All the world’s a stage for Jimbo the Drag ClownNewsDuration 6:56The CBC’s Clare MacKenzie meets up with the Canadian drag artist on the Fredericton stop of the world tour of Jimbo’s Drag Circus, to talk about the show, sudden fame, pronouns and the power of drag to encourage others to embrace their authentic selves.

Watching the smelt runNewsDuration 0:34Officials on P.E.I. are handing out tickets and fines to fishers caught with too many smelts this spring. Here's a look at a smelt run courtesy of Sean Landsman. From the surface it can take a moment to notice, but then you see the water is teeming with fish.

Sheldon Keefe is being hired as the coach of the New Jersey Devils, less than two weeks after he was fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Keefe is the Devils' fifth coach since 2019 and third since March. That led the Leafs to seek a new voice and hire Stanley Cup-winning coach Craig Berube. "I was thrilled when he agreed to be a part of what we are building here," said Fitzgerald, who played with the Maple Leafs from 2002 to 2004. Keefe's win total (212) ranks fifth in Maple Leafs history while his .665 winning percentage (212-97-40) is first among all head coaches in franchise history.

Ottawa -An Indigenous employee with the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) is taking up the fight against what he describes as systemic racism by his employer. Richard Agecoutay, 61, has been granted a human-rights hearing over claims of discrimination at the public broadcaster, where he's worked since 2001. Documents filed with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal detail several instances in which Agecoutay said he was denied work. "The experience was psychologically and emotionally devastating because the company had basically shut down my claims of discrimination, and that's why I went to the Canadian Human Rights Commission," said Agecoutay. Asked to respond to a detailed list of allegations from Agecoutay, CBC said it would not discuss human resource matters that are in litigation.

This ship is a model for Canada's future largest naval vesselNewsDuration 2:26The biggest naval ship ever to be built in Canada will have the benefit of German engineering and training. Canada purchased the support ship's design from the German Navy, and recently placed senior officials with the Royal Canadian Navy on their vessel to train. The CBC's Brett Ruskin got a chance to climb aboard when it docked in Halifax.

SCBC is pleased to announce that Olympic Medalist, World and Canadian Champion and renowned choreographer Jeffrey Buttle will be offering a seminar for SCBC skaters on Sunday, June 2nd. Jeffrey Buttle is a Canadian figure skater and choreographer. He is the 2006 Winter Olympics bronze medalist, the 2008 World champion, the 2002 and 2004 Four Continents champion and the 3x Canadian champion (2005 – 2007). He has also choreographed ensemble numbers for Stars on Ice, Holiday Festival on Ice, The ICE, and Fantasy on Ice. There will be both an on ice component led by Jeffrey as well as an off-ice component (guest instructors TBC).

Interpol says that most of the stolen Canadian vehicles have been identified at national ports of entry by law enforcement officials in other countries. Interpol says that money is being used to enhance information-sharing and investigative tactics to locate and retrieve stolen vehicles and parts. Last month, RCMP officers and Interpol agents took part in an operation in West Africa that recovered 65 stolen vehicles, some of which were from Canada. 'A national crisis'Interpol says that stolen vehicles are used as currency by international criminal networks and are tied to drug trafficking, human trafficking and terrorism. The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) said that in 2022, 105,000 vehicles were stolen across the country.

Read this CBC News article for the a balanced perspective on the recent “Indigenous Identity Fraud Summit.”While the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) supports efforts to strengthen legitimate Indigenous citizenship and self-determination, the summit organized by the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) and Chiefs of Ontario (COO) had the opposite effect. The event excluded Métis Nation governments, distorting Métis history and identity to advance the MMF’s political agenda. This revisionist approach, lacking dialogue with Métis Nation governments, is both unproductive and dangerous. In response, the MNO is committed to fostering dialogue and has launched Ontario Métis Facts to share accurate information and promote mutual respect. Read the full article online at: https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/ontario-metis-identity-fraud-summit-1.7208184

London's Dancing Cowboy saddles up for his own art showNewsDuration 1:32Bev Camp is known to many Londoners as The Dancing Cowboy, recognizable for his stepping and shuffling in front of the stage at local music venues. The 78-year old is now showing the city a different side of himself. He has an art show called "Mind Your Own Beeswax" that opens at London Bicycle Cafe on May 22. Western University students, Kendra Seguin and Noah Brennan, produced this story as their final video project in the Master of Media in Journalism and Communication program in 2024. It won them the Wendie Crouch Cup.

Officials investigate TD Bank drug money laundering allegationsNewsDuration 9:58Officials in the U.S. are investigating allegations of drug traffickers using TD Bank to launder over $500 million. Additionally, Canada's financial-crimes watchdog has imposed its largest-ever financial penalty after they found TD had faulty anti-money-laundering controls. According to Stephen Schneider, professor of criminology at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, TD's alleged actions aren't unique among the global banks.

Emergency alerts delayed by almost 2 hours in N.S. fatal 2023 floods, report findsNewsDuration 2:08A new report on last year's fatal flash flooding in Nova Scotia finds that the emergency public alert system was delayed by nearly two hours. The parents of one child who died say this tragedy could have been avoided if better systems were in place.

Singapore Airlines passenger describes 'horrifying' turbulenceNewsDuration 2:21Investigators have begun to piece together why a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore hit severe turbulence with little warning. A British passenger died from an apparent heart attack and dozens more were treated after the flight made an emergency landing in Bangkok.

The Loblaw-owned supermarket kiosks are branded as The Mobile Shop and there are 180 of them across the country. On the brand's about us page, The Mobile Shop says we don't work for any one carrier, so we'll never play favourites. Responding on Wednesday, Champagne said this is an issue that should be handled by the Competition Bureau. WATCH | Singh calls for Competition Bureau investigation into Loblaw deal with telecom:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.

Tracy, CA (95376)TodayClear skies. Low around 60F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph..TonightClear skies. Low around 60F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.

#TheMoment a Jays fan got love from team after taking a foul ball in the faceNewsDuration 1:18Toronto Blue Jays fan Liz McGuire recounts the moment the team gave her love after she was struck by a foul ball during their game against the Tampa Bay Rays.