Our reporter breaks down his reporting on arrests in Sikh activist's killing

CBC News senior reporter Evan Dyer breaks down his exclusive reporting on the arrests made in connection to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, and the increasingly blurring lines between organized crime and Indian foreign policy.


New head of Alberta oilsands group wants clarity from Poilievre on industrial carbon pricing

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre needs to clarify where he stands on industrial carbon pricing, says the new head of major oilsands group that aims to bring the industry's emissions to net-zero largely through the construction of a massive carbon-capture project that relies on carbon credits.


Eyes on the fries: Alberta snatches potato crown from P.E.I.

Prince Edward Island no longer produces more potatoes than any other Canadian province. Yes, you read that correctly.


'He averted a catastrophe': Parent praises bus driver after 18-wheeler fell from overpass above

A Nova Scotia bus driver is being lauded for his quick action after a tractor-trailer crashed through the guardrail of an overpass on Highway 101 and landed in front of the bus below.


Plastic pollution is the new front in the culture war


CBC chief says broadcaster isn't making specific plans for loss of public subsidy

Catherine Tait says that while the CBC is working to make itself more efficient and responsive to Canadians, it doesn't have a specific plan to prepare for a future Conservative government possibly terminating its federal subsidy.


The solar storm knocked out GPS equipment on farms — and it could happen again

Farmers across Canada and in some parts of the U.S. experienced GPS blackouts and malfunctions on their equipment during the weekend. With more solar storms on the horizon and an increasing reliance on GPS across different industries, experts say the problem isn’t going away any time soon.


Floods battering Brazil, Afghanistan are extreme climate events scientists warn we aren't prepared for

Whether it’s too much water or not enough, scientists say extreme events — like the recent deadly floods that displaced families in Brazil and Afghanistan — are becoming more frequent and battering many parts of the world that aren't prepared to deal with them.


Former home of Sir John A. Macdonald reopens with new exhibits exploring complex legacy

Bellevue House National Historic Site in Kingston, Ont., is set to welcome visitors with exhibits that seek to reconcile the role of Canada's first prime minister with the present and provide previously-silenced communities with a voice.


What exactly are 'zombie' fires, and how are they affecting wildfires this spring?

The wildfire season is off to an early start in some parts of Canada — partially due to what are sometimes called "zombie fires" that have carried over from last year. Here's what we know about them.