Florida bracing: Why is Hurricane Milton so threatening? | About ThatNewsDuration 7:38Still reeling from Hurricane Helene, millions of Floridians are now preparing for the worst as Hurricane Milton barrels towards the state. Andrew Chang breaks down why Milton is set to be one of Florida’s worst storms in a century.

October 09, 2024 05:20 UTC

Sexual assault trial of Toronto councillor Michael Thompson beginsNewsDuration 2:32WARNING: This video may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. The sexual assault trial of Scarborough councillor Michael Thompson began in cottage country on Monday. CBC’s Lane Harrison has the details.

October 08, 2024 21:08 UTC

This is the first time the annual PBI conference, which brings together public media leaders from around the globe, has devoted a full day to focus on Indigenous Peoples and public broadcasting. OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The 2024 Public Broadcasters International conference (PBI Ottawa 2024) kicked-off today with a day-long programme devoted to amplifying Indigenous stories in public media. It's the first time the annual conference, which brings together public media leaders from around the globe, has focussed on Indigenous Peoples and public broadcasting. "This was a historic day for public media and Truth and Reconciliation. The desire for more such collaborations between public broadcasters was echoed throughout the day.

October 08, 2024 21:05 UTC

October 8, 2024 —Former high school football coach Kelsey McKay has been sentenced to 20 years for sexually abusing 9 high school football players between 2003 and 2016. Brandon Trask is an Assistant Law Professor from the University of Manitoba. He shared his thoughts on the sentence with host Faith Fundal. To listen to the conversation, please visit CBC Manitoba.

October 08, 2024 20:49 UTC

British Canadian scientist Geoffrey Hinton from the University of Toronto and American scientist John Hopfield of Princeton University were honoured with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning within artificial neural networks, the award-giving body said on Tuesday. WATCH l Geoffrey Hinton, 'godfather of AI,' wins Nobel in physics: British Canadian Geoffrey Hinton wins Nobel Prize for AI discoveries Duration 2:08 British Canadian scientist Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, was announced as the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics, along with American John Hopfield. Now his foundational work on artificial intelligence has earned him and colleague John Hopfield a Nobel Prize in Physics. WATCH | Evolution could provide lessons on AI's future, Hinton says: Geoffrey Hinton helped create AI. The physics award comes a day after two American biologists, Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of microRNA.

October 08, 2024 20:40 UTC





This week’s edition of who is saying what about public health care is compiled by Pat Van Horne. Pharmacare bill expected to pass Senate this week, then it’s up to the provinces“This standard of coverage means that all residents of a ‘participating province or territory’ will be eligible to receive free access, without co-pay or deductible, to a range of contraception and diabetes medications. We have a couple of pilot projects where we [are] working with other G7 and other top Commonwealth countries on integrating our approval processes. So, if the U.K. and Australia approve something, how can we use their approval processes to speed up our approval processes and reduce duplication? All you have to do is destroy the public system, and then people will be willing to accept private health care.

October 08, 2024 20:26 UTC

12-hour vigil commemorates Palestinian lives lost since Oct. 7NewsDuration 5:14Communities across the GTA are gathering at Nathan Phillips Square to hold a 12-hour vigil to honour and remember Palestinian men, women and children who have lost their lives since October 7, 2023. CBC's Chris Glover has more.

October 08, 2024 20:07 UTC

Host Adrian Stimson, a multidisciplinary artist and member of the Siksika First Nation, will tackle the questions: Who was Norval Morrisseau? A story that begins as a true crime narrative will open up into a larger consideration of Indigenous art and artists in Canada, Australia and internationally. Chris Oke is Executive Producer at CBC Podcasts, with development by Falen Johnson and Ashley Mak, Senior Producer, CBC Podcasts. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports; Leslie Merklinger is Executive Director, CBC Podcasts; and Arif Noorani is Director, CBC Podcasts. The project is supported by Robert Doane, Senior Director, National Indigenous Strategy, and CBC/Radio-Canada’s Indigenous Office.

October 08, 2024 19:59 UTC

The National | Oct. 7 and an expanding warNewsDuration 45:14Oct. 7, 2024 | Israel and the world mark one year since the Oct. 7 attacks under the shadow of an expanding war. And another powerful hurricane hurtles toward an already battered Florida.

October 08, 2024 18:11 UTC

The federal government has no legal duty to ensure First Nations have clean drinking water, even if Liberal ministers publicly suggest otherwise, Justice Canada lawyers say. The plaintiffs argue First Nations have a basic human right to clean water that Canada has violated, describing the conditions facing their communities as "an urgent human rights crisis." "Canada does not owe any legal obligations or duties to operate and maintain the plaintiffs' water systems," says the statement of defence. There were 105 long-term drinking water advisories in November 2015. "I was asked questions that sought to blame me and my band council for our long-term drinking water advisory," Hill wrote.

October 08, 2024 18:08 UTC

Ceremonies and protests in Jerusalem and Israel's south began around 06:29 a.m. local time, the hour when Hamas-led militants launched rockets into Israel at the start of the Oct. 7 attack last year. In Gaza, 101 hostages remain as Israeli forces press on with their mission to end Hamas's rule of the enclave and demolish its military capabilities. Survivors and loved ones of those killed gathered at the festival grounds to mark the one-year anniversary of the attack. CBC’s Yasmine Hassan spoke to protesters in Ramallah about life there — and why they’re marching in support of Gaza and Lebanon. Netanyahu in a statement defended the government's forceful response to Hamas and Hezbollah militants during the past year.

October 08, 2024 17:25 UTC

Meet 7-year-old Windsor actor Maya PacioccoNewsDuration 1:48Maya Paciocco, 7, is one of the stars of the new Hallmark romance movie You Can’t Teach Love filmed in her hometown of Windsor, Ont. She talks with CBC host Amy Dodge about her role in the movie and what it's like to be an actor.

October 08, 2024 17:05 UTC

Private sector advances proposal for large-scale nuclear power plant in northern Alberta – CBCOct 08, 2024Nuclear produces no carbon emissions, but comes with tradeoffsAs Alberta grapples with the climate crisis and the need to reduce carbon emissions, it may look to replace the role of fossil fuels in its electricity grid with another controversial energy source — nuclear. Calgary-based company Energy Alberta, which was involved in a previous attempt to bring nuclear power to the province, has been quietly working on a new proposal since late last year, including meeting with Premier Danielle Smith and other officials. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/private-sector-advances-proposal-for-large-scale-nuclear-power-plant-in-northern-alberta-1.7345039?cmp=rss

October 08, 2024 16:42 UTC

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October 08, 2024 16:02 UTC

Last week saw reports that Ottawa is set to make a major announcement regarding the future of the CBC in an attempt to “modernize” the public broadcaster. Senior government officials were reported as saying that alongside major legislative and regulatory changes, a new CEO is expected to be named. The data suggests that the CBC’s value ultimately depends on which Canadians we’re discussing. For instance, a typical young suburban family in Toronto is probably only vaguely aware there is a CBC. But private broadcasters and other media know it all too well—and view it as an existential threat to the industry.

October 08, 2024 15:43 UTC