Tension rises in Colombia after Maduro’s captureNewsDuration 3:10Uncertainty in Venezuela has crossed into neighbouring Colombia, especially after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested Colombian President Gustavo Petro could face U.S. action following the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
The challenge will be attracting major investment dollars from U.S. companies — no small feat considering the "monumental" amount required to fix Venezuela's broken oil industry, says Commodity Context oil analyst Rory Johnston. In the short term, more oil from Venezuela could be exported to the U.S. Gulf Coast instead of other foreign markets. If the U.S. does succeed in redirecting Venezuelan oil toward the Gulf Coast, China would presumably need to find barrels from another country. On Monday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith emphasized that point, describing the urgency of building oil pipelines to export Canadian oil to new markets. Canada's oil production remains at record levels, but political turmoil is a variable that always weighs on — or boosts — oil prices, and that's unlikely to change in 2026.
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty on terrorism and drug-trafficking charges during his first appearance in a New York court on Monday. Maduro pleaded not guilty to the narco-terrorism, drug-trafficking and weapons charges the U.S. is using to justify Maduro's removal. The charges also apply to Maduro’s son, Nicolás Maduro Guerra, who denies the allegations, as well as three other people. Maduro to challenge legality of the caseAlthough the court appearance was brief — lasting about 30 minutes — Maduro’s defence offered a glimpse into their likely arguments. Legal battle could last a long timeMaduro's next court appearance is slated for March 17.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's not worried about the prospect of increased oil production from Venezuela challenging Canada's energy exports because Canadian oil is cheaper, cleaner and lower-risk. That makes Canadian oil competitive for the medium and long term, he added. After launching military strikes against Venezuela and arresting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Trump said U.S. oil companies would go into the country, fix the oil infrastructure and oversee the industry. Those comments raised concerns that Venezuelan oil, a heavy crude similar to Canadian heavy bitumen, could displace Canada's exports to the U.S.WATCH | Carney reacts to U.S. move against Maduro, asked about potential impact on Canadian oil sector:Début du widget . Oil wealth will help Venezuelans, Carney saysCanada's oilsands produce nearly five million barrels of oil per day, the vast majority (new window) of which is exported to the U.S.
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The City of Cranbrook is now using drones to monitor former encampment sites and wooded areas where unhoused people were living amid public safety concerns in the East Kootenay community. But city officials say Cranbrook has been dealing with public safety issues far greater than typical for a small city, tied to homelessness, addiction and mental health. We’ve had people injured.”WATCH | Cranbrook uses drones for public safety monitoring: City of Cranbrook proactively addressing public safety through patrols, drones | Duration 1:43 Cranbrook is changing how it addresses issues of crime, homelessness, and open drug use. As the CBC’s Amber Wang tells us, the city says it's taking a proactive approach to public safety. City officials say new technology is being used as part of a broader shift toward more proactive public safety measures.
As the world, including Canada, tries to make sense of the U.S. capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, some Hamilton demonstrators are denouncing the military intervention. Stone was joined by about two dozen protesters on Monday, standing outside the government of Canada building on Bay Street in Hamilton, chanting and holding signs that read, "Hands off Venezuela" and "No war on Venezuela." Maduro's lawyer has said his client was "abducted" by the military, and Russia, China and other allies of Venezuela have condemned the raid. Carney's office directed CBC Hamilton to Global Affairs Canada for comment, which did not respond before publication. Federico Luchsinger was among those at the demonstration in Hamilton to protest against the U.S. action in Venezuela.
Ontario’s mandate for government employees to return to office five days a week has kicked in starting Monday, much to the dismay of unions and public service workers. The mandate is a “throwback to an earlier era” and doesn’t make sense given the challenges of a full-time return policy, such as a lack of adequate office space and long commutes, said JP Hornick, president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). WATCH | Ford comments on full-time return to office for government employees: Ford says Ontario is 'working on' office space as public service workers return full-time | Duration 1:08 Tens of thousands of provincial government staff in Ontario are now required back in the office full-time. Premier Doug Ford says the province is in the process of figuring out additional office space as the mandate comes into effect. Home-care workers protest office mandateCanadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) members at Ontario Health atHome organized a provincewide day of action Monday to protest the return-to-office mandate.
Venezuela's interim president willing to collaborate with U.S. governmentNewsDuration 4:06Venezuelan Vice-President Delcy Rodríguez has been sworn in as the country’s interim president following an emergency ruling by its Supreme Court. Initially calling ousted President Nicolás Maduro's capture a violation of international law, Rodríguez is now offering to co-operate with U.S. President Donald Trump on the next steps for Venezuela’s government.
Longstanding human rights violations on Iranian citizens play a part, but the proximate cause here seems to be economic. In 2015, when Iran joined a nuclear accord, rials were trading at 32,000 to the dollar. A U.S.-based group, Human Rights Activists in Iran, reported nearly 1,000 people have been arrested. What are Iranian security officials doing now? Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi gave a rare interview to The Economist magazine in November, for example, saying Iran is ready to make a “fair and balanced deal….
When did Trump first set his sights on Greenland? The Danish government responded by pledging to upgrade military spending in Greenland to the tune of 1.5 billion Danish crowns (roughly $320 million) for surveillance. Last month, he reasserted that the U.S. needs Greenland for its national security, and named Louisiana Gov. The Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base) is pictured in northern Greenland on Oct. 4, 2023. “That’s why the Pituffik Space Base is immensely important in defending the U.S.”How would America actually take control of Greenland?
The capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has local Venezuelans both celebrating his ouster and wondering if their homeland can peacefully transition to a democratic state. They want to develop their country in peace.”Protesters march through downtown Ottawa as part of the 'Hands Off Venezuela' rally on Jan. 4, 2026. Venezuelans 'celebrating everywhere they go'In Ottawa, Venezuelans who spoke to CBC/Radio-Canada greeted news of Maduro’s arrest with a mixture of joy and cautious optimism. Vanier restaurant Toasty Arepas — which is popular among the Venezuelan Canadian community — was noticeably empty Saturday, with employee Valentina Garcia saying it's not usually so quiet on the weekend. She called the “Hands Off Venezuela” protests “shameful” and “embarrassing,” adding that many of the people involved were not even Venezuelan.
SaskMusic closes out 2025 with CBC Sask. sit downs by SaskMusicAs SaskMusic closes out 2025, we sat down with CBC twice at the end of the year. Listen below! Listen to SaskMusic Executive Director, Lorena Kelly chat about all things emerging on Saskatchewan Weekend with guest host Laura Sciarpelletti! Listen along here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-205-saskatchewan-weekend/clip/16190063-emerging-saskatchewan-musicians-listen-2026And listen to SaskMusic Education Manager, Ben Valiaho, and Program and Export Manager, Kaelen Klypak discuss some of the best musicians working in Saskatchewan right now on Blue Sky with Nichole Huck!
