Home / 2026 / May / 06

Daily Archives: May 6, 2026

U.S., Russia interfering in Alberta separatist debate, study says

Foreign adversaries are meddling in the Alberta separatist debate in ways that threaten Canada’s sovereignty and national security, warns a report released Wednesday. The study by leading information researchers said American and Russian actors were playing a dangerous role in the province’s dispute over seceding from Canada. “While homegrown, the …

Read More »

Report on OpenAI expected from federal, provincial privacy watchdogs

By Jim Bronskill and Anja Karadeglija The Canadian Press Posted May 6, 2026 9:46 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Privacy watchdogs plan to release a report Wednesday on OpenAI, the company behind the popular artificial intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT. Federal privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne …

Read More »

Canada to pick between Swedish and U.S. radar planes to protect its skies

The primary military threat facing Canada comes from hypersonic or cruise missiles arriving from the north, the sea or even space, launched by adversaries such as Russia or China, according to the Canadian Armed Forces. To defend itself, the government of Canada wants to acquire half a dozen new “flying …

Read More »

Canada’s mid-size cities are growing like big ones — and running into the same fights

For generations, growth in many Canadian cities meant the same thing: new subdivisions at the edge of town, detached homes, longer roads and outward expansion. Now, rising land costs, changing affordability pressures, population growth and public policies have pushed builders to add more multi-unit housing, not just newer subdivisions at …

Read More »

Primary results show Trump’s power over Republican Party remains strong

Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. U.S. President Donald Trump wanted political retribution against Republican incumbents in Indiana who defied his calls …

Read More »

Quick service restaurants are taking a bigger hit as Canadians feel crunched by the cost of living

At The Birds & The Beets in Vancouver, Matthew Senecal-Junkeer’s cafe-restaurant transitions from sandwiches and coffee in the day to wine and small plates at night. And recently, he’s noticed his customers’ price sensitivity changes from day to night, too. During cafe hours, every choice customers make — oat milk …

Read More »

WHO confirms Andes strain of hantavirus in cruise ship passengers, with 3 transferred from ship for treatment

Health authorities have identified the Andes strain of hantavirus, which can be transmitted from person to person, in passengers who were on a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly outbreak of the rare infection, officials said Wednesday. Meanwhile, three patients with suspected hantavirus infections were evacuated from the …

Read More »

Why Trump’s plan to guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz may be ‘extraordinarily’ difficult

The U.S. plan to safely escort hundreds of stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz could face major difficulties, including the ongoing threat of Iranian missile attacks and the challenge of navigating through thousands of mines planted in the sea, analysts say. “Being able to take out all of the …

Read More »

Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac sues Google over alleged defamation

Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Cape Breton fiddler Ashley MacIsaac has launched a civil lawsuit against Google, claiming the online giant …

Read More »