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Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

Trump's latest round of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods now in effect

A new round of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods took effect just after midnight on Tuesday, adding 50 per cent levies to 110 products ranging from specific cheeses to motorboats, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and furniture. A decision to simultaneously remove some tariffs shows that the U.S. is paying attention to which costs get passed down to the American consumer, experts say.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to restrict mail-in ballots ahead of November midterms

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to let the U.S. Postal Service enforce a rule targeting mail-in ballots, dealing a setback to President Donald Trump's effort to restrict voting by mail ahead ‌of November's midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

2026 Emmy Awards launch with Hacks, The Pitt and more waiting in the wings

The Pitt, Pluribus, Hacks and Widow's Bay are set to compete for the top awards at this year's Emmy Awards, which launched Monday night.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Edmonton mayor calls for province to address release protocols after detainees dropped off in Chinatown

New video showing more detainees from correctional facilities being dropped off in Edmonton's Chinatown has prompted the city's mayor to call on upper levels of government to address release protocols.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Emmys 2026 winners list: Widow's Bay, The Pitt take top honours

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are here, celebrating the biggest shows, brightest stars and performances from this past year.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Emmys 2026 winners list: The TV shows that took top honours

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards are here, celebrating the biggest shows, brightest stars and performances from this past year.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Republican Mitch McConnell returns to U.S. Senate after 3-month absence

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the U.S. Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14, when he was hospitalized after a fall in his home.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Red carpet looks from the 2026 Emmy Awards

The 78th Emmy Awards, which recognize excellence in television, are taking place Monday evening at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Here are the best looks so far from the red carpet, which is actually peacock blue this year, a nod to the host network, NBC.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Must-see red carpet looks from the 2026 Emmy Awards

The 78th Emmy Awards, which recognizes excellence in television, are taking place Monday evening at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Here are the best looks from the 2026 Emmys red carpet.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Iconic winter X Games comes to Calgary

The X Games sports competition is coming to Calgary in February next year. WinSport's Canada Olympic Park will host the three-day event beginning Feb. 19.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Bell plans expansion of Sask. AI data centre, making it largest private investment in province's history

At an investment summit in Toronto hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney, Bell Canada CEO Mirko Bibic announced the controversial data centre near Regina will be expanded from the original 300-megawatt facility to one that would eventually need 1.2 gigawatts of power.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Raptors confirm Kawhi Leonard is heading back to Toronto after completing trade deal

The Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to complete a trade to send star forward Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Raptors, Clippers agree to complete trade to send Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto: reports

The Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to complete a trade to send star forward Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto, according to multiple media reports.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration partially funded by Russian oligarch, couple confirms

Donald Trump Jr.'s new wife, Bettina, is confirming that her May wedding weekend celebration was partially funded by a man with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

Canada hit with at least 110 tornadoes so far this year

There have been at least 110 confirmed tornadoes across Canada so far this year, surpassing the average of 65. Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario had the highest numbers compared to other provinces.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

Music festival apologizes after Flo Rida uses alcohol props at sober event in Thunder Bay, Ont.

The Wake the Giant Music Festival is facing backlash after headliner Flo Rida, an American rapper, used alcohol props on stage at the sober event in Thunder Bay on Saturday. The annual event aims to create a safe, inclusive environment for hundreds of Indigenous youth from remote northern communities who attend school in the northwestern Ontario city.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

Former Saskatoon private school admin, pictured with paddle in 1997, testifies at former principal's trial

Lou Brunelle, the first defence witness at Duff Friesen's assault trial, said paddling was school policy and parents signed off.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Over 1,000 protesters demonstrate against Carney's investment summit in Toronto

More than 1,000 demonstrators have gathered in downtown Toronto on Monday to protest against an investment summit organized by Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Jazz Aviation reaches tentative deal with flight attendants

Canadian discount airline Jazz Aviation says it has reached a new tentative contract with the union representing its flight attendants.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Flair Airlines secures $76M bailout from Ottawa as fuel costs soar

The federal government has approved $76 million in emergency aid for Flair Airlines as the high price of jet fuel continues to bleed money from carriers.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

Macklemore cut from Ed Sheeran U.S. tour after onstage 'Free Palestine' remarks

Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran's tour, according to the Rolling Stone, after several venues in the United States said they would not allow the concerts to be held if the American rapper, who is an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights, remains on the lineup.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

Macklemore says U.S. stadium owners pressured Ed Sheeran to drop him from tour

Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran's tour, according to the Rolling Stone, after several venues in the United States said they would not allow the concerts to be held if the American rapper, who is an outspoken Palestinian advocate, remains on the lineup.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

2 more people have died exploring Banff National Park, police say

A 24-year-old climber died after a significant fall from Recondite Peak in Banff National Park on Wednesday, while a 33-year-old hiker died on Saturday near Devil's Thumb and the Big Beehive area by Lake Louise, according to police.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 13 hours ago

Sydney Sweeney's 'sexualized' sports betting ad slammed by Canadian athletes

U.S. actor Sydney Sweeney is once again facing backlash over an advertisement. But this time, she's enraged female athletes around the world with a nude sports betting ad and her response.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 13 hours ago

Sydney Sweeney's 'sexualized' sports betting ad slammed by female athletes

U.S. actor Sydney Sweeney is once again facing backlash over an advertisement. But this time, she's enraged female athletes around the world with a nude sports betting ad and her response.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 13 hours ago

Bob Mackie, fashion designer and costumer to the stars, dead at 87

Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones, died Monday. He was 87.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 15 hours ago

Man killed by police after woman, baby reportedly shot in west Edmonton home

Alberta's police watchdog is investigating after Edmonton police officers shot and killed a man armed with a firearm, following reports the man shot a woman and an infant at a home in west Edmonton Sunday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 16 hours ago

Persian Gulf states call off meeting with Iran as Houthis launch new attack on Saudi Arabia

Arab states in the Persian Gulf called off a meeting with Iran planned for Monday, while Yemen's Houthis launched a new attack on Saudi Arabia after fighting that has extended the Middle East war to another theatre and further jeopardized global oil supplies.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 17 hours ago

Canada's inflation holds firm at 3% in August as travel, shelter costs rise

Canada's annual inflation rate held firm at three per cent in August, Statistics Canada said Monday, as gasoline prices and food costs eased slightly last month, while prices for tours and travel rose.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 17 hours ago

Canada's inflation rate holds firm at 3% in August

Canada's annual inflation rate held firm in August, according to Statistics Canada.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 19 hours ago

What timing of a second referendum in Alberta could look like, if it were to happen

Albertans will vote next month on the possibility of a second referendum on separation, but exactly when that referendum if a majority voted for it would happen, remains somewhat murky.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 20 hours ago

$5.5M Winnipeg-area daycare built with provincial funds now derelict, scavenged by thieves, damaged by flooding

A $5.5-million Winnipeg-area daycare built two years ago with provincial funds sits vacant, derelict and surrounded by weeds after being plundered by scavengers and damaged by flooding.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 20 hours ago

$5.5M daycare built with provincial funds now derelict, scavenged by thieves and damaged by flooding

A $5.5-million Winnipeg-area daycare built two years ago with provincial funds sits vacant, derelict and surrounded by weeds after being plundered by scavengers and damaged by flooding.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

Who owns 'Elbows Up'? Canadian companies trying to cash in on patriotic slogan

From the hockey rink to the political arena, the phrase “Elbows Up” has become part of the Canadian lexicon and now a number of businesses are trying to cash in on it.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

No smart glasses, no cameras: Toronto venues rethink privacy on the dance floor

A Toronto music venue has taken the step to publicly ban smart glasses, while other venues are reconsidering phone use that can make private moments public on social media. But while some owners want to return to a more old school vibe, others say new technology is key to their marketing.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

Who owns ‘Elbows Up’? Canadian companies trying to cash in on patriotic slogan

From the hockey rink to the political arena, the phrase “Elbows Up” has become part of the Canadian lexicon and now a number of businesses are trying to cash in on it.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

Amazon suspends use of cargo carrier whose plane careened off Miami runway

The Boeing 767 came in fast on Sept. 6 and then barreled roughly 396 metres past the end of the runway and smashed into a van carrying workers at a plane cleaning company.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

N.L. spent $1.1M on forensic audit of travel nurse agency payments, findings remain off limits to public

Newfoundland and Labrador health officials are keeping details of an external forensic audit of payments made to a travel nursing agency under wraps at least for now.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago

PQ leader points to high immigration for school and housing crises. Is he right?

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is calling for lower immigration levels, arguing that soaring population growth has directly fuelled the housing crisis and overcrowding in schools. But CBC spoke with experts who say it’s far more complicated than that.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago

They came to Canada for safety. Now they’re suspected of supporting the regime they fled

Hundreds of permanent resident applicants received letters from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in August, advocates say. The letters state concerns the applicants could be members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, despite being legally obligated to join.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago

This Afghan says Canada is abandoning her in a country where it feels like it's a 'mistake' to be a woman

An Afghan woman who hopes to make it to Canada describes worsening conditions for women living under Taliban rule.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago

They lost their savings in an alleged real estate scam. Now, some unexpected relief

A year ago, Janet Campbell thought she’d never get her savings back, after she lost nearly $30,000 in an alleged real estate scam. Now she and several other victims of the alleged scheme have received partial reimbursements from Tarion, the organization that administers Ontario’s new home warranty program.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago

Amid Trump trade war, Canada's exports to China up 30% in first half of 2026

The Canada-China Business Council and the University of Alberta's China Institute have crunched the trade data between Canada and China for the first half of 2026, and it shows Canadian exports to China rose by 30.1 per cent to $21.74 billion, while imports from China declined by 5.8 per cent to $44.86 billion.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

The Debut is going to win an Oscar

The Debut is a movie that blends comedy, horror and drama so effectively it’s impossible to define it as one. And it's a movie that does so by showcasing one of the most incredible, and endearing, acting tour-de-forces of a lifetime from Julianne Moore.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Early results have Swedish centre-left with 1-seat lead over rivals in general election

Sweden's national election results showed a dead heat on Sunday, with a partial count by the election authority indicating a ‌one-seat majority for the opposition centre-left bloc that could halt the Nordic nation's drift away from its liberal heritage.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

'I never felt the pressure': Guerrero Jr. finally hits first homer of season at Rogers Centre in win over Os

For the first time this season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has homered north of the border. The 2023 Home Run Derby champion, Guerrero connected off Baltimore's Trevor Rogers in the fifth inning of Sunday's 8-1 win.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Departin' from Parton: Nashville International Airport to be renamed in Dolly Parton's honour

It's official. The late Dolly Parton will be gaining a new namesake and it's taking off. Nashville International Airport in Tennessee is set to be renamed in honour of the celebrated singer, after its board of commissioners voted in favour of the move on Friday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Cross Country Checkup | Ask Me Anything: What questions do you have about potential AI threats?

More concerns are being raised over artificial intelligence. What questions do you have about potential AI threats?

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Céline Dion wows fans at first comeback concert

Céline Dion returned to the stage after a six-year concert hiatus with an emotional comeback concert in Paris. The Canadian superstar took a break from the spotlight after being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Surrey, B.C., man awarded $275K after 77-day-long protest in front of his home

Yun Fei Zhu, the group "leader," was found to have made and published defamatory statements against Bing Chen Gao, a journalist and outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Prince Harry and Meghan's U.K. return gets a very British roast in Saturday Night Live UK sketch

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s highly publicized return to England got the full Saturday Night Live UK treatment and in true British fashion, the welcome was served with a distinctly chilly reception.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Canada's Marco Arop edged in men's 800m final, finishes 2nd at Ultimate Championship

Canada’s Marco Arop finished second in Sunday’s men’s 800-metre final at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Turkish authorities launch crackdown on 2SLGBTQ+ and HIV support groups

Turkish authorities cracked down on multiple 2SLGBTQ+ groups and individuals early Sunday morning, detaining dozens of members, breaking into association offices and raiding popular hangouts.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

World's tallest totem pole comes down in Alert Bay, B.C., after more than 50 years

The world’s tallest totem pole was brought down this week in Alert Bay, B.C., a community off the coast of northeast Vancouver Island. For two 'Na̱mǥis chiefs, the pole recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records represented much more than its height.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Search underway for about 130 people after Indonesian ferry overturns

A ferry overturned in bad weather in Indonesia’s Java Sea on Sunday, leaving about 130 passengers and crew missing, rescuers said. At least 107 people were rescued and the bodies of six passengers were recovered.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Albertans to vote on opting out of federal programs while keeping cash

When referendum day arrives in Alberta on Oct. 19, the focus won’t just be on separation and immigration. One of four constitutional questions will ask voters if they support a push to amend the Constitution so Alberta can opt out of federal programs, while keeping the cash.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Iran postpones talks with neighbouring countries; cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz reportedly struck

State-run IRNA news agency quoted the Qeshm governor as blaming a "terrorist enemy" for an attack on a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz. The governor also said the person killed was among the vessel's 10-member crew and that authorities had not yet identified the projectile.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Tehran postpones regional talks; Iran media says cargo ship struck near Strait of Hormuz

State-run IRNA news agency quoted the Qeshm governor as blaming a "terrorist enemy" for an attack on a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz. The governor also said the person killed was among the vessel's 10-member crew and that authorities had not yet identified the projectile.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

1 dead after Iranian commercial ship struck near Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media say

State-run IRNA news agency quoted the Qeshm governor as blaming a "terrorist enemy." He also said the person killed was among the cargo vessel's 10-member crew, and that authorities had not yet identified the projectile.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Nova Scotia’s RSV vaccine program leaves out vulnerable adults, patients say

Nova Scotia has an RSV vaccination program that provides free vaccines to three groups of people, but it leaves some seniors and immunocompromised people out. Paying out of pocket for the vaccine costs a few hundred dollars.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Reef balls are turning an ocean desert in N.L. into a thriving ecosystem

Last year, fisheries technologist Mark Santos and a team at the Marine Institute launched 285 cement reef balls into Placentia Bay’s Fox Harbour in a bid to remediate an ocean dead zone. Already, he said, they can see marine life returning.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Could AI really 'kill all humans'? Breaking down the dire warnings about the technology's existential risk

A dire warning from an outgoing researcher at Anthropic that AI could "kill all humans" by the end of the decade led to public outcry over the dangers posed by the technology's rapid development. It's raised questions about why some experts believe AI poses such an extreme risk, and how it could lead to the demise of humanity.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

With millions of dead oysters and mounting debt, P.E.I. farmers fear they'll lose everything

Disease has blighted P.E.I.’s oyster industry, wiping out entire crops. Oyster farmers say they need more help to survive the crisis and are worried their independent farms may be snapped up by bigger corporations with deeper pockets.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Is Christine Fréchette exploiting the trade war, or just doing her job as Quebec premier?

The leader of the Coalition Avenir Québec has come under fire from her political opponents after interrupting her election campaign and convening her cabinet amid the ongoing trade war with the United States. Is Christine Fréchette using the moment for political gain, or just doing her job?

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Provinces are turning to U.S. health-care workers to help with shortages. And it’s working

With shortages of nurses, physicians and other health workers, some provinces are actively recruiting U.S. health-care professionals and they’re getting results.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Canada's oil windfall may yet wipe out its losses from tariffs

The total cost of Trump's tariffs to Canada's GDP about 0.5 per cent could well be outweighed by the positive effects of oil topping $100 US per barrel. High prices that declined over the summer are back as peace recedes, and recent successes by Iran's Houthi allies suggest that high prices are here to stay.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Canadian boxer George Chuvalo, who faced Muhammad Ali in his prime, dead at 89

George Chuvalo, the iron-chinned Canadian heavyweight who took the best punches from the giants of boxing without ever falling, has died. He was 89.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Swedish election could see far-right party join government for 1st time

Swedes vote in an election on Sunday that will either bring a far-right party into government for ‌the first time or shift the country back towards the liberalism it has long been known for.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Urgency level high as Blue Jays look to make push for playoff spot

Saturday's results trimmed the Guardians' lead over the Blue Jays to just one game in the race for the final American League wild-card spot. Toronto holds the tiebreaker between the clubs, giving each matchup a must-win feel over the next fortnight.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

New statues added to controversial Prime Minister's Path in Wilmot, Ont.

Four statues of former Canadian leaders were added to the Prime Minister's Path project in Wilmot, Ont., on Saturday. Not everyone was pleased.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Elena Rybakina dethrones Aryna Sabalenka to win 1st U.S. Open title, punctuate her rise to No. 1

Elena Rybakina won her first U.S. Open title and punctuated her climb to the top of women's tennis by beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 on Saturday in New York.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

'Canadian renaissance': Stars share their love for homegrown films on the red carpet at TIFF

As tensions between Canada and the U.S. creep into the film industry, Jay Baruchel is more than confident his country can stand toe to toe with its southern neighbour. He's one of a number of Canadian actors sharing their love of the country's film industry and Canada in general on the TIFF red carpet after the festival kicked off Thursday night.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

The Stunt Driver star Jay Baruchel says Canadians in film industry can 'punch above our weight'

As tensions between Canada and the U.S. creep into the film industry, Jay Baruchel is more than confident his country can stand toe to toe with its southern neighbour. He's one of a number of Canadian actors sharing their love of the country's film industry and Canada in general on the TIFF red carpet after the festival kicked off Thursday night.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Trump's call for united Ireland draws swift rejection from pro-British unionists

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would "love" to see British-run Northern Ireland unify with Ireland, remarks made during a visit to Dublin that drew a sharp response from pro-British unionists in Northern Ireland.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago
Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Iraq scrambles to address fallout from alleged militia attack on Saudi oil pipeline

Iraq’s government was racing Saturday to contain the fallout after local Iran-backed militias were accused of attacking and shuttering a key Saudi pipeline.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Elk involved in nearly two-thirds of aggressive encounters in national parks, study finds

Researchers analyzed Parks Canada data collected from 2010 to 2023 on aggressive wildlife encounters and what people were doing when they occurred. The researchers found that quiet activities like hiking, walking and sightseeing were when many encounters occurred.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Alberta separatists expect a win, regardless of numbers that say otherwise, poll suggests

A political scientist and pollster say that mismatch of expectations has consequences for what comes next and Albertans shouldn’t expect this issue to be put to rest with this one vote.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Time to tighten your cybersecurity, researchers warn. AI-driven worms could be trying to access your devices

Artificial intelligence researchers are warning the public to use strong passwords and promptly install software updates on their devices to combat "AI-driven computer worms," a new breed of cyber-threat they say can launch custom attacks on devices, sapping processing power and information as they hunt for new victims.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

A million-dollar math problem may just be the beginning for OpenAI

OpenAI made waves this week for announcing it had solved a mathematics problem with roots going back 200 years. But almost immediately, two other mathematicians (one of whom works at competitor Anthropic) announced the results might have been taken from their own work.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Bears, caribou and other animals are messing with this researcher's equipment, and he's got photos to prove it

Lucas Brehaut was hoping there’d be a lot of interest in his research, though it might be a case of “be careful what you wish for.” Caribou, moose, black bears, wolves, rabbits and owls have been messing with his research equipment.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Time for a digital divorce? Trade war puts spotlight on Canada's relationship with U.S. big tech

Tensions between Canada and the United States have raised concerns about Canada's digital sovereignty, but what does that term mean, and how can Canada promote it? Experts say it's about making sure Canada has tech alternatives and can effectively regulate all things digital, but that can prove difficult.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

A million dollar math problem may just be the beginning for OpenAI

OpenAI made waves this week for announcing it had solved a mathematics problem with roots going back 200 years. But almost immediately, two other mathematicians (one of whom works at competitor Anthropic) announced the results might have taken from their own work.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Spain's soccer federation will fund egg freezing. Is this a win for female athletes?

While fertility preservation measures like egg freezing are typically presented as another way to give women in elite sport greater freedom to decide if and when to become mothers, some experts and advocates say they're concerned that it could send the message that athletes should delay motherhood.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Céline Dion has electrified Paris and beyond for her big comeback

Paris is electric with anticipation for the return of a superstar many thought would be impossible: Céline Dion, who is set to return to the stage Saturday night at Europe's biggest indoor concert venue, Plenitude Arena, to kick off her Paris residency.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Two uniforms, one deadly morning: How this firefighter and former soldier is reflecting on 9/11

Twenty-five years after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Shawn Matheson recalls viewing them through two different lenses: as a firefighter in Mississauga, Ont., and as a Canadian reservist. The tragedy would take him to funerals at Ground Zero, foreshadow the war in Afghanistan and reveal the lasting emotional cost borne by soldiers and first responders alike.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Your guide to the U.S. midterms, and why they're crucial for Donald Trump

Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and why they're potentially crucial to how U.S. President Donald Trump wields power in his final two years in the White House.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

I’ve tracked El Niño for years. I’ve never seen this before

It’s set to be a record-breaking few months of weather, driven by a "super" El Niño. As Johanna Wagstaffe explores, a natural surge of warm ocean water is colliding with a planet hotter than ever before, bringing more extreme heat, floods, and droughts. But this "super" El Niño could also help us prepare for what's coming.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

'Canada is everyone, for everyone': Carney meets with Alberta remain campaigners

The head of the Forever Canadian group campaigning for Alberta to remain in the federation said Friday Prime Minister Mark Carney has been a "calm" and "reassuring" presence for Albertans.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Conservative MP holds independent hearings into COVID-19 vaccine injuries

Over four days in Ottawa this week, the independent inquiry held by Conservative MP Dean Allison heard from witnesses who shared their personal stories of vaccine-related injuries.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

A Conservative riding association wants floor-crossers to pay back their campaign costs

A riding association in B.C. is calling on the federal Conservative Party to adopt a policy requiring MPs to agree to repay campaign expenses should they cross the floor or choose to sit as an Independent.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Justin Trudeau launches new film and TV production company

Former prime minister Justin Trudeau and his longtime chief of staff, Katie Telford, are swapping the political stage for the entertainment world with the launch of a new media and entertainment production company called Hope and Hard Work.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Drone-powered ad for PC Health chatbot slammed as 'dystopian' by some residents

On Thursday night, more than a thousand drones lit up the sky above Toronto's waterfront displaying a list of health-related questions in what turned out to be an ad campaign for a new President's Choice AI-powered chatbot.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 days ago

Gaza doc NAZA earns 24.5-minute standing ovation at Venice premiere

Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham’s NAZA, a documentary on Israel’s alleged use of AI-assisted military systems to target and kill Palestinian civilians in Gaza, received what's being called the longest standing ovation ever at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday.