The Russian defector who was poisoned to death

From CBC News. Alexander Litvinenko was a KGB agent who publicly accused Putin’s secret police of murdering people. Litvinenko eventually fled to London where he would be tracked down and poisoned. Before his death, Litvinenko said Putin had ordered his death. ‘Putin’s Journey’ dives into the early life and political career of Russian President Vladimir…

Canada preparing 1st round of counter-tariffs to unveil as soon as Trump’s inauguration day

From CBC News. The Trudeau government is planning $37 billion in counter-tariffs that could be unveiled as soon as U.S. president-elect Donald Trump is sworn in on Monday, Radio-Canada has confirmed. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Follow CBC…

Hitting the ice on a fat bike

From CBC News. Forget the skis and snowboards. Fat biking is the new way people are carving up northwestern Ontario’s winter wonderland. The CBC’s Matt Fratpietro met up with Steve Yeung, a member of the Black Sheep Mountain Bike Club in Thunder Bay, Ont., to try his luck at fat biking. »»» Subscribe to CBC…

U.S. Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban going into effect Sunday

From CBC News. How will a TikTok ban change the way you use social media? Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Follow CBC News on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3TnHioe Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H Find…

How Albertans feel about premier’s approach to Team Canada tariff threat response | Canada Tonight

From CBC News. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith refused to sign a joint statement of unity from the federal government and Canada’s premiers against U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian goods. Former Alberta politician Gary Mar says Smith’s reluctance to sign onto the agreement is in part because of the ‘disproportionate…

Poilievre won’t say if he’ll back retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-bound oil | Power Panel

From CBC News. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre won’t say whether he backs the premiers and prime minister’s threat to impose export tariffs or restrict the supply of oil and gas bound for the United States as a possible response to president-elect Donald Trump’s promised tariff regime. The Power Panel discusses Canadian politicians’ fragmented response to…

Carney launches Liberal leadership bid, Gould and Freeland joining soon | Power & Politics

From CBC News. The CBC’s Ashley Burke is in Edmonton for Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney’s campaign launch. Then Liberal MPs Pam Damoff, James Maloney and Sophie Chatel discuss why they’re choosing different candidates. And the Power Panel weighs in on the growing Liberal field. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS…

When Putin brought a dog to a meeting with Merkel

From CBC News. In a 2007 meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin toyed with German Chancellor Angela Merkel by bringing in his large black Labrador, when it was well known that she had a phobia of dogs. Former Canadian foreign minister Peter MacKay says it reflects Putin’s ‘dark nature.’ ‘Putin’s Journey’ dives into the early life…

Premier Ford addresses business leaders amid Trump tariff threat

From CBC News. Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed business leaders about U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats ahead of his inauguration on Monday. CBC’s Lane Harrison has the details. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Follow CBC…

Biden issues stark warning about oligarchy threatening U.S. in farewell address | Canada Tonight

From CBC News. In his farewell address to the nation Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden warned Americans that an ultra-wealthy, ‘tech-industrial complex’ is threatening the country’s democracy. ‘Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that really threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedom and a fair…