Mother facing multiple chargesThe boys' 32-year-old mother was located 45 kilometres away in a neighbouring town. In an interview with CBC, the father said he's still trying to come to terms with the death of his youngest child. Police and child welfare agencies in both Brockville and Kingston were repeatedly called to intervene. He said he was in the midst of a custody battle with the children's mother at the time. The children's father said his ex was using crystal meth, the solid form of methamphetamine.

June 07, 2024 14:10 UTC

Outgoing head of IRAC discusses 10 years of being P.E.I. 's top regulatorNewsDuration 10:00After 10 years, the chair and CEO of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission is leaving the role. Scott MacKenzie spoke with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin about how IRAC changed over the course of that decade, what he'll miss about the job, and whether there are any decisions he regrets.

June 07, 2024 13:42 UTC

Here's why Vancouver fans should cheer on the Oilers in the Stanley Cup FinalNewsDuration 10:04The Early Edition producer Julia Lipscombe makes her case for supporting the Edmonton Oilers as Canada's team, as they prepare to face the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final.

June 07, 2024 13:34 UTC

Veteran calls Zelenskyy a 'saviour of the people' at D-Day eventNewsDuration 0:46Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy kneeled to share a moment with a veteran at an event marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day, with each man praising the other for their war efforts.

June 07, 2024 11:19 UTC

'We must all continue to stand for democracy,' PM says at D-Day eventNewsDuration 0:44Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, speaking at a D-Day commemoration in France, said democracy is still threatened by everything from aggressors who want to redraw borders to disinformation and demagoguery.

June 07, 2024 10:39 UTC





Why banks are bracing for a mortgage renewal cliff | About ThatNewsDuration 12:57Canada's Big Six banks are adding billions of dollars to their emergency funds as mortgage renewals approach for more than three quarters of homeowners. Andrew Chang explains why the banks are preparing for more delinquencies, and who's most at risk.

June 07, 2024 10:39 UTC

‘If we had to die, we'd die': Veterans reflect on D-DayNewsDuration 1:30Canadian veterans who fought on D-Day spoke to CBC News about the harrowing fight on the beaches of Normandy — and what stayed with them decades later, including haunting memories of friends who never made it home.

June 07, 2024 10:39 UTC

Pests, be gone! How to get creepy crawlies out of your garden, for cheapNewsDuration 4:49You’re never truly alone when you’re working in the garden. From leaf-munching slugs to sap-sucking aphids, pests are always lurking, ready to make a meal of your prized plants. In this edition of Get Growing with Carolyn Stokes, we take a close look at the most common garden pests and learn some home remedies for dealing with them.

June 07, 2024 10:09 UTC

A decade after escaping her abusive partners, an N.L. woman goes to Ottawa to lobby for new legislationNewsDuration 8:56The CBC's Ariana Kelland reports on the efforts of a Newfoundland and Labrador woman who has turned her experience with intimate partner violence into potentially shaping a new Canadian law.

June 07, 2024 08:39 UTC

Montreal war hero still honoured as legend and saviour in the Dutch town he liberatedNewsDuration 3:18Described as the 'Rambo of Quebec' by military historians but largely unknown in Canada, Leo Major's remarkable feats during April 1945 are still celebrated every year in the town of Zwolle.

June 07, 2024 07:44 UTC

TORONTO -- Bell Media's 10 free ad-supported streaming channels will launch on new platforms this year. The so-called FAST channels, which include original programming from CTV News, "Corner Gas," and TSN, will debut on Plex, The Roku Channel and, as previously announced, Samsung TV Plus, the media giant announced Thursday. Among them are lifestyle channel CTV @Home, lesser-known sports channel TSN The Ocho and comedy channel CTV Laughs. Other FAST channels include Corus Entertainment's Pluto TV and a slew from CBC, which last month said it was launching 14 FAST channels dedicated to local news across Canada, including CBC News BC and CBC News Toronto. Rogers is set to share its upcoming TV slate on Monday.

June 07, 2024 05:56 UTC

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank has to rebuild trust with Canadian households. After the last two years of interest rate hikes and messaging missteps, that's not going to be an easy job. WATCH | CBC's Peter Armstrong interviews BOC governor Tiff Macklem:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.

June 07, 2024 05:09 UTC

Here’s a look at UBC Forestry in the media this monthShould we allow B.C.’s Sumas Prairie to revert to a lake? UBC Forestry scientists, members of the Sumas First Nation and other partners co-authored a study which recommended allowing B.C.’s Sumas Prairie to revert to a lake. Glacier Media via Business in Vancouver, Vancouver is Awesome, Burnaby Now, Richmond News, North Shore News, Tri-City News, New Westminster Record, Squamish Chief, Prince George Citizen, Times ColonistStanley Park falls victim to climate changeForestry professor Dr. Danielle Ignace emphasized the importance of consultation with multiple communities and perspectives when it comes to handling tree infestations and replanting trees. National ObserverB.C.’s wildfires are ‘different beasts’ than those seen in past decadesForestry professor Dr. Lori Daniels said wildfires are exceeding the capacity of B.C.’s existing infrastructure during a panel discussion at the Wildfire Coexistence Symposium in UBC Okanagan. Forestry professor Dr. Jennifer Grenz (Nlaka’pamux Nation) of mixed ancestry and a restoration ecologist, integrates sacred stories, field observations, and personal experiences to present teachings from the four directions of the medicine wheel.

June 07, 2024 02:54 UTC

Actor recovering after 5-storey fall at Vancouver hospitalNewsDuration 1:22A soap opera actor is recovering from injuries she sustained after she fell from a balcony walkway at St. Paul's Hospital. Mamie Laverock's family has put out an appeal for support. As Jason Proctor reports, the tragedy is making waves on the internet.

June 06, 2024 21:13 UTC

A Torys publication was recently referenced in a National Post article discussing the common risks, challenges and complications associated with wire and e-transfers in Canada. Wire transfer fraud is becoming increasingly common, whether it is conducted by impersonating an individual or hacking someone’s account to redirect an e-transfer. The referenced Torys bulletin , which is authored by partners Julie Himo and Molly Reynolds; senior associate Nic Wall; and associate Mavra Choudhry, lays out how Canadian courts have previously ruled on liability in wire transfer fraud. The bulletin also underscores that financial institutions, in particular, should ensure their practices meet a reasonable standard of diligence. With this said, the extent of a bank’s duty to warn their clients about known fraud risks is also not fully settled, the bulletin points out, adding additional complications and considerations.

June 06, 2024 19:05 UTC