A new docuseries dedicated to unearthing the little-told stories of Black Canadian experiences is as much about the present as it is about relearning the past, says its showrunner. A new docuseries dedicated to unearthing the little-told stories of Black Canadian experiences is as much about the present as it is about relearning the past, says its showrunner. “Black Life: Untold Stories” traces 400 years of contributions that helped shape the nation and underpin ongoing efforts toward racial justice, says executive producer Leslie Norville. Each instalment is dedicated to one overarching topic including Black empowerment, hip-hop, immigration, art and literature, sports, policing and settlements. The first is the 1968 Congress of Black Writers, a four-day Black liberation movement at McGill University, attended by Black liberation activists including Stokely Carmichael, C.L.R.

Disability advocates in Nova Scotia are praising the efforts of a dental clinic in Dartmouth after it installed a lift that will make visits accessible for people with mobility issues. (CBC)VanGorder said he hopes people with disabilities hear about this new lift and access dental care at the centre. Vicky Levack, spokesperson for the Disability Rights Association of Nova Scotia, said she has never seen a dental office that is fully accessible in the province. Vicky Levack, spokesperson for the Disability Rights Association of Nova Scotia, says the lift will allow many Nova Scotians who have disabilities to access dental care. But, she said, this lift will allow many Nova Scotians who have disabilities to access dental care — through one location, at least — after what could've been years of going without.

The lobby group representing private broadcasters such as Bell and Rogers isn’t looking to find a compromise position. Google has argued that broadcasters should be excluded altogether and that the law should focus solely on the struggling newspaper sector. Second, the CAB wants to massively increase the platform revenues that are calculated as part of the minimum of 4% of search or social media revenues. The hubris in the money grab by the broadcasters is remarkable and would significantly increase the likelihood of blocked links. If that happens, no platform will be subject to the law and the CAB’s members will receive a larger portion of nothing.

But the statement will do little to quell the growing unease in Canada about Israel’s military response to Hamas’ deadly October 7 attack. Now, however, Israel’s bombs and missiles have killed more children in Gaza than all of the people Hamas murdered on October 7. Many, especially in the US, still unequivocally support Israel’s right to defend itself. “The targeted killing of more than 1400 innocent civilians, including children and elderly, and the gruesome images of what was done to them, are horrifying. Most Canadians hope discussion of this crisis can be a search for solutions, not an opportunity for partisan gains.

Liberal MP Ryan Turnbull posted on social media. Video puts Poilievre 'on the map': DeLoreyFred DeLorey, who served as the national campaign manager for the Conservative Party of Canada in 2021, said the unapologetic video put Poilievre on the map with conservatives. It's never a good thing for the Conservative Party of Canada to be associated with Fox News, he said. This is following a small-c conservative playbook, which is to use social media to, in many ways, avoid difficult media questions, he said. They're still the ones who are using social media to get this out there.

Apple has partnered with Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey, a language education authority for 12 communities in Nova Scotia, to launch a Mi’kmaw language keyboard as part of their software updates. Patrick Denny, a fluent speaker and writer of the Mi’kmaw language from Eskasoni First Nation, believes that the introduction of the Mi’kmaw keyboard will greatly benefit the next generation of language learners. Blaire Gould, the executive director of Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey, stresses the importance of blending traditional knowledge with innovative technology to revitalize the Mi’kmaw language. He believes that the release of the Mi’kmaw keyboard demonstrates Apple’s dedication to promoting indigenous languages. In conclusion, the introduction of the Mi’kmaw language keyboardApple is a significant step in the revitalization and preservation of the Mi’kmaw language.

I was born in the year 2000 and remember learning how to write cursive very early in my education, around grade one. After that point, cursive writing was never enforced in my schooling ever again. Today, cursive writing has been added to the Ontario school curriculum again as a mandatory subject to teach from grades 3-8. Nonetheless, as someone who will be teaching cursive in the classroom, I know it is time for me to learn how to write and read in cursive for my career. As a student on a budget, I will be purchasing this cursive writing practice book for adults (under 10 dollars!)

CBC News published this video item, entitled “Syria blames Israel for air strikes that killed at least two airport workers” – below is their description. According to Syrian officials, Israel carried out airstrikes on Syria targeting the Damascus and Aleppo airports on Sunday, killing two airport workers. CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

APTN got $1.7 million from taxpayers in 2022 – a fraction of what CBC takes every year. The CBC takes more than $1.2 billion per year from taxpayers. Canadians are not watching CBC, minority communities do not rely on it, and it doesn’t provide good value for taxpayers’ money. The CBC can also raise money through advertising, as it already takes in about $198 million per year doing that. It’s time to defund CBC and save taxpayers money.

On Saturday night in Toronto, CBC Saskatchewan and CBC Saskatoon won seven Best Canadian Local awards at the 2023 Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awards. Digital Breaking News Small/Medium MarketCBC Saskatoon won for its digital coverage of the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon mass stabbing that left 11 people dead and 17 injured. Omayra Issa, Melissa Fundira, Alisha Parchment, Andrew McManus and Dwight Friesen contributed to this piece for CBC Saskatchewan. Multiplatform Investigative ExcellenceGeoff Leo won for his CBC Saskatchewan multimedia piece Disputed History. CBC Saskatchewan and CBC Saskatoon also won 9 regional RTDNA awards back in June.

With many family members living in Israel, the current Israel-Hamas war weighs heavily on the mind of Toronto teen Lior Markus. Across Canada, school boards, divisions and districts have taken different approaches to addressing the ongoing Israel-Hamas war — from not mentioning it at all to establishing special support groups for students connected to the region. At the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, Muslim and Jewish students in grades 7 through 12 are meeting separately for conversations co-ordinated in part by district staff with a shared heritage. At the York school board, there's also the option of anonymous reporting through the board's online form, Report It , which triggers investigations, she said. Ultimately, what high school senior Ahmed wants is for adults to understand that the Israel-Hamas war isn't a concern only for grown-ups.

Among our social media platforms, X is among the smallest sources of traffic,” he told The Canadian Press when asked why it hasn’t fully returned. Last week, the Tories also called on Parliament to study editorial decisions that were independently made by the public broadcaster. In this case, this label has done the opposite,” reads the letter, which was obtained by The Canadian Press through access-to-information laws. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 22, 2023. Mickey Djuric, The Canadian Press

CBC/Radio-Canada won 14 national Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Canada awards on Saturday. The public broadcaster collected a total of 45 awards for both national and local journalism excellence. RTDNA Canada is the voice of broadcast and digital journalists and news managers in Canada, and the awards honour the best journalists, programs, stations and newsgathering organizations in radio, television and digital media. "Congratulations on all your outstanding work during a news cycle that never stopped," RTDNA president Lis Travers said in a news release. CBC/Radio-Canada took home national trophies for the following:AudioNews Information Program: CBC The Current, Ukraine's Refugee CrisisDigitalExcellence in Social : CBC News, Iran Protests: Responding to the Audience's Authentic Conversation on SocialOpinion: CBC News, Abortion Columns: First Person & OpinionMulti-platformVideoNews — Live Special Events: CBC News Studios, Pope Francis in Canada: Maskwacis ApologyHere are some of the local RTDNA winners from CBC:

It was the fastest time in more than six years for Nicol, who made her senior national team debut at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games. Just making it back to Pan Ams was a really big deal for me,” Nicol said. Meanwhile, Angus, who helped Canada to a women’s medley relay bronze at worlds, continued her strong year. Speaking of veterans, Katerine Savard anchored the women’s 4×100-m freestyle relay team to gold, returning to the top of the Pan Am podium she ascended in 2015. Katie Forrester, a product of Markham Aquatic Club, finished fourth in 2:12.90 to cap her first day competing on the senior national team.

Dubois captures first Canadian medal of the competition, men’s and women’s relay teams advance to finalMONTREAL, QUEBEC – Steven Dubois won his first World Cup medal of the 2023-2024 season by bringing home silver in the 1000m on Saturday, while the men’s and women’s relay teams set their sights on the tomorrow’s finals at the ISU World Cup Short Track in Montreal. For Steven Dubois (Terrebonne, Que. In the final, he finished second with a final time of 1:24.916, capturing the silver medal in front of a home crowd. The Canadian relay teams also had a strong showing this afternoon as both the men’s and women’s squads won their semifinals. and Steven Dubois also secured their place in the Final A, winning their semifinal heat with a time of 6:47.719.