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  Severe weather drives record-breaking insurance claims in Sask. Extreme winds in June caused the most insured loss of any event recorded in the province — $240 million — followed by the northern wildfires last summer. Higher losses can lead to higher premiums, and Canada should take more preventative measures, an expert says. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/saskatchewan-severe-weather-insurance-loss-9.7300334?cmp=rss

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  Terminally-ill woman spent 21 hours in hallway at emergency room, daughter says Theresa Chanowski says she only had five minutes to stay with her mother Colleen Titanich after she arrived at a "jam-packed" emergency department on Tuesday. "Seeing what was happening in that hallway, it was appalling, it was disgusting," said Chanowski, whose mother is turning 71 in November. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/terminally-ill-woman-21-hours-in-emergency-department-9.7301258...

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  Prison watchdog role left vacant for months, even after outgoing investigator warned of 'serious legal void' Prime Minister Mark Carney's government left the position of Canada's prison watchdog vacant for several months, despite written warnings from the outgoing correctional investigator that leaving the position vacant would seriously compromise the office's powers to do its job prote... https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/correctional-investigator-prison-watchdog-ivan-zinger...

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  Turn a racetrack into a school? The idea is causing tensions in a Quebec town This week, elected officials voted to establish a land reserve on the grounds of Sanair, a 57-year-old racetrack in Saint-Pie, Que. The site is being considered for a new high school. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/saint-pie-sanair-track-high-school-plans-9.7298802?cmp=rss

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  Few hotels, emergency support services for B.C. fire evacuees, says OKIB member Approximately 30 Okanagan Indian Band members and around 200 non-band members have lost their homes to wildfire over August long weekend, according to the band's chief. Evacuees say they faced issues and delays receiving financial support from Emergency Support Services, and many continue to struggle to secure hotel rooms ... https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/b-c-emergency-services-support-issues-9.7297545?cmp=r...

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  ‘King of the good times’: John (Bull) Cook remembered as a pioneer of St. John's nightlife Despite the sombre nature of funerals, Kathie Hicks says the buzz was loud at Carnell’s Funeral Home on Aug. 5 — exactly how John Cook would have wanted it. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/john-bull-cook-remembered-9.7298268?cmp=rss

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  'Flooded, absolutely flooded,' Ontario winemaker says after extreme rain hammers Niagara towns and vineyards Some vintners in Ontario's popular winemaking area were in cleanup mode on Wednesday, days after major rainfalls swept through the Niagara Region and caused severe flooding. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/ontario-niagara-wine-flood-state-of-emergency-9.7298256?cmp=rss

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  New charges laid against man accused of setting fires in St. John's Police have laid more charges against a 30-year-old man accused of intentionally setting fires around the St. John's area in July. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/rnc-more-arson-changes-9.7298412?cmp=rss

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  Report shows N.S. government returned $5M in unspent federal funding for land protection The Nova Scotia government returned $5 million in federal funding earmarked for land protection because it did not spend it, and it made no measurable progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the last year. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/land-protection-environment-green-energy-greenhouse-gas-emissions-tom-halman-9.7297528?cmp=rss

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  Wildfire breaks out in Metro Vancouver's Belcarra Regional Park A wildfire in Metro Vancouver's Belcarra Regional Park was discovered on Aug. 5, forcing evacuations in the nearby Village of Anmore. The fire is burning roughly one kilometre southeast of Sasamat Lake's White Pine Beach. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/metro-vancouver-wildfire-belcarra-park-anmore-9.7297912?cmp=rss

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  Calgarians gather to remember Parker at community vigil A vigil is being held at Calgary's city hall between 7 and 8 p.m. MT to remember 11-year-old Parker, a boy who went missing from a specialized care facility in mid-July. His body was found after a near two-week search. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/community-vigil-parker-city-hall-9.7296914?cmp=rss

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  B.C. wildfire conditions 'explosive and extremely dangerous' as crews brace for more heat, dry lightning The B.C. Wildfire Service is asking people recreating on Okanagan Lake to clear the way for firefighting aircraft that are gathering water to battle nearby fires. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/what-you-need-to-know-about-b-c-wildfires-on-aug-5-9.7296640?cmp=rss

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  Meet the first people to cross Gordie Howe International Bridge multi-use path Opening day on the multi-use path on the Gordie Howe International Bridge was a day of firsts, potential firsts and almost-firsts for several cyclists and pedestrians, as they sought to etch their names into a chapter in history. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/gordie-howe-bridge-multi-use-path-first-crossings-justin-bellmore-neil-greenberg-9.7297626?cmp=rss

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  Why a Montreal music festival's transparent bag rule is sparking backlash Just five days before the Montreal music festival, ÎleSoniq announced a strict bag policy allowing only transparent bags. In response to public backlash, the festival updated its rules, but fans say they’re still scrambling to find transparent bag options. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7297501?cmp=rss

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  Top-ranked Canadian Auger-Aliassime out of National Bank Open after injuring back in practice Top-ranked Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime has withdrawn from the National Bank Open after sustaining a back injury during practice in his hometown of Montreal. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/tennis/kayla-cross-national-bank-open-toronto-recap-aug5-9.7297390?cmp=rss

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  Politicians of all stripes descend on Royal St. John's Regatta Political appearances are as much a part of the Royal St. John's Regatta lakeside traditions as the Crown and Anchor, and this year has proven to be no exception. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/politicians-of-all-stripes-descend-on-royal-st-john-s-regatta-9.7297481?cmp=rss

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  New Simon Fraser University medical school welcomes first 48 students Simon Fraser University (SFU) welcomed its first class of 48 students to B.C.'s newest medical school in Surrey on Wednesday. The program will focus on community-based, primary care. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sfu-medical-school-opens-9.7297178?cmp=rss

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  Canadian Elite Basketball League title suddenly up for grabs as key absences drastically alter playoffs The CEBL playoffs are here, but the championship race looks completely different than expected. Suspensions, injuries and key departures have opened the door for new contenders to make a run at the title. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/cebl/cebl-2026-playoff-preview-9.7297333?cmp=rss

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  Move over, Moo Deng: Pygmy hippo calf born at Toronto Zoo Toronto just got its very own Moo Deng. The Toronto Zoo says a female pygmy hippo calf was born Sunday morning to 20-year-old mother Kindia. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/pygmy-hippo-calf-toronto-zoo-9.7297422?cmp=rss

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  Out-of-control wildfire spurs evacuation order for area near Whitecourt, Alta. A wildfire burning out of control in north-central Alberta has prompted an evacuation order for part of Woodlands County. An emergency alert says the fire is burning 3.5 kilometres south of Whitecourt and is just one kilometre away from Highway 43. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-wildfire-evacuation-woodlands-county-9.7195952?cmp=rss

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  Gerber brand of infant cereal recalled due to possible bacterial contamination Nestlé Canada has issued a voluntary recall on a type of its Gerber baby cereal sold online and in stores across the country due to possible bacterial contamination, the company said in a statement on Sunday. #cbc #news #News #Canada https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/gerber-baby-cereal-recall-1.7285203?cmp=rss

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  How the PWHL is trying to discourage teams from tanking The Gold Plan, adopted by the PWHL when it launched in 2024, forces teams to try to win after being eliminated from playoff contention. Each win earns the team draft order points toward securing the top pick at the entry draft. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/pwhl/pwhl-tanking-draft-order-gold-plan-2026-9.7170614?cmp=rss

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  Oilsands have strong growth potential, but pipeline constraints loom: report Western Canadian oil production can grow by about one million barrels per day over the next seven years, driven mainly by expansions to existing steam-driven oilsands projects, says a new report from Enverus Intelligence Research. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/oilsands-canada-report-enverus-9.7171936?cmp=rss

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  Why Montreal isn't hosting the World Cup — and FIFA's rigid rules for Toronto, Vancouver Thousands of documents obtained by Radio-Canada's investigative program Enquête shed light on why Montreal isn't among the host cities, how much the event will cost Canadian taxpayers — about $1 billion for 13 games — and the strict conditions the cities of Toronto and Vancouver have to respect. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/fifa-world-cup-montreal-billions-9.7148106...

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  2 dead following shooting in Brampton, Ont., schoolyard, police say Two people are dead after a shooting in a Brampton elementary schoolyard late Friday, according to Peel police. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/brampton-shooting-two-dead-9.7153240?cmp=rss

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  Canada falls to Sweden 9-6 in final of men’s curling worlds Canada’s Matt Dunstone fell 9-6 to Sweden in Saturday’s final of the 2026 World Men’s Curling Championship. Canada has not won the men’s world title since 2017. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winter/curling/canada-sweden-men-s-curling-world-championship-final-9.7153477?cmp=rss

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  Blinded by the headlights? Transport Canada wants to know A London, Ont., optometrist says she's hearing more concerns from patients about difficulty driving in the dark and headlight brightness. Transport Canada is asking drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to share their experiences with vehicle headlight glare through an online survey. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/transport-canada-headlight-glare-survey-9.7152195?cmp=rss

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  COVID-19 wreaked havoc on this N.S. seniors' group. It's now trying to rebuild An organization that has advocated for Nova Scotia seniors for more than five decades says there's a sad reason why its membership numbers have dropped sharply in recent years. "We lost a lot of people through COVID," says the president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Seniors. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/nova-scotia-federation-seniors-rebuilding-9.7145950?cmp=r...

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  How Brantford, Ont., researchers are using VR gaming to help older adults with dementia stay fit Researchers from Wilfrid Laurier University partnered with Brantford’s Adult Recreation Therapy Centre for a trial on a game aimed at supporting therapeutic movements and engaging users' brains — work aided by funding from the Alzheimer Society: Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/bioadaptive-interface-lab-9.7151552?cmp=rss

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  5-year-old B.C. boy celebrates birthday at recycling centre For most people, recycling is a chore. But for Himmat Rai, a five-year-old living in Maple Ridge, B.C., he says it's his "favourite thing to do." And to celebrate his passion for recycling, Rai and over a dozen of his classmates celebrated his fifth birthday at the local recycling centre. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/himmat-rai-recycling-centre-birthday-9.7151026?cmp=rss