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CBC | Top Stories News
RSS: Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST
- Birders flock to Vancouver beach to see rare bird native to Russia
Dozens of birders descended on Vancouver’s Sunset Beach Park on Sunday to catch a rare glimpse of a bird that avian enthusiasts say has never been recorded in Canada before.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 18:35:34 EST- Some of 2025’s big stories in Indigenous politics could heat up in 2026
From the ongoing legal battle over Indigenous children's rights to the controversy over the new Liberal government's major projects law or the landmark Cowichan decision in British Columbia, 2025 was a year of both familiar situations and major shifts in the world of Indigenous politics.
Published: Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST- Pilot killed, another injured after helicopters collide midair in New Jersey, officials say
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) described the crash as a midair collision between an Enstrom F-28A helicopter and Enstrom 280C helicopter over Hammonton Municipal Airport. Only the pilots were on board each aircraft.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:35:47 EST- In 2025, melting sea ice allowed a Canadian icebreaker to enter the world's last ice area
Often referred to as the one of the last places in the world with year-round sea ice, the waterways around Queen Elizabeth Islands and western Tuvaijuittuq have historically been difficult to access. But in 2025, melting sea ice opened a path for a Canadian research icebreaker to sail through this part of the country for the first time ever.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 06:00:00 EST- 2 dead, 3 people taken to hospital after Charlottetown apartment fire
Two people are dead and three people have been taken to hospital after an early morning fire at a Charlottetown apartment building. The condition of the three people taken to hospital is unclear.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:42:03 EST- 'Old-fashioned winter': Holiday storms bury parts of N.L.
Published: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:38:10 EST
CBC | World News
RSS: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 21:47:01 EST
- Thailand, Cambodia sign new ceasefire deal to end weeks of border fighting
Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of armed combat along their border over competing claims to territory. It took effect at noon local time.
Published: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 05:32:03 EST- Russia is about to start staging plays at the Mariupol theatre it bombed
Russian state media reported that the theatre is slated to officially reopen on Dec. 25, and that plays will start being staged there at some point in the new year. Russian occupation authorities have renamed it the Mariupol Republican Order of the Badge of Honour Russian Drama Theatre, and on its website write that the theatre is being reborn, like the entire city of Mariupol.
Published: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST- King Charles says unity in diversity will help 'right triumphs over wrong' in giving 4th Christmas address
King Charles's annual Christmas Day message highlights the importance of unity in diversity as wars and tensions put communities around the world under strain.
Published: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:37:49 EST- Ukraine's Zelenskyy says latest peace talks with U.S. negotiators were positive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that he spoke with special envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner for "nearly an hour" about how to end the war with Russia.
Published: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 15:19:56 EST- California storm blamed for at least 2 deaths with possibly more heavy rain, mudslides
Southern California is bracing Thursday for another powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides, a day after heavy rain and gusty winds were blamed for at least two deaths, as people reported getting trapped. "We're a little sad and upset that we're not going to be home with our families," said one resident.
Published: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:48:41 EST- 2 killed in car-ramming and stabbing attack in Israel
A Palestinian attacker rammed his car into a man and then stabbed a young woman in northern Israel Friday, killing both, police said, as the Israeli defense minister quickly ordered military retaliation on what he said was the attacker's West Bank hometown.
Published: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:47:25 EST
CBC | Business News
RSS: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST
- Supply management 'not on the table,' says Carney as U.S. bent on changing dairy rules
Prime Minister Mark Carney reaffirmed he’ll protect Canada’s supply management system, as the United States signalled it's ready to fight over this country's dairy rules at the negotiating table.
Published: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:52:05 EST- Air Transat's parent company reports $12.5M loss in latest quarter
The parent company of Air Transat reported a loss of $12.5 million in its latest quarter, compared with a profit of $41.2 million in the same quarter last year.
Published: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:37:58 EST- Who benefits from the Arctic economic and security corridor? It depends who you ask
Many northern leaders have been touting the Arctic economic and security corridor as a 'nation-building' project that will bring economic benefits to the two territories it straddles, but some community leaders are split on how much good will come out of it.
Published: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST- In the trades, apprentices are increasing, but not enough are making it to certification
More new apprentices are signing up than in the past 15 years, yet getting to certification remains a struggle. Financial concerns, difficulty finding employers and spotty guidance and mentorship for apprentices and journeypersons alike are among the barriers tripping up new tradespeople today.
Published: Sun, 21 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST- Canada's inflation rate stayed flat in November but grocery prices grew at fastest pace in nearly 2 years
Canada's annual inflation rate was unchanged at 2.2 per cent in November, Statistics Canada said on Monday.
Published: Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:35:42 EST- Signs of trouble in the U.S. economy: Where are all the jobs?
Donald Trump promised his economic policies would lead to a golden age and a boom in manufacturing jobs. The latest economic data show job growth is slowing and manufacturing jobs are being lost.
Published: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST
CBC | Arts News
RSS: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:28:05 EST
- Brigitte Bardot, icon of French cinema turned animal rights activist, dead at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s actress who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later an animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. She was 91.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:17:31 EST- Need a 'real' villain? Call Kevin O'Leary. Why the Shark Tank star shows up in Marty Supreme
In what might be some of the most WTF casting this year, Canadian businessman-turned-TV-host, Trump pal and wannabe political leader Kevin O'Leary features prominently in the new film Marty Supreme.
Published: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST- Banksy unveils new art depicting stargazing figures in London
Street artist Banksy appeared to confirm via his Instagram account on Monday that a new mural in London, depicting two children lying down and pointing up at the sky, is his latest work.
Published: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:55:48 EST- Actor-comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences, according to U.K. police
New charges against British comedian and actor Russell Brand follow five initial ones made in April involving four women.
Published: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:10:22 EST- Everyone's obsessed with Heated Rivalry. Could it change how we see gay sex on screen?
Fans and critics say Heated Rivalry is reminiscent of titles like Queer as Folk and The L Word, which were some of the first to depict same-sex intimacy on the small screen. They hope the Canadian show might break the mould in new ways.
Published: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST- Avatar: Fire and Ash is big, goofy and forgettable
Avatar: Fire and Ash — James Cameron's newest entry in his wildly successful franchise — has exciting action, beautiful effects and little to remember.
Published: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 EST
CBC | NHL News
RSS: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:08:26 EST
- Carter George looking to help pen Canada's world junior redemption story
After a quarterfinal loss at the world junior hockey championship last January, Canadian goaltender Carter George is thankful for another crack at international glory. "I learned lots about myself and lots about how to handle those kinds of situations," says the Thunder Bay, Ont., product.
Published: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:42:09 EST- 'Brilliant hockey mind:' Dale Hunter back to lead Canada behind bench at world juniors
Dale Hunter, who has built a powerhouse with the Ontario Hockey League's London Knights, is back as head coach at the world juniors for a Canadian team desperate to rebound.
Published: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:28:58 EST- Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark granted leave of absence
Ottawa Senators netminder Linus Ullmark has been granted a leave of absence for 'personal reasons,' the NHL club announced Sunday.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:08:26 EST- Floundering Maple Leafs fire assistant coach Marc Savard as power-play struggles persist
The Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard on Monday after losing three games in a row nearing the midway point of the NHL season.
Published: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:34:41 EST- Former Vancouver Canuck Willie Mitchell denies sexual assault allegations in court documents
Former Vancouver Canuck defenceman Willie Mitchell has denied he sexually assaulted a 26-year-old woman at his Tofino, B.C., condo in 2022.
Published: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:34:33 EST- Connor Bedard on injured reserve 2 months before Canada opens Olympic hockey tourney
Chicago star Connor Bedard was injured on a last-second face-off in a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Friday night and will miss his team's game the following day.
Published: Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:08:05 EST
CBC | Canada News
RSS: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 22:13:55 EST
- In 2025, melting sea ice allowed a Canadian icebreaker to enter the world's last ice area
- Often referred to as the one of the last places in the world with year-round sea ice, the waterways around Queen Elizabeth Islands and western Tuvaijuittuq have historically been difficult to access. But in 2025, melting sea ice opened a path for a Canadian research icebreaker to sail through this part of the country for the first time ever.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 06:00:00 EST - Birders flock to Vancouver beach to see rare bird native to Russia
- Dozens of birders descended on Vancouver’s Sunset Beach Park on Sunday to catch a rare glimpse of a bird that avian enthusiasts say has never been recorded in Canada before.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 18:35:34 EST - Heavy snow, high winds continue to batter parts of N.L.
It’s another stormy day for much of Newfoundland and Labrador, with several areas under weather warnings.
Published: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:48:52 EST- Canadian food banks record over 4 million visits this year
The Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto is seeing a spike in young adults, between the ages of 19 and 44, in need of a food bank. The CBC speaks with the food bank’s CEO, Neil Hetherington.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 12:05:52 EST- Blue Jays named The Canadian Press team of the year after deep playoff run
The Blue Jays completed a worst-to-first turnaround and rode the momentum into a memorable post-season that saw them go all the way to Game 7 of the World Series.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:17:02 EST- Wintry weather warnings issued for parts of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
Environment Canada has issued yellow warnings for wintry conditions in parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:18:17 EST
CBC | Toronto News
RSS: Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST
- World Cup tickets in Toronto are expensive to begin with. Ontario's resale regulations don't help
With tickets to next year's six World Cup games in Toronto selling out as quickly as they're released, the only option for most soccer fans is the resale market. But a 2019 decision by the Ontario government has allowed tickets to those matches, and other major events, to go sky high.
Published: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST- E-scooter starts fire at Casey House
Firefighters responded to an e-scooter fire at Casey House in downtown Toronto just before 3 p.m. Saturday.
Published: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:25:16 EST- Peterborough police arrest man wanted in connection with Dec. 6 homicide and fatal Oshawa stabbing
Peterborough police have arrested and charged one man with second-degree murder in connection with a homicide in the city earlier this month.
Published: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:55:09 EST- Pedestrian, 67, who died after vehicle crashed into building Wednesday was inside a store: Toronto police
Toronto police say the person who died after a vehicle crashed into a business in Toronto on Wednesday was a 67-year-old man.
Published: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:31:39 EST- 4 vehicles damaged due to a fire at Scarborough auto dealership overnight Thursday, Toronto Fire says
Toronto Fire Services say four vehicles were involved in an overnight fire at an auto dealership in Scarborough on Thursday.
Published: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:00:42 EST- Toronto police seeking help in identifying suspect in assault investigation
Toronto police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in connection with an assault in Toronto earlier this month.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:50:50 EST
CBC | Technology News
RSS: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:17:07 EST
- Next stop, the moon! Artemis II starting to feel 'very real' for astronaut Jeremy Hansen
Astronaut Jeremy Hansen talks to Bob McDonald about the final preparations for his 10-day mission around the moon, where Hansen and his crewmates may become the first humans to see entirety of the Earth and moon, in one view
Published: Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:10:00 EST- Prince George, B.C., conservation group fixes deadly problem for Nechako River fish
The Spruce City Wildlife Association has reconnected a side channel at Cottonwood Island Park to the Nechako River, restoring a critical fish habitat and preventing fish from being trapped and left to die during periods of low water.
Published: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:00:00 EST- 'Like dog poo': Historic N.S. garden gets a smelly surprise from tree
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens staff initially dismissed a suggestion by a visitor that their 40-year-old ginkgo tree had suddenly started producing stinky seeds.
Published: Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 EST- Ancient boat unearthed off the coast of Egypt believed to be a ‘pleasure barge’ fit for a king
Long before modern billionaires threw lavish parties at sea on their superyachts, the wealthy elite of ancient Egypt traversed the river Nile in luxury on their pleasure barges. Now, for the first time, archeologists believe they have unearthed one of those opulent vessels of yore from beneath the sediment off the coast of Alexandria.
Published: Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:10:56 EST- One small step for periods in space, one giant leap for research in long-term space missions
It may still be an uncomfortable subject for some, but periods are a real thing that people need to manage. But what do astronauts do in space? Well, they have some options, but now they may have one more.
Published: Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:00:00 EST- Wildfires, drought and storms top Canada's top weather stories of 2025
Environment and Climate Change Canada's top 10 weather stories of the year include the second-worst wildfire season on record and droughts that stretched across the country.
Published: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:38:16 EST
CBC | Sports News
RSS: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:12:32 EST
- Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in latest 'Battle of the Sexes' in tennis
Nick Kyrgios won the latest version of the "Battle of the Sexes" in tennis, beating top-ranked women's player Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in an exhibition match that represented light entertainment rather than another landmark moment for gender equality.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:37:45 EST- Canadian curler E.J. Harnden to retire from competition at end of season
Canadian curler and Olympic champion E.J. Harnden is calling it a career.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:38:09 EST- Maple Leafs hire Steve Sullivan as assistant coach
The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Steve Sullivan as an assistant coach, the team announced Friday.
Published: Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:44:39 EST- Here are some of the best sport stories from across the North in 2025
From personal triumphs to communities coming together in fandom, northern athletes, coaches and residents had a lot to celebrate when it came to sports in 2025.
Published: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 08:00:00 EST- Austria's Scheib wins 3rd giant slalom of season; Canada's Grenier finishes 4th
Skiing in front of her home crowd. Winning the race. And going top of the discipline standings.
Julia Scheib could have hardly wished for a better scenario to wrap up her calendar year 2025, just weeks before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Published: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:48:45 EST- Mikaela Shiffrin keeps World Cup slalom streak going but slams course conditions in night race
Mikaela Shiffrin came from behind to win a World Cup night slalom in tough conditions Sunday and extend her winning streak in the discipline to six races.
Published: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:04:20 EST