King Charles ‘grasped’ opportunity to heal U.S. ties on visit: Buckingham palace
A royal aide said the monarch's private discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump includes 'an awful lot of warmth and laughter' amid serious topics
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Sunday, May 3, 2026
Politics
Trump faces midterm test as battle for Congress enters final six months
Early indicators point to a challenging environment for Republicans, with the presidents approval rating around 40 percent and economic dissatisfaction eroding confidence
Carney should state what ‘leverage’ Canada has in U.S. talks: Poilievre
Earlier in the week, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer warned a group of Canadian politicians that Ottawa shouldn't try to use energy as leverage in the trade talks.
Toronto Jews injured in drive-by shooting with ‘gel-blaster’ firearm
Jewish groups warn growing antisemitic violence in Canada and elsewhere must be addressed
Prime Minister should explain Canada’s ‘leverage’ in U.S. trade talks, Poilievre says
Carney is seeking to secure an end to tariffs and a renewal of the trade deal in upcoming negotiations
‘Pearson is a disaster’: Poilievre backs Toronto island airport expansion
The Ford government has tabled legislation which would give the province the power to take control of land in and around Billy Bishop Airport.
Recipe: Peak summer salad with burrata and dumpling sauce
As the weather heats up and you want to turn the oven on less, this peak summer salad is a great way to mix flavours and creamy burrata cheese.
Revisiting the days when the mob controlled the jukeboxes
For decades, the mob had its mitts in jukeboxes, an under-the-radar cash business that warped the music industry.
Iran pushes for war’s end but Trump says it hasn’t ‘paid a big enough price’
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but also expressed doubt it would lead to a deal.
Carney to take part in European summit on security, trade
Canada is the first non-European country to attend these meetings, which have taken place twice a year since they began after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Government
City of Toronto kicks off annual Keep Toronto Beautiful initiative early ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™
News Release May 2, 2026 Today, Mayor Olivia Chow and Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Spadina-Fort York), joined hundreds of frontline cleaning and maintenance staff to launch...
Cherry blossom peak bloom expected this weekend
News Release May 1, 2026 The City of Toronto is predicting that cherry blossom trees will bloom this weekend. Cherry blossoms typically last four to 10 days, depending on weather conditions....
Candidate nominations and third party advertiser registrations open tomorrow for 2026 municipal election
News Release April 30, 2026 Candidate nominations for Toronto’s 2026 municipal election open tomorrow, Friday, May 1 at 8:30 a.m. and close Friday, August 21 at 2 p.m. Nominations can be filed for...
Business
Power Outage No Longer Anticipated for the Village of Hughenden and Surrounding Area; AltaLink Continues to Monitor Wildfire Conditions
CALGARY, Alberta — AltaLink has determined that a power outage is no longer required as part of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for the Village of Hughenden and the surrounding area...
Carney should state what ‘leverage’ Canada has in trade talks, Poilievre says
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney should tell Canadians what leverage the country has over the United States in coming trade negotiations.
‘Feels like we’re in the pandemic’: Why most Canadians are limiting or cancelling road trips this summer
Care Murphy’s 2016 Honda Civic has already racked up more than 300,000 kilometres from her road trips across Ontario over the past ten years. But this summer, it isn’t going to get the same...
US Is Oil Supplier of Last Resort as Hormuz Disruptions Worsen
The tankers have been arriving from all over the world in unprecedented numbers. After loading up in Alaska and along the US Gulf Coast, they head back out to sea — to Japan, Thailand and even as...
Traders Grapple With Two-Sided Tail Risk as Stocks Regain Highs
With equities back to their highs after a V-shaped recovery from the Iran oil shock, investors are increasingly caught between left and right tail risks: The tireless AI and semiconductor rally on...
OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas but stays mum on UAE pull-out
Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an expected move aimed at demonstrating continuity at the cartel after the shock withdrawal of...
Bath & Body Works launches an out-of-this-galaxy collection to celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, only in theaters May 22
What you should know: Limited-edition Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu collection debuts May 4 for Bath & Body Works rewards members and May 11 for all customers, online and in stores across the...
The tech dream job is dead - here’s what comes next
Tech’s promise of a stable, high-reward career has collapsed. INSEAD professor Phanish Puranam says adaptability is now the only reliable form of job security
OPEC+ Agrees Symbolic Quota Hike as UAE Touts Oil Investment
Major OPEC+ nations agreed a modest and symbolic increase in their June production quota levels, as the group sends a business-as-usual message following the surprise exit of the United Arab...
'Not the right time': Retirees delay downsizing plans as housing market slumps
Real estate watchers say plans to downsize are on hold for plenty of retirees as the population contends with challenges such as falling home prices and a lack of choice in the market.
Community
Power Outage No Longer Anticipated for the Village of Hughenden and Surrounding Area; AltaLink Continues to Monitor Wildfire Conditions
CALGARY, Alberta — AltaLink has determined that a power outage is no longer required as part of a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) for the Village of Hughenden and the surrounding area...
Whitecaps 1, Galaxy 1: Mathias Laborda scores goal in 82nd minute as Vancouver ties L.A.
The Whitecaps had their club regular-season record four-game win streak halted
Moving on up: Blue Jays promote Arjun Nimmala from Vancouver Canadians to New Hampshire
Power-hitting shortstop, who was Toronto's 2023 first-round pick, was on a tear at Nat Bailey of late, including monster home run this week
Île Mercier bridge fully reopens after flooding forced its closure
The bridge is the only road linking the small island to the rest of Montreal. The post Île Mercier bridge fully reopens after flooding forced its closure appeared first on Montreal Gazette.
Sedins to represent Canucks at 2026 NHL Draft Lottery
The Vancouver Canucks have never picked first overall, and are are hoping for some draft lottery luck on Tuesday.
Man, 21, arrested in woman's shooting death in Gatineau
Gatineau police said Sunday they have arrested a 21-year-old suspect in the shooting death of a 39-year-old woman at a Main Street “establishment” last weekend. Police said in a release that...
Man struck by car as he exits his vehicle in Montreal North
The incident left the 27-year-old man in critical condition, but he is expected to survive. The post Man struck by car as he exits his vehicle in Montreal North appeared first on Montreal Gazette.
Bath & Body Works launches an out-of-this-galaxy collection to celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, only in theaters May 22
What you should know: Limited-edition Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu collection debuts May 4 for Bath & Body Works rewards members and May 11 for all customers, online and in stores across the...
What it might take to restart passenger rail service from North Vancouver to Whistler
Pipe dream or possibility? From the SeaBus terminal to fresh tracks in two hours.
40 years later, a look back at Expo 86 evictions
Hundreds of Downtown Eastside residents were abruptly evicted from single-room occupancy hotels before the fair opened in 1986.
Health
Environment
How to conserve your dragon – and avoid losing Australia’s most imperilled reptile for a second time
Melbourne zoo’s new breeding centre hopes to safeguard the future of the critically endangered Victorian grassland earless dragonSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free...
Rising temperatures could be driving up antibiotic resistance in soil, 11-year study finds
Every year, millions suffer, and thousands lose their lives to infections that were once easily treatable with the right dose of medication. The drugs are the same; human physiology is the same; the...
Readers reply: The Missouri tofu spill was ‘unforgettable’ – but what are history’s greatest bad smells?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsThis week’s question:...
Synthetic biology promised to rewrite life—with the death of its pioneer, J. Craig Venter, how close are scientists?
When scientist J. Craig Venter and his team announced in 2010 that they had created the first cell controlled by a fully synthetic genome, it marked a turning point in how scientists think about life.
Scientists just discovered what coffee is really doing to your gut and brain
Coffee doesn’t just energize—it actively reshapes the gut and mind. Researchers found that both caffeinated and decaf coffee altered gut bacteria in ways linked to better mood and lower stress....
Malaria didn’t just kill early humans, it shaped who we became
Long before humans spread across the globe, a deadly disease may have quietly shaped where our ancestors lived—and even how we evolved. New research reveals that malaria didn’t just threaten...
How a newly discovered organelle could help reduce cow methane emissions
When cows burp, they send a substantial amount of methane gas into the air, which makes them a leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. According to research published in the journal Science,...
Cities are getting hotter—and bigger. New research reveals the scale of the challenge
We tend to think of climate change impacts as dramatic and destructive. Storms and floods that bring down landslides and swamp streets, or raging wildfires that tear through forests and farmland.
The creepy feeling in old buildings might have a surprising cause
A hidden force may be quietly shaping how you feel—and you’d never even know it. Infrasound, an ultra-low-frequency vibration below the range of human hearing, is everywhere from traffic to old...
More farming co-operatives could ‘unleash growth’ in UK, finds report
Greater agricultural collaboration can improve food security and resilience to global crises, says policy paperAgricultural co-operatives could “unleash growth” in the UK and improve national...
Sports
Premier League Roundup: Man United back in Champions League after win over Liverpool
Manchester United guaranteed a return to the Champions League next season with a 3-2 win against Liverpool on Sunday.
Notebook: Raptors look to exceed all expectations in Game 7 vs. Cavaliers
The end of something unexpected or the start of a new adventure. Either possibility lies ahead of the Raptors as they get ready for Game 7 against the Cavaliers on Sunday night. Michael Grange gets...
Blue Jays on Sportsnet: Toronto vs. Minnesota
Canadiens’ Noah Dobson a game-time decision for Game 7 vs. Lightning
Defenceman Noah Dobson will take pre-game warmups and is a game-time decision for Sunday’s Game 7 showdown against the Tampa Bay Lightning (Sportsnet, 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT), head coach...
Raptors’ Ingram spotted in walking boot ahead of Game 7
It appears increasingly likely that the Toronto Raptors will be without their regular-season leading scorer for Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Sunday Overreactions: Where do the Penguins go from here?
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ surprising playoff run quieted speculation around Sidney Crosby’s future—for now—but their early exit underscores the urgent need to choose a clear direction as their...
Confident Canadiens feel ready to beat Lightning in Game 7
The six games the Canadiens played against the Lightning in this series have shown they’re ready to win Game 7 and not just experience it as some sort of rite of passage. Eric Engels tees up...
World Athletics Relays Championships: DAY 2 - Gaborone
Watch a host of Canadians team up for glory in Gaborone, Botswana for the second day of this World Athletics Relays tour stop.
Prominent N.S. rugby coach uses podcast to show how exercise helps with mental illness
James Alder, a prominent Nova Scotia rugby coach and British military veteran, is sharing his PTSD experience and the support he found through sport and physical exercise in a new podcast. Through...
Watch Canadian sprinters compete at the World Athletics Relays
Live coverage of the World Athletics Relays on CBC Sports will be shown on Sunday beginning at 8 a.m. ET. Catch all the action from Gaborone, Botswana, on CBCSports.ca and CBC Gem.
Technology
Former defence minister Harjit Sajjan’s new startup lays groundwork for public listing
Juno Industries has secured $12 million in commitments to list on TSVX in reverse takeover deal. The post Former defence minister Harjit Sajjan’s new startup lays groundwork for public listing...
Women’s Equity Lab Manitoba closes Fund 3 at $300,000
Fund reached full subscription in record time, maxing out in roughly a month. The post Women’s Equity Lab Manitoba closes Fund 3 at $300,000 first appeared on BetaKit.
AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton says we must convince AI that it’s our mother
Hinton says making AIs care more about us than themselves could keep them from wiping out humanity. The post AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton says we must convince AI that it’s our mother first...
Canada’s real workforce crisis isn’t AI, it’s the entry-level experience gap
Venture for Canada’s CEO writes that Canadian employers need to give young workers a fair shot. The post Canada’s real workforce crisis isn’t AI, it’s the entry-level experience gap first...
Meet the BetaKit Most Ambitious: Town Hall full speaker lineup
Cameron Bailey, Olivia Chow, Eliot Pence, and more join BetaKit’s marquee Toronto Tech Week opener. The post Meet the BetaKit Most Ambitious: Town Hall full speaker lineup first appeared on BetaKit.
N.B. nuclear company selling ‘distressed assets’ to B.C. buyer
A company that was aiming to build its first small modular nuclear reactor in New Brunswick is putting some of its assets up for sale as its future in the province is increasingly in doubt.
PrairiesCan invests $7.9 million in funding to support Co.Labs, local AI firms
Funding was announced in Saskatoon at the Uniting the Prairies conference The post PrairiesCan invests $7.9 million in funding to support Co.Labs, local AI firms first appeared on BetaKit.
Canadian co-founded Featherless AI secures $20 million USD to build open-source AI infrastructure
Company can deploy more than 30,000 open-source AI models through a single API. The post Canadian co-founded Featherless AI secures $20 million USD to build open-source AI infrastructure first...
General Fusion prepares to continue its quest for commercial fusion power as a public company
BC firm lays out its vision for scalable fusion ahead of expected Nasdaq debut. The post General Fusion prepares to continue its quest for commercial fusion power as a public company first appeared...
How Boast helped companies secure $900 million in R&D tax credits since 2018
Boast’s 2026 Benchmark Report reveals that R&D tax credits are becoming key to how companies fund growth. The post How Boast helped companies secure $900 million in R&D tax credits since 2018 first...
World
Man United beat Liverpool 3-2 to secure Champions League qualification
Kobbie Mainoo's late strike earns a thrilling victory after bitter rivals Liverpool had fought back from two goals down.
Bulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Iran, UKMTO says
Crew is safe and no environmental impact has been reported after the incident 11 nautical miles (20km) west of Sirik.
The US vs Latin America: Varsha Gandikota and Susana Muhamad
Gandikota asks Muhamad: What does the military‑industrial machine mean for the sovereignty of the Global South?
Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains
Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.
Israel threatens Gaza war resumption to force disarmament as ‘truce’ frays
Palestinian factions reject US-backed plans linking aid to weapons surrender, demanding clear political path forward.
Zelenskyy has no cards to play against Russia or the West
The president seems unable to secure for Ukrainian people a gain that can compensate for a painful peace.
Canada to be first non-European nation at EPC summit as Carney seeks allies
PM’s attendance at European Political Community meeting in Yerevan seen as part of effort to build new ties after US ruptureCanada is to become the first non-European country to attend a meeting of...
Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say
A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, the US African Command said.
On World Press Freedom Day, Pope honours journalists killed in war zones
Pope Leo XIV asks faithful to remember journalists who have lost their lives pursuing the truth.
Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among 175 Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel.