‘Mixed reaction’ to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's death, analyst saysNewsDuration 4:31The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on Sunday has been met with both grief and celebration. Raisi, who came to power in 2021, was an unpopular leader who oversaw a crackdown on anti-regime protests that created a ‘deep divide between the state and the society,' says Ali Vaez, the director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group.

May 20, 2024 21:49 UTC

Federal ministers on Monday highlighted a series of measures to combat auto theft that they're pitching as a national action plan. The federal government held a national summit on auto theft in Ottawa in February. Auto theft has been a rising problem in the country, with insurance costs stemming from thefts increasing to more than $1 billion in 2022. WATCH | The journey of a stolen car in Canada:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.

May 20, 2024 21:13 UTC

Wildfire destroys multiple homes in Fort Nelson, B.C. NewsDuration 8:53The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality confirmed that 10 properties had been damaged during the fire, and four were destroyed. Rob Fraser, the mayor, says breaking the news to homeowners was ‘one of the most difficult things’ he’s done in his career.

May 20, 2024 21:13 UTC

Londoners remember those who died on the city's streetsNewsDuration 2:44More than a dozen Londoners attended a memorial on May 20, 2024 for the estimated 300 people experiencing homelessness who have died who have died on the city's streets in the last four years.

May 20, 2024 20:46 UTC

Canadian Swifties say it’s cheaper to see Eras Tour in EuropeNewsDuration 2:05Thousands of Taylor Swift fans in Canada are travelling to Europe to catch the pop star’s Eras Tour, where tickets are hundreds or thousands of dollars cheaper than for the Toronto and Vancouver tour stops.

May 20, 2024 19:57 UTC





The National | Haiti’s gang-controlled capitalNewsDuration 45:16May 19, 2024 | CBC News gets rare access to Haiti’s capital where gang violence keeps Port-au-Prince isolated and its residents searching for safety. A long weekend boat ride near leaves three dead. Plus, how Yukon is trying to protect its capital from wildfires.

May 20, 2024 18:16 UTC

Good morning Calgary! We're expecting a cloudy high of 15 C with a 30 per cent chance of showers later in the afternoon. Looking ahead to Sunday, things should brighten up a bit with sunny skies and a high of 22 C.Traffic-Follow @CalgaryCommute's blog for the latest traffic tweetsIf you see anything happening on Calgary roads, you can give Calgary Eyeopener traffic reporter Jonathan Love a call at #1010, *1010 or 403-521-1010. They'll have all of your news, weather, traffic, sports and business throughout the morning — you can tune in at 1010 AM, 99.1 FM, online at cbc.ca/calgary or through the CBC Radio app. This daily roundup of news, weather and traffic stays live from 6 a.m. to late morning.

May 20, 2024 14:08 UTC

You can soon see Vincent Van Gogh’s creations in St. John’s — but they won’t be hanging on a wallNewsDuration 4:29The exhibit Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, coming to St. John’s this summer, will project hundreds of Van Gogh’s creations, including The Starry Night and Sunflowers, onto the walls and ceilings of the convention centre. The CBC’s Carolyn Stokes talks to Fanny Curtat, the art historian behind the show, about what it’s like to go inside the art.

May 20, 2024 13:39 UTC

Vancouver businesses say Gastown construction is costing them millionsNewsDuration 2:22Businesses in Gastown say ongoing construction in the heart of the neighborhood has had a devastating impact on sales. As Michelle Gomez reports, business owners are cautiously optimistic about whether or not an upcoming car-free pilot project this summer will help.

May 20, 2024 11:19 UTC

This 'denim whisperer' can find jeans for any buttNewsDuration 3:37Alex Pearson's customers call him the denim whisperer — and he's got the tattoo to prove it. He helps shoppers go from looking good to feeling good. The CBC's Jane Sponagle visited Pearson at his store in Kentville.

May 20, 2024 10:34 UTC

Lawyers are questioning Canada's approach to screening visa applications for people in Gaza with extended family in Canada after one applicant, a medical worker, was asked whether he had treated members of Hamas. The Canadian Press obtained a redacted letter sent to the applicant by a Canadian immigration officer, which asks if he has "ever provided medical care to injured Hamas members." The Canadian visa program has been mired in setbacks and controversy since it opened on Jan. 9. They must then somehow get from Gaza to the Canadian immigration office in Cairo, Egypt, to complete a final screening process. O'Connor represents three Canadians who filed declarations for a total of 16 family members in Gaza, though one — a child — has since died.

May 20, 2024 09:53 UTC

Surrey, B.C., hosts RoboWorld CupNewsDuration 2:32An international robotics competition is taking place this weekend at the Simon Fraser University campus. As Sohrab Sandhu reports, it's the first time Canada has hosted the FIRA RoboWorld Cup competition.

May 20, 2024 09:42 UTC

Oilers pick up critical win to force Game 7NewsDuration 1:32The Edmonton Oilers were facing elimination against the Vancouver Canucks in Game 6 of their Stanley Cup second-round playoffs. CBC’s Alicia Asquith breaks down the win and sets the scene for what to expect in the final game of the series.

May 20, 2024 00:25 UTC

Fort McMurray evacuees allowed to return homeNewsDuration 2:10More than 6,000 residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., who were ordered out of their homes due to wildfire are now welcome to go back. But as the CBC’s Sam Samson explains, the fire is still not under control.

May 20, 2024 00:17 UTC

'Distinguished gentlemen' suit up for fundraising Winnipeg motorcycle rideNewsDuration 1:55A few dozen Winnipeg motorcycle riders put on their finest suits and hopped onto their classic and vintage-style motorcycles Sunday to raise funds and awareness for men's mental health and prostate cancer research. CBC's Justin Fraser talked with Marc Perreault and Louis Rondeau, the local co-hosts of the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride, about the annual event that began in Australia and has spread around the world.

May 19, 2024 22:37 UTC