Why was this NASA spy plane over B.C.?

A high-altitude NASA spy plane was just tracked flying over British Columbia's wildfires. Why? It was on a mission to study "fire clouds," self-perpetuating thunderstorms generated by the blazes themselves that can trigger fire tornadoes and lightning. CBC Meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down the science behind these pyrocumulonimbus storms and why climate change is making them more frequent.


Liberal MP's travel documents show claims he voted on bills while in China are false

After Liberal MP Shaun Chen announced Monday his plans to resign his seat in the House of Commons in September, he was accused online of breaking House rules by voting on legislation while he was in China earlier this year.


Preston Manning co-chairing virtual public forum on grievances with Ottawa ahead of Alberta referendum

Preston Manning is stepping into the fray ahead of Alberta's fall referendum by headlining a public forum tackling Western Canada's long-standing grievances with Ottawa.


WestJet agrees to pay settlement in sexual harassment suit


Why Canadians are targeting Trump’s U.S. ambassador | About That

More than 100,000 Canadians have signed a petition calling for the expulsion of Pete Hoekstra, the U.S. ambassador to Canada. Avneet Dhillon explains the reasons behind the petition, which comes as the latest trade deadline approaches.(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)


B.C. RCMP commanding officer relieved of duties following unspecified allegations

The B.C. RCMP's commanding officer has been ousted following unspecified allegations dating from 2016 to 2018, according to a statement from the force. Dwayne McDonald, who served as the RCMP's deputy commissioner, was relieved of his duties.


U.S. can maintain 'indefinite' naval blockade of Iran if needed, Hegseth says

The United States on Thursday threatened to maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, ratcheting up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered, global oil supply ‌is dropping and regional tensions are rising.


Whole Foods Market product recalls linked to U.S. salmonella outbreak: CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall of some Whole Foods Market brand products, saying they've been linked to a salmonella outbreak in the U.S. Various guacamoles, pico de gallos, salsas and prepared foods are part of the recall, issued Thursday.


Investors sue Selena Gomez for alleged fraud over mental health startup

Selena Gomez was sued on Thursday by investors who say the singer and actor committed fraud by failing to fulfil duties to build and promote her mental health startup.


Private clinic Grifols says it's pausing all plasma collection in Canada

A for-profit plasma donation company says it's temporarily shutting down collection at all its Canadian clinics amid public scrutiny.