“In Fulford Harbour, at Salt Spring Island a tugboat, work barge and crane were impacted by the high winds,” says the DND. “The tugboat was blown aground, and the work barge and crane capsized in the harbour.”In addition to the lost barge and crane, the vessel also leaked fuel into the waters. The Canadian Coast Guard responded by setting up a containment boom around the capsized work barge and crane. The capsized work barge and crane belongs to Gord Wahl, owner of Wahl Marine Construction Ltd.CHEK News contacted Wahl but he declined to respond to the incident. “Under Canadian law, vessel owners are responsible for their vessel at all times.

The U.S. Department of Justice released thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein with many redactions. Former U.S. president Bill Clinton is among the most prominent people in this set of materials and there are few mentions of U.S. President Donald Trump. The White House sought to draw attention to the plethora of Clinton photos that the Trump-controlled Justice Department released in this batch. "Per the Epstein Files Transparency Act, DOJ was specifically instructed only to redact the faces of victims and/or minors. This undated, redacted photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows former president Bill Clinton with an unknown person.

Here’s what’s on the CBC Health Unit’s watch list for 2026: New approaches to connecting people with family doctors, anticipated changes to cancer screening, misinformation and vaccine wariness, future uses for GLP-1 agonists (like Ozempic and Wegovy) and the morphing toxic drug crisis. Cancer screening changesNew cancer screening guidelines for Canadians are expected in 2026 and they’ll be coming from a newly revamped panel of experts. The body that issues national cancer screening guidelines, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care , is undergoing a major overhaul following an external review. At the time its work was paused, the panel was looking at screening guidelines for prostate, cervical and lung cancer. Due to a backlog at Health Canada it’s unlikely the cheaper medication will hit the shelves until late spring or early summer.

What we know so far about the newly released Epstein filesNewsDuration 1:54The U.S. Justice Department released thousands of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Former U.S. president Bill Clinton features heavily in the photos, with little mention of current President Donald Trump, although not all files were released. Being named or pictured in the Epstein files doesn’t, on its own, indicate misconduct or wrongdoing.

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Ferry crossings are cancelled and over a thousand households are left without power Saturday morning, due to high winds and severe weather conditions. Environment Canada meteorologist Graham MacDonald said they had registered winds as high as 138 km/h in the Wreckhouse area. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementMeanwhile, Newfoundland Power says crews are investigating outages across the province, including on the Avalon, Burin Peninsula, Sunnyside-Clarenville-Bonavista Peninsula area, Gander-Glenwood-Twillingate-New-Wes-Valley area, and the Corner Brook-Deer Lake area. Outages a safety concernHurricane-force winds have been playing havoc with the province's power grid all month. Volunteer Firefighter Michelle Wells was among those without power in the town of Embree, N.L.

Just this week, Conestoga College has issued nearly 400 layoff notices. Local 238 had a virtual meeting early Thursday afternoon where the layoffs to support staff were announced. (John Dalusong/CBC News)‘It’s devastating,’ staff member saysVikki Poirier is the president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 238, representing Conestoga's support staff. Need to 'align resources,' college saysCBC News reached out to Conestoga College for comments on how the layoffs will affect program courses and student services. We're going to take action, whatever it might be.”To date, Conestoga College has laid off more than 550 employees.

college has shuttered its doors after provincial inspectors found the school misled international students about its programs and work placements. On Oct. 8, the province revoked Pacific Link College's (PLC) certification to provide career-related course programs, effectively shutting down the college. He said many students at Pacific Link would be out thousands of dollars after the closure. CBC News has reached out to Pacific Link College administrators for comment, but did not immediately receive a response. The province found a slew of infractions at Pacific Link College.

All aboard! Polar Express-themed hallway makes Christmas magical for Souris studentsNewsDuration 2:23A holiday tradition at eastern P.E.I.’s Souris Regional School sees the hallway of the grades 4-6 wing decorated each year. This time, the theme is based on the movie The Polar Express. Students and staff gave CBC P.E.I. a glimpse into their magical wonderland.

Younger Canadians are investing. What guides their decisions? NewsDuration 2:36Young Canadians are starting to invest at an earlier age. CBC’s Jo Horwood explains why, and what Gen Zs are hoping to get out of their stocks.

Ontario legislation that mandated air conditioning in all resident rooms in long-term care (LTC) homes has saved dozens of lives, according to a new study. The number of observed deaths in that time period was 308 while the simulated deaths in cases where air conditioning was not installed was 341. In 2021, the province mandated all LTC resident rooms have air conditioning installed by June 2022. At that time, there were 339 homes without air conditioning, representing just over 55 per cent of the total. WATCH | Premier Doug Ford says lack of AC in long-term care homes is 'terrible': Premier Doug Ford says lack of air conditioning in long-term care homes is "terrible" | Duration 2:17 Premier Doug Ford says he's considering making air conditioning mandatory in long-term care homes after CBC's Lisa Xing asked about families who are concerned about their loved ones.

A U.S.-led coalition had already been carrying out airstrikes and ground operations in Syria targeting ISIS suspects in recent months, often with the involvement of Syria's security forces. President Donald Trump had vowed to retaliate after an attack on U.S. personnel last weekend in Syria by a suspected member of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the strikes targeted "ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites" and said the mission was named Operation Hawkeye Strike. The two soldiers were killed in an attack in Syria that the U.S. military blame on ISIS. A U.S.-led coalition has carried out airstrikes and ground operations in Syria targeting ISIS suspects in recent months, often with the involvement of Syria's security forces.

Keep sending us your questions about flu season in CanadaFlu hospitalizations expected to 'increase sharply,' officials warn, as cases surge and vaccinations lagShould you get a flu shot if it’s not a perfect match for this year’s strains? Experts say yes | Duration 2:10Mutations to some H3N2 strains might be mismatched to the current flu vaccine, but doctors explain why it’s still a good idea to get the shot.

CBC photojournalists reveal their most compelling images of 2025NewsDuration 4:50CBC photojournalists Ben Nelms and Evan Mitsui captured thousands of photos over 2025. From the Blue Jays fighting for the World Series to Mark Carney’s ascent to prime minister, they each share their three defining images of 2025.

'Tremendous' relief on an emotional day, Epstein survivor saysNewsDuration 0:34Annie Farmer said the release of documents in the Epstein case was filled with mixed emotions for her and her sister, Maria, both of whom are survivors of Epstein's abuse.