iNews ReportSee the 2022 Indigenous Summer Games in action
The 2022 Indigenous Summer Games are in full swing. The Games kicked off today with traditional Northern and Dene games such as ring toss, triple jump, swing kick and Dene wrestling.
N.L. remembers its fallen soldiers in Memorial Day service
Spectators gathered in St. John’s Friday for a sombre service to honour the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, which lost many of its members in a First World War battle more than a century ago.
Environmental groups press world leaders on last day of UN ocean conference
Environmental groups on Friday urged world leaders to keep promises they made at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon this week, to do everything in their power to save the world’s seas.
New approach to Canada Day at The Forks provides space for celebration, reflection: attendees
People who attended a new kind of Canada Day celebration at The Forks in Winnipeg on Friday say the event gave them a chance to celebrate their country while reflecting on its past.
Tracadie woman faces impaired driving charge after head-on collision with police cruiser
Police say an RCMP officer was briefly trapped inside a badly damaged cruiser after being hit head-on by an SUV going the wrong way on a Route 11 off-ramp in Tracadie, N.B., Wednesday night.
95,000 GM vehicles unfinished in storage due to chip shortage
The global shortage of computer chips and other parts has forced General Motors (GMC) to build 95,000 vehicles without certain components during the second quarter.
Jets finalizing deal to make Rick Bowness new head coach: reports
The Winnipeg Jets are finalizing a deal with Rick Bowness to become the team’s new head coach, according to multiple media reports.
Abandoned, resettled, ready to discover: The allure of visiting old outports
If you have time and the ability to traverse a few challenges on the way, hiking to resettled communities is a remarkable way to encounter Newfoundland history, writes Keith Burgess.
Yukon wildfire closes Robert Campbell Highway, Frances Lake campground evacuated
The Frances Lake Campground and adjacent area was evacuated Thursday night due to wildfire risk, the Yukon government posted on Facebook.
On Modo car share’s 25th year, co-op says barriers to zero-emission goals remain
As Modo — the first car share service in Vancouver — looks to the future, the co-op’s CEO says challenges remain to achieving their environmental aspirations.
14-year-old charged after setting off fireworks on GO train, Metrolinx says
A 14-year-old has been arrested after setting off fireworks on a GO Train Thursday night, Metrolinx says.
Downtown Farmers’ Market set to return to Charlottetown on Sunday
The Downtown Farmers’ Market returns to Charlottetown’s Queen Street for its 13th summer, starting this Sunday.
U.S. officials fight over enforcement of abortion laws dating back to 1800s
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade has advocates, prosecutors and residents in some states facing a legal morass created by decades of often conflicting anti-abortion legislation.
Sharks fire head coach Bob Boughner, assistants
The San Jose Sharks have fired coach Bob Boughner and his staff two months after the regular season ended.
COVID-19 cases up in Britain by more than 30 per cent in last week, data shows
The number of new coronavirus cases across Britain has surged by more than 30 per cent in the last week, with cases likely driven by Omicron subvariants.
COVID-19 cases up in Britian by more than 30 per cent in last week, data shows
The number of new coronavirus cases across Britain has surged by more than 30 per cent in the last week, with cases likely driven by Omicron subvariants.
Toronto firework vendor backs out of Canada Day plans, leaving city scrambling
The City of Toronto says it’s cancelling a Canada Day fireworks show and rescheduling another after the vendor backed out at the last minute.
Described Video: CBC special coverage of Canada Day events
CBC special live coverage of Canada Day 2022.
Swimming not recommended at most Windsor-Essex beaches as heat alert continues
High E. coli counts mean those looking to beat the heat at the beach may want to choose carefully.
Meet the designer who has helped establish fancy regalia in N.L.
Robin Benoit is responsible for a lot of the fancy regalia seen at powwows across the province. She not only specializes in making it, she also played a part in popularizing fancy regalia locally.
What’s scheduled this year for Canada Day in Calgary
After two years of pandemic-restricted Canada Day events, the celebrations in Calgary will look much similar to years past, with events scheduled at three new downtown locations.
‘Dreaming Roots’ stage show premieres, wows Whitehorse audiences
Dreaming Roots incorporates dance, music, story-telling, theatre and visual art to tell the story of Yukon’s Indigenous history and culture. It premiered in Whitehorse and will soon tour to other communities in Yukon and beyond.
More than 100,000 Hong Kongers left in recent years. Thousands have come to Canada
Ontario’s 6-month gas-tax cut goes into effect today
Ontario’s gas tax will be cut by 5.7 cents per litre for six months starting today.
6-month cut to Ontario gas and fuel tax takes effect
Ontario’s gas tax will be cut by 5.7 cents per litre for six months starting today.
North Lake Provincial Park opens on Canada Day
The first new provincial park in 24 years is now open. North Lake Provincial Park is located 114 kms west of Fredericton, close to the Canada-U.S. border.
First Nations and Métis association in northern Alberta hope to establish their own education authority
The Mikisew Cree First Nation, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Fort Chipewyan Métis Association came together to get the school to switch from the Northland School Division to the Parkland School Division.
What’s happening on Canada Day?
From firework celebrations to pow-wows, people in New Brunswick are choosing to mark Canada Day their own way.
Q&A: Snowbirds pilot reflects on 2 years since Kamloops crash
Snowbirds Capt. Richard MacDougall has spent the last two years recovering from a devastating crash that took the life of his passenger, Capt. Jenn Casey, during demonstration flight in Kamloops, B.C.
Edmonton needs a nighttime economic strategy, industry advocates say
Edmonton’s nighttime entertainment and hospitality venues need more support if the city is going to host big events like the Juno Awards next year, industry advocates say.
No consequences after unauthorized thin blue line decal removed from marked Calgary police car
A controversial symbol has been removed from a marked Calgary Police Service SUV after questions from CBC News alerted the service to its existence, weeks after a direct order from the city’s police commission to stop displaying the thin blue line on police uniforms.
KW Glee’s version of O Canada rings out in classrooms across Canada
In 2020, K-W Glee recorded O Canada for July 1. The Ontario group’s version of the anthem has now been seen thousands of times and heard in schools throughout the country.
Forget poutine and butter tarts — feast on worldly flavours to mark Canada Day: Andrew Coppolino
Spice up your Canada Day menu with dishes from local restaurants, such as empanadas, tacos and Brazilian poutine, writes food columnist Andrew Coppolino.