The World Health Organization (WHO) will oversee the evacuation of passengers and crew from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, the Associated Press reports. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch stated that the public risk remains low despite rising hantavirus cases and a lengthy incubation period.
Local News Highlights
The Don Valley Parkway will be closed all weekend, affecting drivers in the area. In other news, a roti shop in Scarborough has been a local institution for 25 years, with customers praising its consistent flavours.
Three individuals have been found guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of seniors in Abbotsford. A B.C. property manager accused of short-term rental fraud lost an appeal regarding a document production order.
Hundreds gathered to remember slain Calgary children, described as a 'lifetime of trauma.' A 16-year-old homicide victim was remembered as a caring, funny sister. A teen accused in a triple homicide in Brockville, Ont., was in a relationship with a victim, police say.
Homebuyers camped out near an Ottawa real estate office for a chance at a newly built home. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 to even their series. 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 police intervention. 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 the 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.' 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 lobby for Highway 11/17 improvements. A cold front moves in, dropping temperatures by Mother's Day.
'Things are going to get a whole lot worse': London region faces the highest unemployment rate in Canada, with 1,800 jobs lost in April. Barrie MPs fly into a Snowbirds dogfight. Moose Cree evacuees are readying to leave Barrie.
Windsor's mayor maintains his position on involuntary addiction treatment. A mobile skin cancer clinic fills 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, Powell River RCMP say.
'The law doesn't always equal safe': A New Brunswick mom fights for tougher car seat laws 13 years after losing two children in a crash. A P.E.I. school celebrates its sixth Battery Blitz win as recycling rises nationally.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended new sanctions on Cuba targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA. Google settled a racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million.
Politics
In the Capital Dispatch, PM Carney is under pressure to keep promises. Jason Kenney commented on the 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
The parent company of Trump's Truth Social reported a $400 million loss. Canada and U.S. stock markets rose amid jobs reports. South Bow says demand is strong for oil shipments to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Health
Ten Canadians are connected to the hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship. A study suggests being married may come with an unexpected health benefit. 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 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.
Sports
The NFL and referees agreed on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding a potential work stoppage. Novak 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
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. The Musee d'Orsay opened a gallery dedicated to still-unclaimed works stolen by Nazis in WWII.
Climate & Environment
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 and wonder to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sci-Tech
A P.E.I. school celebrated its sixth Battery Blitz win as recycling rises nationally. The 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.
