TORONTO — CBC plans to mark Canada Day with a toast to homegrown legend Gordon Lightfoot. The national broadcaster says it’s marked July 1 to release the previously recorded tribute concert “Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot” on CBC Gem, CBC Radio and audio app CBC Listen. “Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot” premieres at 9 a.m. ET on CBC Gem and airs on CBC Radio One at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. in each local market. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 24, 2024.

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Back in May, Toronto's Massey Hall hosted a concert in honour of what would have been the late Gordon Lightfoot's 85th birthday — a tribute to the artist's 170-plus performances at the venue that saw dozens of Canadian artists gather on stage to perform his works. Now, CBC has announced that the special will be available to stream across the country starting this long weekend. Blue Rodeo and the Gordon Lightfoot Band acted as the house band. Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot will be available to stream as of 9 a.m. ET on Canada Day (July 1) on CBC Gem and CBC Music's YouTube channel, and broadcasts at 12 p.m. on CBC Radio One and 4 p.m. on CBC Music and CBC Listen.

How psychology helped the Oilers through the Stanley Cup playoffsNewsDuration 4:12Sports psychologist Mat de Moissac breaks down the Oilers’ use of psychology to enhance their performance on the ice and keep a positive mindset heading into what could be the biggest game of their careers.

The head of the RCMP says he's uneasy with the idea that politicians could use their parliamentary privilege to name colleagues accused of aiding foreign powers. The RCMP has said anyone who leaks classified intelligence could be charged under Canada's secrets law. After the NSICOP report was made public, the RCMP issued a statement that said the force "did not receive information regarding all the matters contained in the report." Duheme told Rosemary Barton Live that since then, the RCMP has circled back with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) to see if there are any avenues for further investigation. The use of intelligence as evidence has been a long-standing point of contention among Canada's security agencies, the police and the courts.

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Group 27, composed of Atallah Madi, Esraa Alaa Aldeen, Huda Sheikh, and Youssef Megahed, has clinched the prestigious W.E. Cowie Innovation Award for their exceptional 4th-year project. This award recognizes top-quality innovation in Engineering and was awarded on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Design. Cowie Innovation Award, established in 2006 by Alexandra Cowie in memory of her late husband, Wilbur Elliott Cowie, PEng, is presented to a student or team of students in their final year of a Bachelor of Engineering degree for demonstrating exceptional innovation. Congratulations to Atallah Madi, Esraa Alaa Aldeen, Huda Sheikh, Youssef Megahed, and Professor Carlos Rossa for this outstanding achievement!

The Breakdown | Stanley Cup final preparations + Indigenous-led hospital – CBCThe National breaks down the physical and mental preparations needed before Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Plus, after decades of struggle, an Indigenous-led hospital is setting an example for community care. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6430937

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Staff use ‘goose poop zamboni’ in Vancouver parksNewsDuration 1:08The Vancouver Park Board is testing out new equipment to address the city's growing goose feces problem. The newest piece of equipment, a tractor-pulled machine, is similar to a pooper-scooper. It collects droppings as it moves across the grass.

Discarded fishing gear threatens wildlife: wildlife organizationNewsDuration 2:17A wildlife rescue organization is calling attention to an alarming surge in severe wildlife injuries caused by fishing gear left behind in the wilderness. As Sohrab Sandhu tells us, one expert says fishers enjoying their hobby need to be more mindful of the environment.

Volunteers clear mess left behind in Okanagan backcountryNewsDuration 2:02Thousands of British Columbians are heading outdoors each weekend this summer to soak up the beauty of the province's wildernesses — but some of them don’t always leave nature how they found it. As Tom Popyk reports, a dedicated group of Okanagan volunteers are stepping in to clean up the mess with the help of new digital tools.

Medical care becoming impossible in GazaNewsDuration 2:12WARNING: Video contains distressing images | As Israel's war in Gaza drags on, it’s become almost impossible for seriously sick or wounded Palestinians to get the medical care they need, especially because leaving the country is no longer a viable option.

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