World Oceans Day attracts thousands to interactive event at Marine InstituteNewsDuration 2:31About 30 booths invited visitors of all ages to learn about how to protect the ecosystem and explore ocean-related topics, from marine debris to endangered species and touch tanks. The event at Marine Institute in St. John's was one of several across the province to celebrate the day, which is held on June 8 every year.
Photos from the early 20th century capture same-sex couple's decades-long relationshipNewsDuration 2:13An exhibit presented by the Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity at MacEwan University showcases one of the oldest photographic records of a same-sex couple in the Maritimes.
A cursory glance at Canada's wastewater trends for COVID-19 reveals a messy, unpredictable picture: Viral loads ebb and flow all throughout the year, at different times, in different cities. While SARS-CoV-2 is now a familiar threat, the virus isn't neatly seasonal. That reality might come as a surprise to anyone who hoped this virus would quickly join the typical colder-weather cold and flu season, offering a break from COVID infections over the warmer months. And its spike protein, which allows the virus to penetrate our cells and cause infections, keeps mutating at a brisk pace. WATCH | How wastewater monitoring helps track COVID: How does wastewater help with surveillance of COVID-19?
Two comedians. A live audience. CBC Radio’s The Debaters returns to St. John’sNewsDuration 2:43Serious questions that pit comedians against each other — like, kitchen or shed party? In the middle of The Debaters’ hilarious arguments is host and funnyman moderator Steve Patterson. It’s the first time the CBC show has been back to St. John’s since 2015.
Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak retires after 4 decades on the airNewsDuration 1:57The Wheel of Fortune has spun for the final time for Pat Sajak as the beloved host retires after more than four decades at the helm of the hugely popular game show.
Cases of meningitis are rising in TorontoNewsDuration 2:38Toronto Public Health is reporting 13 cases of invasive meningococcal disease, better known as meningitis, so far this year. Two people have died as a result. As CBC’s Dale Manucdoc explains, doctors are urging people to make sure they're vaccinated.
'Tree of Hope' planted at Fort Richmond CollegiateNewsDuration 1:55A 'Tree of Hope' is now growing in the backyard of Fort Richmond Collegiate. The oak tree, surrounded by healing and medicinal plants, is the brainchild of former students Salena Starling and Divya Sharma. They say it recognizes the deep connections Indigenous peoples have to the land and makes a sacred space to help all feel like they belong.
Biden apologizes to Zelenskyy for delayed U.S. aid packageNewsDuration 2:11At a meeting in Paris, U.S. President Joe Biden publicly apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the months-long congressional hold-up of a huge U.S. military aid package. Biden said America still fully backs Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Quebec allows all adoptees to seek out biological parentsNewsDuration 2:07Quebec has changed its adoption laws to allow anyone adopted there to request the name of their biological parents, even if the parents don’t want their identities revealed. The province estimates up to 70,000 adoptees could apply.
Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach arrested, charged with rapeNewsDuration 2:16Frank Stronach, the Austrian-born Canadian billionaire businessman, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts including rape, sexual assault and forcible confinement. Police say the allegations span from the 1980s to as recently as 2023.
Why did dozens of baby seagulls jump off the roofs of Montreal buildings? NewsDuration 2:26The SPCA thinks the birds were trying to escape the early June heat. Experts say planting greenery, especially trees, is an important way to help birds in urban areas.
Official vs effective carbon pricingFor readers that aren’t familiar with effective carbon pricing, here’s a quick overview. Low gasoline taxes lock in climate failureLow gasoline taxes lock in climate failure by encouraging people to buy hyper-polluting cars and discouraging them from switching to cleaner alternatives. I hear our conservative politicians talk favourably about the need for cheaper motor fuel and a holiday from paying gasoline taxes. These BEV owners don’t pay gasoline taxes because they don't burn gasoline. How to calculate effective carbon pricingTo quickly estimate the effective carbon price imposed by gasoline taxes, multiply the tax-per-liter by 400.
Google announced today it has selected an organization to distribute the $100 million the tech giant has promised to Canadian news companies. The Canadian Journalism Collective will be responsible for ensuring eligible news organizations get their share of the money. Some of the organizations include Pivot, The Resolve, IndigiNews, Village Media and the Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations. Earlier this year, Google put out an open call to news organizations that wish to receive compensation under the Online News Act, and about 1,500 outlets applied for the cash. The collective will review all news publishers that responded to the open call, and distribute the funds to publishers that meet the criteria.
Halifax real estate agent says clients relieved after interest rate cutNewsDuration 4:11Business is already picking up in the Halifax real estate market, just days after the Bank of Canada lowered its trend-setting rate. The rate fell by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75 per cent — the first drop in years. Tanya Colbo says some clients are waiting to see whether more cuts are coming.
Saint-Laurent, CA (H4T1V6)TodayCloudy skies this morning followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%..TonightPartly cloudy skies this evening. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
