CBC News published this video item, entitled “Thousands evacuate as wildfire scorches in the Canary Islands” – below is their description. Thousands of residents of one of Spain’s Canary Islands, La Palma, have been ordered to leave their homes due to a wildfire that has broken out on the island. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

July 16, 2023 17:40 UTC

FILE - A display panel advertises tickets for a Powerball drawing at a convenience store, Nov. 7, 2022, in Renfrew, Pa. Another Powerball drawing ended with no winner Saturday night, July 15, 2023, sending the jackpot soaring to an estimated $900 million. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)Another Powerball drawing ended with no winner Saturday night, sending the jackpot soaring to an estimated $900 million. Ticket buyers for Monday’s drawing have a chance at either $900 million paid out in yearly increments or a $465.1 million, one-time lump sum before taxes. AdvertisementThe top prize is the third biggest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest in U.S. lottery history, Powerball said in a statement early Sunday. The last time someone won the Powerball jackpot was April 19 for a top prize of nearly $253 million.

July 16, 2023 17:21 UTC

Anne McLellan has emerged as a prominent Liberal figure in a conservative-dominated prairie landscape. Known nationally as the former deputy prime minister under Paul Martin‘s government, McLellan continues to play a significant role in national policy discussions and think-tanks. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, like his father, struggles to connect with the aspirations of the prairie provinces. As a member of a minority government, McLellan recalls the uncertainty that came with constantly being in Ottawa due to unpredictable votes. McLellan recalls the of the BlackBerry phone, which sparked the realization that technology would transform the world.

July 16, 2023 15:19 UTC

Now the market has cooled significantly, mostly because of high interest rates. Here's more of the data for cottage country west of Ottawa:Slowdown expected after COVID-19 boom in demandThe dip isn't unexpected. The market for recreational properties is "hypercyclical," according to Ben Rabidoux, founder of the market research firm North Cove Advisors. High interest rates cool market downNow, high interest rates — 4.75 per cent as of June 2023 — are cooling things down. "Fuel costs have gone up substantially, food costs have increased, coupled with interest rates," Ball said.

July 16, 2023 15:03 UTC

Ontario long-term care homes with poor care records are getting tax dollars to expand. Community members in Port Hope, Ont., protest the expansion of a long-term care home in their community. Read moreMarketplace has covered a wide range of challenges in long-term care homes. Allows forced labor in a gold mine in China’s Hato district, known as “detention” centers or “re-education” camps. And Canadian clothing companies are using a factory suspected of forced labor from North Korea.

July 16, 2023 14:36 UTC





The first phase of Ukraine’s counteroffensive to recapture Russian-occupied territory began weeks ago without fanfare. Ukrainian forces are making steady progress along the northern and southern flanks of the wrecked city of Bakhmut, which Russian forces have been occupying since May. Battles are also raging along the southern front in Zaporizhzhia, where Ukrainian forces are making minimal gains and coming up against formidable Russian fortifications. The Kremlin’s forces are using large numbers of anti-tank mines to slow Ukraine’s armored counteroffensive operations in southern Ukraine. The Ukrainian counteroffensive will be “very long” and “very bloody,” U.S. Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said recently.

July 16, 2023 14:17 UTC

Pire que les scénarios les plus pessimistesLes autorités sont d'ailleurs contraintes de laisser brûler la majorité des feux. L'ampleur des brasiers, leur grand nombre et les difficultés d'accès dépassent les capacités des pompiers canadiens et étrangers, nombreux sur le terrain. Tout est réuni pour que la situation s'aggrave , résume ce spécialiste des feux de forêt. Le précédent record absolu en la matière datait de 1989 avec 7,3 millions d'hectares, selon le CIFFC . C'est principalement la forêt boréale qui part en fumée, loin des zones habitées, mais avec de lourdes conséquences pour l'environnement.

July 16, 2023 14:02 UTC

CBC News published this video item, entitled “Canada promises resources to fight wildfires, Europe bakes under heat wave | The World This Weekend” – below is their description. The federal government is promising resources to combat more than 380 wildfires burning across British Columbia. And, scorching temperatures leading to heat advisories across Europe will only intensify in the coming days. These are just some of the top stories on the July 15, 2023 edition of The World This Weekend. #Canada #Europe #Heatwave #WildfiresListen here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-68-the-world-this-weekendCBC News YouTube Channel

July 16, 2023 13:12 UTC

FUKUOKA, Japan – Victoria’s Eric Hedlin was Canada’s top finisher as open water swimming competition continued at the Fukuoka 2023 World Aquatics Championships with the men’s 10-km marathon. Racing Sunday morning in Japan (Saturday evening in Canadian time zones), Hedlin kept a consistent pace in the middle pack. Approximately 2,400 competitors from 200 countries are expected to compete, including 32 Canadians (16 men, 16 women) across pool and open water swimming. Action continues Tuesday (Monday evening in Canadian time zones) with the women’s 5-km at 8 a.m. local time (7 p.m. Monday ET), followed by the men’s 5-km at 10 a.m. (9 p.m. Monday ET). Events will be live streamed across CBC Sports digital platforms, with a live swim show hosted by Anastasia Bucsis streaming daily on CBC Gem beginning July 23 for all final events.

July 16, 2023 09:05 UTC

The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander found out Friday that he would be starting in place of all-star pitcher Kevin Gausman on Saturday after the latter was scratched due to discomfort in his left side. All-Stars Whit Merrifield and Bo Bichette both homered and the Toronto Blue Jays earned a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. “They’re aware of what they’re doing and they’re taking pride in what they’re doing. Springer followed up with a two-run single into deep left field that scored Merrifield and Kirk. INJURIESThe Blue Jays said an MRI revealed no damage and that Gausman is day to day.

July 16, 2023 05:36 UTC

Goodwill Industries says thrift is thriving in Alberta, and some of the company employees showcased their thrifted styles Saturday in Old Strathcona. The Goodwill on Whyte Avenue held its second annual second-hand fashion show in the afternoon, in celebration of the art of thrift. "We're very proud to have it this year, because last year was such a huge success and this fashion show is so unique," said Doug Roxburgh, of Goodwill. Roxburgh said it was a bit challenging finding models for the first fashion show, but that wasn't the case Saturday. One participant said fashion has to be cool, so that's what he was bringing for his first experience modeling.

July 16, 2023 03:05 UTC

A selection of injector pens for the Wegovy weight loss drug are shown in Chicago. Germany's stance on weight-loss drugs is among the region's strictest, even though the proportion of its citizens who are overweight is above the European Union average. It highlights the challenge Novo and rivals face in convincing European governments to pay for obesity drugs, which analysts say is likely to slow their take-up there. Weight-loss drugs could prolong lives and help people stay in the workforce. In the United States, the federal Medicare health plan for older Americans is prohibited from covering weight-loss drugs.

July 16, 2023 02:58 UTC

In such cases, you'll need a VPN and connect to a Canadian server to bypass the restrictions and watch Race Against the Tide Season 3 online. How to Watch Race Against the Tide Season 3 Online With a VPNTo watch Race Against the Tide Season 3 using a VPN, you must connect the VPN to a Canadian server and then access CBC Gem. You need a VPN to watch Race Against the Tide Season 3 because CBC Gem is unavailable outside Canada. Here’s a breakdown of where to watch Race Against the Tide Season 3 live stream:Scroll to the left Scroll to the right Streaming Services Pricing Available Locations CBC Gem Free CanadaHow to Watch Race Against the Tide Season 3 in CanadaIn the UK, you can watch Race Against the Tide Season 3 on CBC Gem. Can You Watch Race Against the Tide Season 3 Online Free?

July 16, 2023 02:11 UTC

Later that day, the bike and gear were stolen when he stopped at a Winnipeg coffee shop. "Immediately my heart sunk," after discovering the theft outside a Tim Hortons, said Chris Aubichon. Aubichon's goals resonated with him, LeFave said, so he offered Aubichon a place to stay in Winnipeg before the bike was stolen. The Tim Hortons where Chris Aubichon had his bike and gear stolenAubichon's bike and gear were stolen when he stopped briefly at this Portage Avenue Tim Hortons, he said. (Alice Dulczewski/CBC-Radio Canada)But Aubichon's trip hit a snag when he stopped at a Tim Hortons on Portage Avenue at Ferry Road.

July 15, 2023 18:13 UTC

You’re basically the same person!” She wanted to set me up with a friend of hers, David, on a blind date. It was the right vibe for a blind date, I think. “I went in with some fun, anticipatory energy”David and I only chatted a bit through text beforehand, but this was my first blind date, so I went in with some fun, anticipatory energy. “My cousin, David, was also my blind date, David”We actually realized what was happening at the same time. My cousin, David, was also my blind date, David.

July 15, 2023 16:00 UTC