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As Canada plans to send election observers to Armenia, advocates warn of a democratic backslide

As the federal government prepares to send seven election observers to Armenia, an advocacy group featuring the former president of Human Rights Watch is warning Canada and its Western allies of democratic backsliding prior to the June vote.
As Canada plans to send election observers to Armenia, advocates warn of a democratic backslide

As the federal government prepares to send seven election observers to Armenia, an advocacy group featuring the former president of Human Rights Watch is warning Canada and its Western allies of democratic backsliding prior to the June vote.
As Canada plans to send election observers to Armenia, advocates warn of a democratic backslide

As the federal government prepares to send seven election observers to Armenia, an advocacy group featuring the former president of Human Rights Watch is warning Canada and its Western allies of democratic backsliding prior to the June vote.
How fires are permanently displacing Montrealers and reshaping neighbourhoods

When fires break out in multi-unit buildings in Montreal, tenants vacate and are taken in by the Red Cross. But what happens next can often be a difficult process to navigate for renters. Housing advocates worry these fires are leading to permanent displacement of tenants — and reshaping neighbourhoods in the process.
These refugees in Kenya were promised jobs in Canada. At the 11th hour, the employer cancelled the offer

A continuing care organization in Nova Scotia has rescinded job offers it had been extending to refugees for more than two years, leaving the displaced people without a path out of some of the largest refugee camps in the world. They were invited to come to Canada through a federal program, but the organization says as processing timelines and the number of people needing care increased, many of the roles were filled locally.
Canada wants sovereign AI data centres. What does that actually mean?

Canada wants to build data centres that are not just physically located here, but controlled here — a distinction experts say could determine whether the country can reduce its dependence on U.S. tech giants and keep Canadian data subject to Canadian rules.
As Canada plans to send election observers to Armenia, advocates warn of a democratic backslide

As the federal government prepares to send seven election observers to Armenia, an advocacy group featuring the former president of Human Rights Watch is warning Canada and its Western allies of democratic backsliding prior to the June vote.
Charlottetown council votes to permanently extend Victoria Row patio hours

Charlottetown is allowing patios along a pedestrian street in the city to stay open past midnight permanently during the summer season.
P.E.I. artist loses Instagram account — and her 37,000 followers — without explanation

Emily Howard says she spent eight years growing her account, which she uses to drive fans to her website to buy prints. A technology journalist says Howard’s story is a common and cautionary tale. CBC’s Steve Bruce has that story.
Permanent daylight time for P.E.I.? Lantz to talk with Atlantic premiers about it

As some other provinces move toward permanent daylight time, it could spell the end of springing forward and falling back for P.E.I. clocks.
No apology included in proposed $30M settlement for Christian Brothers abuse case

Some former students of Vancouver College say a proposed $30-million settlement is meaningless without an apology and an admission of liability for the abuse they allegedly suffered at the hands of Christian Brothers linked to the Mount Cashel Orphanage.
The Canadian inspiration for Britain’s surging right-wing Reform party

The ascendant Reform UK leader says Preston Manning, the wonkish Canadian populist pioneer, is his inspiration.
The Canadian inspiration for Britain’s surging right-wing Reform party

The ascendant Reform UK leader says Preston Manning, the wonkish Canadian populist pioneer, is his inspiration.
Despite a new wharf, lobster fishers say this P.E.I. harbour is ‘unsafe’

Lobster fishers in Covehead Harbour are calling for changes after their boats were damaged, even though a new wharf was just built. They say they need a boat pen, a sheltered area to protect from storms, that is a feature at most other harbours. CBC’s Nancy Russell reports.
Elliot Page gave $25K for a community well in N.S. It’s still not running and he’s not happy

Nova Scotia-born actor Elliot Page donated $25,000 for a well for people who live near Shelburne’s old garbage dump and fear contaminated water and higher cancer rates. The project has been fraught with delays, disagreement and division.
Non-profit hopes P.E.I.’s paused affordable housing program will be ‘back in action’ soon

The province’s Community Housing Expansion Program purchased affordable housing units from the private market and gave them to non-profits to run. The program saw about 250 units acquired over two years at a cost of $20 million, but government put a pause on that spending for this year.
British PM Starmer tells cabinet meeting he intends to remain leader despite calls to resign

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would “get on with governing” despite a “destabilizing” 48 hours of growing calls to set out a timetable for his departure after an election drubbing.
British PM Starmer tells cabinet meeting he intends to remain leader despite calls to resign

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would “get on with governing” despite a “destabilizing” 48 hours of growing calls to set out a timetable for his departure after an election drubbing.
Boys are falling behind in school, and some experts say it starts in kindergarten

A new report submitted to the Quebec government says boys are “systemically disadvantaged” in their school system. Meanwhile, new Health Canada data shows higher rates of young men aged 15 to 24 suffer from mental health issues.
Hantavirus doesn’t have ‘pandemic potential,’ says health official. Why those fears remain

Public health officials have been clear that the hantavirus outbreak is not another COVID-19. But despite reassurances from experts in Canada and abroad that the vuris is not easily transmissible between humans, news of the passengers exposed on the MV Hondius cruise ship has triggered memories of the COVID-19 pandemic and fears of mass infections and lockdowns.
As Trump and Xi meet in Beijing, the biggest ‘win’ may be the summit itself

As U.S. President Donald Trump travels to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the expectations around the highly anticipated summit between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies are being tempered by the war against Iran, and as China appears to hold some key leverage.
Hantavirus doesn’t have ‘pandemic potential,’ says health official. Why those fears remain

Public health officials have been clear that the hantavirus outbreak is not another COVID-19. But despite reassurances from experts in Canada and abroad that the vuris is not easily transmissible between humans, news of the passengers exposed on the MV Hondius cruise ship has triggered memories of the COVID-19 pandemic and fears of mass infections and lockdowns.
Hantavirus doesn’t have ‘pandemic potential,’ says health official. Why those fears remain

Public health officials have been clear that the hantavirus outbreak is not another COVID-19. But despite reassurances from experts in Canada and abroad that the vuris is not easily transmissible between humans, news of the passengers exposed on the MV Hondius cruise ship has triggered memories of the COVID-19 pandemic and fears of mass infections and lockdowns.
Hantavirus doesn’t have ‘pandemic potential,’ says health official. Why those fears remain

Public health officials have been clear that the hantavirus outbreak is not another COVID-19. But despite reassurances from experts in Canada and abroad that the vuris is not easily transmissible between humans, news of the passengers exposed on the MV Hondius cruise ship has triggered memories of the COVID-19 pandemic and fears of mass infections and lockdowns.
As Trump and Xi meet in Beijing, the biggest ‘win’ may be the summit itself

As U.S. President Donald Trump travels to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the expectations around the highly anticipated summit between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies are being tempered by the war against Iran, and as China appears to hold some key leverage.
1 dead following shooting in broad daylight at Calgary Co-op parking lot: police

One man is dead following a shooting in the parking lot of the North Hill Co-op in the city’s northeast on Monday.
Akwesasne man pleads guilty in smuggling case that left 9 dead in St. Lawrence River

A 35-year-old man has pleaded guilty in the United States for his role in a human smuggling conspiracy that led to the deaths of nine people, including two children under the age of three, in the St. Lawrence River.
Akwesasne man pleads guilty in smuggling case that left 9 dead in St. Lawrence River

A 35-year-old man has pleaded guilty in the United States for his role in a human smuggling conspiracy that led to the deaths of nine people, including two children under the age of three, in the St. Lawrence River.
Akwesasne man pleads guilty in smuggling case that left 9 dead in St. Lawrence River

A 35-year-old man has pleaded guilty in the United States for his role in a human smuggling conspiracy that led to the deaths of nine people, including two children under the age of three, in the St. Lawrence River.
Akwesasne man pleads guilty in smuggling case that left 9 dead in St. Lawrence River

A 35-year-old man has pleaded guilty in the United States for his role in a human smuggling conspiracy that led to the deaths of nine people, including two children under the age of three, in the St. Lawrence River.
Assault, harassment charges against OPS officer stem from alleged intimate partner violence

CBC News has learned that recent criminal charges against an Ottawa Police Service officer relate to alleged intimate partner violence and involve a police-issued Glock pistol.
I left home to prove I was independent. Coming back was braver

When Jumol Royes left home for school in Ottawa in midlife, he sought independence. But being there taught him just how much he relied on the community he had back home.
Canadiens beat Sabres 6-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the second-round

The Montreal Canadiens now have a 2-1 lead in their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres after a convincing 6-2 win in Game 3 at the Bell Centre Sunday.
P.E.I. Crime Stoppers asks municipalities to help with funding

P.E.I. Crime Stoppers is asking municipalities for financial support to fund its services, after cutting ties with a telemarketing company that sold ads for its annual publication, but also took a sizeable cut of sales.
P.E.I. Crime Stoppers asks municipalities to help with funding

P.E.I. Crime Stoppers is asking municipalities for financial support to fund its services, after cutting ties with a telemarketing company that sold ads for its annual publication, but also took a sizeable cut of sales.
Annual spring cleanup aims to make P.E.I. pristine

Volunteers took part in the annual P.E.I. Women’s Institute roadside cleanup on May 9, walking through fields, tree lines and streets to clean up garbage.
As social habits evolve, we sought to learn how people are making friends

“How do I meet new people?” That question — especially for adults — is all over the internet. CBC News spoke to Calgarians about how they’re making friends, and an expert on the cost of loneliness and social isolation.
As social habits evolve, we sought to learn how people are making friends

“How do I meet new people?” That question — especially for adults — is all over the internet. CBC News spoke to Calgarians about how they’re making friends, and an expert on the cost of loneliness and social isolation.
As social habits evolve, we sought to learn how people are making friends

“How do I meet new people?” That question — especially for adults — is all over the internet. CBC News spoke to Calgarians about how they’re making friends, and an expert on the cost of loneliness and social isolation.
Casper the foster mom owl has raised hundreds of rescued owlets as her own

Casper is currently fostering four owlets, demonstrating important skills like flying, hunting, and fearing humans.
Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash leaves bike dangling from B.C. traffic light

Police say a motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash near the Surrey-Delta border Saturday afternoon left a motorcycle dangling from a traffic light above a busy intersection.
Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash leaves bike dangling from B.C. traffic light

Police say a motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash near the Surrey-Delta border Saturday afternoon left a motorcycle dangling from a traffic light above a busy intersection.
Toronto FC welcomes Messi’s Inter Miami at new-look BMO Field in World Cup dress rehearsal

An Inter Miami-Toronto FC match at the new-look BMO Field on Saturday provided a dress rehearsal for the FIFA World Cup next month.
Hockey icon Ernie ‘Punch’ McLean killed in northern B.C. crash

Ernie ‘Punch’ McLean led the Western Hockey League (WHL) New Westminster Bruins to four consecutive Memorial Cup finals and two championships between 1975-1978, and coached more than 100 players who later skated in the NHL.
2 Canadians among suspects charged in U.S. with attempting to smuggle guns into Canada

U.S. authorities announced on Friday that three men — two of whom have Canadian citizenship — have been charged in New York state with allegedly attempting to smuggle dozens of firearms into Canada.


