A sanctuary secretly housed lions in Ontario cottage country — then came the uproar from neighbours

Some people living near the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in the Parry Sound, Ont., area say a compound with lions rescued from a Quebec zoo was too close for comfort last summer. The sanctuary's executive director says she wouldn't automatically rule out accepting a lion or tiger in the future, if asked.
Canadians may ask AI for medical advice but don't want it replacing humans, poll suggests

A new poll on artificial intelligence and health care suggests that while some Canadians may be turning to chatbots for medical advice, they're far less comfortable with the technology being used to make medical decisions or replace a visit with a doctor.
WW I Canadian soldier with ties to Cape Breton identified

A previously unidentified grave in Northern France has been identified as Sergeant Norman Harold McLennan.
Israel says it killed new Hamas military wing leader in Gaza

Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas's newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it killed his predecessor, while intensifying military pressure in Gaza and expanding operations in Lebanon.
N.L. justice officials can't say how many cases are tossed after trial delays. So we tracked them

The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Justice says it does not have data on how many cases have been tossed due to R v. Jordan. So CBC manually tracked court dockets, attended hearings virtually and in person, and reviewed court audio to gather our own statistics over the past year and a half.
Man denied dental coverage under national plan says insurer 'playing games' with Canadians

The Canadian Dental Care Plan is supposed to help millions of Canadians access dental care. But repeated denials of pre-authorization for more complex procedures, like crowns, is leaving both patients and dental providers baffled.
Hezbollah’s cheap, easy-to-get drones have Israeli soldiers diving for cover

Israel’s government says Hezbollah’s use of small commercial drones is a tactical concern, but not a game-changer. Nonetheless, Israel says it will escalate its attacks on Lebanese targets to try to address the growing threat.
Off Campus is your new hockey romance TV obsession, and it's got a lot of Canadian connections

Heated Rivalry might have some racy competition on its hands — and the rival that's lacing up its skates is another steamy hockey streamer with a Canadian pedigree. We've highlighted some of the show's connections to the country.

