Unpublished Newswire
Past and present union leaders say Rick Leary's tenure heading the Toronto Transit Commission was bad for morale. But the new head of OC Transpo is promising to forge a collaborative relationship with labour in the nation's capital.
May 7, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
The judge in the trial for an Ontario couple who'd been caring for two brothers was clear in laying blame: Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney are the ones who committed murder and other crimes. He also noted that the Children's Aid Society (CAS) had "zero to do" with their guilt or innocence. Still, the case raises concerns about the child protection system and has showcased systemic issues that need to be addressed immediately, say advocates and other observers.
May 7, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
A man in Quebec's Abitibi-Témiscamingue region is questioning if his father would still be alive if his family's 911 calls were properly transferred to Quebec, instead of landing in Ontario. By the time paramedics arrived, roughly 50 minutes had passed from the first 911 call.
May 7, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Some young Canadians are getting more intentional with their technology use and opting for digital minimalism — a paring down of all-encompassing devices like smartphones — of their own volition.
May 7, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
Canada’s military is quietly deploying counter-drone defences at ports and air bases, racing to keep pace with lessons from Ukraine’s devastating strikes on Russian assets. The effort exposes a legal and operational grey zone — how to stop airborne threats over Canadian cities without disrupting civilian life or crossing regulatory lines.
May 7, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Ottawa
According to a recent government report, 129 Indigenous families have started the process of searching for 221 missing children since the law, known as Bill 79, came into effect.
May 7, 2026 - 04:00 | | CBC News - Canada
