi-vehicle crash near Morse, Sask.
- Matthew Andonovski carried the Kitchener Rangers to a Game 2 OT win.
- An administrator was appointed to Conestoga College after an audit uncovered 'egregious financial decisions'.
- Saskatoon Amazon delivery drivers struck over falling pay and working conditions.
- Saskatchewan flooding puts spring seeding behind schedule.
- A Montreal Canadiens superfan in Greater Sudbury turned his garage into a Habs shrine.
- Truckers and municipal leaders lobbied for Hwy. 11/17 improvements.
- A cold front moved in, dropping temperatures by Mother's Day.
- The London region faces the highest unemployment rate in Canada, with 1,800 jobs lost in April.
- Barrie MPs flew into a Snowbirds dogfight.
- Moose Cree evacuees are readying to leave Barrie.
- Windsor mayor maintained his position on involuntary addiction treatment.
- A mobile skin cancer clinic is filling a dermatology gap in Windsor and Chatham.
- Suspects are sought in a 'targeted and completely unacceptable' BB gun attack on Vancouver Island.
- A suspect was arrested in a Rona arson that caused $500K in damage in Powell River.
- A New Brunswick mom fights for tougher car seat laws 13 years after losing two children in a crash.
- A P.E.I. school celebrated its sixth Battery Blitz win as recycling rises nationally.
International and Political News
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio defended new sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA. Google settled a racial discrimination lawsuit for US$50 million. In Canadian politics, PM Carney is under pressure to keep promises. Jason Kenney commented on an Alberta voter data leak, saying 'I'm tired of being a punching bag for that crowd.' A minister filed a partial judicial review of an Ontario First Nation child welfare decision.
Business and Economy
The parent company of Trump's Truth Social reported a $400M loss. Canadian and U.S. stock markets rose amid jobs reports. South Bow says demand for oil shipments to the U.S. Gulf Coast is strong.
Health and Science
Ten Canadians are connected to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Being married may come with an unexpected health benefit, a study suggests. What we don't know about the hantavirus outbreak as the cruise ship nears Spanish territory.
Entertainment and Sports
Marilyn Monroe's hidden world heads to auction, from jewelry to private letters. In a legal dispute over 'The View,' ABC argues the Trump administration is trying to chill free speech. 'Uncut Gems' producer Oscar Boyson made a movie for the Letterboxd generation. The NFL and referees agreed on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement. Djokovic was beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger at the Italian Open. Canada captain Alphonso Davies sustained a hamstring injury weeks before the World Cup.
Lifestyle and Environment
An 11,000-carat ruby has been unearthed in Myanmar. Florists get creative with bouquets this Mother's Day as costs climb. The Musee d'Orsay opened a gallery dedicated to still-unclaimed works stolen by Nazis in WWII. At least three hikers were killed by a volcano eruption on an Indonesian island. A bear attack likely killed a hiker in Glacier National Park for the first time in decades. A parade of ghostly icebergs brought joy to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Technology and Education
A P.E.I. school celebrated its sixth Battery Blitz win. The Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of U.S. schools. Data sovereignty concerns arise as the Trump administration tries to unmask an anonymous Canadian.
