A decade after escaping her abusive partners, an N.L. woman goes to Ottawa to lobby for new legislationNewsDuration 8:56The CBC's Ariana Kelland reports on the efforts of a Newfoundland and Labrador woman who has turned her experience with intimate partner violence into potentially shaping a new Canadian law.
Montreal war hero still honoured as legend and saviour in the Dutch town he liberatedNewsDuration 3:18Described as the 'Rambo of Quebec' by military historians but largely unknown in Canada, Leo Major's remarkable feats during April 1945 are still celebrated every year in the town of Zwolle.
TORONTO -- Bell Media's 10 free ad-supported streaming channels will launch on new platforms this year. The so-called FAST channels, which include original programming from CTV News, "Corner Gas," and TSN, will debut on Plex, The Roku Channel and, as previously announced, Samsung TV Plus, the media giant announced Thursday. Among them are lifestyle channel CTV @Home, lesser-known sports channel TSN The Ocho and comedy channel CTV Laughs. Other FAST channels include Corus Entertainment's Pluto TV and a slew from CBC, which last month said it was launching 14 FAST channels dedicated to local news across Canada, including CBC News BC and CBC News Toronto. Rogers is set to share its upcoming TV slate on Monday.
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank has to rebuild trust with Canadian households. After the last two years of interest rate hikes and messaging missteps, that's not going to be an easy job. WATCH | CBC's Peter Armstrong interviews BOC governor Tiff Macklem:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.
Here’s a look at UBC Forestry in the media this monthShould we allow B.C.’s Sumas Prairie to revert to a lake? UBC Forestry scientists, members of the Sumas First Nation and other partners co-authored a study which recommended allowing B.C.’s Sumas Prairie to revert to a lake. Glacier Media via Business in Vancouver, Vancouver is Awesome, Burnaby Now, Richmond News, North Shore News, Tri-City News, New Westminster Record, Squamish Chief, Prince George Citizen, Times ColonistStanley Park falls victim to climate changeForestry professor Dr. Danielle Ignace emphasized the importance of consultation with multiple communities and perspectives when it comes to handling tree infestations and replanting trees. National ObserverB.C.’s wildfires are ‘different beasts’ than those seen in past decadesForestry professor Dr. Lori Daniels said wildfires are exceeding the capacity of B.C.’s existing infrastructure during a panel discussion at the Wildfire Coexistence Symposium in UBC Okanagan. Forestry professor Dr. Jennifer Grenz (Nlaka’pamux Nation) of mixed ancestry and a restoration ecologist, integrates sacred stories, field observations, and personal experiences to present teachings from the four directions of the medicine wheel.
Actor recovering after 5-storey fall at Vancouver hospitalNewsDuration 1:22A soap opera actor is recovering from injuries she sustained after she fell from a balcony walkway at St. Paul's Hospital. Mamie Laverock's family has put out an appeal for support. As Jason Proctor reports, the tragedy is making waves on the internet.
A Torys publication was recently referenced in a National Post article discussing the common risks, challenges and complications associated with wire and e-transfers in Canada. Wire transfer fraud is becoming increasingly common, whether it is conducted by impersonating an individual or hacking someone’s account to redirect an e-transfer. The referenced Torys bulletin , which is authored by partners Julie Himo and Molly Reynolds; senior associate Nic Wall; and associate Mavra Choudhry, lays out how Canadian courts have previously ruled on liability in wire transfer fraud. The bulletin also underscores that financial institutions, in particular, should ensure their practices meet a reasonable standard of diligence. With this said, the extent of a bank’s duty to warn their clients about known fraud risks is also not fully settled, the bulletin points out, adding additional complications and considerations.
80 years after D-Day, he remembers the Canadians who came to help FranceNewsDuration 1:05Jean-Claude Alaperrine was just 12 when Allied soldiers stormed Juno Beach on D-Day in 1944. Eighty years later, he tells CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault about an encounter he saw in his front garden and why he’s devoted to paying his respects to the Canadians buried in Normandy.
An Ojibway woman created the Jolly JumperNewsDuration 1:41Meagan Fiddler shares the story of the first Indigenous woman to patent an invention in Canada. Susan Olivia Poole, from White Earth Reservation in Minnesota, made her mark in the world by creating the Jolly Jumper.
Starting Friday, roughly 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) workers will be in a legal strike position with the Treasury Board of Canada — which oversees the CBSA. Lee says unlike many government jobs, borders are extremely visible, meaning it will be impossible not to notice any disruptions because of job action. PSAC says it still hopes to avoid job action and border disruptions but has set a deadline of 4 p.m. Concerned trucking companyA Windsor, Ont.,-area trucking company is concerned about potential border job action slowing down their deliveries. Government responseLee believes the response to any job action or work-to-rule by border service employees will be very quick once the media puts out visuals of long lines for public consumption.
Lunenburg primary students embrace gardeningNewsDuration 2:12The gardening is part of a new project called The Food Forest, which aims to teach kids about food sustainability. The large garden on the school grounds is run by a non-profit group and produces fruit, herbs and other edible plants for the community to enjoy. Nicola Seguin has the story.
Operator of Charlottetown arena once again thinking big about upgradesNewsDuration 2:33Officials who run the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown are pitching a plan to convert it into a bowl-type arena, adding 1,500 new seats and letting the venue host larger events. There's no price tag, no funding in place, and city council hasn't voted on the proposal. Even so, CBC's Alex MacIsaac spoke with general manager John Abbott about what he hopes can be achieved.
Man shot dead by police in NivervilleNewsDuration 3:23A man was shot dead by police in the Manitoba town of Niverville early Wednesday. Both Mounties and the Winnipeg Police Service are on the scene. Police have a woman in custody and say one man took off in a stolen vehicle.
The Indspire Awards represent the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people. 2024 also marks the presentation of the very first Language Award, a significant moment for Indspire as well as for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Indigenous Geographic is an Indigenous-owned video production company and educational platform that amplifies Indigenous voices and shares Indigenous stories from across Turtle Island and around the world. Focusing on each recipient’s story with innovative new elements serving as a culturally-rooted framework, the 2024 Indspire Awards broadcast will be a simultaneous celebration of tradition and Indigenous excellence. In 2022-2023, Indspire provided more than $27.5 million through 7,500 bursaries and scholarships to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students across Canada.
Astronauts blast off aboard new Starliner on 3rd tryNewsDuration 6:35Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are headed to the International Space Station after the successful launch of Boeing's new CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, the first for this craft with a crew on board. This comes after their second launch attempt was scrubbed on Saturday.
