A prominent Canadian legal association is apologizing after it cancelled a keynote speech by Syrian Canadian entrepreneur and peacekeeping advocate Tareq Hadhad, prompting sharp criticism from many of its members. Last Friday, CBC News was first to report that The Advocates’ Society rescinded an invitation for Hadhad, founder of Peace by Chocolate, to deliver a keynote…
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career regular-season goal last night in the Washington Capitals’ 5-1 loss at Carolina. That puts him just three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL record, which…
For the first time in nearly a decade, Edmonton will have two gay bars this summer. Evolution Wonderlounge will open a new location on Jasper Avenue and 115 Street, as its downtown location on 103 Street near 102 Avenue winds down operations. “It forced us to start looking around so we found this space, so…
Warning: this story contains outdated language and discusses physical and sexual abuse at residential schools. It was March 1965, and Catholic educator Robert J. Carney had gone on CBC Radio to discuss his work as a federal day school principal in the Northwest Territories. Today, it’s an interview some may find jarring. “Mr. Carney, at the teachers…
Canada’s Brad Jacobs defeated Norway’s Magnus Ramsfjell 8-3 in the early draw at the BKT World Men’s Curling Championship. Jacobs, vice Marc Kennedy, second Brett Gallant and lead Ben Hebert scored three points in the fourth end. The teams shook hands after Norway gave up a steal of two in the eighth. The Canadians, who…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents in the Central Okanagan are about to see a change in the weather forecast, as the outlook for the coming days calls for plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures, up to 19 C by the weekend. “Break out the shorts and sweatpants,” said Kelowna resident Tony…
WARNING: This story contains descriptions and images of racist online content targeting Jews, Muslims, the 2SLGBTQ+ community and others. An Ottawa man has been found guilty of sowing hate, fear and division by helping create racist recruitment videos and other terrorist propaganda for a now defunct far-right international terrorist group and a prominent neo-Nazi. Superior Court…
Alex Ovechkin moved four goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 891st of his career in the Washington Capitals game against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Ovechkin gave Washington a 2-0 lead on a power play with about four minutes left in the first period. John Carlson passed the puck…
It was a sight Alberta drivers certainly were excited to see on Tuesday — even if they didn’t anticipate it. “I came off the highway on empty, so it was definitely a good time,” said Andrew, who fills up his SUV about once a week. The end of the federal consumer carbon price was reflected…
WARNING: This article references sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone impacted by it. The Windsor Spitfires, Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Canadian Hockey League (CHL) have received a statement of claim outlining what they call “very serious allegations” of a sexual assault by four unnamed players more than…
