CBC photojournalists reveal their most compelling images of 2025
CBC photojournalists reveal their most compelling images of 2025NewsDuration 4:50CBC photojournalists Ben Nelms and Evan Mitsui captured thousands of photos over 2025. From the Blue Jays fighting for the World Series to Mark Carney’s ascent to prime minister, they each share their three defining images of 2025.
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December 20, 2025 01:45 UTC
'Tremendous' relief on an emotional day, Epstein survivor says
'Tremendous' relief on an emotional day, Epstein survivor saysNewsDuration 0:34Annie Farmer said the release of documents in the Epstein case was filled with mixed emotions for her and her sister, Maria, both of whom are survivors of Epstein's abuse.
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December 20, 2025 01:25 UTC
Why a U.S. ground invasion of Venezuela would be a disaster | About That
Why a U.S. ground invasion of Venezuela would be a disaster | About ThatNewsDuration 13:59Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are escalating as the U.S. continues to strike alleged Venezuelan drug-trafficking boats and signals the possibility of a ground invasion. Andrew Chang breaks down the geographical, logistical and political challenges involved in ratcheting up the conflict to this level. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images
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December 20, 2025 00:33 UTC
Wildfires, drought and storms top Canada’s top weather stories of 2025
Environment and Climate Change Canada's list of the top 10 weather stories of the year covers the country from coast to coast to coast. Canada's droughtWhat also contributed to these wildfires was a drought that was felt across the country. WATCH | CBC meteorologists on what 2025's weather revealed:Début du widget . Fin du widget . Fin du widget .
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December 19, 2025 23:40 UTC
Family of First Nation man shot 5 times by police officer calls for changes at Ontario’s SIU – CBC
Family of First Nation man shot 5 times by police officer calls for changes at Ontario’s SIU – CBCDec 19, 2025Joshua Frogg says police watchdog shouldn’t be staffed by former officersJoshua Frogg says he isn’t surprised about the outcome of the investigation into his nephew’s death, but wants to see changes to prevent former police officers from being involved in these types of cases. Eric Nothing, 40, was shot and killed by a Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) officer on July 22 in Deer Lake First Nation, a remote Oji-Cree community about 580 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, Ont. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/eric-nothing-siu-report-reaction-9.7021477
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December 19, 2025 22:03 UTC
‘Use own funds for last-mile links’
LOCAL authorities should not depend solely on state or federal funding to implement small-scale projects that facilitated last-mile connectivity. Ng said this in his speech before launching the Petaling Jaya Urban Transportation Master Plan (PIP) 2.0 yesterday. The plan outlined development strategies and initiatives covering traffic management, public transport, pedestrian walkways and connectivity. On the launch of the Petaling Jaya City Council’s PIP 2.0, Ng hoped it would serve as a reference for other local authorities in Selangor. TOD is a sustainable urban planning strategy that focused on creating dense, walkable, mixed-use communities centred around high-quality public transportation hubs.
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December 19, 2025 21:49 UTC
TTC considers giving refunds to transit riders who face delays
Users of Toronto transit may soon be compensated if they are left waiting too long for their ride. On Wednesday, Toronto City Council voted to explore the possibility of refunding TTC riders if they are delayed 15 minutes or longer. Bradford intended his proposed measure to be a full money-back guarantee, but council voted to amend the proposal. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementTransit riders deserve better than what they are getting today, Bradford said during the council discussion. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementMeanwhile, said Bradford, the TTC collects two thirds of its revenue from the fare box, but ridership still hasn’t returned to pre-covid 19 levels.
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December 19, 2025 21:36 UTC
Ryan Wedding’s image as alleged drug kingpin inflated by U.S., says Sinaloa cartel operative
FBI director Kash Patel has called Wedding the new El Chapo. The former Sinaloa cartel leader was extradited from Mexico to the U.S. in 2017 and remains in prison. An armoured truck from the Sinaloa State Police rolls to a crime scene in Culiacán on Dec. 10. “I don’t think the Sinaloa cartel could be protecting him right now because the cartel is going through circumstances that could lead to its collapse,” he said. The Sinaloa cartel has had a presence in Canada for at least 25 years and is involved in everything from cocaine to methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking, said the cartel operative.
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December 19, 2025 21:32 UTC
Sports Minister Taufiq lauds golden surge at SEA Games
BANGKOK: Malaysia’s newly appointed Youth and Sports Minister Dr Taufiq Johari wasted no time making his presence felt as he turned up at the Thailand SEA Games on Friday (Dec 19). Taufiq expressed his delight with the Malaysian contingent’s performances and congratulated the team on surpassing the 50-gold milestone at the Games. Malaysia also exceeded their 200-medal target on the same day Taufiq officially took office on Thursday. “I’m proud of the team’s achievements and hope we can go on to achieve even more,” said Taufiq. “We have passed our 200-medal target, which is encouraging.
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December 19, 2025 21:30 UTC
Jewish community afraid to use Uber, says advocacy group founder. Rideshare company says it's in 'listening mode'
Canada, an organization dedicated to supporting marginalized Jewish women and the community. “I had seen dozens of posts of people asking for alternatives (to Uber), and this is not okay,” she said. “In Canada today, people are afraid to speak Hebrew in public, afraid to identify as Jewish, and afraid to disclose their identity while using ride-sharing services. It is a lived reality for many in the Jewish community. Blinick said Uber does not share information about the outcome of an investigation, barring an “extraordinarily definitive” incident.
Source:National Post
December 19, 2025 21:07 UTC
Carney announces shuffle of deputy ministers
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a large shuffle of deputy ministers and senior public servants in a shake-up at the top of the public service that has long been expected around Ottawa. In all, 12 individuals are receiving new assignments and eight departments will have new deputy ministers. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Hogue will be the new deputy minister of justice and deputy attorney general. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)Chris Fox, who had been deputy clerk of the privy council, is becoming deputy minister of defence. The clerk of the Privy Council is the most senior member of the public service and deputy ministers are the senior public servants in government departments.
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December 19, 2025 20:38 UTC
How Skate Canada pushed for inclusion in the years leading up to stance on Alberta’s transgender policy
Skate Canada has been great on these issues — inclusion in general across the board, Weaver said. In recent years, Skate Canada has also outlined its transgender policy that states in domestic events, transgender skaters can compete in the gender category with which they identify. Skate Canada says when it comes to international events, it works with coaches, athletes and Sport Integrity Canada to determine skater eligibility. 'Skate tough'Historically, the sport has reinforced stereotypical ideas of femininity and masculinity, reads a post this year by Skate Canada (new window). Meanwhile, some countries have joined Skate Canada in redefining their terminology.
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December 19, 2025 20:30 UTC
Snow lodge being built in Flin Flon to host events
Snow lodge being built in Flin Flon to host eventsNewsDuration 2:29Construction is underway on what planners are calling a “snow lodge” in Flin Flon, Man. The space, which is scheduled to open in late January, will be built mostly from snow and ice harvested from a nearby pond and will host concerts and events. Local leaders are already looking into expanding the project in the future.
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December 19, 2025 20:18 UTC
Top newsmakers of 2025
December 19, 2025 —Throughout 2025, University of Manitoba experts and researchers made headlines across local, national, and global media. Featured by CBC Manitoba, CTV Winnipeg, and national outlets. His expertise, from a Lancet cover feature to CBC Manitoba and SciTechDaily, highlighted Canada and UM’s global health leadership. Featured on CTV National, CBC News, CJOB Radio and Winnipeg Free Press. His CBC Manitoba commentary cemented him as a definitive voice on provincial governance.
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December 19, 2025 20:16 UTC
Judge protects Alzheimer's patient from husband 'trying to kill her'
A 77-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer’s has been granted protection “against the likelihood of death at the hands of her husband” by the B.C. The case involves a woman, identified in court files as E.W., and her husband, identified as T.W.. T.W. The “Death Plan,” as it was described by T.W. never expressed agreement with the Death Plan. After E.W.’s diagnosis, health-care providers suggested that she and her husband plan for future care, as her illness was progressing.
Source:National Post
December 19, 2025 19:33 UTC