She explained that Samidoun views the Palestinian resistance as critical in achieving the liberation of Palestinian prisoners, specifically through the tactic of capturing Israeli soldiers and "settlers" to facilitate prisoner exchanges. Kates also highlighted that the October 7 "Al-Aqsa Flood" demonstrated the potential for the military defeat of the "Zionist regime." Kates was arrested in April 2024 on charges of hate speech following her remarks at a Vancouver rally glorifying the October 7 attacks and Palestinian terrorist organizations. That is, achieving a prisoner exchange through the capture of occupation soldiers and settlers and exchanging them for Palestinian political prisoners. [...]"The 7th of October, 2023, or Al-Aqsa Flood, presented a reality in which it was now possible to envision, quite practically, the military defeat of the Zionist regime by the Palestinian resistance.

November 18, 2024 22:53 UTC

Making the case for silence on social mediaNewsDuration 1:13This year’s IDEAS Massey lecturer Ian Williams has some advice for improving our online conversations. The Canadian writer says we should try being silent. The Massey Lectures are a collaboration between Massey College, House of Anansi Press and CBC's IDEAS.

November 18, 2024 22:30 UTC

Windsor landlord says tenants who haven't paid 16 months of rent have now paused eviction orderNewsDuration 2:51CBC's Jennifer La Grassa caught up with Windsor landlord Michael Portman, who is still trying to evict his tenants for not paying their rent. Portman spoke with CBC News back in March, and now, months later, he's still waiting to enforce an eviction. According to Portman, the tenants haven't paid 16 months worth of rent.

November 18, 2024 18:04 UTC

Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. says its voter turnout has been historically lowThe organization that represents Inuit in Nunavut is giving out $100 vouchers to all eligible people who vote in its upcoming election for president. Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. says the $100 voucher can be redeemed for a gift card at local Co-op stores by December 31. Nunavut Inuit living in locations outside of the territory can also fill out an application to receive a pre-paid Visa worth $100 following the election. Kilikvak Kabloona, NTI’s chief executive officer, said voter turnout has been steadily declining in their elections, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Kabloona said the turnout for NTI’s election for vice-president in 2022 had an 18 per cent voter turnout.

November 18, 2024 17:16 UTC

Multiple news reports say Ukraine plans to make use of this policy reversal and conduct its first long-range attacks sooner rather than later. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at an event on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. WATCH | Canada sending message to China with TikTok operations ban, Joly says:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Trudeau has a number of one-on-one meetings scheduled with other leaders, including Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

November 18, 2024 16:04 UTC





As a rural ER doctor, I feel guilty cutting back my hours. But it’s the only way for me to keep working – CBCAfter working for years in an understaffed hospital, I’ve hit a wall of burnoutNov 17, 2024I’m a rural emergency room doctor — and I feel the need to publicly apologize. I’m sorry that many of you are often not receiving the health care you need, in the right place or at the right time. While this happening in our rural hospital in Kenora, Ont., I’ve seen similar experiences reflected in emergency rooms across the country. So, I need you to believe me when I say that my colleagues and I cannot fix these problems ourselves.

November 18, 2024 15:19 UTC

Medical expert's talk show comment used in court years laterNewsDuration 0:12Neurologist Dr. Sara Mitchell offered information about concussions in this 2018 interview on CBC's daytime talk show The Goods. Years later, her comments from the interview were used in court to challenge her medical opinion.

November 18, 2024 15:05 UTC

Insurers fighting injury claims hire doctors slammed for shoddy work as key medical experts – CBCMedical experts say the opinions they provide are not influenced by who hires themNov 18, 2024Doctors called out for being biased, faulty or careless expert witnesses in court are being hired by insurance companies looking to deny injury claims for people hurt in car crashes. Jonathan Graul, from Fergus, Ont., says he found himself under attack in court by two doctors hired by insurance giant Aviva after suffering a traumatic brain injury during a December 2017 crash. Unable to work and facing mounting bills, he says, Graul took on the other driver and his insurance company — Aviva — in court for compensation. “It was dirty,” Graul told Go Public. Despite that, doctors and other health professionals who are called out for shoddy testimony face no consequences and there’s nothing stopping them from appearing in court again, according to accident victim advocate Rhona DesRoches.

November 18, 2024 15:04 UTC

Ottawa says it will stay out of Canada Post strikeNewsDuration 2:56The federal government has vowed not to enforce back-to-work legislation in the Canada Post strike. Ottawa has taken action during past postal strikes, but experts say changed circumstances make this time different.

November 18, 2024 14:57 UTC

WATCH:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Windsor landlord says tenants who haven't paid 16 months of rent have now paused eviction orderCBC's Jennifer La Grassa caught up with Windsor landlord Michael Portman, who is still trying to evict his tenants for not paying their rent. According to Portman, the tenants haven't paid 16 months worth of rent. This is not something that needs to be disputed — these people haven't paid rent in 16 months, he said.

November 18, 2024 14:42 UTC

The Town of Paradise has issued a state of emergency for parts of the community as it works to keep a sewage station pump online. (Curtis Hicks/CBC - image credit)The Town of Paradise has issued a state of emergency for parts of the community as it works to keep a sewage station pump online. Paradise issued a state of emergency for parts of the community two weeks ago, as it works to keep a sewage station pump online. have been in a state of emergency as crews work to resolve a problem at a problematic sewage station. Paradise Mayor Dan Bobbett says he hopes the state of emergency can be lifted in the next few days.

November 18, 2024 14:31 UTC

Tele-rehab taking off in First Nation communities via robotNewsDuration 5:03Two First Nation communities are finally being connected to some health care services they need through the help of a handy robot.

November 18, 2024 14:03 UTC

“The U.S. is losing its hegemonic power and Trump 2.0 could be the end of it,” Dr. Knight says. Dr. Knight predicts the U.S. will fall, just like Rome and Britain fell as hegemonies. Dr. Black and Dr. Knight’s long-time friend, former prime minister and Dal notable alum Joe Clark, both serve on the Friends of the Stanfield Conversations advisory board. When they asked Dr. Knight to join so he could bring a diverse perspective on speaker selection, he seized the opportunity. No choice but to perseverePerseverance is a word Dr. Knight uses often.

November 18, 2024 13:30 UTC

People rally in solidarity with Palestinians in front of CBC Manitoba buildingNewsDuration 0:37More than a hundred people holding signs and Palestinian flags rallied in front of the CBC Manitoba building on Saturday. It was part of a national day of action in major cities across Canada calling on the federal government to impose a two-way arms embargo on Israel and demand an immediate ceasefire. Participants honoured the journalists who have died as a result of Israeli military action in Gaza and Lebanon and called for more balanced and robust media coverage.

November 18, 2024 12:31 UTC

Law Bytes Episode 219: Scott Benzie on What the Corporate TikTok Ban Means For Canadian Digital Creators Play Episode Pause Episode Mute/Unmute Episode Rewind 10 Seconds 1x Fast Forward 30 seconds 00:00 / 00:27:54 Share Share Link EmbedThe recent announcement of a Canadian government decision to ban the corporate offices of TikTok but leave the app untouched has left many puzzled since the approach may actually make matters worse. While the government has downplayed the impact of the decision, the reality is that a TikTok exit from Canada will have an impact on Canadian digital creators. This Law Bytes podcast breaks down the implications, including a discussion with Scott Benzie, the Executive Director of Digital First Canada, who identifies the digital creator concerns. Subscribe to the podcast via Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify or the RSS feed. Credits:CBC News, Ottawa Bans TikTok’s Canadian Operations – But Not the App, November 7, 2024

November 18, 2024 12:07 UTC