Twister spotted in central AlbertaNewsDuration 1:18Environment and Climate Change Canada is investigating reports that a tornado touched down near Edberg, Alta. A tornado watch was in effect for much of east-central Alberta Monday afternoon, before the advisory was lifted just after 7 p.m.
SPPA Associate Professor and Graduate Supervisor – MPP in Sustainable Energy and the Environment, Alexandra Mallett speaks to CBC Sudbury about climate action at the municipal level. by Jonathan Migneault, CBC News, posted Jun 4, 2024. Alexandra Mallett, an associate professor in sustainable energy and climate policy at Ottawa’s Carleton University, says even just declaring a climate emergency is a positive step forward. “Basically you need all hands on deck,” she said. “If Sudbury can regreen and reinvent itself, I think that cities are going to be the forerunners of where we’re actually going to see sustaining change,” she said.
Politicians maliciously working with foreign governments should be kicked out of Parliament, Singh saysNewsDuration 0:36Responding Tuesday to a question about intelligence watchdog reports that some MPs are helping foreign actors like China and India meddle in Canadian politics, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh called the allegations 'very serious,' suggesting those found guilty should be kicked out of Parliament.
Turns out, Air Canada is taking them to Federal Court in an attempt to overturn the decision of the CTA officer. "We're kind of numb," said Dyczkowski, who believes the legal dispute should be between Air Canada and the CTA — not passengers. Even so, Air Canada disagrees with the notion that carriers will now flood the courts with cases. Watch | Changes coming to air passenger rules as complaints soar: Proposed changes to air passenger protections as complaints soar Duration 2:01 Ottawa is moving to strengthen protections for Canadian air travellers in part because of a massive backlog of compensation complaints. The CTA has asked the court for permission to participate in the case but Air Canada is fighting the request.
"Today's decision will help ensure that online streaming services make meaningful contributions to Canadian and Indigenous content," wrote CRTC chief executive and chair Vicky Eatrides in a statement. The government says the legislation will ensure that online streaming services promote Canadian music and stories, and support Canadian jobs. Funding will also be directed to French-language content and content created by official language minority communities, as well as content created by equity-deserving groups and Canadians of diverse backgrounds. The release also said that online streaming services will "have some flexibility" to send their revenues to support Canadian television directly. The government has said that the definition of Canadian content needs to be re-examined and modernized.
Woman alleges Regina hotel added $800 bogus charge to credit card. She's not the only one. NewsDuration 1:44Carly Folden says the Residence Inn Regina, a Marriott hotel franchise, charged her credit card $800 without permission for damage she insists she didn't cause. The hotel owner didn't respond to CBC's request for comment. Marriott offered the woman a gift card or points.
According to the charges against him, Miller paid several young girls in exchange for sexual favours between 1994 and 2016. He faces 21 charges, including sexual assault, obtaining sexual services for consideration and several counts of sexual exploitation of minors. They also claimed that Miller paid them generous incentives to recruit their friends. He faces 21 charges, including sexual assault, obtaining sexual services for consideration and several counts of sexual exploitation of minors. They also claimed that Miller paid them generous incentives to recruit their friends.
What does it mean when someone is found not criminally responsible in a trial? NewsDuration 5:02The defence team in the trial of Jeremy Skibicki are arguing in a Winnipeg courtroom this week that he should be found not criminally responsible. But what does that mean and what are the consequences for the accused? CBC reporter Caitlyn Gowriluk explains.
A (re)birth storyAfter closing in 2018, Babies “R” Us is making a nationwide comeback, and San Diego is part of that revival. This year, the baby goods merchant plans to open locations inside five San Diego County Kohl’s stores. Bridgerton fans looking for an immersive experience in San Diego may have swooned over this news: The Westgate Hotel is hosting two limited-time Bridgerton-themed specials. At one San Diego location, the online menu shows that most sandwiches cost around $11.75 and most salads cost $11 to $14. This new service is available at Walmart stores across California, including its San Diego County locations.
The federal government is axing a $1 billion green fund in response to a report by the auditor general that pointed to significant lapses in its handling of federal funding. Shortly after Hogan's report was made public, Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced that SDTC funds would be transferred to the National Research Council of Canada. Over the past six years, SDTC has approved 226 projects worth a total of $836 million under its various programs. Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan speaks during a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The blame lies largely with Champagne's ministry, which did not sufficiently monitor the contribution agreements with SDTC, Hogan wrote.
Johnny Reid surprises Portapique residents with special performanceNewsDuration 4:00Scottish-Canadian singer Johnny Reid gave a surprise performance at the grand opening of the Portapique Community Centre on Saturday. He performed his song, People Like You, which he wrote for the community of Portapique following the 2020 mass shooting. Portapique resident Allison Francis Merzbach joined him for the song.
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Foreign actors from India and the People's Republic of China allegedly interfered in more than one race for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada, says an intelligence report tabled in the House of Commons on Monday. Most of the details regarding the allegations in the NSICOP report have been redacted. The report does not provide any further information about the nature of Beijing's alleged interference, or about which Conservative leadership races allegedly were targeted and when. The report also reported an allegation that India interfered in a single Conservative Party leadership race. "CSIS did not advise the Conservative Party of Canada of any intelligence suggesting there was foreign interference in the leadership contest," said Sarah Fischer, director of communications for the Conservative Party.
Should we allow B.C. 's Sumas Prairie to revert to a lake? NewsDuration 15:03As governments consider flood mitigation plans for the Fraser Valley, a new research paper questions how sustainable it is to maintain the Sumas Prairie — an area of Abbotsford that was once a lake before it was dammed off. The report's senior author UBC’s Tara Martin, explains her research and The Early Edition's political panel weighs in.
