He was wrongfully jailed because of facial recognition tech now used in OntarioNewsDuration 2:16Two Ontario police forces are now using facial recognition software that wrongly identified a New Jersey man who ended up in jail. The man is now suing for wrongful arrest and says the technology is biased.
Finding an accessible house was frustrating, until this man came alongNewsDuration 3:41It's now mandatory for realtors in Nova Scotia to include accessibility information, such as turning radius and door size, on house listings. It's all thanks to advocate Gerry Post who had trouble finding an accessible home for his daughter.
Famous Antarctic explorer's lost ship found off of LabradorNewsDuration 2:12The ship that famed explorer Ernest Shackleton took his final journey on has been found off the coast of Labrador. Shackleton died of a heart attack on the vessel while attempting to reach the Antarctic in 1922. The Quest sank 40 years later.
‘They believed me’: N.B. human rights complaint upheldNewsDuration 4:57Four years after filing a complaint that he was paid $10,000 less per year by Xerox Canada because he was Black, Normand Hector feels vindicated after receiving his final report from the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission.
June is National Indigenous History Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and honouring First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. The highlight of this month-long celebration is June 21st – National Indigenous Peoples Day, which has been recognized nationwide since 1996. The day celebrates Indigenous peoples across Canada and coincides with the summer solstice, a significant day in many Indigenous cultures. View more info and resources about National Indigenous History Month at srd.ca/nihmNational Indigenous History Month ResourcesCampbell River MuseumThe Campbell River Museum has a First Nations collection area represented by over 30 First Nations, including Coast Salish, Kwakwaka’wakw and Nuu-chah-nulth language groups. https://downiewenjack.ca/ihm-2024/National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21st Event
Deaths of the unhoused in N.B. go undocumented. This mural tries to remedy thatNewsDuration 2:31New Brunswick is starting to track the deaths of people who were homeless. Some people have already been keeping a grim toll.
Investigation underway into Haines Junction, Yukon, plane crashNewsDuration 1:37The investigation into what caused a fatal plane crash is underway in Haines Junction. At least one person died in the crash. Transportation Safety Board of Canada crews arrived in the community to determine what went wrong. Caitrin Pilkington has the story.
‘High time’ women veterans’ experiences are recognized: retired major | Canada TonightNewsDuration 11:11The Veterans Affairs Committee has released a report on the experiences of women veterans. The committee made 42 recommendations in the report, including an official apology from the Government of Canada. Retired major Donna Riguidel, co-founder of the Survivor Perspectives Consulting group with the Canadian Armed Forces, says the experiences of women veterans are different and it is 'high time' that was recognized.
Cape Breton truckers protest proposed bylaw they say will hurt their bottom lineNewsDuration 2:01More than a dozen tow trucks paraded through the streets of Sydney Wednesday morning, blocking traffic for early commuters. The truck drivers are protesting a proposed bylaw they say would put them out of business – but the city says the new regulations are needed to stop price gouging and to improve safety. The CBC's Kyle Moore has the story.
Conflicts looms over G7 summit in ItalyNewsDuration 1:57Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Italy for this year's G7 summit. The wars in Ukraine and Gaza, climate change and many other divisions loom over the meeting, which includes leaders from the European Union and Pope Francis.
Céline Dion says ‘I will sing again’NewsDuration 1:12Céline Dion is determined to sing again. In a Canadian English-language exclusive, she told CBC chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault about battling the disease slowly eroding her voice and the fans who fuel her drive to someday return to the stage.
Regiment Museum tour brings history home for P.E.I. studentsNewsDuration 2:34Kensington Intermediate Senior High students went on a tour through history at the P.E.I. Regiment Museum with curator Greg Gallant. CBC's Jane Robertson was there to hear what they learned and why field trips like this help connect students to the Island's past.
Little bear helps himself to breakfast on the deckNewsDuration 0:36Steve Alexander and his wife Beatrice Sainz enjoy watching the birds around their feeder at their home in Fredericton. But it’s also attracted other animals, like squirrels and raccoons — and that’s not all. Alexander says he heard a noise just after sunrise, got out of bed and peeked out behind his curtain to find this young bear enjoying a bite for breakfast.
Loyalty at centre of Donald Trump's search for a running mateNewsDuration 2:10Donald Trump is currently vetting influential Republicans to become his vice presidential running mate, but some experts are describing the search as more of a fealty contest.
Police say a 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after the stabbing death of a Japanese citizen in Vancouver's Chinatown last week. Wataru Kakiuchi was a 32-year-old chef working at the restaurant Hapa Izakaya, according to police. WATCH | Community mourns death of 32-year-old chef in Vancouver:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. CBC’s Janella Hamilton is at the scene of the stabbing near Union and Main Street, where his friends and co-workers have gathered to remember him.
