MORNING NEWS DESK
Monday, May 11, 2026
PICKERING / DURHAM REGION
- (Durham Regional Police Service) Police Week 2026 Kicks Off Today Across Durham Region
Durham Regional Police Service officially launched 2026 Police Week on Monday, running from May 10 to 16 with the theme “Protecting Ontario through Service.” Community events are planned throughout the week to encourage connections between police and residents across Durham.
- (INdurham) Three Suspects Sought in Pickering Vehicle Dealership Break-and-Enter
Durham Regional Police are searching for at least three suspects following a break-and-enter at a vehicle dealership in Pickering. Officers are asking anyone with dash cam or surveillance footage from the area to come forward.
- (Durham Radio News) Lakeridge Health Unveils Updated Privacy Measures After Investigation
Lakeridge Health has released updated privacy measures after reviewing a critical investigation by Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner. The hospital network says it will notify affected patients earlier and take more immediate action, such as restricting access to health records, when privacy breaches are detected.
- (CTV News Durham) Pickering Home Invasion: Three Suspects Assaulted Tenants and Fled
Durham Regional Police are looking for three suspects following a violent home invasion in the Apricot Lane and Skyridge Boulevard area of Pickering on May 2. The suspects broke into a residence, assaulted the tenants, stole multiple items, and fled in a vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to call Durham Regional Crime Stoppers.
- (Durham Post) GTA Home Prices Tick Up Slightly After Months of Decline in Durham
After a prolonged downward trend, home prices in the Greater Toronto Area — including Durham Region — have edged up slightly in recent weeks. Analysts note lower mortgage rates and rising buyer confidence as key factors, though the market remains cautious amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
CANADA
- (CBC News) Four Canadians From Hantavirus Cruise Ship Arrive in B.C. to Isolate
The four Canadian citizens aboard the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius landed in Victoria, B.C. on Sunday evening, where they will continue their quarantine under the watch of local public health teams. None of the four have shown symptoms of the Andes strain of hantavirus, which has killed three people globally. They will remain isolated for up to 42 days.
- (Global News) Canada’s Economy Sheds 18,000 Jobs in April as Unemployment Climbs to 6.9%
Statistics Canada reported that Canada lost 18,000 jobs in April, pushing the unemployment rate to a six-month high of 6.9 per cent. The country has now shed jobs in three of the first four months of 2026, with full-time employment falling by 111,000 since January. Economists attribute the continued weakness to U.S. tariffs and ongoing trade uncertainty.
- (National Post) Canvas Learning Platform Cyberattack Hits Canadian Post-Secondary Schools
Multiple Canadian universities and colleges have been caught up in a cyberattack targeting Instructure’s Canvas platform, a widely used learning management system. The breach, detected on April 29, may have exposed student names, emails, and messages, though no financial data or passwords were compromised. An investigation involving a third-party forensic firm and law enforcement is ongoing.
- (CTV News) Carney Says Canada Open to ‘Deeper Integration’ with U.S. Amid CUSMA Pressure
Prime Minister Mark Carney told a Toronto trade summit on Sunday that Canada is open to deeper economic integration with the United States in certain sectors, even as the CUSMA review deadline approaches. Carney stressed the need to diversify trade away from the U.S. while managing the ongoing tensions, including a U.S. senator’s warning against Canada’s recent Chinese electric vehicle deal.
- (Toronto Star) Federal Government Proposes $6B to Train 100,000 New Skilled Trades Workers
The Carney government has unveiled a $6-billion proposal over five years to recruit and train up to 100,000 new skilled trades workers under a program called Team Canada Strong. The plan includes a weekly income top-up of $400 for apprentices during technical training and expanded support for union-run training centres. The initiative aims to combat youth unemployment and fill critical labour shortages.
INTERNATIONAL
- (CNN) Trump Calls Iran’s Ceasefire Counter-Proposal ‘Totally Unacceptable’
U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s response to the latest American ceasefire proposal in the Middle East conflict, calling it ‘totally unacceptable.’ Iran’s counter-proposal — submitted through Pakistan — demanded sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, compensation for war damages, the release of frozen assets, and an end to all regional fighting. Oil prices rose sharply on the news, with Brent crude climbing above $104 a barrel.
- (Reuters) Saudi Aramco Posts 25% Profit Jump as Iran War Drives Up Oil Prices
Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil exporter, reported a 25% rise in first-quarter net profit, reaching $32.5 billion USD, as elevated crude prices fuelled by the Iran war boosted revenues. The company has rerouted much of its oil exports through its East-West Pipeline to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, bypassing the restricted Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude remains above $103 a barrel.
- (AP) Ukraine Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Facilities Intensify, Impact Remains Unclear
Ukrainian drones have continued striking oil refineries and shipping terminals deep inside Russia, including repeated hits on infrastructure in the Krasnodar region, sending large plumes of smoke visible from space. While the attacks aim to cut Russian oil export revenues, analysts say the economic impact is partly offset by elevated global oil prices stemming from the Iran conflict. Russian crude export revenues nearly doubled in the first quarter despite the strikes.
- (BBC) India-Pakistan Ceasefire Holds One Year On, But Diplomacy Remains Frozen
The ceasefire between India and Pakistan — brokered one year ago following a brief but intense military conflict — continues to hold, with reports of serious violations having ceased by May 11, 2025. However, diplomatic relations between the two nuclear-armed nations remain deeply strained, with trust-building measures stalled and trade ties frozen.
- (Al Jazeera) Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon Continue Despite U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire
Israeli forces have carried out continued strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, killing at least 22 people over the weekend, as the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and the militant group shows signs of strain. Hezbollah has also reported dozens of retaliatory attacks against Israeli military positions. U.S. officials say the ceasefire technically remains in effect, though violations have been persistent.
