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  • heft from vehicles up in 2025 in Nanaimo, B.C.: RCMP

    RCMP in Nanaimo, B.C., say theft from vehicles saw a spike in 2025, in comparison to 2024. Police say while property crime is trending down in the Harbour City, thefts from vehicles are continuing to rise. CBC’s Claire Palmer has more.

  • Venezuelan political prisoners embrace freedom

    Trump met with oil industry executives at the White House today. He's promising them "total safety" while pushing for 100 billion dollars to be invested in Venezuelan oil operations. Exxon's CEO told Trump he could have a team on the ground "in the next couple of weeks." All this, as Venezuela's interim government is seeking peace with Trump by releasing political prisoners. Jeff Semple reports from neighbouring Colombia.

  • Minneapolis shooting: State and local officials shut out of federal probe

    Minnesota Governor Tim Walz declared today a "day of unity" — encouraging acts of service in honour and remembrance of Renee Good. State and local officials are asking to be involved in the federal investigation around her death. But as Jackson Proskow reports from Minneapolis — they're being shut out.

  • Iranians in Canada rally in solidarity with protesters

    Iranians here in Canada are now even more worried about what's unfolding in their home country, as they're unable to reach their loved ones because of the communications blackout. But that hasn't stopped them from rallying in solidarity with protesters there, as the movement has sparked renewed hopes for change. Heidi Petracek reports.

  • Iran unrest widens as government shuts off internet

    More anti-government protests are unfolding in Iran tonight as the Islamic Republic struggles to contain weeks of widespread unrest. Clashes between demonstrators and authorities have left dozens dead, including members of the security forces, according to Iranian officials. Authorities have also cut off internet and phone access in parts of the country. And as the regime vows to punish protesters "without any leniency," U.S. President Donald Trump is once again threatening to intervene. Redmond Shannon has the details.

  • Audit's findings show 'mismanagement' at Health P.E.I., say opposition parties

    Both of P.E.I.’s opposition party leaders used the same word to describe the findings of an audit into misspending at Health P.E.I. — disappointing. The auditor general's report confirmed that rules around job classification were not followed in some cases, and that some managers at the health agency were paid thousands of dollars without appropriate approval.

  • The ups and downs of Alberta weather; how to protect your home

    All this snow we got in December could be gone soon, as temperatures could reach double digits by the middle of next week. That melt can be detrimental to our homes if not properly addressed. CBC's Nicole Healey spoke to an expert on tips for preparing your home for a snow melt.

  • Amur tiger cubs rescued in Russia's Far East after surviving freezing cold

    Four Amur tiger cubs, also known as Siberian tigers, were spotted surviving in freezing temperatures without their mother in eastern Russia. Officials said two of the cubs died due to extreme cold temperatures but the surviving pair were rescued and brought to a local tiger rehabilitation center.

  • Current, former Calgary councillors say they weren't aware of feeder main's fragility

    Who knew what and when? Those questions are arising after an independent panel found systemic issues in the City of Calgary's processes around its water infrastructure, which resulted in a failure of a critical water line in 2024. As Adam MacVicar reports, several current and former city councillors are sharing their experiences in the wake of the new findings.

  • Doctors urge Alberta to cancel more surgeries to ease pressure in crowded emergency rooms

    Some doctors are questioning why Alberta isn't cancelling more surgeries to free up hospital beds and relieve pressure on struggling emergency rooms.According to health officials, six non-emergency surgeries have been rescheduled across the province this month due to hospital capacity problems.Physicians have been raising the alarm for weeks about overcrowding in emergency rooms and have called for the province to declare a state of emergency to address the situation."We are absolutely in an unm

  • Parks Canada aware of land near proposed national urban park for sale

    Advocates for the Ojibway National Urban Park are pushing for the feds to buy up land that's for sale in that area before it's too late. But after a meeting with Parks Canada and local officials last week, there's no indication if, or when, that land may be purchased. The CBC's Jason Viau reports.

  • Military will help Pimicikamak with water, sewer infrastructure

    The federal government announced Friday a "specialized team" from the Canadian Armed Forces will be deployed to Pimicikamak Cree Nation to help the northern Manitoba community repair the damage from a days-long power outage that caused widespread damage to plumbing infrastructure.