Alberta's West Coast Pipeline is one step closer to becoming a project of national interest. An Aug. 1 notice marks the start of a 30-day period before a decision is made, which would allow its approval process, including environmental assessments, to be fast-tracked. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Carney government moves toward listing West Coast pipeline as national interest project | CBC News

Canada’s federal government is advancing the process to designate the Alberta government’s proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast as a project of national interest. A notice published in the Canada G...

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75 southern resident killer whales remain. Experts say a new Alberta-BC pipeline would push their already endangered species closer to extinction. I talked to experts, including @stand.earth, about why they say the pipeline would be “devastating.” My latest for CBC News: www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

75 of these whales remain. A new West Coast pipeline would be 'devastating' for them, experts say | CBC News

Multiple environmental groups are concerned the Alberta government's proposed oil pipeline route poses a risk to southern resident killer whales. They are protected under the Species At Risk Act, but ...

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Here’s a preview of our interview with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, where he tells CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton his thoughts on being called a ‘Trump Whisperer.’ 1/2 🧵

My latest for CBC News: Finland's President Alexander Stubb explains why he doesn't think 'Trump whisperer' is an accurate moniker. Plus, why he believes Ukraine drone warfare is changing the war against Russia - and is technical expertise NATO needs. Full piece: www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

‘It’s more shouting’: Finland’s president says he’s not exactly a ‘Trump whisperer’ | CBC News

Finnish President Alexander Stubb sat down with CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton to talk about trade, his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO’s role in a shift...

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My latest for CBC News: I produced this interview with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb Stubb sits down with CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton, to talk texting with Mark Carney, Canada’s relationship with the EU, and the shifting global order. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

Finland's president on why he believes Canada could — eventually — be part of the EU | CBC News

Finnish President Alexander Stubb sat down with CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton to talk texting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, Canada's relationship with the EU and the shifti...

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It bears repeating that so much of the far-right alternative media ecosystem built itself up through its (sensational and often inaccurate) coverage of mass shootings, namely by identifying scapegoats or running interference Their playbook for responding to this stuff is formulaic at this point

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Rebel Media's Drea Humphrey posted a "breaking" news tweet claiming to have "confirmed the identity of the mass shooter" with an accompanying photo The tweet was deleted without explanation several minutes later

Minneapolis Council Member Aisha Chughtai joined RBL to explain the situation on the ground after ICE shot and killed US citizen Alex Pretti. Here's a bit of the interview where she described ICE's presence in her community as a 'reign of terror.' Full interview: tinyurl.com/4b5f896b

We had former deputy U.S. trade representative Wendy Cutler on to discuss the case over tariffs in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. She says there's a "good chance" many of Trump's sweeping tariffs will be struck down. Find out why and the impact on Canada, here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl7G...

'Good chance' Trump's tariffs will be struck down by U.S. Supreme Court: former U.S. trade rep

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In our exclusive interview, MP Chris d'Entremont says Conservatives Andrew Scheer and Chris Warkentin barged into his office — nearly knocked down his assistant — and called him a snake. He says other party caucus members were considering crossing the aisle. Details: tinyurl.com/yxpa6e44

D’Entremont says Conservative Party felt like a ‘frat house rather than a serious political party'

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Why kill Charlie Kirk? The conservative debater and Donald Trump ally died after being shot at an event. Our latest for About That explores why Kirk was so polarizing, his role in MAGA and how his assassination fits into a larger picture of political violence in the US. youtu.be/cBRYzFACsLc?...

Charlie Kirk shooting: Why kill him? | About That

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As Americans increasingly get their news from online shows, this media ecosystem becomes more influential. A new Media Matters’ study shows how overwhelmingly right-leaning this ecosystem is -- with nearly five times the following of left-leaning online shows. www.mediamatters.org/google/right...

Are President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to annex Canada because of his desire to control our critical minerals? Our latest About That segment explains why these minerals are so attractive to the U.S., and how China is raising the stakes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKQh...

Is Trump really coming after Canada for its critical minerals? | About That

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In our latest About That segment, we break down Mark Carney's overwhelming Liberal leadership win and how he stacks up against Pierre Poilievre ahead of the upcoming election.

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Mark Carney has been elected as the new leader of the Liberals & will soon take over as prime minister. With the Liberal Party base on his side, the question remains: can he reverse the party's cratering support, and beat Pierre Poilievre in the upcoming election? youtu.be/kIJbGqbNzT8?...

Have you seen these fake CBC News posts on X/Twitter? They're all over my feed. A REAL CBC News investigation found these ads are designed to lure users into a sophisticated crypto scam that uses Russian internet infrastructure. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Fake CBC ads have flooded X with sketchy headlines. We looked for the source | CBC News

X users have been subjected to a flood of ads that feature fake CBC headlines, leading to fake CBC-style articles. In the end, it’s part of an international investment scheme.

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U.S. President Donald Trump raised a record amount of corporate donations for his inauguration, millions of which were donated by CEOs of tech companies like Meta and Amazon. Our latest About That piece examined why these industry leaders are cozying up to Trump. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcIq...

How much money has Big Tech given to Donald Trump? | About That

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If you are looking to combat misinformation around gender-affirming care for young people in this current moment, I made 10-part video explainer series breaking down everything from puberty blockers to gender-affirming surgery. ⬇️ xtramagazine.com/inside-xtra/...

Introducing Xtra Explains: Trans Youth | Xtra Magazine

The 10-part video series provides shareable, fact-checked info on the hot-button issues of the debate around trans youth and their health

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In an interview today, Pierre Poilievre said he’s “only aware of two” genders and believes the government should mind “its own damn business and leave people alone.” But last year he made statements that directly contradict this sentiment. 🧵 1/3

Mark Zuckerberg is preparing Meta for the second Trump era. I spoke to experts about what he means when he says corporations need more “masculine energy.” Read my latest to find out why this rhetoric could lead to an exodus of minority groups from Meta platforms. www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

What Mark Zuckerberg's 'masculine energy' talk could mean for Meta's future | CBC News

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast to discuss the importance of what he called 'masculine energy' in corporate culture.  Experts say these comments, along w...

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There you have it. Drake has filed a lawsuit against UMG for defamation and harassment, saying its release and promotion of Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us valued “corporate greed over the safety and well-being of its artists.” I've written about his previous legal filings. See the context below:

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Experts say the petitions could have not only legal, but significant cultural implications for Drake and the world of hip-hop. Read my latest for CBC News to find out why: www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

New figures show Netflix and WWE Raw's debut stream averaged 2.6 million households in the US. For context, that's not far off from double the average Raw drew on USA Network in 2024, when it averaged around 1.5 million households. + Netflix's internal data claims it reached 4.9M views globally.

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Netflix and WWE just debuted the first Raw event since the pair’s massive streaming deal. I wrote about the event’s controversial nature and political undertones, amid a larger cultural shift we’re witnessing in North America. Read my latest for CBC News: www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

Netflix and WWE just debuted the first Raw event since the pair’s massive streaming deal. I wrote about the event’s controversial nature and political undertones, amid a larger cultural shift we’re witnessing in North America. Read my latest for CBC News: www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

Booing and blunts: WWE Raw on Netflix signals a cultural vibe shift | CBC News

For the first time in more than 30 years, WWE's popular wrestling program Monday Night Raw didn't broadcast on linear television in the U.S., instead streaming exclusively on Netflix. One expert belie...

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Smoke fills the screen as Skye Riley marches powerfully through a room full of figures silhouetted in white.  The video is a recent post on the Skye Riley Nation TikTok page, someone who appears to be a massive pop star - similar to Taylor Swift or Tate McRae. But there’s a key difference —>🧵1/2

Canadian journalists are: ✓ Blocked from posting on Facebook and Instagram ✓ Blocked from subreddits by dorks with god complexes ✓ Distorted by the mysterious algorithms on Elon’s harassment website Not sure ordinary Canadians realize how hard it is to get news and information to readers right now

Luke LeBrun@lukelebrun.ca · 2y ago

It was brought to my attention the moderators of r/Canada, the biggest subreddit in Canada, removed my article about the anti-LGBTQ+ activist who ambushed Trudeau and is blocking ConvoyWatch links (r/Canada's moderators have previously been linked to the far-right) ricochet.media/media/media-...

Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished musicians who introduced tabla to global audiences, has died at 73. During a 2023 interview with CBC's Tom Power, he spoke about career-changing advice George Harrison gave him. I wrote about that conversation and more: www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

Musical icon Zakir Hussain has died at 73. This is the advice he said changed his career | CBC News

Zakir Hussain was one of India's most accomplished classical musicians. He defied genres and introduced the percussion instrument tabla to global audiences.

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The 2025 Golden Globes nominations include nods for Canadians Pamela Anderson, Martin Short, Gabriel Labelle, and Denis Villeneuve for best picture - drama. Check out the other nominees here, including five for standout body-horror The Substance, which I really enjoyed: www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

Hells Bells are ringing in North America. AC/DC is touring the continent for the first time in 9 years. In my latest for CBC News, I spoke to a fan who said AC/DC inspired him to learn the guitar, and a professor on the band's connection to a Canadian recording studio: www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

AC/DC has announced its first North American tour in nine years. If you're a Canadian fan of the band, I'd love to talk to you for a story I'm working on for CBC News. Feel free to drop me a line.

“A significant majority of people, 78 per cent of Canadians, want the CBC to continue. That includes 67 per cent of Canadians who identify as Conservative.” www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Pierre Poilievre wants to defund the CBC. Here’s what Canadians think of that

A new survey shows 78 per cent of us wants the CBC to continue - it’s less clear what to do about it

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Canada’s leading news companies - Torstar, Postmedia, Globe and Mail, CP, and CBC/Radio-Canada - have launched legal action against OpenAI. The claim alleges that OpenAI is capitalizing and profiting from the use of Cdn media's content to develop its products without permission or compensation.

A new report found that 62% of surveyed content creators don't fact-check information before sharing it. The study surveyed 500 creators across 45 countries. More than four in 10 influencers said they instead evaluated credibility based on likes and views. unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...