Canada·First Person Sager Bradley knows that climate action comes with a cost, both to governments and to taxpayers. But even though emissions policies could affect his paycheque, he wants to see federal action — because he doesn’t want a future of smoke-filled summer skies. Climate policies cost money. But smokyContinue Reading
Canada For some, seeing the Ice Bucket Challenge videos in their feeds again may bring about a sense of nostalgia. But within the ALS community, where there’s still no cure and the mean survival time is two to five years, it’s more divisive. New challenge raises funds and awareness forContinue Reading
Canada·First Person Roger Jenkins has grown up eating and fishing salmon. Now, as a retiree, he refuses to fish this species of special concern. In this federal election, he’s looking for a political party that understands what’s at stake if the Atlantic salmon disappear for good. It’s not just aContinue Reading
Canada·First Person Richard Anderson lives with his addictions — as well as survivor’s guilt after his brother died from a suspected overdose. During this election campaign, he’s looking for a party that will crack down on drug suppliers and provide access to safer drugs for addicts. I’m looking for toughContinue Reading
Canada·First Person When Andriy Tovstiuk, a Ukrainian Canadian veteran, returned to wartime Ukraine in 2023, it caused him to consider important questions about Canada’s defence policies in an increasingly uncertain world. Returning to Ukraine after Russia’s full-scale invasion, I saw the true cost of freedom Andriy Tovstiuk · for CBCContinue Reading
Canada Canadians reported long lines as polling stations opened for advance voting on Friday. Advance polls will be open again 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. nationwide Saturday through Monday. Polling stations nationwide open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Monday Kevin Maimann · CBC News · Posted: Apr 18,Continue Reading
Canada·First Person Patrick Osborne is frustrated by the federal Liberals’ gun control measures, arguing they unfairly target law-abiding Canadians like himself while doing little to reduce gun violence in the country. As a gun owner, he’s looking for a party that understands his perspective. Despite the Trudeau-era laws, gun violenceContinue Reading
Nurse Leslie Warner will never forget being taken to her local RCMP detachment in Fernie, B.C., in 2022 and charged in a social security fraud operating out of Alberta. She says she was fingerprinted and had her mug shot taken. “I was like: ‘Oh my God, this is my identity theft,’”Continue Reading
Canada In a new trend, people are using generative AI tools like ChatGPT to reimagine themselves as dolls or action figures. And it’s proven itself popular, as celebrities, politicians, institutions and major brands like the UK’s Royal Mail have jumped in on the fun. It’s also called the Barbie trend, or starterContinue Reading
