Researchers burn fake N.W.T. 'tiny town' to better understand fireNewsDuration 1:53A unique little town in the N.W.T. is helping researchers better understand fire. Informally, it's called Tiny Town. And as the CBC's Liny Lamberink tells us, it was put to the test last week.

A consumer group is urgently calling on the federal government to follow other jurisdictions in the U.S and Europe and bring in legislation to stem the slide toward a cashless society. (new window), Option Consommateurs published one of the first deep dives into who is still using coins and paper money. Carlos Castiblanco, an economist, says Canada needs to follow in the steps of other countries and create legislation to protect cash. Canada must avoid sleepwalking into a cashless future and instead recognize the risk of exacerbating financial exclusion of those most vulnerable. In Ireland, the law would require a cash option at businesses like pharmacies and grocery stores that sell essential products and services.

Stampede at religious event kills more than 100 in IndiaNewsDuration 1:35More than 100 people were killed in a stampede at a religious gathering in India's state of Uttar Pradesh over the weekend. Officials say the commotion from overcrowding and extreme afternoon heat contributed to the stampede.

WestJet passengers lose patience after days of cancellationsNewsDuration 2:02As WestJet passengers faced another day of cancelled flights, they were also looking for clarity on what, if any, compensation they’re entitled to.

June 30, 2024 | The digital brigade, powered by e-transfers, PayPal and Apple Pay, has gained unprecedented momentum. This is leading towards a cashless society, as Canadians tend to embrace electronic methods of payments. However, cash holds many significance in the social and economic realm. CBC News featured one of our MPP alum, Aftab Ahmed for their news article about the harm of leaping towards the cashless Canadian economy. "Canada must avoid sleepwalking into a cashless future and instead recognize the risk of exacerbating financial exclusion of those most vulnerable."

Beaconsfield High School band picked to play Montreal jazz festNewsDuration 2:50The school's senior jazz band impressed enough at a recent event to be selected to perform on one of the large outdoor stages at the Montreal International Jazz Festival on Friday.

Orchestra treats new audiences to sights and sounds of old ScotlandNewsDuration 5:28The Caledonian Orchestra of Nova Scotia began decades ago, performing traditional music of Scotland. It has many new members, but a few have been involved since close to the beginning. One of them is their 90-year-old conductor and musical arranger.

's Chief Public Health Officer talks podiatry clinic infection risk and opioid overdosesNewsDuration 7:44A public health alert was issued following six non-fatal opioid overdoses in Charlottetown on Friday. 's Chief Public Health Office also warned people about an infection risk connected to a local podiatry clinic. CBC’s Kerry Campbell spoke with Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison about both topics, and the next steps.

Breaking down the 100m at the Canadian Olympic trials | Athletics NorthSportsDuration 8:15Andre De Grasse & Audrey Leduc were crowned fastest man and woman in Canada at the 2024 Olympic & Paralympic trials last week, but what do their wins mean as Paris 2024 comes into focus? We talk to certified track nerd Morgan Campbell about the results and the breadth of the Canadian athletics team.

Overnight fire destroys cooling towerNewsDuration 0:33An overnight fire destroyed an unused cooling tower in an east Edmonton industrial area. In the early hours of July 2, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services worked to contain the fire and keep it from spreading to nearby grasslands. At one point, eight crews were working on the blaze, including pumper trucks due to a lack of hydrants in the area. The tower was owned by chemical manufacturing company Celanese Canada. No injuries have been reported.

VANCOUVER — Former CBC radio journalist and personality Rick Cluff, who has died at the age of 74, is being remembered for allowing guests to be themselves on air and always supporting his colleagues and community. VANCOUVER — Former CBC radio journalist and personality Rick Cluff, who has died at the age of 74, is being remembered for allowing guests to be themselves on air and always supporting his colleagues and community. Cluff, a longtime sports reporter who went on to host The Early Edition morning show in Vancouver from 1997 until he retired in 2017, died Tuesday, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer, CBC reported. Palmer said that while sports were an important part of Cluff's career, he wanted people to know that he had other interests. The CBC reported that Cluff retired from his 41-year career with the broadcaster in 2017, after undergoing a quadruple heart bypass.

Tow truck turf wars behind eight shootings in Toronto this week: policeNewsDuration 2:33Eight shootings that took place over the weekend in the city’s east end are all connected to turf wars in Toronto’s tow truck industry, police say. Since the start of the year, police say there have been 24 tow-truck related shootings in the city. CBC’s Ali Chiasson has the latest.

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Drones take over Sudbury, Ont. skies on Canada DayNewsDuration 1:27Instead of its annual fireworks show for Canada Day, Science North, in Sudbury, Ont., opted for a drone show instead. Drones equipped with LEDs fly in formation making different shapes and designs in the night sky.

Send this page to someone via emailFormer CBC radio journalist and personality Rick Cluff, who was the longtime host of The Early Edition morning show in Vancouver, has died at the age of 74. 2:49 Celebrating the life of Deborra HopeCluff was host of CBC’s Radio One’s top-rated morning show from 1997 until he retired in 2017. The Radio Television Digital News Association of Canada gave him its lifetime achievement award for the West region in 2018. journalist George Garrett dies at age 89“As the host of The Early Edition, Rick helped make CBC Radio One B.C.’s No. The CBC says Cluff retired from his 41-year career with the broadcaster in 2017, after undergoing a quadruple heart bypass.