Toronto man found not criminally responsible for setting woman on fireNewsDuration 1:55A Toronto man has been found not criminally responsible for the death of a woman he doused in lighter fluid and set on fire aboard a city bus in 2022. An Ontario Superior Court judge said the man was suffering from schizophrenia that made him 'incapable of appreciating his act was wrong.'
'Everything changed in one night': Survivors of Charlottetown apartment complex fire face uncertain futureNewsDuration 2:35In a harrowing incident in Charlottetown, an apartment building was engulfed in flames, prompting dozens of residents to flee for their lives. CBC's Laura Meader speaks with four tenants, Herman Singh, Shaw Kaushik, Yasmeen Thakur and Nakul Chhabra, who explain how they escaped the fire, the uncertainty of their future and what they hope happens next.
Second World War plane to pay tribute to its former pilotNewsDuration 2:33James McRae, an RCAF veteran and the last surviving WWII recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, died this year, aged 106. A restored PBY Canso, which he flew during the war, will journey from Fairview, Alta., to Yarmouth, N.S., in his memory.
Manitoba Métis foragers learn how to find the edible fungus among usNewsDuration 2:18More than 20 Red River Métis learned more about traditional practices Tuesday,. as they scoured Belair Provincial Forest northeast of Winnipeg. A Métis herbalist showed them how to find edible mushrooms and berries, and identify medicinal plants like dogwood.
diabetes program leaves out some who rely on insulinNewsDuration 4:02A new program helps cover the cost of sensor-based glucose monitors in Nova Scotia, but the criteria is leaving some who depend on insulin to manage their diabetes ineligible.
GOP, Democrats use Hunter Biden conviction to score political pointsNewsDuration 1:50Hunter Biden, the son of U.S. President Joe Biden, has been convicted of three felony gun charges. He is the first child of a sitting U.S. president to be convicted of a crime, and both Republicans and Democrats have seized on the moment to make points about the state of the justice system.
New fund aims to reduce emissions in N.S. seafood sectorNewsDuration 1:47The provincial government aims to increase the study and use of renewable energy in Nova Scotia's seafood sector. The hope is this will lead to reduced emissions. Money will be available for people looking to make changes to their operations and companies looking to do research. Michael Gorman reports.
takes pharma companies to courtNewsDuration 2:10B.C. is taking another step in its years-long legal battle to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for the toxic drug crisis. Today the province sought to certify a class action lawsuit against them. As Michelle Ghoussoub reports, B.C. is taking the lead on behalf of other provinces, in a move that's being called unprecedented.
Davis Day ceremony marks 99th anniversary of eventNewsDuration 1:52People gathered in Glace Bay Tuesday to commemorate a New Waterford coal miner who was shot and killed by company police while on strike in 1925. While many reflected on Cape Breton's coal mining history, others wondered about the future of the Donkin Mine that's been closed for nearly a year. Kyle Moore has the story.
Documentary honours 20 years of legal same-sex marriage in OntarioNewsDuration 4:48When You Find The One chronicles the experiences of couples who were the first to get married following the legalization of same-sex marriage in Ontario in 2003. CBC's Dwight Drummond sat down with some of the filmmakers.
Hunter Biden found guilty in gun crime trialNewsDuration 6:44Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, has been found guilty on three counts, including breaking a law barring illegal drug users from owning firearms. It was the first time a child of a sitting U.S. president went on trial for a crime.
Multiple humpback whales found dead along B.C.’s coastNewsDuration 1:56At least four humpback whales have been found dead along B.C.’s coast in the space of a month, two of which showed signs of blunt force trauma. Experts say the rebounding population and increased human interaction may help explain recent death toll.
U.S government officials have discussed behind closed doors the possibility of imposing trade sanctions on Canada over Quebec's controversial Bill 96 language law, CBC News has learned. The documents, which cover the period of November 2022 to late January 2024, don't reveal whether USTR officials have reached a conclusion on trade sanctions. A number of provisions of Bill 96, including those on trademarks, are set to go into effect in June 2025. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press) Photo: (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)USTR officials pointed out that while Canada is responsible for trade agreements, Bill 96 is a provincial law. Eliane Ellbogen, an expert in trademark law in the Montreal office of the law firm Fasken, said Bill 96 presents a number of problems for businesses with trademarks.
More tech woes for MUN’s Grenfell campus — as campus phone, wifi shutdown loomsNewsDuration 1:25Starting Saturday, Memorial University’s Grenfell campus will see a network outage for two weeks. Students are not happy, as it comes six months after a cyberattack knocked out school email and certain services. Ken Jacobsen, interim vice-president of Grenfell campus, tells the CBC’s Colleen Connors what the shutdown is for and what will be affected.
