Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIn a statement, CBC spokesperson Chuck Thompson denied Dhanraj’s allegations and said that the crown corporation stood behind its leadership, Cochrane and Barton. “Today, Mr. Dhanraj made numerous misleading statements, mischaracterizations and/or false allegations about his time at CBC,” Thompson said in an email. That included arguing that CBC’s commitment to diversity was in reality tokenism and did not extend to diversity of ideas or political beliefs. He also criticized CBC for allegedly trying to get him to sign a non-disclosure agreement after he raised concerns about editorial independence. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“I think CBC needs to have, you know, a wake-up call here in terms of accountability,” he said.

March 10, 2026 20:10 UTC

OTTAWA — Former CBC television reporter and anchor Travis Dhanraj told a House of Commons committee Tuesday that the public broadcaster "silenced and intimidated" him. Later that year, he filed a human rights complaint against the Crown corporation alleging discrimination on the basis of race, colour and disability, which is ongoing. "We have replied to the bulk of these claims in a robust and detailed response filed with the Human Rights Commission, which is the proper venue for these complaints," he said. "While we are limited in what we can say due to privacy and confidentiality considerations, CBC categorically rejects Mr. Dhanraj’s accusations about CBC News, our journalists and management." Others spoke about the CBC and its place in the Canadian media landscape.

March 10, 2026 20:04 UTC

The U.S. says it only strikes drug boats and drug traffickers, although some victims' families have contested those claims . For The National, Eli Glasner explains what’s behind the military campaign in the region and why some experts warn it may violate international law. "However, simply blowing them out of the water, in my view and I think the view of most international law experts, would be extrajudicial killing." (@CJOC_COIC/X)The use of caveats in intelligence, like Canada has in place for Operation Caribbe, means that the country that provides information imposes conditions on how it can be used. Those articles state that a country bears responsibility under international law if it "aids or assists" another country to commit an internationally wrongful act "with knowledge of the circumstances."

March 10, 2026 18:32 UTC

“I’m not feeling like people recognize the challenges we're going through, recognize how hard I'm working for the children of Alberta. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementWATCH | Checking in with teachers 3 months after the strike:Only 126 respondents said they feel hopeful. Last fall, 51,000 teachers across Alberta were on strike for more than three weeks, from Oct. 6 to 29. “Can they actually hire and bring in that many teachers to a province that has shown disdain toward Albertan educators? I hope they prove me wrong.”What do you think about our reporting on Alberta schools?

March 10, 2026 18:10 UTC

Answering your radon questionsNewsDuration 2:32After our recent reporting on high radon levels in millions of homes across Canada, questions poured in about how to reduce your risk — and CBC senior health reporter Lauren Pelley has answers.

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Government may review how budget process engages Nova ScotiansNewsDuration 1:40After 'a lot of soul searching,' Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his government will learn from the feedback and scrutiny it received after tabling the 2026-27 budget.

March 10, 2026 18:01 UTC

Sleeping Giant Brewing Company announced it will be shutting down after 14 years at the end of March. In 2016, former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was even photographed wearing a Sleeping Giant Brewing Co. Northern Logger t-shirt. He says Sleeping Giant was a leader in the city in partnering with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. LISTEN | Andrea Mulligan: Sleeping Giant Brewing Company Merger: Superior Morning 6:06 Andrea Mulligan: Sleeping Giant Brewing Company Merger CEO Andrea Mulligan joins us about Sleeping Giant Brewing Company's merger with Newark Brewing Company. Sleeping Giant says they are crafting a final beer in honour of the brewery and the local community.

March 10, 2026 18:00 UTC

More bees than we ever thought existedNewsDuration 3:29A new study reveals there are an estimated 26,000 unique bee species globally, a staggering jump from previous counts. This "specialization explosion" is the result of millions of years of bees co-evolving with specific flowers and microecosystems. CBC News’ Johanna Wagstaffe looks at how these bee discoveries are happening at a rate that currently outpaces our ability to name them all.

March 10, 2026 17:15 UTC

Toronto police investigating after shots fired at U.S. consulate. Toronto police have released this image of a suspect vehicle they believe was involved in the shooting. Barredo said the building is heavily fortified, and it's likely people inside didn't even hear shots fired. He called the shooting a "national security incident," but said there's no indication of a threat to public safety at this time. PHOTOS | Toronto police investigating after shots fired at U.S. consulate:Police said it was too early in the investigation to provide a possible motive.

March 10, 2026 17:08 UTC

The Canadian Coast Guard fired one of its captains on the grounds he willfully ignored a distress call about a sinking boat in cold and choppy P.E.I. (new window)Fired captain feels 'railroaded'The coast guard fired captain Lou Callaghan for willfully disregarding a distress call, which he grieved — arguing he committed no wrongdoing because he believed coast guard vessels should wait to be tasked before responding to a distress call. Sitting at home on the southern side of the island, Callaghan said he was railroaded by the decision after two decades with the Canadian Coast Guard. The coast guard successfully fought the grievance asking Rootham to consider three factors: the risk of future lives at stake, the reputation of the Canadian Coast Guard and the general trust of the public. In the Canadian Coast Guard, our motto is Safety First, Service Always.

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Auburn, IN (46706)TodayCloudy skies early with scattered thunderstorms developing late. A few storms may be severe. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70%..TonightCloudy skies early with scattered thunderstorms developing late. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.

March 10, 2026 17:03 UTC

"We're putting an end to all of this threat once and for all, and the result will be lower oil prices, oil and gas prices for American families." Gas prices are visible on a sign at a Kroger grocery store in Arlington, Texas on Monday. "Democrats are salivating at the thought of being able to say that 'President Trump increased your gas prices to fight this war in Iran,' " Cassino said. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the worst case scenario for the spike in gas prices is a spike lasting weeks rather than months. Trump won't letYet Trump himself is risking undermining that message by downplaying the impact of the war on people's wallets.

March 10, 2026 17:02 UTC

Auburn, IN (46706)TodayThunderstorms likely - possibly severe, especially this evening. Low around 60F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%..TonightThunderstorms likely - possibly severe, especially this evening. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.

March 10, 2026 16:58 UTC

Atlantic Canadian billionaire John Risley, whose investment firm has already sold artwork and aircraft to help pay down more than $1 billion in debt, has now put his waterfront Halifax mansion up for sale. The asking price for the four-bedroom, seven-bath, 10,467-square-foot stately residence at 5964 Emscote Drive, a tree-lined street in an upscale south-end neighbourhood, is $14.9 million, according to a new listing from Duckworth Real Estate’s Piers Baker. (Risley, at last report, was married to skincare entrepreneur Amy Risley, formerly Gordinier-Regan.) Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe home shares its lawn with the manse next door — another 11,000-square-foot, four-bedroom, seven-bathroom home, also owned by Risley. The former co-founder of seafood giant Clearwater Seafoods purchased 5956 Emscote for $5 million in 2015, a year after he paid $3.5 million for 5964, according to provincial records obtained by the Halifax Examiner.

March 10, 2026 16:55 UTC

Début du widget . Fin du widget . Majzoub says she was 13 years old when the 2006 Lebanon war between Israel and Hezbollah took place, lasting 34 days. The World Health Organization warned that oil-laden black rain falling in Iran after strikes on oil facilities could cause respiratory problems. (Mark Schiefelbein/The Associated Press) Photo: (Mark Schiefelbein/The Associated Press)Sara Jabakhanji (new window)U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says today will be the most intense day of strikes on Iran.

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