Just this week, Conestoga College has issued nearly 400 layoff notices. Local 238 had a virtual meeting early Thursday afternoon where the layoffs to support staff were announced. (John Dalusong/CBC News)‘It’s devastating,’ staff member saysVikki Poirier is the president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 238, representing Conestoga's support staff. Need to 'align resources,' college saysCBC News reached out to Conestoga College for comments on how the layoffs will affect program courses and student services. We're going to take action, whatever it might be.”To date, Conestoga College has laid off more than 550 employees.

college has shuttered its doors after provincial inspectors found the school misled international students about its programs and work placements. On Oct. 8, the province revoked Pacific Link College's (PLC) certification to provide career-related course programs, effectively shutting down the college. He said many students at Pacific Link would be out thousands of dollars after the closure. CBC News has reached out to Pacific Link College administrators for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. The province found a slew of infractions at Pacific Link College.

All aboard! Polar Express-themed hallway makes Christmas magical for Souris studentsNewsDuration 2:23A holiday tradition at eastern P.E.I.’s Souris Regional School sees the hallway of the grades 4-6 wing decorated each year. This time, the theme is based on the movie The Polar Express. Students and staff gave CBC P.E.I. a glimpse into their magical wonderland.

Younger Canadians are investing. What guides their decisions? NewsDuration 2:36Young Canadians are starting to invest at an earlier age. CBC’s Jo Horwood explains why, and what Gen Zs are hoping to get out of their stocks.

Ontario legislation that mandated air conditioning in all resident rooms in long-term care (LTC) homes has saved dozens of lives, according to a new study. The number of observed deaths in that time period was 308 while the simulated deaths in cases where air conditioning was not installed was 341. In 2021, the province mandated all LTC resident rooms have air conditioning installed by June 2022. At that time, there were 339 homes without air conditioning, representing just over 55 per cent of the total. WATCH | Premier Doug Ford says lack of AC in long-term care homes is 'terrible': Premier Doug Ford says lack of air conditioning in long-term care homes is "terrible" | Duration 2:17 Premier Doug Ford says he's considering making air conditioning mandatory in long-term care homes after CBC's Lisa Xing asked about families who are concerned about their loved ones.

A U.S.-led coalition had already been carrying out airstrikes and ground operations in Syria targeting ISIS suspects in recent months, often with the involvement of Syria's security forces. President Donald Trump had vowed to retaliate after an attack on U.S. personnel last weekend in Syria by a suspected member of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the strikes targeted "ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites" and said the mission was named Operation Hawkeye Strike. The two soldiers were killed in an attack in Syria that the U.S. military blame on ISIS. A U.S.-led coalition has carried out airstrikes and ground operations in Syria targeting ISIS suspects in recent months, often with the involvement of Syria's security forces.

Keep sending us your questions about flu season in CanadaFlu hospitalizations expected to 'increase sharply,' officials warn, as cases surge and vaccinations lagShould you get a flu shot if it’s not a perfect match for this year’s strains? Experts say yes | Duration 2:10Mutations to some H3N2 strains might be mismatched to the current flu vaccine, but doctors explain why it’s still a good idea to get the shot.

CBC photojournalists reveal their most compelling images of 2025NewsDuration 4:50CBC photojournalists Ben Nelms and Evan Mitsui captured thousands of photos over 2025. From the Blue Jays fighting for the World Series to Mark Carney’s ascent to prime minister, they each share their three defining images of 2025.

'Tremendous' relief on an emotional day, Epstein survivor saysNewsDuration 0:34Annie Farmer said the release of documents in the Epstein case was filled with mixed emotions for her and her sister, Maria, both of whom are survivors of Epstein's abuse.

Why a U.S. ground invasion of Venezuela would be a disaster | About ThatNewsDuration 13:59Tensions between the United States and Venezuela are escalating as the U.S. continues to strike alleged Venezuelan drug-trafficking boats and signals the possibility of a ground invasion. Andrew Chang breaks down the geographical, logistical and political challenges involved in ratcheting up the conflict to this level. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images

Environment and Climate Change Canada's list of the top 10 weather stories of the year covers the country from coast to coast to coast. Canada's droughtWhat also contributed to these wildfires was a drought that was felt across the country. WATCH | CBC meteorologists on what 2025's weather revealed:Début du widget . Fin du widget . Fin du widget .

Family of First Nation man shot 5 times by police officer calls for changes at Ontario’s SIU – CBCDec 19, 2025Joshua Frogg says police watchdog shouldn’t be staffed by former officersJoshua Frogg says he isn’t surprised about the outcome of the investigation into his nephew’s death, but wants to see changes to prevent former police officers from being involved in these types of cases. Eric Nothing, 40, was shot and killed by a Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) officer on July 22 in Deer Lake First Nation, a remote Oji-Cree community about 580 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, Ont. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/eric-nothing-siu-report-reaction-9.7021477

LOCAL authorities should not depend solely on state or federal funding to implement small-scale projects that facilitated last-mile connectivity. Ng said this in his speech before launching the Petaling Jaya Urban Transportation Master Plan (PIP) 2.0 yesterday. The plan outlined development strategies and initiatives covering traffic management, public transport, pedestrian walkways and connectivity. On the launch of the Petaling Jaya City Council’s PIP 2.0, Ng hoped it would serve as a reference for other local authorities in Selangor. TOD is a sustainable urban planning strategy that focused on creating dense, walkable, mixed-use communities centred around high-quality public transportation hubs.

Users of Toronto transit may soon be compensated if they are left waiting too long for their ride. On Wednesday, Toronto City Council voted to explore the possibility of refunding TTC riders if they are delayed 15 minutes or longer. Bradford intended his proposed measure to be a full money-back guarantee, but council voted to amend the proposal. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementTransit riders deserve better than what they are getting today, Bradford said during the council discussion. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementMeanwhile, said Bradford, the TTC collects two thirds of its revenue from the fare box, but ridership still hasn’t returned to pre-covid 19 levels.

FBI director Kash Patel has called Wedding the new El Chapo. The former Sinaloa cartel leader was extradited from Mexico to the U.S. in 2017 and remains in prison. An armoured truck from the Sinaloa State Police rolls to a crime scene in Culiacán on Dec. 10. “I don’t think the Sinaloa cartel could be protecting him right now because the cartel is going through circumstances that could lead to its collapse,” he said. The Sinaloa cartel has had a presence in Canada for at least 25 years and is involved in everything from cocaine to methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking, said the cartel operative.