JD Vance Booed at Olympics Opening Ceremony
Athletes got cheers at Friday’s 2026 Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy, and U.S. Vice President JD Vance got jeers. The booing wasn’t as audible on NBC’s coverage of the ceremony as it was in the coverage aired by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s CBC network, Entertainment Weekly reported. “There’s the vice president, JD Vance, and his wife Usha,” CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault said as a camera angle showed the Vances in the stands at San Siro stadium, as heard in an X clip. Not a long shot of him.”JD Vance gets booed inside the San Siro in Milan. And the vice president also got heckled by protestors as he met National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., in August 2025, according to BBC News.
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February 07, 2026 22:01 UTC
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Cold, blizzard warnings active as deep freeze settles on southern Ontario
TORONTO — Residents in southern Ontario are bundling up this morning as a deep freeze is expected to settle in on the region. Environment Canada has issued cold warnings for areas stretching from Pembroke to Windsor, advising of wind chills as low as -35. The bone-chilling cold has already hit the Greater Toronto Area and is forecast to return tonight and carry over into Sunday before slightly letting up Monday. The weather office also says blow…
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February 07, 2026 21:45 UTC
Not everyone in Beaconsfield, Que., on board with the STM’s bus network changes
Not everyone in Beaconsfield, Que., on board with the STM’s bus network changesNewsDuration 1:42Montreal’s transit agency is giving its bus network a makeover, but not all residents living in Beaconsfield, Que., are happy about it. A petition is circulating calling on the agency to reconsider some of the changes that would push some bus routes into residential areas.
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February 07, 2026 21:44 UTC
Behind the viral Canada fleece from ‘Heated Rivalry’ — even Olympians want it
Especially if it meant watching “Heated Rivalry,” the fictional hockey-themed romance show that has taken pop culture by storm and sent ripples across the sport’s community, for the fifth time. In response, Canadian outfitter Province of Canada announced on Jan. 28 that it would be producing the famed fleece jacket and donating some proceeds to an unnamed charity. (Sabrina Lantos / Courtesy of Crave and Bell Media)Despite appearing on-screen for only a few scenes, the Canada jacket has become a must-have ahead of this year’s Olympic Games. Anyone can wear it, so it doesn’t (feel) like anything that’s too challenging.”Fans of the show have made their own Canada fleece jackets. The original Canada fleece from the show now belongs to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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February 07, 2026 21:28 UTC
The National | Star-studded open to Milano Cortina 2026
The National | Star-studded open to Milano Cortina 2026NewsDuration 45:56Feb. 6, 2026 | Italian pride on display as the Milano-Cortina Winter Games open with performances from Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. Canada opens its new consulate in Greenland. And, Toronto Blue Jays icon Buck Martinez hangs up his mic.
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February 07, 2026 19:08 UTC
CBC chair expresses concern over Trump post depicting the Obamas as primates
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February 07, 2026 19:03 UTC
This Sask. centenarian is still fiercely independent
centenarian is still fiercely independentNewsDuration 2:21Mildred Siegel, best known as Blondie, just turned 100 years old and is still living life on her own terms. CBC caught up with the centenarian from Lanigan, Sask., who has been active in the community for decades.
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February 07, 2026 18:33 UTC
The Black Panthers vs. ICE in America
The Black Panthers vs. ICE in AmericaNewsDuration 10:36For Radio-Canada/Rad, journalist Julia Pagé and director Frédéric Lacelle traveled to Philadelphia to meet with members of a group that called itself the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. Armed with AK-47s, party members patrol their neighbourhood to defend citizens against police violence.
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February 07, 2026 18:32 UTC
How Black health-care pioneers influenced modern medicine in Canada
For many Black physicians, however, these concerns are not new. A family physician, Whyte is also a co-founder of the Black Healthcare Professionals Network, which supports Black doctors, nurses and allied health professionals across Canada. “It’s great that we have organizations like the Black Physicians of Canada, the Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario, and the Black Healthcare Professionals Network,” Whyte said. Dr. Nikolai Whyte, a family physician practising in Mississauga, co-founded the Black Healthcare Professionals Network. Public health experts say such data could help identify disparities in outcomes and inform more targeted interventions, though its collection remains inconsistent across provinces.
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February 07, 2026 17:34 UTC
Toronto police officer called ‘genesis’ of corruption probe denied bail
The Toronto police constable called the “genesis” of a months-long corruption probe has been denied bail. Timothy Barnhardt, 56, was denied bail in a Toronto court on Friday afternoon, although defence asked that he receive protective custody, which was granted. On Friday, Peel Regional Police also said it had suspended three officers , though no charges have been laid against them at this point. This week, York police Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan called Barnhardt the “genesis” of the investigation. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementBarnhardt, of Mississauga, faces 17 charges, including conspiracy to obstruct justice, conspiracy to commit public mischief, and numerous drug trafficking charges.
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February 07, 2026 17:17 UTC
Northern leaders call for major infrastructure investments at conference focused on region
Infrastructure is top of mind for northern business and community leaders as a multi-day trade show dedicated to the future of Canada's North gets underway in Winnipeg. Hundreds of people gathered at the city's Victoria Inn for the opening of the 2026 Northern Perspectives conference Friday. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement"It's all about investing in Canada's North," Churchill Mayor Mike Spence said at the conference. A panel presided over by Nunavut Deputy Premier George Hickes focused on exploring the strategic relationship between Manitoba and the northern territory. LISTEN | Premier Wab Kinew gives update on Churchill project:Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said last week, a major Canadian energy company is considering investing in the Churchill project.
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February 07, 2026 16:39 UTC
How a neighbourhood restaurant in Edmonton is defying all odds
How a neighbourhood restaurant in Edmonton is defying all oddsNewsDuration 2:26Northlands Coliseum, the former home of the Edmonton Oilers, is slated for demolition this summer after opening in 1974. Just a short walk west is Coliseum Steak & Pizza, which is celebrating 50 years in business — outlasting its namesake. The CBC’s Sean Newton visited the neighbourhood institution to find out what's behind the restaurant’s success.
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February 07, 2026 16:09 UTC
J.D. Vance booed at 2026 Olympics — and five other opening ceremony moments that stood out
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February 07, 2026 15:59 UTC
Tourists ride in an old American car used as a taxi in Havana in February 2026. Tourism in Cuba suffered a sharp setback in 2025. Now, a new travel advisory has some Canadians reconsidering their trav
Since the federal government's new travel warning for Cuba, CBC News has heard from dozens of travellers who say they've either cancelled their trips, are trying to without success, or are still going with the understanding that this year's trip could be challenging.
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February 07, 2026 15:19 UTC
2026 Olympic Games: How to watch in Hamilton
Whether you’re a staunch athletics enthusiast, or you’ve been paying more attention to hockey following the Heated Rivalry movie, there’s something for everyone at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Games, which kicked off officially on Friday. And if you’re wondering where you can watch the games and cheer on Team Canada, we’ve put together this guide to help you. Mohawk Students Association says people can stop by The Arnie at the Fennell Campus to check out some upcoming men's and women's hockey games. If you're in Stoney Creek, The Powerhouse at 21 Jones St. will be streaming games on its television screens throughout the bar. For a full listing of what's on each day, see the full CBC Olympic streaming schedule.
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February 07, 2026 15:09 UTC