Sweden’s defense chief has expressed alarm over Beijing’s repeated dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, saying such actions threaten global security, undermine stability and underscore the need to invest “for our security and freedom.” Defense Minister Pål Jonson spoke Thursday night in a diplomatic reception in …
Read More »Boeing’s Starliner capsule docks with ISS after facing thruster issues
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore docked with the International Space Station after dealing with helium leaks and missing the 12:15 p.m. ET docking opportunity. Spacecraft launched with a known helium leak on Wednesday. Boeing’s new Starliner capsule and its inaugural two-member NASA crew safely docked with the International Space …
Read More »Americans are split over the Trump verdict. So are New York’s criminal law professors
The landmark criminal conviction of Donald Trump hasn’t just divided U.S. voters, or the partisan political pundits. There are real disagreements in law faculties about this case. These were the reactions when CBC News reached out to two-dozen criminal-law professors in New York State. Here’s what happens when you ask …
Read More »40 years ago, a Sikh holy place in Punjab was the site of a bloody siege. The scars it left are still raw
Solemn prayers and speeches rang out this week inside the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the holiest of sites in the Sikh religion, as the northern state of Punjab marked the 40th anniversary of Operation Blue Star, a deadly Indian military operation. Ceremonies mark India’s storming of the Golden Temple and …
Read More »The head of the UN says oil and gas ads should be banned. Where does Canada stand?
The head of the United Nations this week called for the end of fossil fuel advertising — an international twist on an existing domestic fight. Alberta’s environment minister defends the oil and gas industry’s record. The head of the United Nations this week called for the end of fossil fuel …
Read More »A report claims certain parliamentarians colluded with foreign states — could they be charged?
Some parliamentarians were accused this week of conspiring with foreign governments, but their exact numbers and their identities remain a mystery to the public — and to many of their colleagues. Stunning allegations triggered outrage and distrust on Parliament Hill — but what can be done? Some parliamentarians were accused …
Read More »Google signs deal with organization to distribute $100M to Canadian news companies
Google named the organization it has selected to distribute the $100 million the tech giant has promised to Canadian news companies Friday. Canadian Journalism Collective tasked with ensuring news organizations get their share of the money. Google named the organization it has selected to distribute the $100 million the tech …
Read More »Vancouver’s nude beach users decry removal of ‘privacy’ logs
Longtime Vancouver Wreck Beach goers are upset that measures taken to improve safety and access at one of North America’s largest clothing-optional beaches are contributing to a rise in voyeurism and ruining the place. Longtime Wreck Beach goers want input over management measures they say threatens site. Longtime Vancouver Wreck …
Read More »China’s EV market is going global. Can U.S., Canada balance protectionism with reducing emissions?
China’s electric vehicle industry is poised to dominate the globe and that has governments in Europe and North America, including Canada, grappling with what can be seen as competing priorities — protect domestic manufacturing by imposing tariffs on Chinese-made EVs or focus on reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. China …
Read More »Sergei Bobrovsky brilliant as Panthers blank Oilers in Stanley Cup final opener
Sergei Bobrovsky made 32 saves to register the third playoff shutout of his career as the Florida Panthers defeated the visiting Edmonton Oilers 3-0 on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the Stanley Cup final. 2-time Vezina Trophy winner makes 32 saves to help Florida triumph 3-0 in opener. …
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