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Manitoba Timothy Yakabowich wanted a personalized “D-DAY” licence plate to honour his father who fought in World War II, but the request became a battle in itself. Tim Yakabowich says the plate is a tribute to his father, who fought in WWII Zubina Ahmed · CBC News · Posted: Apr 30, 2024 6:00 AMContinue Reading
Saskatchewan First Nations residents in remote areas are the first to smell the smoke and deal with wildfires in Canada. Even with more federal help, many say they’re worried this fire season could be devastating. Anxieties as new trainees, emergency staff prepare for possible evacuations, disasters Sam Samson · CBCContinue Reading
Nova Scotia Construction crews started work on more new housing units in Nova Scotia in the first three months of 2024 than during any first quarter on record. Experts say it’s a good sign, but building rates need to increase further to accommodate the province’s growing population. Previous 1st-quarter recordContinue Reading
Nova Scotia In the days following Ahmad Al Marrach’s death on April 22, social media users posted accusations and identified teenagers they said were involved in the homicide. Videos have also made their way online, showing Al Marrach wounded and bleeding after being stabbed outside the Halifax Shopping Centre. Police have said they are investigating whether onlineContinue Reading
Stacey Button felt unsupported and overworked as a licensed practical nurse in Springdale, N.L. She says leaving and becoming a travel nurse has been life-changing. (Troy Turner/CBC)Stacey Button felt unsupported and overworked as a licensed practical nurse in rural Newfoundland, an experience fraught with so much stress and dejection that she leftContinue Reading
Canada There’s a new makeup trend taking social media by storm, with videos racking up billions of views and influencers going viral just for trying it, and Canadians have some of the most popular versions. The videos from around the world have racked up tens of millions of views NatalieContinue Reading
Politics Ottawa is planning to roll out a mandatory buyback program for military-style firearms during the 2025 election year, after the program was delayed by Canada Post’s refusal to participate, sources say. One analyst says the government’s timetable is ‘risky’ Pierre Pharand, co-owner of a shooting club in L’Ange-Gardien, Que., holds a banned firearm that heContinue Reading
Montreal·Analysis As Ottawa restricts the number of temporary foreign workers, some experts say the government should be focusing on improving the lot of those who choose to come here. Impact on economy unclear, as advocates seek a path for permanent status Joe Bongiorno · CBC News · Posted: Apr 30,Continue Reading
Business It was predicted that the all-self-checkout format would eventually become the norm. But, instead, several big box chains in Canada and the U.S. continue to ditch self-checkout machines at a number of their stores. Some experts and retailers say, in many cases, theft is the main culprit. Giant TigerContinue Reading
Bird flu surveillance in dairy cows lacking in Canada, scientists warnAs the U.S. deals with an unprecedented outbreak of bird flu in dairy cattle, scientists say Canada must do more to monitor the spread of H5N1. While federal officials say there’s still no sign of a dangerous form of birdContinue Reading
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