Canada is seeing more new apprentices signing up than it has in over a decade, says Statistics Canada, yet the number of apprentices reaching certification in a timely manner remains much lower. Employers unwilling to release workers for training during busy stretches and apprentices anxious about taking final certification exams are also ongoing concerns. “They said ‘This is not a training job.’ Well, in our view, every job is a training job, particularly when you're using public money,” he said. Jeff Sloychuk of the Yukon Building Trades Council wants to build more capacity to train and test apprentices locally, rather than forcing people to travel great distances in order to progress in their trades careers. Fewer apprentices getting certified means fewer journeypeople to guide and teach subsequent apprentices and labourers, he said.

Victoire beat Goldeneyes for 4th straight victorySportsDuration 1:14After dropping their opening game of the season, Montreal has won four straight games after a 4-2 victory over Vancouver who suffered their first loss at home.

7 hours agoNews SummaryCanada and the United States are set to begin formal discussions in January to review the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement (CUSMA). Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Internal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc will lead the Canadian delegation in talks with U.S. trade representatives. The review will address U.S. concerns about Canada’s dairy market access, digital services, and alcohol distribution. The Ontario government previously ran an anti-tariff ad in the U.S., which had halted previous trade talks. Mark Carney remains committed to protecting Canada’s supply management system while exploring sectoral tariff relief.

PUBLICATION Roger MacphersonDecember 21, 2025 (10:36) December 21, 2025 (10:36) SHARE THIS STORYPhoto credit: https://www.cbc.caJustin Bruihl may be on the move again. We have signed RHP Shawn Armstrong to one-year Major League contract with a mutual option for the 2027 season. In a corresponding move, we have DFA'd LHP Justin Bruihl. The Blue Jays had DFA'd Bruihl after their signing of submariner Tyler Rogers became official. Underwent mechanical and arsenal change while with TorontoWhile with the Blue Jays, Bruihl underwent something of an arsenal change.

Some small businesses in Ottawa say they're still seeing customers deliberately spending their money closer to home this holiday season after U.S. tariff threats rattled Canadians earlier this year. At Maker House, a Hintonburg shop that sells only Canadian-made goods, founder Gareth Davies said the shift was immediate. (Cameron Mahler/CBC)Similar patterns are showing up at SFR Distillery in Ottawa, where salesperson Rachel Speakman says customers are increasingly asking about the origins of what they’re buying. “People are very excited to hear that it’s 100-per-cent Canadian product,” said Speakman, who works in the distillery’s stall at the Ottawa Christmas Market. However, Davies at Maker House said he hopes both the “buy Canadian” and “buy local” trends will persevere.

The mayor worked for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for 35 years and sees the value of having officers at the border. “If we're looking at addressing border security, the efficacy at a national level is going to be quite low. Now, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the Coutts border crossing into Montana isn’t the hotbed of human, gun and drug trafficking her government first thought. The Royal Military College national security expert says while provinces should support federal partners in localized border security responses, he questions Alberta’s approach. Jim Ross can see the Alberta-Montana divide from his ranch, located a few kilometres north of the Carway border crossing.

New Uber rules at Montreal's Trudeau airport make some travellers feel rushed, vulnerableNewsDuration 2:58Uber drivers must now wait in a line just like taxis at Montreal's Trudeau airport. This means passengers don’t receive any information about their driver until they exchange a PIN in person. It’s a system some say feels unsafe.

Every year when I build a mock draft, I try to strip away the noise. My first-round mock draft isn’t about playing it safe, it’s about how I believe the NFL actually thinks when the clock is on. I finished my first-round mock draft and I already know it won’t be for everyone. A Draft With DirectionThis mock draft isn’t about going with the consensus. I think this draft board will make some people uncomfortable.

Supply cost increase hitting bakers ahead of the holidaysNewsDuration 2:46The rising cost of baking supplies is forcing some to rethink their holiday traditions. As the CBC's Amy Feehan reports, there's a few reasons for the cost increase.

Toronto police say they located a body inside a downtown Toronto home Saturday. In a post to social media, the Toronto Police Service said the death is classified as a homicide. Officers were called to the area of Strachan Avenue and Wellington Street W. at around 6:30 a.m. In an email to CBC Toronto, police said there is no ongoing risk to public safety. Toronto police said it would update the public with more information as soon as possible.

Mexican federal police secure a house on Dec. 11 in Culiacancito, Sinaloa, which sits on the outskirts of Culiacán. (Jorge Barrera/CBC)No one in controlThis internecine war has brought fear and violence to Culiacán and its surrounding area. A view of Culiacán, Sinaloa, from above a large statue of Jesus Christ at the Parish of Divine Mercy, which towers over the city. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“Disappearances of persons is, right now, the main form of lethal violence in this war,” said López Ortiz. “Of the two factions, only one can remain,” a security operative with the Sinaloa cartel said in an interview.

City of Cranbrook proactively addressing public safety through patrols, dronesNewsDuration 1:43Cranbrook is changing how it addresses issues of crime, homelessness, and open drug use. As the CBC’s Amber Wang tells us, the city says it's taking a proactive approach to public safety.

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded the statements of six people in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a student by a religious teacher. He added that the 40-year-old religious teacher, who was nabbed, did not have a criminal record. The suspect had been teaching at the religious school in Kampung Pandan for about 11 years. It was previously reported that an 11-year-old student was allegedly sexually assaulted by a religious teacher. In the report, it was alleged that the suspect had sexually assaulted a student from a religious school based in Kampung Pandan.

The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, U.S. Noem confirmed that the U.S. Coast Guard seized a tanker that was last docked in Venezuela. Venezuela's oil ministry and state oil company PDVSA did not immediately reply to requests for comment. "It also runs counter to Trump's statement that the U.S. would impose a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers." WATCH | Venezuela denounces U.S. oil tanker seizure as 'piracy': Venezuela denounces U.S. oil tanker seizure as 'piracy' | Duration 5:31 Venezuela's government says the U.S. seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela 'constitutes a blatant theft and an act of international piracy.'

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