U.S. Alpine skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin is closing in on more history. The 30-year-old, fresh off claiming a triumphant slalom gold at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 last month, heads to Åre, Sweden, for the penultimate FIS World Cup event of the 2025–26 season. Shiffrin is expected to race in both Saturday’s (14 March) giant slalom and Sunday’s (15 March) slalom as she chases a historic sixth overall Crystal Globe win. The World Cup circuit wraps up a week later in Lillehammer, scheduled for 19–25 March, with competition set for the women’s downhill, super-G, giant slalom and slalom. Read on for all the details on how to watch Shiffrin at the FIS World Cup in Åre, Sweden.

A man who stabbed his girlfriend to death at a shopping centre in British Columbia received a lighter sentence partly because of his race. Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes went with 12 years after reviewing Downey’s Impact of Race and Culture Assessment (IRCA). Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement“As I have indicated, Mr. Downey has a substantial criminal record involving violence and firearms. I recognize, however, that the aggravating effect of his criminal record is offset in part by the mitigating circumstances of his background, as detailed in the IRCA,” Holmes said in her Feb. 13 decision. They also feel betrayed by Mr. Downey who they welcomed into their home.”Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary.

KUALA LUMPUR: The United States (US) has initiated investigations into the acts, policies, and practices of 15 economies, including Malaysia and the European Union (EU), under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors. "The economies subject to these investigations are China, the European Union, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan, and India," he said. Upon initiation of an investigation, the USTR must seek consultations with the economies whose acts, policies, or practices are under investigation. Greer has requested consultations with the governments of the following economies -- China, the European Union, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, Japan, and India. A docket for comments regarding the investigations will open on March 17, 2026.

EU Calls on US to See It as Ally, Not Cause, in Manufacturing Overcapacity FightEU Responds to US Investigations on Manufacturing OvercapacityBackground of US InvestigationsBRUSSELS, March 12 (Reuters) - The United States should view the European Union as a partner in the fight against manufacturing overcapacity rather than a cause of the problem, the European Commission said on Thursday after the U.S. administration launched investigations into unfair trade practices of the bloc and 15 other trading partners. EU’s Position on Global OvercapacityShared Concerns with the United StatesA Commission spokesperson said the EU shares the United States' concern regarding structural overcapacity in the global economy, but that the sources of such overcapacity do not lie in Europe. EU’s Market-Driven ApproachCommitment to Open Markets and Transparency"The EU is a market-driven economy with open markets and transparent policies. As such, the EU does not consider itself a contributor to structural excess capacity, but rather a partner in addressing global distortions," the spokesperson said. (Reporting by Inti Landauro and Philip Blenkinsop;Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

How do you film a black hole in action? RadioDuration 1:20Astronomers are capturing the first-ever video of a black hole using radio telescopes set up all over the world. Bob McDonald, host of Quirks and Quarks, explains what we could learn about the supermassive black hole at the heart of Messier 87 galaxy that's about 50 million light-years from Earth.

Ontario premier Doug Ford recently spoke about “sleeper cells” during a press conference about a series of shootings in Toronto targeting synagogues and the U.S. consulate. What are sleeper cells? What are some notable examples of sleeper cells? Historically, sleeper cells in North America have been rare, with few confirmed cases of dormant agents activated for attacks. However, there is little evidence of true sleeper cells operating in North America involving creating long-term covers and extended dormancy.

A man who stabbed his girlfriend to death at a shopping centre in British Columbia received a lighter sentence partly because of his race. Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes went with 12 years after reviewing Downey’s Impact of Race and Culture Assessment (IRCA). “As I have indicated, Mr. Downey has a substantial criminal record involving violence and firearms. I recognize, however, that the aggravating effect of his criminal record is offset in part by the mitigating circumstances of his background, as detailed in the IRCA,” Holmes said in her Feb. 13 decision. They also feel betrayed by Mr. Downey who they welcomed into their home.”Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary.

3 cargo ships hit by 'projectiles' in Strait of HormuzNewsDuration 2:50A Thai cargo ship was one of three vessels struck and damaged by 'unknown projectiles' in the Strait of Hormuz, Wednesday. Thailand says an explosion at the stern of the Mayuree Naree triggered an evacuation and that at least three crew members are missing.

A new supergroup of musicians from Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation have collaborated on a Robbie Robertson-inspired song they will perform at the Junos Honouring Ceremony later this month in Hamilton. "And it's a tribute to Robbie Robertson, who kind of laid that framework for traditional music and contemporary music to come together." 10th Honouring CeremonyAllan Reid, president and CEO of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, said the Juno Awards' Honouring Ceremony began in 2016 and has grown since. WATCH | Allied Nations plays before Juno Awards' Honouring Ceremony: First Nations supergroup’s new song inspired by Robbie Robertson | Duration 3:43 Allied Nations, a group of musicians from Six Nations and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, composed a Robbie Robertson-inspired song that will be performed at the Junos Honouring Ceremony in Hamilton. The Honouring Ceremony, which will also feature Little Creek Singers, Siibii and YB Nakota, is scheduled for March 28.

Soaring prices at the pump are taking a toll on Calgary charities that provide transportation and delivery services to those in need. Calgary Seniors is worried high gas prices will deter people from signing up to volunteer for its escorted transportation programs. Christine Hentschel, manager of strategic initiatives and partnerships, said the organization has historically seen gas prices impact its volunteer programs. Prices expected to go higherMcClain predicts the worst of gas prices is yet to come. Past that, McClain said, it’s tough to predict how long these elevated gas prices will last.

Full interview: Premier on Health P.E.I. CEO’s departureNewsDuration 8:15Melanie Fraser is out as chief executive officer of Health P.E.I. CBC's Wayne Thibodeau speaks with Premier Rob Lantz to find out what was behind the change.

Why U.S. cost of living could end the war against IranNewsDuration 1:48Gas prices in the U.S. have skyrocketed since its attacks on Iran began. As the country barrels toward midterm elections, it could be a big factor in U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision on when to end the war.

Edmonton could begin seeing surgical cancellations and other impacts to patient care in the next few weeks, a group of physicians warn in a letter to two of Alberta’s health ministers. The letter, obtained by CBC News, was sent on Feb. 11 to Primary and Preventative Health Services Minister Adriana LaGrange and Hospital and Surgical Health Services Minister Matt Jones. It was sent by surgical hospitalists in Alberta Health Services’ Edmonton Zone, a group of doctors that provide support and care for surgical patients. The letter warns that the doctors believe the end of the funding model currently in place for hospitalists will cause “immediate, unavoidable surgical cancellations” at hospitals in the Edmonton Zone. In a 2017 brief during arbitration with AHS, the Alberta Medical Association wrote that stipends accounted for “an estimated 40-50 per cent of total earnings” for most Edmonton hospitalists.

Old shipwreck uncovered on Sable IslandNewsDuration 2:07Archaeologists working on Sable Island are celebrating a rare discovery. During an excavation last May, they found surprisingly intact remains from a ship that researchers believe may have wrecked in 1812. The CBC's Andrew Sampson has the story.

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poileivre will travel to the United States this week to advocate for tariff-free trade for Canadian businesses and workers. His second stop will be in Houston, Texas, where he will meet with energy executives and tour an energy facility. Poilievre will also visit Austin, Texas, to meet with state officials, energy, agriculture and business leaders. Poilievre’s upcoming visit to the U.S. comes after he took his first international trip as opposition leader last week. The opposition leader was seen talking with Prime Minister Mark Carney about the trip following question period in the House of Commons on Wednesday.