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How Major League Baseball players can turn to a robot to challenge balls, strikes this year

Here's a brief explanation of how Major League Baseball will use technology this year to give players the opportunity to challenge calls on balls and strikes at the plate.

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4 people dead in 2 separate northwest B.C. avalanches Sunday

RCMP say three heli-skiers were killed in an avalanche on Mount Knauss just north of Terrace, B.C., in the province's northwest on Sunday. The same day, one person was killed in a separate avalanche, near the B.C.-Alaska border.

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Footage of Justin Timberlake's 2024 impaired driving arrest released

Justin Timberlake struggled to perform field sobriety tests requiring him to walk a straight line and stand on one leg after he was pulled over in New York's Hamptons in 2024 by police officers who suspected him of driving drunk, according to video footage released Friday.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 hours ago

One dead following avalanche near B.C.-Alaska border

B.C. RCMP say police got a satellite SOS Sunday afternoon reporting an avalanche. It happened near Pleasant Camp and the Klehini River, close to the B.C.-Alaska border.

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The facts about U.S. air traffic controllers

Air traffic controllers in the U.S. are understaffed and overworked. Here are the facts about the job.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 3 hours ago

British police investigate burning of 4 ambulances belonging to Jewish charity

Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set on fire early Monday in London in what British police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime. Detectives were working to determine whether a claim of responsibility from a group with alleged links to Iran was authentic.

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Canadian military members safe after reports of damage at UN peacekeeping camp

Canadian Armed Forces members deployed in the Middle East are safe after a missile was intercepted on Sunday near the Israel-Lebanon border, the defence minister's office says.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Liberals' fiscal watchdog nominee vows to hold government's 'feet to the fire'

The Liberal government's nominee to be the next fiscal watchdog insists she'll run an independent and non-partisan ship even though her candidacy has created a political rift.

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Conservatives to vote against Liberals' fiscal watchdog nominee

Conservative MPs say they're voting against the Liberal government's nominee for the federal fiscal watchdog.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Fiscal watchdog candidate vows independence as nomination creates political rift

The Liberal government's nominee to be the next fiscal watchdog insists she'll run an independent and non-partisan ship even though her candidacy has created a political rift.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Federal ICE agents patrolling some U.S. airports amid security staff shortages

More U.S. federal immigration officers are making their way to U.S. airports after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy them to supplement the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 4 hours ago

Ottawa asks Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations to pay back $28.7 million after forensic audit

The federal government is asking the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations to repay more than $28.7 million following a forensic audit into its spending.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Colombian military cargo plane crashes near Peru-Ecuador border, unknown number of casualties

A military cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off Monday in southwestern Colombia, causing an undetermined number of casualties, the country's defence minister said.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 5 hours ago

Colombian military cargo plane crashes near Peru-Ecuador border, killing at least 1

A military transport plane with 125 people on board, most of them soldiers, crashed shortly after taking off Monday in southwestern Colombia, injuring at least 77 people, officials in the South American country said.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 6 hours ago

Quebec's housing tribunal rules no-pet clause in rental lease violates Charter rights

A recent ruling by Quebec’s housing tribunal has found the “no-pet” clause of a rental lease to be in violation of the province's Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Kendra Duggar, wife of 19 Kids and Counting's Joseph Duggar, arrested

Two days after the arrest of former 19 Kids and Counting star Joseph Duggar, an arrest warrant for his wife Kendra Duggar was also issued and served.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

Arborist rescues cat from 8-storey-tall tree in east Ottawa

Arborist Tyler Sirrs saw social media posts about a cat stuck for days in a tall tree in Orléans and decided to help. He described the rescue to CBC Ottawa Morning host Rebecca Zandbergen.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 7 hours ago

WNBA players vote to ratify 7-year collective bargaining agreement through 2032

WNBA players unanimously approved the new collective bargaining agreement on Monday with more than 90 per cent participating in voting over the weekend.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

N.L. 'prolific offender' arrested again, 2 weeks after judge granted ‘last chance’ bail

A 34-year-old Conception Bay North man dubbed a “prolific offender” by the RCMP was arrested again on Sunday evening, less than two weeks after being granted bail.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

RCMP has failed to recruit enough police officers to meet operational needs: auditor general

The RCMP has not recruited enough new officers or effectively assigned its members to meet its operational needs raising concerns about public safety across the country, according to a new report from Canada's auditor general.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

RCMP has failed to recruit enough police officers to meet operational needs: AG

The RCMP has not recruited enough new officers or effectively assigned its members to meet its operational needs raising concerns about public safety across the country, according to a new report from Canada's auditor general.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

RCMP failed to recruit enough officers to meet operational needs: auditor general

The RCMP has not recruited enough new officers or effectively assigned its members to meet its operational needs raising concerns about public safety across the country, according to a new report from Canada's auditor general.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 8 hours ago

RCMP has failed to recruit enough police officers to meet operational needs: Auditor General

The RCMP has not recruited enough new officers or effectively assigned its members to meet its operational needs raising concerns about public safety across the country, according to a new report from Canada's auditor general.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 9 hours ago

Ontario will make Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport 'special economic zone' as premier eyes expansion to allow jets downtown

Ford told reporters Monday that the province is taking over from the city because councillors aren't interested in modernizing the downtown airport. He said Ontario plans to use special legislation that would allow it to bypass laws while expanding the airport's runway to allow jets downtown.

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Up to 40 cm of snow, strong winds expected to batter southeast Newfoundland

While spring technically started late last week, Newfoundland and Labrador isn't free from winter weather just yet.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Toronto Blue Jays extend contracts of GM Ross Atkins, manager John Schneider

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed general manager Ross Atkins to a five-year extension through 2031 and manager John Schneider to a two-year extension through 2028

Regional - CBC NEWS - 10 hours ago

Oil prices fall after Trump postpones Iran strikes

Oil prices fell on Monday morning after President Donald Trump said the U.S. was holding off on striking Iran’s energy infrastructure amid productive talks between the two countries.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 11 hours ago

Cubans turn to faith and family amid nationwide blackout

Cuban authorities said late Sunday that the electrical system in Havana, which is regularly rationed between neighbourhoods, had returned to normal operation.

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Why First Nations in B.C. are buying up casinos

Both the CEO of a First Nations development arm and an academic say acquiring these businesses provides economic incentive at a time when nations still face barriers to generating wealth.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 12 hours ago

Trump adds new statue of Christopher Columbus near White House

Trump endorses a traditional view of Columbus as a leader of the 1492 mission seen as the unofficial beginning of European colonization in the Americas and the development of the modern economic and political order.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 13 hours ago

Sask. is a potash and agriculture giant. So why is conflict in the Middle East a problem for farmers?

In 2024, nearly a third of global potash production came from Canada, according to Natural Resources Canada .

Regional - CBC NEWS - 13 hours ago

Israel launches new wave of attacks on Tehran; Iran threatens to start hitting Gulf power plants

Israel launched a new wave of attacks early Monday against Tehran and a top American commander told Iranians to remain in shelters for the foreseeable future, while Iran renewed strikes on its Gulf neighbours and threatened to start hitting their power plants.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 14 hours ago

Alberta man challenges U.K. extradition order for historical child sexual abuse allegations

The Wetaskiwin man denies the allegations and is appealing an Alberta justice’s extradition approval.

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Coke Canada Bottling terminates worker injured on the job, says keeping him would be too hard on the company

A longtime worker for Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited in Calgary was recently terminated after being seriously injured on the job two years ago. Coke Canada Bottling cited a legal principle that says keeping him employed would cause the company “undue hardship.” A labour expert says the legal argument is difficult to prove, especially with a company of that size.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 16 hours ago

Australia is settling into age-restricted social media. Canada is mulling whether to join in

Nearly four months into Australia's landmark social media ban for users under 16, parent proponents laud it as a valiant first step towards a safer online experience for youth. Yet as other countries weigh introducing their own social age minimum, some continue to question bans as a solution.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 16 hours ago

Dual citizens weigh Trump, taxes in decision to renounce U.S. citizenship

Every year, thousands of dual citizens living abroad choose to formally renounce their U.S. citizenship. They say Trump is a major factor in their decision but not the only one.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 16 hours ago

CRTC calling for Indigenous-led radio stations in Ottawa and Toronto

Canada's telecommunications regulator is calling for applications for Indigenous-led FM radio stations in Ottawa and Toronto. Stations dedicated to Indigenous communities have been absent from both markets since First People’s Radio Incorporated ceased operations in September.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 16 hours ago

Pilot, co-pilot killed after Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport

The ‌pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express regional jet were killed after it collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday, in an incident that closed the airport, authorities said.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 21 hours ago

Iowa knocks out No. 1 seed, defending champion Florida in 2nd round of men's March Madness

Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida, sending the top-seeded Gators home with a 73-72 victory on Sunday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 22 hours ago

Canada's Einarson falls to Switzerland's Schwaller in women's world curling final

Kerri Einarson's bid for a first women's world curling championship fell short in a 7-5 loss in Sunday's final to Switzerland.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 23 hours ago

The National | U.S. gives Iran an ultimatum

March 22, 2026 | President Donald Trump says the U.S. will strike power plants in Iran if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours. Millions are in the dark after Cuba’s power grid collapses again. And, The Guess Who get ready to hit the road for the first time in more than twenty years.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Can pickleball help save Quebec churches?

Three Quebec investors say they’ve found a way to get people back to church transforming one into a pickleball court. But not everyone is convinced this could be a sustainable solution for the province’s many empty churches.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Chappell Roan responds after soccer star Jorginho alleged his daughter was mistreated by security

Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan responded on Sunday to accusations made by Brazilian-Italian soccer star Jorginho that a security guard mistreated his 11-year-old stepdaughter after she recognized the singer. The singer said that the security guard was not her personal security and that she didn't see a woman and a child.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Conservative campaign manager shrugs off polls showing Liberals have significant lead

The Conservative Party's campaign manager is shrugging off polls showing the Liberals hold a double-digit lead over the Tories while Pierre Poilievre says he's broadening his image but won't change who he is.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Trump sparks outrage after calling Robert Mueller's death 'good'

U.S. President Donald Trump drew sharp rebukes from Democratic and some Republican officials following his blunt statement on former FBI director Robert Mueller's death.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Trump says he will send ICE agents to U.S. airports during partial government shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump said that he will ‌be sending Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents ​on Monday to ​help out Transportation Security Administration personnel ​in U.S airports.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Trump ready to put ICE agents in U.S. airports during partial government shutdown

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to U.S. airports on Monday if congressional Democrats do not immediately agree to ‌fund airport safety.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Amber Alert ends after children found safe in Trois-Rivières, Que., area

An Amber Alert issued after two young children who were reported missing on Saturday in Trois-Rivières, Que., about 150 kilometres northeast of Montreal, has ended. Quebec provincial police said the children were located Sunday morning and are safe.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Quebec police issue Amber Alert for children abducted in Trois-Rivières, Que.

Quebec provincial police have issued an Amber Alert after two young children were abducted in Trois-Rivières, Que., about 150 kilometres northeast of Montreal.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Sinking of HMCS Otter in WW II Halifax remembered as 'dramatic tale of tension and heroics'

Nineteen people died on March 26, 1941, just outside of Halifax harbour after a vessel patrolling for Nazi subs and sea mines sank after it caught fire. The deaths and heroic rescue of the remaining 22 crew members served as a reminder of the horrors of war. Wartime censorship played a role in what could be reported.

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N.S. man says Yukon trip ruined after Porter pulled his luggage, leaving him without winter gear

Twenty bags were removed from a flight to the Yukon due to weight restrictions. That left a passenger travelling on a tight budget stuck in the Yukon in just a sweater and running shoes.

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Rural land in this Ontario city could become home for 72,000 people. Critics say council is moving too fast

Advocates are urging Pickering city council to reject a plan to develop 1,600 hectares of rural land in the city’s northeast, pending further consultation with First Nations and studies on the project’s environmental impact and cost.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

When my dad died, I was an ocean away trying to build a new life in Canada. That changed me

When her father died in Nigeria, Stella Igweamaka wasn't able to immediately head home for his funeral. Gratitude for the opportunity she's received in Canada is tangled with the pain of separation from her loved ones.

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At 90, David Suzuki says he has done everything he could to protect the Earth, but fears he has fallen short

With ninety laps around the sun, David Suzuki reflects on a lifetime of science advocacy and environmental work. Despite decades of effort, he warns that humanity may have already crossed a tipping point on climate change.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Amid the ex-prince Andrew scandal, scrutiny falls on daughters Beatrice and Eugenie

As scandal has swirled around former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, there has been a growing media focus on his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie, and their titles, accommodations in royal residences and places within the line of succession.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 1 day ago

Cuba suffers 3rd countrywide blackout this month amid U.S. oil blockade

Cuba's power grid collapsed Saturday leaving the country without electricity for a third time in March as the communist government battles with a decaying infrastructure and a U.S.-imposed oil blockade.

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Tumbler Ridge, B.C., advances to Hockeyville final as community continues to heal after tragedy

Tumbler Ridge has been named one of two finalists in the annual Hockeyville contest, which now puts the small northern B.C. community one step closer to winning $250,000 for its local arena and a chance to host a pre-season NHL game.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Canada's Christopher Morales Williams wins 400m gold, sets championship record at indoor worlds

Canada's Christopher Morales Williams won the men's 400-metre event Saturday at the world indoor track and field championships in Torun, Poland.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Why scientists are gluing microchips on butterflies

Monarch butterflies are on their way back to Canada and a select few will be rocking a tiny microchip for the flight north. CBC’s Jorge Barrera went to the El Rosario butterfly sanctuary in Mexico to learn more about the project that scientists hope will unlock some mystery around the monarch’s migration.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Robert Mueller, 9/11-era FBI chief who later probed alleged Trump-Russia ties, dead at 81

Robert Mueller, the FBI director and U.S. special counsel who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies at 81.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Thousands urged to evacuate as Hawaii flooding anticipated to cause widespread damage

As Hawaii endures its worst flooding in more than 20 years, officials are urging people in hard-hit areas to "LEAVE NOW." The warning early Saturday came after heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago. Still more rain was expected during the weekend, officials said.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

K-pop sensation BTS ends 4-year hiatus with free comeback concert in Seoul

After a four-year break, K-pop supergroup BTS returned Saturday with a massive, free comeback concert in Seoul, where thousands of police locked down a central boulevard for the Netflix-exclusive spectacle that drew tens of thousands of fans.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Iranian Kurdish fighters find themselves in the middle of U.S.-Iran war as they wait in Iraq

Despite the attacks on Iranian Kurdish camps in Iraq, there remains a waiting game for Iranian Kurds hoping to play a part in regime change across the border.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Cubans say every day is a struggle for survival as they face blackouts, water and fuel shortages

Blackouts have been common for years, but now, since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade on Cuba in hopes of forcing the country’s collapse, the interruptions have become more frequent, longer, sometimes engulfing the whole country.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

In Cuba, every day is a struggle for survival

Blackouts have been common for years, but now, since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade on Cuba in hopes of forcing the country’s collapse, the interruptions have become more frequent, longer, sometimes engulfing the whole country.

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Banff National Park breaks visitation record again

The national park in Alberta saw 4.5 million visitors in the 2025-26 fiscal year, surpassing the previous high of 4.28 million in 2023-24, in what’s become almost annual increases over the last decade.

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Israel threatens surge in attacks as Iran fires missiles farther than ever

Israel's defence minister threatened a surge in attacks against Iran on Saturday, and Britain condemned Iran for targeting a joint U.K.-U.S. base in the Indian Ocean as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Tehran says war death toll now tops 1,500 as Iran strikes areas near Israeli nuclear site

Israel's defence minister threatened a surge in attacks against Iran on Saturday, and Britain condemned Iran for targeting a joint U.K.-U.S. base in the Indian Ocean as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Canada was prepared to ration gas in the 1979 oil crisis. Could we be running on fumes once again?

Canada considered conserving oil with gasoline rationing stamps in 1979. While it never put the stamps into circulation, economist Peter Tertzakian said the proofs are a reminder that anything can happen in an oil shortage.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Ontario model becomes 1st transgender person on Chanel Exclusive's catwalk at Paris Fashion Week

On her modelling journey, Dalton Dubois of Guelph, Ont., says it's involved "a lot of proving yourself" after she quit her job at a retirement home. Recently, she became the first transgender person to walk Chanel Exclusive's runway at Paris Fashion Week.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

How is Ontario’s ticket resale crackdown being received? Fans and insiders sound off

Sports and music fans are applauding the province’s plans to outlaw sky-high ticket resale prices, but some insiders say there’s more work to be done.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

How fans and industry insiders feel about Ontario’s ticket resale crackdown

Sports and music fans are applauding the province’s plans to outlaw sky-high ticket resale prices, but some insiders say there’s more work to be done.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

How fans and industry insiders feel about Ontario’s ticket resale crackdown

Sports and music fans are applauding the province’s plans to outlaw sky-high ticket resale prices, but some insiders say there’s more work to be done.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

3 credits short of a degree, he left NSCAD for a music career. The school is now honouring him

When Andrew Scott decided to chase a career in music and give up his studies, it was only going to be temporary. "I'm not going to be in a rock band when I'm 30," Scott told his mom. Thirty-five years later, he's still making music with Sloan. His former school is giving him a prestigious designation.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Will the far right's gains in France’s local elections pave the way to the presidency?

The recent elections mark another step in the National Rally’s effort to move from the fringes to the mainstream in French politics. Despite more professional campaigns, the party still struggles to shake its reputation for extremism.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

The magic of going to the theatre isn’t about the movie. It’s about watching it with strangers

Movie theatre attendance hasn’t recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption and the rise of streaming services. But film enthusiasts say you lose some of that movie magic when you skip the shared emotional experience of seeing a film with a roomful of strangers.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

The magic of going to the theatres isn’t about the movie. It’s about watching it with strangers

Movie theatre attendance hasn’t recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption and the rise of streaming services. But film enthusiasts say you lose some of that movie magic when you skip the shared emotional experience of seeing a film with a roomful of strangers.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

I fear the violence of war but I also fear a future where nothing changes in Iran

Like many Iranian Canadians, Mehdi M. Kashani is watching the events in Iran with grief for his country and anxiety for his parents in Tehran. But he also says the reality is not a straightforward choice between war and peace.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Europe is eyeing France's nuclear shield. Should Canada follow?

As European allies quietly explore France's nuclear umbrella amid doubts about U.S. reliability, Canada faces an uncomfortable question: join or stay clear. While Ottawa rejects going nuclear, extending French deterrence to North America risks inflaming tensions with Washington and raises stark questions about who would defend whom in a crisis.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Trump says the war on Iran is 'militarily' won. Yet there's still no end or endgame in sight

Three weeks in, the joint U.S.-Israel combat operation has killed much of Iran's leadership, knocked out much of its ballistic missile capability, sunk nearly all of its navy and, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, has "militarily WON" already. And yet, the war goes on.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Seabed mining talks show key issues remain unresolved

Even as the race to mine the ocean floor for important minerals intensifies, a UN-body tasked with establishing regulations for the emerging industry ended a key global meeting this week without a new mining code.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

Iran may be exaggerating its missile-making capabilities, but experts say it's still a threat

Despite continued heavy pounding from U.S. and Israeli military forces, Iran has remained defiant, insisting that its missile production remains on track. But is this just 'showmanship and exaggeration'?

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

On TikTok, a new group of folk musicians are taking the genre back to its political roots

Their lyrics are pointed, specific and reference big political events that happened just days ago. Protest music experts say the responsiveness to the current moment has helped these artists catch fire online but say they'll need to move their message into the real world if they want it to stick.

Regional - CBC NEWS - 2 days ago

NDP leadership hopefuls make final push ahead of convention vote

With one week until New Democrats choose a new federal leader, the front-runner in the race says he's preparing a transition team and hopes the party can use his campaign machinery in the next election.