Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. And the Battered Women's Support Services Society kicked off a two-day conference this morning to bring awareness to some of the issues at the root of gender-based violence. Our Yasmine Ghania is there right now
What the GST holiday tax break means for British ColumbiansNewsDuration 2:17This week the federal government announced it will temporarily slash GST on some goods this winter. It's part of a plan to provide some tax relief over the holidays. As Michelle Gomez reports it's an early Christmas gift for consumers and some small businesses, while others are expressing disappointment.
'The sea took all of our things': Floodwaters devastate beach encampment in Khan YounisJust two days after taking out a loan to set up a makeshift home in a tent encampment for his family, Mohammed Kark felt water at his feet as the family was sleeping Sunday night. Mohammed Kark said waves from the sea swept away his two young children overnight Sunday and other people had to rush to rescue them. His family was one of hundreds whose tents were flooded and swept away by heavy rains and rising sea levels in Khan Younis. "The water took all our things. Some families at the tent encampment told CBC News they sought shelter near the beach because of overcrowding in other areas in Khan Younis.
4th Spirit of the Bison returns to University of ManitobaNewsDuration 2:08The Spirit of the Bison Day celebrates Indigenous culture in Manitoba and honours the bison, a symbol of respect, pride and Indigenous identity. Performances by Indigenous dancers, drummers and singers were interspersed between the Bisons basketball games on Saturday night at the University of Manitoba.
Ecology North submitting feedback to territory as part of its consultation processYoung people and seniors shared similar concerns about a draft version of the territory’s climate action plan at a recent feedback-gathering session in Yellowknife. “There seems to be everything but the kitchen sink thrown into this climate action plan. It’s currently accepting feedback from the public until Wednesday on part of its plan for getting there – the draft 2025-2029 Climate Change Action Plan. Ecology North is submitting feedback from Thursday’s event to the territorial government. Related stories from around the North:Canada: As Nunavik’s permafrost thaws, locals and researchers focus on adaptation, CBC NewsFinland: Can climate adaptation be culturally sustainable in the Arctic?, Eye on the ArcticSweden: Climate adaptation funding cut in budget in Sweden, Radio Sweden
More arrests expected after violent anti-NATO protest in MontrealNewsDuration 2:00Montreal police say they expect more arrests after Friday’s anti-NATO, pro-Palestinian protest turned violent. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among those who condemned the violence and reports of antisemitism.
This northern Ontario school board will be offering Ojibwe courses online – CBCNov 25, 2024‘We have to maintain our language in order to maintain our culture.’Starting in January 2025, the Near North District School Board will offer high school students across Ontario the chance to earn upper-level Ojibwe language credits online. These virtual courses will be available to students province wide through the Ontario eLearning Consortium. According to the school board, the program aims to address challenges related to timetable conflicts and low enrolment, which previously hindered access to upper-level Ojibwe language classes. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/online-ojibwe-courses-1.7391284?cmp=rss
Canadian advocates hope this country will take a similar approach — though some warn Canada's size, and the complexity of its provincial recycling systems, could poses challenges. Possible but complicatedUnlike a small European country, Canada has a range of different recycling systems across a range of different jurisdictions that could make implementing this type of policy a challenge. (new window), Ontario (new window) and Alberta (new window) — either already have EPR systems for products like packaging and paper products or are making the transition now. WATCH | Investigating the sustainability claims of fashion's biggest brands:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.
Lac du Bonnet's Latvian roots featured in new historical tourNewsDuration 4:01The eastern Manitoba town of Lac du Bonnet once boasted one of the largest Latvian-Canadian communities in the country. CBC's Emily Brass visited one of the family homesteads to be featured in a new tour showcasing that part of Manitoba history.
Federal government apologizes for past slaughter of Inuit sled dogsNewsDuration 2:06The federal government has apologized to Inuit communities in Nunavik for the mass slaughter of their sled dogs by RCMP officers in the 1950s and 1960s. It’s also offering $45 million in compensation.
What's left out of Calgary's snow clearing plan? NewsDuration 2:01After the first big snowfall of the season, Calgary crews are hard at work clearing the main roadways. But when it comes to the piles of snow that plows push up against sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, citizens are mostly on their own — which can make life particularly difficult for some.
Can Trump pardon himself now? NewsDuration 0:51Donald Trump will be the first convicted felon to hold the White House. The Current asked a political scientist what this could mean for Trump’s legal troubles, including his conviction in New York on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
Canadian government apologizes to Inuit in Nunavik for mass killing of sled dogsNewsDuration 3:05Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree has formally apologized to Inuit in Nunavik for the federal government's role in the mass killing of sled dogs in the region in the 1950s and 1960s.
A new strategy will safeguard Canadians, help Canada honour its international commitments, and increase workers’ economic security and prosperityAs the Business Council of Canada (BCC) argued last year in its report, Economic Security is National Security, many of Canada’s closest allies have developed integrated approaches to economic and national security that seek to enhance their safety, security, and economic prosperity in a period of heightened geopolitical confrontation. [16]A strong and sovereign defence industrial base safeguards CanadiansCanada needs a strong and sovereign defence industrial base. If pursued strategically, investments in Canada’s defence industrial base have the potential to significantly enhance Canadian workers’ economic security and prosperity. Our defence industrial base is critical to our ability to continuously adapt to, meet, and overcome new and evolving security challenges; maintain and strengthen defensive alliances and partnerships; and promote Canada’s broader economic security and prosperity. [1] For instance, Australia’s 2013 national security strategy identifies key economic imperatives, such as the protection of intellectual property, critical infrastructure and supply chains, as being essential to its national security.
These seniors won’t get Trudeau’s $250 rebate, and they’re furiousNewsDuration 2:12Some Canadian seniors excluded from the government’s $250 inflation rebate say it’s unfair that only working people are eligible. Seniors and their advocates say many pensions haven’t kept up with the cost of living and those rebates would help make ends meet.
