Talk with the Doc: From wheezing to breezing through summerNewsDuration 6:43Dr. Trevor Jain speaks with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin about asthma-like symptoms after having COVID, the P.E.I. generic drug program, how to spot melanoma, and how to protect yourself from the Island sun.
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What's with the palm trees in Montreal's Village? NewsDuration 1:56It seems to be the worst-kept secret in the city, but Ste-Catherine Street has been turned into retro San Diego for a movie that's currently shooting in Montreal.
Why fire departments need money for rescue boatsNewsDuration 2:43Almost a year after the deadly floods in Nova Scotia last July, some rural fire stations say they require more funding to get the equipment needed to prepare for climate emergencies. Meig Campbell reports.
Will this 100-year-old Port au Port west church win the title of the Next Great Save? NewsDuration 2:56Our Lady of Mercy is a finalist in a Canada-wide restoration competition called the Next Great Save. People can nominate historical places in their communities for a chance to win up to $50,000. The CBC’s Amy Feehan visited the historic church and the people who want to see it restored.
May 6, 2024 —Taylor Galvin had to overcome a lot of obstacles during her six years studying environmental studies at the University of Manitoba, but she finally got to celebrate reaching the end of part of the journey on Saturday — with more than 150 of her fellow Indigenous graduates. I’ve been a student for long enough, and it’s very exciting to be part of the graduation powwow today,” Galvin told CBC News. The Anishinaabekwe graduate from Brokenhead Ojibway First Nation is among 478 Indigenous students graduating from U of M programs this term. The university celebrated those grads at its 35th annual graduation powwow on Saturday. To read more about this story, please visit CBC Manitoba.
May 6, 2024 —However, an exotic butterfly could be problematic, since it would enter a much more botanically diverse environment. The Leaf is home to a wide range of plant species, including some that could be butterfly food. Butterflies not native to Canada could also potentially carry pathogens, diseases, viruses, bacteria or fungi that could harm the local ecosystem, Jeffrey Marcus, a biology professor at the University of Manitoba whose research focuses on butterflies and related insects, told CBC News in May 2023. At the time, Cabak said The Leaf was “confident no butterflies escaped from the building.” In the meantime, the exotic species were relocated to a holding facility, she said. To read more about the butterflies, please visit CBC Manitoba.
Red Dress Day important to recognize but 'this impacts us every day of the year'NewsDuration 1:57The Windsor community came together on Sunday to mark Red Dress day, which brings attention to missing and murdered Indigenous women. (In order of appearance: Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre of Windsor cultural resources coordinator Amberley John, elder Mona Stonefish and executive director Tracey Whiteye.)
CBC NewsFaculty join U of T encampment protestPro-Palestinian student protesters entered the third day of their encampment demonstration at the University of Toronto Saturday and saw some faculty joining them in support. MSN Canada‘As long as it takes’: University of Ottawa encampment now home to dozens of tentsProtesters at the University of Ottawa continued their demonstration on the front lawn of Tabaret Hall on Saturday, with organizers vowing to remain on the grounds for “as long as it takes” until the university to address their demands. The Globe and MailTrudeau says universities are for ‘free speech,’ but people must feel safe amid pro-Palestinian protestsThe Prime Minister said it’s up to universities and police forces to manage the protests. CBC NewsFamily doctor program at Queen’s finishes 1st yearQueen’s University launched a new program through its family medicine program last fall to combat the ongoing shortage of family doctors, and two first-year students say the hands-on experience has been invaluable. Sootoday.comMed schools urged to enroll more Indigenous studentsJournal article says concern is that social conditions prevent far too many Indigenous students from being able to qualify for admission to medical school.
WATCH | Families in parts of Rafah uprooted again:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? Israel's closest allies, including the United States, have repeatedly said that Israel shouldn't attack Rafah. Israel's closest allies, including the United States, have repeatedly said that Israel shouldn't attack Rafah.
Should aggressive dogs get lifetime labels? These experts say noNewsDuration 2:35Toronto announced new city regulations last month that mandate owners of dangerous dogs to complete socialization training and publicly display a "beware of dog" sign on their property. As CBC’s Sarah MacMillan explains, lawyers and trainers alike are concerned about how lifetime labels can impact the quality of life for offending dogs and their owners and erase the possibility of rehabilitation.
Cara Clairman, president and CEO of EV advocacy group Plug'n Drive, says buying a used EV is a great way to get into electrification. Why are used EV prices dropping? WATCH | A look into the latest government investments in EV manufacturing:Début du widget Widget. Many factors can influence that degradation, says Olivier Trescases, a professor of energy systems at the University of Toronto who studies EV battery technology and owns a used EV himself. What to ask about a used EV batteryA key metric to look for is the battery's state of health, which calculates the remaining capacity.
Halifax councillor wants to ban open fires during wildfire seasonNewsDuration 1:38Following last year's devastating wildfire season, Coun. Kathryn Morse wants to ban open fires between mid-March and mid-October in an effort to help avoid a repeat. But a Halifax firefighter says that might not be the best approach. Taryn Grant tells us why.
The game is afoot in the small community of B-Say-Tah, Sask. Sara Friesen and her family had recently moved to the small community, located on Echo Lake about 77 kilometres northeast of Regina. A community group there had run a game called Melfort Rocks. "It gave me a sense of connection with everyone and it made me feel comfortable with moving into B-Say-Tah," Sara said. She estimates more than 100 people have taken part in the small community of about 150.
2024 Athletics Wanda Diamond League - DohaSportsDuration liveWatch as Doha hosts the third week of Diamond League action where the world's top athletes take part in track and field events at the Suheim bin Hamad Stadium.
