Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says she’s trying to make changes to bike lanes on Bloor Street W., which have been controversial, hoping to avoid the province bringing in legislation which could restrict future bike lane creation. In August 2023, Toronto began construction on bike lanes in Etobicoke through the Bloor Street West Complete Street Extension Project, according to the city. A second petition, by those who support the bike lane project, is also now picking up steam. Michael LongfieldMichael Longfield, executive director of Cycle Toronto, says the advocacy organization is very concerned about potential provincial legislation that could inhibit new bike lane creation. Further along Bloor Street, a plan to add bike lanes to a Mississauga section of the street has also divided residents.

‘Someone will die’: Insider reveals shady practices at Ontario DriveTest centresNewsDuration 1:56A memo leaked to CBC's Marketplace by an industry insider says the system for testing truck drivers in Ontario has been compromised by bribes, forged documents, and rigged testing.

24 hours of Hurricane Milton: How destructive was it? NewsDuration 11:07Hurricane Milton touched down in Florida spawning multiple tornadoes and destroying homes across the state. Andrew Chang breaks down what happened in the 24 hours leading up to Milton making landfall and explains how, despite still leaving a path of destruction, the storm wasn't as catastrophic as experts had anticipated.

Jane Goodall tours Indigenous community centre in Kitchener, Ont. NewsDuration 2:51Jane Goodall, a world-renowned zoologist and environmentalist, dropped by Willow River Centre in Kitchener, Ont. to tour the facility and learn more about the community events happening there. Goodall was in town for a talk at the Centre in the Square. Reporting by Aastha Shetty/CBC.

Gardiner Expressway construction 4 months ahead of schedule, officials sayNewsDuration 2:24The Gardiner has been down to two lanes in both directions between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue since March as crews demolish and rebuild a stretch of elevated roadway. As CBC’s Tyler Cheese explains, while the work was initially forecast to be finished by April 2027, officials are now moving up the expected completion date by a full year.

Strong economic momentum has slowed in Atlantic Canada: reportNewsDuration 5:54The region is now facing the challenges of "boom times and unprecedented population growth," according to the latest Atlantic Canada Momentum Index. The CBC's Tom Murphy spoke with Edward Greenspon, the CEO of the Public Policy Forum.

Tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton blamed for at least 4 deaths in FloridaNewsDuration 6:36Hurricane Milton spawned more than a dozen tornadoes as it hit Florida, destroying homes and killing at least four people. The four deaths occurred in St. Lucie County on Florida's east coast, when multiple twisters touched down on Wednesday afternoon, said county spokesperson Erick Gill.

Scammers are upping their game — here’s why they’re sending phones in the mailNewsDuration 1:37Even if you say “no thanks” to a voice on the other end of the line, a phone might show up in your mailbox anyway. It’s a scam designed to bilk you out of money. The CBC’s Arlette Lazarenko explains it all.

Why are asylum claims skyrocketing in Canada? | About ThatNewsDuration 12:35The number of asylum claims around the world is growing, but an increasing share of them are now being made in Canada. Andrew Chang explains how Canada became the fifth-largest recipient of asylum seekers, and the public policy decisions that analysts say have contributed.

Coroners Service says it has no record of any recent drug toxicity death at a Vancouver intersection where B.C. This person died from an overdose," he said. "From a distance, I saw someone who was unresponsive being resuscitated by medical professionals on my way to the debate," Rustad said. Conservative Leader John Rustad said that he saw emergency responders attempting to resuscitate someone at a downtown intersection who later died. (Ben Nelms/CBC)"If first responders had attempted to resuscitate a person at a scene and the person died, a coroner would be called.

What appears to be a fire extinguisher is sprayed down a school hallway at Windsor Islamic High School. (National Council of Canadian Muslims/X - image credit)A 15-year-old has now been arrested related to a break-in and vandalism at the Windsor Islamic High School last week. Police say they responded to a break-in at the school in the early morning of Oct. 3 and "surveillance footage …showed three suspects causing extensive damage inside the school. Police identified one of three people, and on Wednesday arrested a 15-year-old at a home in the 1200 block of Westcott Avenue. Police say two more people are still outstanding: a teenage boy and a teenage girl between 16 and 18 years old.

Roaring winds, heavy floods: Hurricane Milton hammers parts of FloridaNewsDuration 0:38Video captured after Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday shows impact of the powerful storm. The hurricane brought raging winds that tore into buildings, as well as heavy rain and devastating flooding.

Drone footage shows hurricane damage in Venice, Fla.NewsDuration 0:42Drone footage shot Thursday morning in Venice, Fla., a coastal community between Tampa and Fort Myers, shows some of the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which brought strong winds and heavy rain as it made landfall on Wednesday

October 10, 2024 —CBC’s Information Radio is out in Lac du Bonnet this week and they spoke with Dr. Selena Papetti, associate head, distributed medical education and family medicine. They spoke about the need for doctors in the area and how to retain them. To listen to the conversation, please visit CBC Manitoba.

Huynh said he and his aunt felt defeated and distressed, especially since the cash was intended to help support her family. The Good Samaritan who brought it back just wanted to be sure it went to its rightful owner, Desfosses said. The aim is to help students make connections between sustainable habits and their cultural values. wave First Nations' flag at Everest Base Camp🐕 'I will not leave': Lebanese man cares for pets left behind as residents flee Israeli shellingLebanese man saves animals amid ongoing Israeli strikes. I got you food,” Hamza called to a dog hiding behind a fence in one of his online videos.