From CBC News. New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says the 2024 federal budget is ‘a never-ending spending platform’ that continues to plunge Canada into debt: ‘I’m very concerned about the long-term view of our country.’ His comments come as premiers write to the prime minister calling on him to stay out of areas of provincial…

From CBC News. York Regional Police have released footage of a recent carjacking and takedown that occurred in Thornhill, Ont. This comes as the GTA has seen a significant rise in armed carjackings. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/1.7178628 »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video,…

From CBC News. The Alberta government outlines voluntary water-sharing agreements that will see municipalities, industry and irrigation districts reduce water use. »»» 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…

From CBC News. Ottawa’s OC Transpo has painted a grim long-term financial picture. It’s been a million dollars short of revenue projections every month this year. CBC Ottawa’s municipal affairs reporter Elyse Skura breaks down the options for cash-strapped transit agencies. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News…

From CBC News. People of South Asian descent have higher rates of heart disease and develop it earlier, but it’s not fully clear why. Canadian researchers have found one possible reason: a decreased capacity to repair blood vessel damage. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC…

From CBC News. In the past three weeks, Israel and Iran’s shadow war has made a significant shift to a more direct confrontation. Andrew Chang explains the escalation in the recent string of attacks and explores fears of a wider war. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News…

From CBC News. ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ follows a year in the life of a Sasquatch family. During the film, the stars were sent to ‘ape camp.’ Despite having no dialogue, star Jesse Eisenberg says it’s the best screenplay he has read in years. CBC’s senior entertainment reporter Eli Glasner says ‘it’s like National Geographic on acid,’…

From CBC News. A man set himself on fire on Friday outside the New York courthouse where Donald Trump’s historic hush-money trial was taking place, but he did not appear to be targeting the trial, officials said. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news,…

From CBC News. NATO allies pledged additional air-defence systems for Ukraine, answering its calls for international assistance. The plans are underway, and NATO has not yet confirmed any details. Jens Stoltenberg, the alliance’s secretary general, says the need is not only for new systems but making sure they are fully operational, ‘a full package, a…

From CBC News. Swifties have long anticipated Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department — and according to one fan, this one feels like a ‘deep dive’ into the trials and tribulations of the artist’s life. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news,…

From CBC News. De-escalation and diplomacy are key to mitigating tensions in the Middle East, says CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. She calls the suspected Israeli attack on Iran in Syria April 1 and the April 13 retaliation by Iran ‘a series of terrible miscalculations.’ »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with…

From CBC News. Palestinian Canadians say their families are dying in Gaza before they’re able to escape to Canada. In January, the federal government announced a temporary resident visa program for Palestinians with extended family in Canada. But three months later, it has failed to bring even one relative to Canada. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7164069 »»»…

From CBC News. Looking to hop on the Edmonton Oilers playoff bandwagon? Ice District is offering up cool watch parties during the run for the Stanley Cup. »»» 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…

From CBC News. The federal government has promised to make nearly 3.9 million homes available by 2031. Andrew Chang explains why bringing prices down is so fraught, and how addressing the housing crisis might require a radical shift in how we view home ownership. housing, housing crisis, affordable housing, mortgage, house prices, housing shortage, federal…

From CBC News. Thunder Bay, Ont., remains among the communities hit hardest by the opioid crisis. At People Advocating for Change Through Empowerment (PACE), all workers have lived experience of what their clients are going through. The CBC’s Sarah Law spent time at the centre on the city’s south side to hear how staff connect…

From CBC News. Retirement may seem further away than ever for millennials after the pandemic, inflation and Canada’s skyrocketing housing prices. But what does the long-term outlook hold for this generation just coming into its own, and what might retirement look like? »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC…

From CBC News. Author Salman Rushdie was attacked with a knife on a New York stage in 2022, suffering severe injuries and losing one eye. He tells Matt Galloway about the book he’s written to move past the attack and what he intends to do with his ‘second chance’ at life. »»» Subscribe to CBC…

From CBC News. Fort McMurray 468 First Nation in northern Alberta is taking steps to ban drug dealers — and anyone associated with them. It’s part of a growing trend of First Nations taking control of community safety amid an increase in property crime. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect…

From CBC News. Enormous media conglomerates have been buying up Hollywood. Is creativity paying the price? »»» 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 CBC News…

From CBC News. Lobster fishermen say they worry a decision by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans not to dredge a channel in the Tabusintac harbour will create a dangerous risk of capsizing. Three people died after running into a sandbar in 2013. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with…

From CBC News. The world’s biggest election ever has begun in India. Nearly a billion people are voting in select states in the first phase of a week-long general election. The results won’t come until June 4. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news,…

From CBC News. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. ‘has not been involved in any offensive operations’ in Iran, but otherwise repeatedly declined to comment on a reported Israeli attack on Iran. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio…

From CBC News. Yossi Beilin, a former Israeli justice minister, and Hiba Husseini, a former legal adviser to the Palestinian peace process delegation, talk about their plan for peace between Israelis and Palestinians called the Holy Land Confederation peace plan. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online:…

From CBC News. CBC’s Chris Brown explains what’s known — and what’s not known — after U.S. officials told American media outlets that an Israeli missile hit Iran. »»» 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…

From CBC News. How this year’s election in India may affect Canada relations | Canada Tonight India’s national election begins Friday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to win a third term. Neilesh Bose, professor of South Asian history at the University of Victoria and Canada Research Chair in global and comparative history, gives his…

From CBC News. The new federal budget proposes upping the capital gains tax rate from 50 per cent to 67 per cent for businesses and trusts. Benjamin Bergen, the president of the Council of Canadian Innovators, and Katrina Miller, the executive director of Canadians for Tax Fairness, discuss the tax’s possible impact on entrepreneurs and…

From CBC News. Former federal health minister Jane Philpott says European health-care models can be used as inspiration and that ‘every Canadian should have access to a primary care team.’ Philpott proposes a model for primary care ‘homes’ in her book Health for All. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect…

From CBC News. Former Liberal finance minister, Bill Morneau, says the proposed increase to the capital gains tax has created a ‘disincentive’ for investment. The capital gains tax is part of the Liberal’s federal budget plan announced by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. The Power Panel discusses what this will mean for the housing market and…

From CBC News. Keffiyehs remain banned in the Ontario Legislature after a motion to overrule House Speaker Ted Arnott’s prohibition failed to pass at Queen’s Park on Thursday. CBC’s Lorrenda Reddekopp dives into the details of the debate. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking…

From CBC News. Speaker of the Ontario Legislature Ted Arnott banned the wearing of keffiyehs in the chamber. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles put forward a motion to reverse the ban and says the keffiyeh is ‘cultural attire,’ not a political statement. But despite support from Ontario Premier Doug Ford, the motion failed because it…

From CBC News. The Kennedy family endorses U.S. President Joe Biden for a second term on Thursday. Journalist Nick Harper explains why Robert F. Kennedy’s siblings endorsed the president, even as their brother makes a bid for the White House. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online:…

From CBC News. Outreach worker Nichols Singcaster helped Conrad Tremblay get his own home after the Montreal man spent three winters living outside. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/1.7171731 »»» 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:…

From CBC News. Jasmin Paris tells us about becoming the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons in Tennessee, one of the most gruelling ultramarathons in the world. #Ultramarathon #Running #TheCurrent »»» 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…

From CBC News. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and other G7 foreign ministers discussed the ongoing wars in Gaza and Ukraine. The U.S. announced sanctions against Iran after its strike on Israel this weekend, and Britain later joined in with its own. Ukraine’s foreign minister also urged allies to deliver air defence systems because they…

From CBC News. The start of 2024 saw 45 confirmed cases of measles in Quebec, a big wake-up call for public health officials. Here’s how they responded quickly — and thoroughly. »»» 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…

From CBC News. Riley the cat’s family was driving across Ontario during a move to P.E.I. when he jumped out at a rest stop and disappeared. Two weeks later, Riley reappeared safe and sound in their new backyard, much to the family’s delight. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with…

From CBC News. An Ontario-wide coalition is calling for better safety measures on vehicles like large SUVs, from all levels of government. Christopher Waters, spokesperson for the Coalition to Reduce Auto Size Hazards, says road fatality stats tell the whole story. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News…

From CBC News. A study published in Nature found that the carbon footprint of food grown via urban agriculture is six times greater than conventional agriculture, and for one main reason. CBC’s Stephanie Cram explains why and shares one farmer’s tips for keeping your carbon emissions down. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more…

From CBC News. Pregnant, scared and trapped in a war zone. The story of one Gazan woman’s attempt to come to Canada. »»» 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…

From CBC News. The final home is in place at a tiny house community in Fredericton, N.B., where a local entrepreneur backed a project designed to give people access to their own affordable — and safe — housing. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7176140 »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News…

From CBC News. For all the difficulties in developing and building the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion, the government still faces another major hurdle — choosing when to sell it, who gets to buy it and for how much. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.7176629 »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News…

From CBC News. A market transition from a winter gasoline blend to a summer blend is driving a 14 cent per litre jump in fuel prices overnight in Ontario and Quebec, analysts say. »»» 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…

From CBC News. Documenting a six-year journey across the Trans Canada Trail led filmmaker Dianne Whelan to realize that exploring the world’s longest recreational trail wasn’t possible until she actually tried. »»» 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…

From CBC News. Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter’s lifetime ban from the NBA for betting on games is shocking news for sports fans and critics alike. But it’s something that ‘had to be done,’ according to investigative journalist Declan Hill. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online:…

From CBC News. Ottawa has been touting its 2024 budget as offering ‘fairness for every generation,’ but Paul Kershaw, founder of Generation Squeeze, explains why it doesn’t offer enough to younger Canadians. »»» 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:…

From CBC News. Bruce Pitt-Payne is a former RCMP investigator who says cracking the Toronto Pearson Airport gold heist case in a year is a job well done — despite public pressure. »»» 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:…

From CBC News. GC Strategies partner Kristian Firth, who helped create the pandemic-era ArriveCan app, confirmed during his testimony before Parliament Wednesday that the RCMP had executed a search warrant on his office. The CBC’s Karina Roman walks through Firth’s testimony, and the Power Panel weighs in on the politics of his appearance. »»» Subscribe…

From CBC News. People living with disabilities and those who advocate for them expect the national disability benefit to provide significant relief, says the Daily Bread Foodbank’s Neil Heatherington. But some are disappointed with what the benefit offers. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking…

From CBC News. Some business groups are worried that new capital gains tax changes could hurt economic growth. But according to Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez, most Canadians won’t be impacted by that change — and it’s a move to create fairness. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC…

From CBC News. Nine men, one airline and $20 million in Swiss gold. Andrew Chang breaks down how the historic heist unfolded, and how an extensive cross-border police investigation led to the arrests of nine people. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video,…

From CBC News. Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter has been banned for life from the NBA after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For…

From CBC News. Edmonton’s fire chief talked to CBC reporter Travis McEwan about what the city is expecting from this year’s wildfire season and lessons learned from last year — from fighting grass fires to accepting evacuees from northern Alberta. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online:…

From CBC News. Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour has told a U.S. Senate committee that the company ignored his warnings about what he called manufacturing shortcuts in the 777 and 787 aircraft models. »»» 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:…

From CBC News. Debbie Harper is a grandmother from St. Theresa Point First Nation in Manitoba. Her home is in desperate need of repairs — and support. Living in a crowded home with 14 people, she says this year’s federal budget might offer a glimmer of hope. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more…

From CBC News. A CBC News data analysis looked into which corporate landlords applied most often to Ontario’s rental housing tribunal to raise rents above provincial rent control guidelines in 2022. As CBC’s Sarah MacMillan explains, it found that 20 landlords filed over half of the 470 applications in the first eight months of the…

From CBC News. Nicotine pouches such as Zyn and Zonnic were pitched to regulators as a way to help adults quit smoking. But a surge in popularity among young people has caused concern among some politicians and health experts. Andrew Chang explores why some people are speaking out about the potential impacts on developing brains.…

From CBC News. The show Bluey is ostensibly for kids, but it’s gained a significant following among adults for the way it handles storylines about death and infertility; in the recent season finale, Bluey and her family processed tough emotions about a potential move. Meryl Alper, an associate professor in communication studies at Northeastern University…

From CBC News. CBC recently visited several shisha lounges in Ottawa. For owners and customers, these places host a social custom central to their cultural identity. But under the city’s bylaws, they’re illegal — the modern-day equivalent of a Prohibition-era speakeasy. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News…