An Israeli airstrike triggered a massive blaze killing 45 people in a tent camp in the Gaza city of Rafah, officials said on Monday, prompting an outcry from global leaders who urged the implementation of an International Court of Justice ruling to halt Israel's assault. In scenes grimly familiar from a war in its eighth month, Palestinian families rushed to hospitals to prepare their dead for burial after the strike late on Sunday night set tents and rickety shelters ablaze. Women wept and men held prayers beside bodies in shrouds. The whole world is witnessing Rafah getting burnt up by Israel and no one is doing anything to stop it, Bassam, a Rafah resident, said via a chat app, of the strike in an area of western Rafah that had been designated a safe zone. Read the full report (new window)

May 27, 2024 14:34 UTC

Best friends torn apart by war in Ukraine make extraordinary journeys to CanadaNewsDuration 4:28Best friends from Ukraine, Sasha Filipchuk and Kira Polischuk last saw each other the day before Russia invaded their country. Sasha lives in Sudbury, Ont., while Kira lives in Swift Current, Sask.

May 27, 2024 14:17 UTC

But experts say cognitive health is about much more than forgetting someone's name or where you put your phone. There are lots of things we can do to help our brains stay sharp — including learning new things, staying social, being physically active, sleeping well, and meditating. There are well-known links (new window) between cardiovascular health and brain health (new window), experts said. Your brain is an oxygen-hungry organ, said Dr. Dwivedi, and exercise increases both oxygen and blood flow to the brain. Fin du widget Widget.

May 27, 2024 13:36 UTC

A Facebook hack cost her friends thousands. The company did nothing to stop it. NewsDuration 2:14When hackers took over a New Brunswick woman’s Facebook account, her friends were swindled out of thousands of dollars. CBC’s Go Public found Meta did nothing to stop the crime in progress or keep the scam from running rampant on its site.

May 27, 2024 13:05 UTC

Canada Post, which holds a monopoly on Canadian letter delivery, reported a loss of $748 million this year and is expected to run out of money by early 2025. Despite parcel delivery to Canadian businesses and households being at an all-time high, the Crown corporation continues to struggle as it has lost about 50 per cent that business to competitors. In an insightful documentary first aired on CBC on May 24, host Andrew Chang delves into the challenges facing Canada Post and explores what these issues mean for the future of mail delivery to Canadians. Click on the link below to view the documentary. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.4233453

May 27, 2024 12:48 UTC





Affordable building supply and furniture store closes its doors, but will become housing in about 2 yearsNewsDuration 1:44After nearly three decades in business, Brandon's Building Re-Fit store closed on Friday. Now supportive housing is set to take its place and fill a need for the community.

May 27, 2024 11:06 UTC

The Breakdown | Examining Drake’s LLCs + Hockey trailblazer Sarah NurseNewsDuration 20:17The National breaks down Drake’s business holdings and how he uses them to protect his wealth. Plus, Olympic gold medallist Sarah Nurse speaks with Ian Hanomansing about being a woman playing professional hockey.

May 27, 2024 09:39 UTC

You have permission to edit this video.

May 27, 2024 04:27 UTC

What drives runners at milestone Calgary Marathon? NewsDuration 2:03The Calgary Marathon celebrated its 60th anniversary with its first sold-out race since 2014. Even though thousands were all set on the same goal — the finish line — the motivations driving them vary between participants.

May 27, 2024 03:39 UTC

Indigenous grandmothers honoured in art project that travelled by canoeNewsDuration 2:29A project called 'Honouring Our Grandmothers Healing Journey' has travelled, by canoe, from B.C. 's Interior to its final stop in New Westminster. A community chest was created by Indigenous artists from across the province, and shares the teachings of Indigenous ancestors.

May 27, 2024 01:20 UTC

The Great Northern Peninsula — where it’s been a banner ‘berg season so farNewsDuration 5:09Some tour operators in Newfoundland say it’s definitely been more of a miss than a hit with icebergs so far this season. But the majestic ice formations are wowing people along the Great Northern Peninsula. CBC meteorologist Ashley Brauweiler talked to Teddy Hedderson who operates Daily Catch Ocean Tours in St. Lunaire-Griquet.

May 27, 2024 00:01 UTC

People share their feelings as Newfoundland's unknown soldier was paraded through St. John'sNewsDuration 1:34A crowd of around 100 people gathered near the National War Memorial in St. John's as a hearse containing the remains of Newfoundland's unknown soldier drove past, not long after being repatriated from France. The CBC's William Ping was there and heard from residents on how the historic moment made them feel.

May 26, 2024 22:55 UTC

Neurodiverse CrossFit program in Quispamsis holds competitionNewsDuration 1:22CrossFit Quispamsis has been welcoming neurodivergent athletes to weekly sessions for the past 18 months. The 13 participants got to put their skills to the test this weekend.

May 26, 2024 15:58 UTC

Researchers set traps to capture Alberta grizzly bear hairsNewsDuration 2:33Alberta researchers are relying on bear hair to monitor grizzlies in the province. The FRI Research project relies on barbed wire corrals, baited with smelly attractants, to snag samples. The hair is a valuable source of DNA and hormone data for conservationists eager to help the furry predators thrive.

May 26, 2024 14:59 UTC

Experience Hammonds Plains Road, during and after wildfiresNewsDuration 0:31Using dashcam footage shared with CBC News at that time, this video compares how much the landscape along a key wildfire evacuation route in the Halifax area has changed since May 2023.

May 26, 2024 13:38 UTC