I left home to prove I was independent. Coming back was braver

When Jumol Royes left home for school in Ottawa in midlife, he sought independence. But being there taught him just how much he relied on the community he had back home.
Canadiens beat Sabres 6-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the second-round

The Montreal Canadiens now have a 2-1 lead in their second-round series against the Buffalo Sabres after a convincing 6-2 win in Game 3 at the Bell Centre Sunday.
Charge return to Walter Cup Final after finishing off Fleet in double-overtime thriller

The Ottawa Charge are returning to the Walter Cup Final for a second straight season. Michela Cava scored at 1:12 of the second overtime to earn Ottawa a thrilling 4-3 win over the Boston Fleet. The Charge won the best-of-five semifinal series in four games.
Tick invasion: New species bring new risks to Canada

There are already 40 different types of ticks in Canada, with more species expected to migrate north. For The National, CBC’s Tom Murphy goes to the Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre (CTRIC) to find out more about the evolving risk.
Despite strained ties, U.S. senator says Canada should be cautious of making deals with China

As Canada prepares to accept more Chinese-made electric vehicles into the country, a U.S. senator is warning that although Canada-U.S. ties are strained, Canadian officials should be cautious when making agreements with China's government.
As social habits evolve, we sought to learn how people are making friends

"How do I meet new people?" That question — especially for adults — is all over the internet. CBC News spoke to Calgarians about how they're making friends, and an expert on the cost of loneliness and social isolation.
Casper the foster mom owl has raised hundreds of rescued owlets as her own

Casper is currently fostering four owlets, demonstrating important skills like flying, hunting, and fearing humans.
Ceasefire with Iran tested as cargo ship catches fire and Kuwait, U.A.E. repel drone attacks

The shaky ceasefire in the Iran war was tested again on Sunday when a drone set a small fire on a ship off the coast of Qatar, while the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait reported separate drones entering their airspaces.
How a $500M Cape Breton drug bust helped inspire the film Little Lorraine

In late July 1990, in the waters off Nova Scotia and at a tiny Cape Breton wharf, a plot to unload around two-dozen tonnes of hash was foiled by RCMP, the coast guard and the military. A judge later called the plan "one of the largest conspiracies ever to import drugs through the Nova Scotia coast."
Forced offline for most of 2026, Iranians say they're struggling to survive

Iranians have faced a near-total blackout for more than 70 days straight. The shutdown has cost the Iranian economy an estimated $250-million US a day.