Claims of systemic problems in HR, toxic work environmentAccording to the statement of claim, Johnston says a colleague in HR referred to an empty office as a crying room early in his tenure, explaining that employees used it to deal with workplace stress. That interaction “set the tone for a workplace culture that tolerated and perpetuated toxicity, discrimination and harassment,” says Johnston. In that context, he alleges he observed systemic problems rather than isolated missteps, reported CBC News. “I think this case exposes the very concerning toxic work culture within our national broadcaster. I’ve never seen anything like that before in any workplace,” Johnston’s lawyer, Kathryn Marshall, told The National Post.

January 19, 2026 15:17 UTC

Salome Sol omon, who is legally blind, relies on two things to get around Ottawa: her guide dog, Zurich, and Uber. A video she shot last August shows Solomon leading her guide dog to a waiting Uber. WATCH | Repeatedly refused rides: Salome Solomon records her Uber ride rejections | Duration 4:50 Salome Solomon, who is legally blind and travels with a guide dog, recorded several of her Uber ride rejections in 2024-25. “We believe in equal transportation for all Canadians.”WATCH | Some Uber drivers reject riders with service dogs: Uber drivers called out for leaving service dogs at curb | Go Public | Duration 2:06 People with disabilities have the legal right to travel with a service animal, but several told CBC's Go Public some Uber drivers are leaving them at the curb. Wilkinson has autism and relies on his certified service dog, Bo, to help him cope with daily life, including travel.

January 19, 2026 15:09 UTC

CBC News is protecting her identity because she is a sexual assault survivor. WATCH | Sexual assault survivor reacts to comments from police: Sexual assault survivor "humiliated" by comments from Ontario police officers | Duration 3:54 Experts say the comments left by Ontario police officers after a training course reflect harmful biases that can affect sexual assault investigations. Police laid eight criminal charges against the accused, including sexual assault and forcible confinement, and issued a Canadawide warrant for his arrest. They missed the point of seeing the sexual assault survivor [or] victim for who they are, not who they think they should be. She has been called regularly as an expert witness on the impact of police bias on sexual assault investigations.

January 19, 2026 15:03 UTC

U.S. soldiers on standby for Minnesota deploymentNewsDuration 2:03Roughly 1,500 U.S. soldiers are on standby for a potential deployment to Minnesota if the Trump administration calls for further reinforcement in its controversial immigration crackdown. The move comes as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz face a Department of Justice investigation over alleged interference with immigration enforcement.

January 19, 2026 15:02 UTC

Opening of relocated Lower Truro spring expected in coming monthsNewsDuration 1:55A new water fill-up station is being constructed in the Truro, N.S., area after concerns were raised about a long-standing free drinking water source. The CBC's Luke Ettinger has the story.

January 19, 2026 14:32 UTC





How to Train Your Dragon model built for 'the memories' up for saleNewsDuration 2:16Allan Carrington has thrown himself into making his Dartmouth, N.S., home a destination for Halloween. While this past year's theme of How to Train Your Dragon brought joy to hundreds of families, Carrington says his model of Toothless needs a new home.

January 19, 2026 14:32 UTC

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January 19, 2026 14:28 UTC

European leaders warn of a ‘dangerous downward spiral’ as they stand united against U.S President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on countries that resist his bid to take over Greenland. "The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland," Trump added. European soldiers attend a briefing during a military exercise in Nuuk, Greenland, in this handout image released on Friday. Russia's ⁠foreign ministry last week said that it was unacceptable for the West to keep claiming that Russia and China were a threat to Greenland. The following day, Bessent told reporters it would be "unwise" for European countries to retaliate with their own tariffs.

January 19, 2026 13:59 UTC

Michael Kovrig, a former Canadian diplomat and Chinese detainee, weighed in on Canada’s newly announced trade arrangements with China following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s meetings with President Xi Jinping this week. Prime Minister Mark Carney is presented with flowers from Lu You Ci, 11, as he is officially welcomed to Beijing, China on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. relations under strain, the General Secretary smelled blood in the water and seized a moment of increased leverage,” Kovrig wrote. Kovrig also took issue with the optics of the visit, writing on another post with a video of Carney and Jinping shaking hands: “Diplomacy is necessary. This is not a good look.”Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary.

January 19, 2026 13:41 UTC

Wet, dense snow elevates outage exposure and property-loss scenariosFor insurers, one of the core concerns is the forecast profile itself. CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon warned the snow will be “wet and dense,” which can be harder to clear and “increase the possibility of some power outages.” Global News also cautioned that roads and walkways were likely to be difficult to navigate and that utility outages were possible.

January 19, 2026 09:52 UTC

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January 19, 2026 08:26 UTC

The program, along with other Indigenous Language programs at the university, faces difficulties as classes have been cut down. This situation raises concerns about the fate of language learning.

January 19, 2026 07:40 UTC

How an unplowed alleyway is keeping seniors at homeNewsDuration 2:12Edmonton is now partway through clearing residential roads around the city. But one retirement home is less concerned with the road out front, and more worried about the alleyway causing access issues for residents. The CBC's Tristan Mottershead reports.

January 19, 2026 00:35 UTC

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January 18, 2026 23:50 UTC

As the Patriots clinched their spot vs. the Broncos in next week's AFC championship game, the Patriots did not cling to pretenses about shutting out the noise or listening to only themselves.

January 18, 2026 23:48 UTC