
One woman was admitted with a life-threatening condition called exercise-induced or exertional rhabdomyolysis, rhabdo for short.
The illness can happen after an intense workout and is when muscle tissue breaks down, leaking enzymes and proteins into the bloodstream. In high amounts, the proteins can damage the kidneys and lead to an imbalance of electrolytes, which can cause dehydration and heart issues.
April 8, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Canada
For 150 years, who is considered a "Status Indian" in Canadian law has been determined by the federal government through the Indian Act. Now, a Senate bill could end the "second-generation cut-off." What would this mean for communities, and does the bill stand a chance of passing in the House?
April 8, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Canada's army is weighing faster timelines for new armoured vehicles while rethinking tanks in light of Ukraine's drone-dominated battlefield. Aging Leopards need replacement, but commanders say technology — including uncrewed systems — will shape decisions, even as other priorities like air defence and long-range strike rank higher.
April 8, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Canada
Police raided a Montreal mattress company and found stolen cars. A CBC investigation into the city's car export industry found numerous Montreal businesses have sent stolen cars overseas.
April 8, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Canada
A 14-year-old aspiring soccer player living in Quebec has been given the opportunity of a lifetime. But his status as an asylum seeker is preventing him from getting on a plane and capitalizing on it.
April 8, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Canada
It ain't over yet, but the Ottawa Senators are currently hurtling towards a second consecutive Stanley Cup Playoff berth after a 6-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Read More
April 8, 2026 - 00:38 | Callum Fraser | Ottawa Citizen


