On Saturday November 25, the UBC Thunderbirds and University of Montréal Carabins will clash to claim the 58th Vanier Cup for Canada’s national title. The Carabins, whose last Vanier Cup appearance was in 2019, present a formidable challenge for the Thunderbirds. They topped the Quebec conference (RSEQ), dominating a group that has been represented in 11 of the past 12 Vanier Cups. Like Montréal, UBC dominated the conference all-star squad with seven selections on offence, four on defence and three on special teams. Yet when the lights were brightest and it mattered most, this UBC team found ways to win.

Buffy Sainte-Marie says a CBC News investigation that questioned her Indigenous heritage is an attack on her character, life and legacy. More from DeadlineThe CBC’s claims also were included in an episode of the network’s Fifth Estate documentary that featured interviews with Sainte-Marie’s family members. In the documentary and investigation, the CBC said it found Sainte-Marie’s birth certificate stating that she was born in 1941 in Massachusetts to white parents. She said she used a birth certificate throughout her life that was the only document she had, according to the CBC. She added that she has never known if the birth certificate was real.

November 23, 2023 —The Israel-Hamas war has raised the temperature on some academic campuses including here in Winnipeg. Adam Muller Professor and Director of Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Manitoba unpacks how academia tries to navigate free speech during the Israel-Hamas war. Listen here

The CRTC has kicked off three weeks of hearings on the Online Streaming Act, with Quebecor and Bell urging the commission to expeditiously consider regulatory burdens placed on broadcasters as they wade through a bad advertising climate and foreign competition. On the first day of the hearing, witnesses proposed percentages of previous year’s Canadian broadcasting revenues go toward a mandatory base contribution to support Canadian content funds. Google said the CRTC is putting the cart before the horse when it comes to considering a mandatory contribution before more clearly defining Canadian content. The Canadian Ethnic Media Association’s 45th Annual Awards for Journalistic Excellence will take place Nov. 25. Among this year’s winners are Christopher Cheung from The Tyee (Online); Vera He, Fairchild TV in Vancouver (Television); and Anil Thapa from Toronto’s Namaste Radio (Radio).

"We're going to ensure the public is safe before they go back on the Rainbow Bridge." A police officer directs tourists in Niagara Falls, N.Y., away from the Rainbow Bridge border crossing after a car exploded within the customs plaza on Wednesday. PMO in contact with U.S. officialsThe Rainbow Bridge connects the tourism sectors of Niagara Falls, Ont., and Niagara Falls, N.Y. The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission website, which oversees the bridges, says they see about seven million passages annually. They had just stopped at a nearby park and were heading toward the Rainbow Bridge when they heard a loud bang and saw thick smoke.

Zach Edey, the 2.24 m., 138 kg. The colossal 21-year-old Ontario-born center, who is averaging 22 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3 blocks this season, finished with 28 points and 15 rebounds. Kim Mulkey stokes rumors about why Angel Reese isn't playing for LSU Parker Johnson"Zach Edey is a horse. How did Zach Edey get his start in basketball? His father used to tell him, the only important play is the next play or the next pitch.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European Union leaders are gathering in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, for the 19th EU-Canada Summit. This two-day event aims to address key issues such as trade, climate, and energy cooperation. A: Atlantic Canada aims to become a major supplier of hydrogen fuel to European markets, particularly Germany. Hydrogen energy partnerships between Canada and the EU have the potential to drive the transition to greener forms of energy. Newfoundland and Labrador hosts EU-Canada summit focused on hydrogen fuel, trade, climate.

Longtime host of Ontario Today Rita Celli is retiring after 32 years at the CBC. (Submitted by Rita Celli - image credit)Rita Celli is retiring after a 32-year career at the public broadcaster. I often heard people in the community talking about a caller or debate they'd heard on Ontario Today," said Wright. In 2018, Celli received an award of excellence for a series called Daring to Ask about Abortion: Men and Women Talk. A three-time winner of the Gracie award for Outstanding Talk Show, Rita has led Ontario Today to top spots in Toronto and Ottawa.

Qatar Airways will be FIFA’s airline sponsor at the men’s 2026 World Cup being played across North America. AdvertisementThe value of the new Qatar Airways deal was not disclosed but is likely worth hundreds of millions of dollars. It includes selected FIFA youth tournaments and the 2027 Women’s World Cup, which will have a host chosen in May. The 2030 World Cup is set to include more long-haul travel than originally expected, playing games in six countries on three continents. The 2030 and 2034 World Cup hosts are due to be formally picked next year.

Nunatsiavut President Johannes Lampe withdrew from the Premier-Indigenous Leaders’ Roundtable in Newfoundland and Labrador on Tuesday over the inclusion of the NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC). Fraught historyCanada has three recognized Indigenous groups: Inuit, First Nations and Métis. The organization represents 6,000 people who claim Inuit ancestry in southern Labrador, but was formerly known as the Labrador Métis Nation. “Before 2010, NCC called itself the Labrador Métis Nation, and its members, including president Todd Russell, identified as Métis,” Obed said. Lampe has also been outspoken on NCCs claims which he says also conflict with the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement which led to the creation of Nunatsiavut.

The government unveiled a suite of tax credits mostly in the spring budget, giving companies investing in zero-emission electricity, clean technology and hydrogen projects a major tax incentive. The fiscal update also revealed that credits around hydrogen production and green electricity generation won’t see new legislation until 2024. The government has promised the tax credits will be retroactive. She said Canadians should know the tax credits are making the country competitive. “They clearly signal to industry and to workers that the investment tax credits, even if implementation has been delayed, that it’s still on track and legislation is forthcoming,” he said.

Canada’s active astronauts are gearing up for exciting space missions in the coming years. Joshua Kutryk and Jenni Sidey-Gibbons have been selected for important roles in the Artemis 2 mission and the International Space Station (ISS) expedition, respectively. She has already made significant contributions to the International Space Station as a CapCom during Expedition 63 and as the ground communicator for spacewalks. How many Canadian astronauts have participated in long-duration missions on the International Space Station? Joshua Kutryk’s mission in 2025 will mark the fourth time a Canadian astronaut participates in a long-duration mission on the International Space Station.

A batch of 'Sandy's Aberdeen Shortbread,' prepared by CBC host Chris Walker. But this year, people searching for the recipe found themselves blocked by Meta's ban on Canadian news content. That's prompted widespread distress among people who have come to rely on the recipe, according to Daybreak South host Chris Walker. Host Chris Walker baked several recipes provided by listeners and then held a taste test contest with staff and people on the street. Canadian users seeking Canadian news content have been blocked from viewing it.

'Remembering Margaret Lyons' celebrates the life and legacy of one of Canada's most influential radio executives. The Lyons New Media Centre has launched a digital exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of one of its namesakes. Keiko Margaret Lyons (née Inouye; 1923-2019) paved the way for women in Canadian broadcasting. In the same year, the Lyons New Media Centre, named for Margaret and Ed Lyons, opened on the fourth floor of Mills Memorial Library. A selection of physical items from the exhibit are on display in person at Lyons New Media Centre.

Priya Krishna from New York Times Cooking tried making a Thanksgiving meal using AI. As Krishna talks about cooking with AI, she said it tasted a little odd because the turkey was very dry because AI called for no butter or oil. Along with that, bring an AI recipe to Thanksgiving this year and see if anyone notices. AI has so many benefits, and making cooking recipes is just one of them. Will you be using AI to make a dish for Thanksgiving?