Winnipeg serial killer seen with victim at shelter before she diedNewsDuration 3:40Surveillance video shown as evidence at Jeremy Skibicki’s first-degree murder trial shows him having a meal with Morgan Harris at a Winnipeg shelter before she died. Harris was one of the four women Skibicki later admitted to killing. His lawyers argue he should be found not criminally responsible due to mental disorder.
Massive blaze forces evacuation of Cranberry PortageNewsDuration 2:34A wildfire that's threatening the northwestern Manitoba community of Cranberry Portage hasn't gotten bigger, but first responders could still be fighting it weeks from now, a provincial wildfire official said.
Northern lights bring dazzling colours and breathtaking views to some N.L. skiesNewsDuration 0:47Forget the fog. Skies in parts of Newfoundland and Labrador co-operated and people were treated to the array of colours from the northern lights. Thanks to everyone who sent in photos that captured the beautiful night sky!
Controlled explosions set off on collapsed Baltimore bridge during cleanupNewsDuration 0:30Crews set off a network of linked explosives to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore — and with a boom, the steel section came down.
As the national public broadcaster, CBC/Radio-Canada occupies a unique place in Canada's cultural and information landscape, reflecting Canadian values and sharing our stories from coast to coast to coast. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that the public broadcaster is well positioned to continue delivering vital services for Canadians, now and in the future. The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced today the appointment of an Advisory Committee who will provide policy advice on how to strengthen and renew the public broadcaster so it can continue to fulfill its important social, cultural and democratic functions. The committee is composed of seven experts and specialists who will contribute their knowledge and experience from a variety of fields:Marie-Philippe Bouchard, CEO, TV5 Québec CanadaJesse Wente, Chair of the Canada Council for the Arts, founding Executive Director of the Indigenous Screen OfficeJennifer McGuire, Managing Director, Pink Triangle PressDavid Skok, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, The Logic (independent media startup)Mike Ananny, Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California AnnenbergLoc Dao, Executive Director of DigiBCCatalina Briceno, Professor, Université du Québec à MontréalThis Advisory Committee will meet regularly with the Minister to discuss a range of questions dealing with funding, governance and mandate.
The group will provide policy advice on CBC/Radio-Canada's governance and fundingOTTAWA — Seven multimedia experts have been selected to advise Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge as she renews the role of Canada's public broadcaster. Canadian Heritage says the group will provide policy advice mainly on CBC/Radio-Canada's governance and funding. The newly appointed advisory committee will now help St-Onge chart a path forward, with members contributing knowledge from a variety of fields. St-Onge says committee members have diverse perspectives and experiences that will help her modernize the public broadcaster. Ottawa wants to redefine the role of CBC before the next federal election, as the Liberals hedge against a possible change in government.
The next community set for a massive boost to its local economy as part of Honda Canada's $15-billion investment to establish a Canadian electric vehicle supply chain will be Port Colborne, Ont. WATCH | Freeland on Honda's expanding Ontario footprint Freeland says Honda's expanding Ontario footprint shows Canada's emergence in EV market Duration 3:43 CBC News has learned Port Colborne, Ont., will be the site of Honda's next plant in its Canadian electric vehicle supply chain. WATCH | Breaking down Honda's $15B EV investment: Is Honda’s $15B Ontario EV investment a good idea? Honda Canada's original footprint in Allison, Ont., will dramatically expand to include new electric vehicle assembly lines, as well its own battery manufacturing plant. Joint ventures in Port Colborne, Ont., and a second yet-to-be-announced municipality will feed into this supply chain.
Some members of charity serving Black business community concerned about $1.5M paid to former directors’ companiesNewsDuration 6:31Some members of the Black Business and Professional Association are calling for transparency, and a change in leadership. As CBC’s Sarah MacMillan reports, their demands come after discovering the non-profit paid two former board members' companies at least $1.5 million for services while they were on the board or CEO of the charity.
Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the rich history, contributions and achievements of Asian Canadians in the community. How do you usually mark Asian Heritage Month in your own way? Asian Heritage Month lets our kids learn about their heritage and their roots.
The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that the public broadcaster is well positioned to continue delivering vital services for Canadians, now and in the future. The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced today the appointment of an Advisory Committee who will provide policy advice on how to strengthen and renew the public broadcaster so it can continue to fulfill its important social, cultural and democratic functions. For almost 90 years, our public broadcaster has been a daily presence for Canadians, sharing our stories across the country. This advisory committee, with its diverse perspectives and experiences, will help me fulfil my mandate to modernize CBC/Radio-Canada. —The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, the Minister of Canadian HeritageQuick FactsThe Broadcasting Act entrusts CBC/Radio-Canada with a mandate to provide a wide range of programming that informs, enlightens and entertains.
The National | Western Canada WildfiresNewsDuration 45:21May 12, 2024 | Wildfires across Western Canada prompt evacuation orders and alerts and worry officials about the season ahead. The Go Public team looks at the growing trend of banks asking customers to sign NDAs. Plus, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on the pressures of being the prime minister’s wife.
Fast-growing wildfire may hit Fort Nelson, B.C., Monday, officials sayNewsDuration 5:10Officials say the Parker Lake wildfire may hit the town of Fort Nelson in northeastern British Columbia on Monday morning, after it more than doubled in size on Sunday.
Seven multimedia experts have been selected to advise Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge as she renews the role of Canada's public broadcaster. The department notes that consultations on the CBC's mandate have already been done with the general public. The newly appointed advisory committee will now help St-Onge chart a path forward, with members contributing knowledge from a variety of fields. St-Onge says committee members have diverse perspectives and experiences that will help her modernize the public broadcaster. Ottawa wants to redefine the role of CBC before the next federal election, as the Liberals hedge against a possible change in government.
Indonesian volcano spews ash clouds kilometres into the skyNewsDuration 0:31Mount Ibu, a volcano on the remote island of Halmahera in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Monday, spewing thick grey ash and dark clouds five kilometres into the sky for five minutes, officials said. This comes after a smaller eruption was recorded at the volcano on Friday. With the alert status of the volcano at the second-highest level, local authorities have prepared evacuation tents, but no evacuation order has been reported yet.
