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P.E.I. pauses program to buy affordable units as minister says housing program in ‘a reset’

Prince Edward Island’s housing minister says a pilot program that purchased existing rental units to turn them into affordable housing has been paused.

Morgan Franklin Watts appointed as new Prothonotary

Morgan Franklin Watts has been appointed as the Prothonotary of the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. The…

Bill to keep Sidney MacEwen in cabinet shelved as commissioner calls it too broad

A bill that would have allowed lobster fisher Sidney MacEwen to remain a cabinet minister is no longer moving forward — at least for now.

P.E.I. paused incentives for electric vehicles. What could happen to unpurchased EVs?

The province has paused its Electric Vehicle Incentive Program as of April 15 in response to its latest budget, which projects a record deficit. While the government says it expects Islanders to keep thinking about buying electric, the general manager at one dealership is concerned about sales. CBC’s Taylor O’Brien has that story.

1 year later, few answers: the ‘profoundly rare’ disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan

In a country where most missing children are found within days, Lilly and Jack Sullivan’s case stands out: two young siblings, disappearing at the same time in a way investigators still can’t explain.

Pilot project to bring wheelchair-accessible taxi to Charlottetown, surrounding areas

It’ll soon be easier for many Islanders to get around Charlottetown and its surrounding areas as a pilot project is set to bring a wheelchair-accessible taxi service to P.E.I.’s capital region.

Golfers ready to get into the swing of things for another season on P.E.I.’s courses

Lots of Islanders are dusting off their clubs for the year. Many courses are set to open over the next week, though some golfers have already teed it up for the first time. CBC’s Connor Lamont has an update on the season.

North Atlantic right whale detection forces portion of P.E.I.’s lobster fishery to close

Fishers were notified Wednesday by Fisheries and Oceans Canada that an acoustic buoy picked up the whale’s call in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, resulting in a two-week closure of nine grids off the North Lake and Souris areas in northeastern P.E.I.

This mobile clinic is rolling into P.E.I. this summer and offering free skin cancer screenings

Mole Mobile is on its way to the province in August. It will offer Islanders free screenings for skin cancer. CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin spoke with Falyn Katz, the CEO of Melanoma Canada, to learn more about the clinic.

Greens accuse P.E.I. government of cutting programs that help Island children, youth

After cuts to programs like a bicycle and e-bike rebate program as well as the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, the P.E.I. Green Party is questioning the Progressive Conservative government’s choice to cut programs meant to support young people.

Researchers ‘hopeful’ after North Atlantic right whale baby boom

Twenty-three North Atlantic right whales were born during this year’s calving season — the highest number in more than 15 years.

Most significant roadwork in Confederation Bridge history pushed back to May 2

Resurfacing work on the Confederation Bridge will now begin Saturday instead of Friday as previously announced, according to the company that manages bridge operations.

Shippers ‘losing faith’ in CBSA tech systems amid ongoing outages, glitches

Issues with the eManifest pre-clearance system for goods entering Canada mark the second major issue with CBSA technical systems in recent months.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks while touring IUOE Local 793 in Oakville, Ont. on Thursday, April 30, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

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Marathoner Cameron Levins, competing at the 2022 world athletics championships, lowered the Canadian record to 2:05:36 in Tokyo the next year. He says the new world mark, more than six minutes faster, “feels like a different world from what I’m…

Arizona’s Ildemaro Vargas sets record for Venezuela-born player with a 27-game hit streak

CHICAGO (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 27 games on Friday, breaking the major league record for a Venezuela native.

Arizona’s Ildemaro Vargas sets record for Venezuela-born player with a 27-game hit streak

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ildemaro Vargas hits a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Celtics, 76ers will add to their long playoff history with a Game 7 matchup in Boston

BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics appeared to be skipping toward the second round of the NBA playoffs following a 32-point road win in Game 4 at Philadelphia.

Celtics, 76ers will add to their long playoff history with a Game 7 matchup in Boston

Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, left, tries to get past Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George during the first half of Game 6 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Lifeguards will now be on duty at 9 Vancouver beaches this summer

Lifeguards will now be on duty at Spanish Banks West, Spanish Banks East, Locarno, Jericho, Kitsilano, Sunset, English Bay, Second and Third Beach, but not Trout Lake.

Body of unidentified male found in South Saskatchewan River, police say

Officers found the body of an unidentified male in the South Saskatchewan River, according to Saskatoon police, who said they are still working to identify him.  

Cadillac’s stars-and-stripes Miami debut as the new F1 team races on US soil

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — It was less than 14 months ago that Cadillac’s frustrating push to enter Formula 1 finally came to an end and the team was approved to compete in the global motorsports series.

Cadillac’s stars-and-stripes Miami debut as the new F1 team races on US soil

Cadillac driver Sergio Perez, of Mexico, speaks during a news conference at the Miami Formula One Grand Prix auto race, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Cadillac’s stars-and-stripes Miami debut as the new F1 team races on US soil

Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland gets pushed back into his garage during the first practice session ahead of the Miami Formula One Grand Prix, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell

Russia is ‘going backwards’ in equipment and deploying post WWII-era tanks, according to Western officials

• Jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich denied detention appeal in Moscow • Putin visits Russian troops at military headquarters in Kherson • Watch moment WSJ journalist appears in Russian court

Podcast: One country musician is calling for other artists to oppose assault rifles

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Mother’s Day is around the corner. Here are 50+ thoughtful gifts she’ll love

A head-to-toe guide of how men should dress this spring, and where they should shop

42 of the most useful travel products you can buy on Amazon

The 7 best high-yield savings accounts of April 2023

Taxes are due tomorrow. Here’s how to file for an extension

Composting is an easy way to reduce food waste. Here’s how to do it

We stopped using aluminum foil for cooking and you should too. Here’s what to use instead

SunOpta Completes Arrangement With Refresco

MINNEAPOLIS — SunOpta Inc. (“SunOpta” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STKL) (TSX: SOY), a North American supply chain solutions provider, is pleased to announce the successful completion of the acquisition of the Company by an affiliate of Refresco Holding B.V. (“Refresco”) for US$6.50 per Common Share in cash (the “Consideration”) pursuant to a previously announced plan

Fed dissenters explain ‘no’ votes, saying they disagreed with hinting next move would be a cut

Federal Reserve officials who voted this week against the post-meeting statement said they didn’t think it was appropriate to signal that the next interest rate move would be lower.

Trump tells Congress hostilities in Iran ‘have terminated’ as War Powers deadline hits

Trump said there “is tremendous discord” among Iran’s leaders, which has complicated efforts to end the war that the United States began in late February.

The market isn’t grading all Big Tech earnings the same — here’s why

After a big week of mega-cap tech earnings, investors are starting to differentiate AI tech winners from those still proving themselves.

Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon expand classified military AI use

Several groups have highlighted the risks of relying on AI-assisted systems in support of life-and-death decisions

Trump says he’s raising EU auto tariffs to 25% without clarifying how

The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs earlier this year, and Europe warned that its trade deal with Washington could be in jeopardy.

Video shows Cole Allen scouting hotel, storming checkpoint in alleged Trump assassination attempt

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said there’s no evidence that a Secret Service officer shot at the Washington Hilton was the victim of friendly fire.

Trump’s new executive order, with help from Congress, could increase U.S. retirement wealth up to 77%, researchers find

Trump’s executive order created a new way for Americans to save for retirement and called on Congress to expand the parameters of the deal.

Pirro keeps pressure on Fed’s Powell despite dropping probe

The U.S. attorney is expected to imminently appeal a ruling blocking her investigation of the Fed’s cost overruns.

Exxon Mobil CEO expects higher oil prices due to Iran war: ‘The market hasn’t seen the full impact’

Oil prices have soared on the risk of escalation and then plunged on hopes for peace before repeating the cycle.

US Sanctions Iranian Exchanges, China Terminal on Oil Purchases

The Trump administration sanctioned three Iranian currency exchanges and a Chinese oil terminal on Friday, as the US adds to pressure on Tehran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says he will raise tariff on EU vehicles to 25%

Levies on cars and trucks exported to US will be imposed ‘next week’ unless companies manufacture at American plants

How to survive if you’re suffering through Canada’s ‘longer and more severe’ allergy seasons

Seasonal allergies are getting worse in Canada, with longer and stronger pollen seasons, largely thanks to climate change. Here’s a primer on the hardest-hit cities, the latest science and what treatments can help you survive another allergen-filled spring and summer.

Paging Dr. AI to the ER? Artificial intelligence shows promise in emergency room diagnosis

As hospitals increase their use of artificial intelligence to improve patient care, a U.S. study has found that an AI tool has proven effective at making emergency medical diagnoses — even better than actual doctors, in some cases.

As free radon testing kit program ends for the spring, 2,600 Winnipeggers are still waiting

The City of Winnipeg is winding down its library program to lend free radon testing kits to patrons, but more than 2,600 people are still waiting to get the device — some after months. “It’s frustrating,” said Brian Itscovich, a Winnipeg resident who ordered the kit.

Southern Ontario drug traffickers prompt state of emergency in Long Lake #58 First Nation

As a state of emergency remains in place in Long Lake #58 First Nation over the toxic drug crisis, the northwestern Ontario community is creating new safety and wellness roles to help protect vulnerable members.

Germany does more hip and knee replacements than Canada. What can we learn?

Canadians are waiting months to years for a hip or knee replacement, and in some cases, paying thousands of dollars out-of-pocket to have the surgery done privately. That isn’t happening in Germany.

Changes to disability tax credit broadly welcomed by opposition, advocates

The Liberal government’s plan to make it easier for Canadians living with disabilities to apply for the disability tax credit is being welcomed by the opposition and advocates who say the proposed changes are long overdue, though some say they don’t go far enough.

1 in 5 Manitobans sought care for anxiety, study finds — but researcher says that’s likely an undercount

A new study says about one in five Manitobans over the age of 15 sought health-care services for anxiety symptoms over a one-year period — but some say those numbers may be an undercount.

HIV patients in Senegal skip treatment, fearing arrest amid anti-2SLGBTQ+ crackdown

Fewer patients are visiting some HIV treatment centres in Senegal amid a wave of arrests targeting 2SLGBTQ+ people, according to health officials and government data seen by Reuters, threatening the country’s fight against the virus.

James Poker aged out of a treatment centre at 16. Nobody told his father

James Poker aged out of the system at 16 and was abruptly released from a treatment facility in Saskatchewan. His father had no idea until he saw him on the streets of their remote northern community of Natuashish.

Health Canada approves 1st generic version of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic

Health Canada ‌​approved on Tuesday the first generic ​version of ​Danish drugmaker Novo ‌Nordisk’s Ozempic drug.

Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research

Dr. David Morens, 78, is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws while employed at the National Institutes of Health. The U.S. Justice Department alleges that he concealed or destroyed records of discussions related to COVID-19 research grants, including an effort to revive a controversial coronavirus grant.

Toronto woman who wants to die says federal MAID committee isn’t listening

Claire Elyse Brosseau wants to end her life, but under current Canadian legislation she’s not eligible for medical assistance in dying because she only suffers from mental illnesses. Next year, that’s supposed to change — though the federal government has already delayed twice.

All the evidence revealed so far in Musk v. Altman

The Musk v. Altman trial is underway, and that means exhibits, or the evidence to be presented in court, are being revealed piece by piece. So far, email exchanges, photos, and corporate documents are circulating from the earliest days of OpenAI – and from before the AI lab even had a name. Some high-level takeaways:

Ubuntu infrastructure has been down for more than a day

The outage has hampered communication concerning a critical vulnerability that gives root.

This Eye-Catching Indoor Garden Is 20 Percent Off Right Now

Lettuce Grow’s Farmstand is sure to impress, and it’s 20 percent off for Mother’s Day.

The Next Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Will Take More Than Just Science

At WIRED Health, pioneering Alzheimer’s researcher John Hardy outlined the stakes—and next steps—of where treatment is headed next.

Birdfy’s smart bird feeder is down to its best-ever price for Mother’s Day

From crafting machines to smart calendars, a number of unique gifts are already on sale in the run-up to Mother’s Day, May 10th. Birdfy smart feeders are another discounted option to consider, particularly the new Birdfy Feeder Metal 2 (4K), which is on sale for $259.99 ($50 off). If you’re looking to spend less, you

Coatue has a plan to buy up land for data centers, possibly for Anthropic

Coatue, one of the biggest names in venture capital, has a new venture that is reportedly buying land near large power sources.

Amazon’s built-in AI price history expands to show the entire last year

Amazon’s built-in price tracking feature now allows you to see how much a product’s price has changed over the past year. To use the feature, open the Amazon app and select the “Price history” button next to the item’s price, or ask Amazon’s AI assistant Rufus. The expansion comes just weeks ahead of Amazon’s annual

Dreame — the vacuum company — just ‘launched’ its own phones

Dreame, a Chinese manufacturer best known for its robot vacuums but with ambitions to do much more, says it’s making smartphones now. I’m not sure I believe it. The company showed off two phones at its own Next event, which took place in California this week, though both had previously been revealed in China in

Senators ban themselves from prediction markets after candidates bet on own races

Senator decries “blatant, brazen corruption,” wants to target Trump admin next.

Minnesota passes ban on fake AI nudes; app makers risk $500K fines

More evidence of Grok CSAM seen as Minnesota passes nudifying app ban.

Amazon stuck with months of repairs after drone strikes on data centers

AWS stops billing Middle East cloud customers as repairs to war damage drag on.

This accessory can snap a Steam Controller to your phone — or almost anything else

Valve’s new Steam Controller goes on sale on Monday for $99, and accessories-maker Mechanism will be ready. As far as we know, Mechanism’s new Basegrip is the very first way to attach a Steam Controller to your phone – as well as Mechanism’s lineup of accessories, including mounts for hanging handhelds and gamepads on the

Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern

All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.

Ont. government investing $4.4M in First Nations Technical Institute’s Aviation Training Centre

Investment aims to rebuild FNTI’s Aviation Training Centre which was destroyed in a fire four years ago.

Magna International Inc. reports Q1 sales edged higher

In its updated outlook, Magna says it now expects its sales for 2026 to total between US$41.5 billion and US$43.1 billion, down from its earlier forecast for between $41.9 billion and US$43.5 billion.

Juno Industries Inc. closes $12M oversubscribed financing round

Juno Industries stated in a press release that it will use the funds to support company and team expansion, R&D acceleration, M&A opportunities, and the development and deployment of needs-based solutions for Canadian and allied national security.

Arcanus Aerial Systems Inc. secures Cdn. production with Beyond Vision, S.A.

The agreement grants Arcanus the right to manufacture, commercialize and support Beyond Vision’s flagship UAV platforms in Canada and on Canadian-funded export sales.

Software-defined vehicles test auto supply chains: Moody’s

Vehicles with updatable software platforms can increase input costs and strain supplier relationships, per Andrei Quinn‑Barabanov, supply chain industry practice lead. 

Federal government announces investment in Sask.’s AI and innovation ecosystem

Co.Labs will reportedly strengthen collaboration with ecosystem partners, expand its Expert and X-in-Residence programs, enhance agtech programming, and deliver three Uniting the Prairies (UP) conferences, starting this week in Saskatoon.

SEMI reports worldwide silicon wafer shipments increase year-on-year in Q1 2026

Silicon wafers are the fundamental building material for the majority of semiconductors, which are components of all electronic devices.

Target launches new kind of supply chain facility

The Houston Receive Center gives the retailer more inventory-holding capacity before sending products to downstream locations.

UP, NS refile merger applications with STB

The revised submission includes additional data from several Class I railroads that weren’t in the original application filed in December 2025.

CBP’s tariff refund portal is performing better than expected

The agency said this week it anticipates returning funds to importers as early as May 11.

Equinor awards design and engineering contracts for Bay du Nord oil project off N.L.

BW Offshore will help design Bay du Nord’s floating production and storage vessel, which the company is also supplying.