Canadian Speed Skaters Shine At Four Continents Championships Graeme Fish and Laurent Dubreuil lead Canada to four medals on opening weekendHachinohe City, Japan, was ablaze with excitement as the 2024 ISU Four Continents Speed Skatin Championships took center stage, showcasing remarkable talent from athletes across various nations. Hachinohe City, known for its cold climate and passion for winter sports, was the perfect backdrop for this gathering of speed skating talent. The ISU Four Continents Championships serves as a precursor to the upcoming World Cup series, and with each performance, both the competitors and their supporters are recognizing the growing stakes. Canada’s presence at the Four Continents Championships ensures their place among the world's best, stirring pride among fans back home watching their performances from afar. With just the first few races of the season counted, the outlook seems bright for Canada’s speed skating community, bolstered by recent achievements at the Four Continents.

Boissonnault Faces Backlash Over Indigenous Heritage Statements Apologizes for unclear claims about Indigenous ancestry amid scrutiny and calls for accountabilityBoissonnault's Apology Sparks Debate Over Indigenous Identity AuthenticityRandy Boissonnault, Canada’s Employment Minister, is facing scrutiny over his previous claims about Indigenous ancestry. This misrepresentation raises flags, particularly because the issue of Indigenous identity has been at the forefront of Canadian societal discourse. It places the importance of clarity, honesty, and respect for Indigenous heritage at the forefront. Indigenous identity claims—when rooted in sincerity—can fortify relationships and create pathways for greater equity and respect. Ensuring all stakeholders proceed with caution is imperative, ensuring the integrity and representation of Indigenous communities are valued and upheld at all levels.

Taylor Swift fans say their tickets were stolen from Ticketmaster accountNewsDuration 7:51Longtime Swifties Lindsay Lemire and Amber Gerrits say they had their Eras Tour tickets stolen from their Ticketmaster account and they still aren't sure if they'll get them back.

A charity group started with good intentions. Now it’s engulfed in a firestorm of controversyNewsDuration 4:01Neighbours in Need is a grassroots group that started after Snowmaggedon to help people with food and shovelling. It continued on and grew to have 32,000 members. Now it is mired in accusations of donations not being distributed, personal information being improperly shared, and more. The CBC’s Heather Gills has the story.

Snow to come this weekend for parts of southern ManitobaNewsDuration 2:26A Colorado low will sweep across Manitoba on Saturday, bringing snow to parts of western Manitoba and rain to the Red River Valley and into eastern Manitoba. Sunday brings a clearing sky, but gusty northwest winds.

Icon, role model & best friend: Swifties explain their devotionNewsDuration 6:10With hundreds of thousands of Taylor Swift fans converging on Toronto, The National’s Nick Purdon goes deep into the Taylor-verse to find out why her fans love her so much.

Home sales shoot up as interest rates drop, but many buyers still priced outNewsDuration 1:57The Canadian Real Estate Association reported a 30 per cent boost in home sales in October compared to 2023, with big spikes in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. Despite the jump, many buyers are still priced out of the market.

Toronto traffic vs. The Eras Tour: We test 3 ways to get to the venueNewsDuration 1:58A motorist, a cyclist, and a pedestrian all leave from the same spot to get to the Taylor Swift concert in Toronto. Who do you think gets there first?

The discovery of 27 cases of scurvy in a northern Saskatchewan community is raising concerns about grocery prices and access to fresh food as income inequality worsens. Earlier this year, a doctor in La Ronge had a hunch that a patient was suffering from scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency. Confirmed cases of scurvy are rare, with single cases often forming the basis of entire studies. "Vitamin C is not the only thing that's ever going on. Scurvy is treatable with supplements or eating more food rich with vitamin C such citrus fruit and green vegetables.

Low water levels in Lake Major caused by drought conditions in N.S. NewsDuration 1:26Halifax Water is asking residents in Dartmouth, Burnside, Cole Harbour, Westphal, North Preston, and Eastern Passage to cut their water use due to low water levels at Lake Major. The lake has been affected by low precipitation and hot weather this fall. CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon explains.

Students ask Ontario government to reverse decision to close Kitchener CTSNewsDuration 2:08A group of about 10 students from Renison University College in Waterloo gathered in Kitchener Friday to raise awareness about the supervised consumption and treatment sites (CTS) that are slated to be shut down next year across Ontario. They're urging the provincial government to reverse its decision to close the 10 sites, including the one in downtown Kitchener. The province has announced it is investing $378 million in 19 new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs. If the consumption and treatment sites that have to close choose to apply to become a HART Hub, the province said they will be "prioritized". (Aastha Shetty/CBC News)

A teenager diagnosed with bird flu in British Columbia is the first domestically acquired human case of H5N1 avian influenza, the Public Health Agency of Canada says. The H5N1 form of avian influenza remains a virus mainly found in birds. Based on current evidence, the risk of avian influenza infection for the general public remains low at this time, PHAC said. The risk of avian influenza infection is higher for those who have unprotected exposure to infected animals. with avian flu infections (new window), along with two in Alberta and one in Saskatchewan.

CBCAs Toronto continues to deal with a housing crisis, registration is open for two buildings with affordable housing units — and advocates say the city needs many more. Mark Richardson, technical lead at the city's HousingNowTO, celebrates the two lotteries open for residents to land affordable rental units, but also notes a gap. "We're really happy to see these buildings online, we just need to create thousands more opportunities like this," said Richardson. "If there are 100 units available, then

Managers faced no discipline for renting properties to travel nurses, says NLHSRegistered Nurses' Union president Yvette Coffey says there is a double standard within the NLHS' disciplinary decisions. (Mark Quinn/CBC - image credit)Registered Nurses' Union president Yvette Coffey says there is a double standard within the NLHS' disciplinary decisions. Yvette Coffey, president of the Registered Nurses' Union of Newfoundland and Labrador, says there is a double standard within the health authority's disciplinary decisions. That revelation isn't sitting well with the province's nurses' union. "I really believe it's fraud," said Petten, referring to the health-care who managers profited from renting homes to travel nurses they supervised.

What the Canada Post strike means for your mailNewsDuration 1:32If you’re expecting a package from Canada Post, you might be waiting a while. Canada Post workers went on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with their employer, exactly one year after talks began.