Halifax's first permanent Black chief of police sworn inNewsDuration 1:34Although Don MacLean has been acting Halifax Regional Police chief for about a year, on Wednesday he was officially sworn in. As Blair Rhodes reports, he is the first Black person to permanently lead the force.

A class-action lawsuit by Shamattawa First Nation argues Canada has failed to provide clean water to First Nations, a claim the government denies as a legal obligation. In short:Shamattawa First Nation, under a boil water advisory since 2018, seeks a ruling that Canada must legally ensure potable water for First Nations. Government lawyers argue that providing clean water is a policy choice, not a legal duty, despite previous federal statements suggesting responsibility. The lawsuit follows a prior $8 billion settlement on similar water issues, with 59 First Nations now involved. Related: Opinion: Protecting Indigenous children means protecting water

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Several 7-Eleven stores in Winnipeg are closing for goodNewsDuration 1:54Several 7-Eleven stores in Winnipeg are closing for good. There are permanently closed signs in front of 2 locations on McPhillips, one on Pembina Highway, and another on Ellice Avenue. In the summer, city councillors put out a list of 10 stores slated to close because of theft and violence.

What residents are feeling as Hurricane Milton nears FloridaNewsDuration 1:39Florida is preparing for catastrophe as Hurricane Milton churns toward its coast. Some residents insisted they would stay even after millions were ordered to evacuate. Here’s a look at what they are already up against.

Kanata residents say rat infestation has taken over row houseNewsDuration 4:50Residents of a four-unit row house in Kanata say a rat infestation in one of the units has now spread, leading to them paying for costly pest control measures or fleeing their homes altogether.

Did Quebec's premier go too far by suggesting forced relocation of asylum seekers? NewsDuration 2:52While all parties at Quebec's National Assembly agree that something needs to be done about the number of asylum seekers in the province, critics say François Legault has isolated himself by promoting a solution that some argue the federal government wouldn't even have the right to carry out.

Tornadoes wreak destruction in Florida ahead of Milton's arrivalNewsDuration 0:54The outer bands of Hurricane Milton produced a number of tornadoes in southern Florida on Wednesday ahead of the storm's expected landfall in the evening. A resident in Fort Meyers described how a tornado 'sucked the whole roof off' of his house.

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4 in Ontario sick with listeriosis amid beef tongue recall – CBCFederal food inspection agency issues recall for several brands of jellied beef tongueOct 08, 2024The Ontario Ministry of Health says four people have been sickened after consuming beef tongue believed to be contaminated with Listeria. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling many brands of jellied beef tongue sold in various Ontario stores. The food inspection agency says it’s conducting an investigation that may lead to more products being recalled. It says people should check to see if they have the recalled beef tongue and either throw it out or return it to the store. The agency says food contaminated with Listeria may not look or smell spoiled but can still make people sick.

The preeminent match of the 2024 CPL calendar will be played on Saturday, Nov. 9, with broadcast coverage beginning at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT) on CBC, CBC Gem and cbcsports.ca. Forge FC will host that decisive match, as winners of the 2024 regular season, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ont. Fans of Canadian soccer can catch the final two weeks of the thrilling 2024 CPL regular season, which will culminate in The Outcome! All five matches of the 2024 CPL Playoffs, which begin on Wednesday, Oct. 23, will also be available on OneSoccer.

THERE ARE THREE candidates in my Kamloops-North Thompson riding. I’m middle of the road when it comes to politics but I could vote for a reasonable rightwing party. How could I, though, vote for a party that thinks bringing back plastic straws is a serious policy. The NDP candidate in Kamloops-North Thompson is Maddi Genn. I strongly suspect none of the three candidates in Kamloops-North Thompson could have defeated Todd Stone.

Mayor Olivia Chow discusses delayed transit projects and Toronto trafficNewsDuration 17:39Ahead of a Toronto city council meeting, Mayor Olivia Chow spoke with Metro Morning host David Common about the much-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT, bike lanes and what the city is doing to try to relieve traffic congestion.

The Breakdown | Hurricane Milton + Nova Scotia’s windNewsDuration 19:48With Hurricane Milton barreling toward Florida, About That host Andrew Chang joins The National to explain what makes this storm so unpredictably dangerous. Plus, why Nova Scotia is shipping so much of its green energy to Germany.

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Members of the international public service media community, including the Public Media Alliance and the Global Task Force for public media , today announced their support for the Ottawa Declaration , an initiative to fight disinformation presented by CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada's national public broadcaster, at the 2024 Public Broadcasters International conference (PBI Ottawa 2024). The Public Media Alliance is proud to stand together with others, united by our shared values, in support of the Ottawa Declaration." —Kristian Porter, CEO, Public Media AllianceThe Ottawa Declaration is the successor to the Brussels Declaration on journalist safety and media freedom, which was introduced at PBI Brussels 2021. About the Public Media AllianceThe Public Media Alliance is the largest global association of public service media organisations. About the Global Task Force for public mediaThe Global Task Force for public media exists to promote and defend the values of public media – access, accuracy, accountability, creativity, impartiality, independence and high standards of journalism – all of which underpin an informed and healthy democracy.