Canadian diplomats prepare to leave India amid rising tensionsNewsDuration 1:41Canadian diplomats are being expelled from India, and Indian diplomats are being expelled from Canada. CBC’s Salimah Shivji reports from New Delhi, where she says the media and authorities condemn allegations that Indian agents are committing crimes in Canada.
Production company for TIFF film 40 Acres pays outstanding amounts to Sudbury crew, union says – CBCOct 15, 2024IATSE Local 634 pleased and hopes payments to vendors, suppliers will followThe union representing film crew workers in Sudbury says a settlement has been reached to finally pay some members who worked on a multimillion-dollar Canadian feature film shot in the area a year ago. The film, 40 Acres, was produced by 4T Productions, led by Jennifer Holness, and filmed primarily around the northern Ontario city in September and October 2023. It premiered at the recent Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/40-acres-iatse-crew-amounts-paid-1.7350595
The government of Canada has designated the pro-Palestinian group Samidoun as a terrorist entity in a joint action with the U.S., both governments announced Tuesday. The PFLP is a listed terrorist entity in Canada, the U.S. and the European Union. The U.S. Treasury Department has listed Samidoun as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. Samidoun also posted a statement that called the attack "a legitimate military operation (new window)." Canada's listing of Samidoun as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code means certain actions related to the group are now illegal, including activities related to financing, travel and recruitment.
A mural on the side of an Estevan building showcases some of what the southeast Saskatchewan city is known for, including agriculture, oil and gas, and its local hockey team, as well as its moniker, the Energy City. When you drive into Estevan, Sask., you're greeted with a sign welcoming you to "The Energy City." The Westmoreland Coal mine provides fuel and energy for the two local power stations, Boundary Dam and Shand Power station — drawing people here to live and work. The latest stop on our road trip was to a city in the southeast corner of the province, Estevan. The latest stop on our road trip was to a city in the southeast corner of the province, Estevan.
RCMP accuses Indian officials of violent crimes, extortionNewsDuration 6:38The RCMP announced it has evidence linking Indian government agents in Canada to threats, extortion and violent crimes, including the murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The revelation is expected to further deteriorate India-Canada ties after the mutual expulsion of diplomats.
Quebec's population is aging. Can society handle that long-term? NewsDuration 2:33As the proportion of citizens consuming resources like pensions as well as public housing and health care for seniors continues to grow in the coming decades, experts say political and cultural changes will need to be made for society to adapt.
CBC Asks: What matters to you? NewsDuration 1:35Throughout this election season, CBC New Brunswick is visiting several communities to ask people what’s top of mind as we get closer to Oct. 21. Jonna Brewer, host of Information Morning Moncton, went to speak with voters in Sackville.
New documentary explores Indigenous-led farming in northern B.C. – CBCTea Creek, by Indigenous filmmaker Ryan Dickie, tells the story of a farm in KitwangaA new documentary released on CBC Gem Friday tells the story of an Indigenous-led farming initiative in northern British Columbia that aims to foster a deeper connection between Indigenous communities and their land, through the growing, harvesting, and sharing of food. Tea Creek follows Jacob Beaton, a Tsimshian man who left a successful career as a business consultant to cocreate Tea Creek Farm in Kitwanga — a community situated between Smithers and Terrace — alongside his wife, Jessica Ouellette. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tea-creek-farm-documentary-1.7350499
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has officially opened submissions for the 2025 JUNO Awards Presented by TD. Whether you’re a veteran in the industry or a fresh face on the scene, here’s your guide to everything you need to know about submitting your work for the JUNO Awards this year. You can apply to be a judge at junosubmissions.caWhere and When Are the 2025 JUNO Awards? The 54th Annual JUNO Awards and JUNO Week will take place in Vancouver, BC, from March 27 to March 30, 2025. The show will be broadcast live on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos.
MARKHAM, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ventureLAB in partnership with Regional Municipality of York, is excited to announce the return of Canada’s premier hardtech innovation event, the 4th Annual HardTech Summit, taking place on November 6-7, 2024, at the Toronto Marriott Markham. Hosted by ventureLAB, our mission is to power hardtech founders to build and scale globally competitive ventures that advance Canada's knowledge-based economy. HardTech Summit will feature engaging panel discussions, technical booths, and networking opportunities. Day 2 will culminate in the HardTech Pitch Gala Dinner, where eight innovative startups will compete for $50,000 in cash prizes. Key panels include:MedTech at Home: A $Billion Opportunity for the Smart and BoldFueling HardTech Growth: Where is Canada’s Competitive Edge?
Yellowknife will occupy an unlikely political spotlight this week as Canadian public safety ministers meet in the city to discuss allegations of crime linked to India’s government. Federal public safety minister Dominic LeBlanc will chair meetings in Yellowknife with provincial and territorial counterparts later this week, at which the India situation is expected to be a priority. The host city for such meetings rotates, and the NWT happened to be in line to co-chair the next meetings of Canada’s various public safety and justice ministers. “I’m travelling to Yellowknife on Wednesday morning to meet all of the provincial and territorial justice and public safety ministers with my colleague [the federal justice minister] Arif Virani. Wheeler, who was once briefly a Yellowknife resident and has family in the city, spoke with reporters in India on Monday.
Trump uses increasingly aggressive language as Harris courts Black votersNewsDuration 1:50In a Fox News interview, Donald Trump threatened to use the military against Amerians if there was unrest on election day, while Kamala Harris used examples from Trump’s past to try and sway Black, male voters.
More seniors struggling with cost of living, Toronto drop-in centre saysNewsDuration 2:45Haven Toronto says the number of unhoused seniors is growing fast, so it’s launched a campaign to raise awareness and money for its programming. CBC’s Britnei Bilhete visited the centre and spoke to clients about what the space means to them.
From left to right, downtown Ottawa business owner Liz Ogilvie, manager Alejandra Diaz and owner Craig MacLeod. - Craig MacLeod, Manhatten Coffee CompanyIn May, the federal government announced workers would return to the office three days a week, up from two. "The federal workers were the first to be mandated away and the last ones to come back," he said. (Rebecca Zandbergen/CBC News)Complaints about parking and trafficNot all of his customers are happy to be back, MacLeod admitted. (Rebecca Zandbergen/CBC News)
Conservative candidate under fire for offensive posts — againNewsDuration 2:01The B.C. Conservative candidate for Surrey South, Brent Chapman, drew flak on Monday for Facebook posts that seemed to cast doubt on the legitimacy of Canadian and U.S. mass shootings, including the Quebec City mosque massacre. Leader John Rustad tried to distance himself from the comments on Monday, and Chapman has since apologized. As Georgie Smyth reports, the comments were unearthed just under a week before the provincial election.
