Carney’s major projects—part 2, ultraprocessed foods and cancer, the Epstein files, and more
The Prime Minister has announced the second batch of major infrastructure projects. There is a focus on mining and energy. And that is raising concerns by some about the environmental impacts.And: The new study offering clues to a rise in colorectal cancer among young adults—both men and women alike.Also: The day after the release of emails suggesting closer links between Donald Trump and Jefferey Epstein, the U-S President is facing a vote that could see even more files getting made public.Plus: Crisis in Sudan, the fight for a strategic Ukrainian region, what Canada can learn from Scottish healthcare wait times, and more.
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Poilievre on his leadership, Epstein emails, Canadian tourists avoid U.S., and more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took questions today for the first time since losing two MPs. And he said he has no plans to change his leadership style. He says he’s the only leader trying to make life affordable for Canadians.And: Donald Trump "knew about the girls.” That’s one of the comments in emails released from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In messages to his friend Ghislaine Maxwell and to author Michael Wolff, Epstein seems to suggest Trump was more aware of his illegal activities than was previously known.Also: International tourism to the U.S. is down from last year—to the tune of nearly $5.7 billion US. Much of that is because Canadians don’t want to go there anymore.Plus: Refugee claims surge, vacationers tossed out of hotel rooms amid bankruptcy, court approves Ontario plan to expand gambling, and more.
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Remembrance Day, cuts to veterans benefits, baseball betting, and more
Ceremonies of remembrance mark the sacrifices of Canadian soldiers.And: Some veterans say budget changes mean they’ll get less money in their disability pensions.Also: Major League Baseball has been thrown a curveball. Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers face a host of federal charges. They are accused of taking bribes from sports betters for rigging their stats.Plus: Technology’s effect on the symbolism of the Unknown Soldier, power outages after early winter snow wallop, effects from Typhoon Fung- Wong, and more.
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Measles in Canada, bracing for bad flu season, Vimy cave secrets, and more
Canada loses its measles elimination status, meaning it can no longer claim to be measles-free. Since the fall of 2024, Canada has recorded more than 5,000 measles cases in nine provinces and one territory.And: Alberta has its first flu death of the season. It may be a sign of things to come, as experts warn the country could be facing “the worst kind of flu season.”Also: New technology is revealing secrets from a hidden archive beneath the battlefield of Vimy Ridge. Thousands of soldiers spent their nervous final moments before the attack creating art in the soft chalk caves.Plus: COP30 opens in Brazil, transit strike in Montreal, Carney’s buy Canadian plan, and more.
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Floor crossing MP speaks out, Super Typhoon hits the Philippines, Quebec Doctors protest, and more
Chris D'Entremont, the former conservative MP who crossed the floor to join the Liberals this week, speaks to CBC News in an exclusive interview. He says the treatment he recieved from some of the party's senoir members - is what convinced him to leave.Also: Typhoon Fung Wong has made landfall in the Philippines. It slammed ashore with winds reaching 200 kilometres an hour and torrential rain...forcing thousands to flee. Its the second typhoon to hit the country in less than a week - after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed over 200 people.And: Thousands of Quebec doctors and their supporters packed an NHL arena today - protesting a new provincial law some of them call draconian. It changes how they're paid and is based, in part, on certain performance targets. That has many of those doctors considering leaving the province entirely.Plus: U.S. government shutdown reaches 40 days, Albertans vying to oust politicians from office, A veteran's family fights for his recognition, and more.
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