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February 23rd, 2025 01:41 PM
In German election, centre-right claims win, centre-left concedes, and far-right makes big gains 
A person casts a ballot into a box.

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz's conservatives were on course for a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while Alternative for Germany nearly doubled its support, the strongest showing for a far-right party since the Second World War, projections showed.

February 23rd, 2025 12:49 PM
Israeli tanks move into occupied West Bank for the 1st time since 2002 
People run in front of a moving tank.

Israeli tanks moved into the occupied West Bank for the first time since 2002 on Sunday, shortly after Israel's defence minister said troops will remain 'for the coming year' in parts of the Palestinian territory.

February 23rd, 2025 12:48 PM
Toronto's Pearson airport back to normal operations after plane crash 
On a snowy winter day, an airplane lies overturned on a runway in Toronto

Almost a week after a Delta Air Lines flight crashed and flipped upon arrival, airport officials say runway closures are ending and flight schedules are back on track.

February 23rd, 2025 08:00 AM
Tariff exposure lower in B.C.; warning against illicit sexual performance drugs: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet 
Kamloops, B.C.

CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.

February 23rd, 2025 05:00 AM
How words from Aysanabee's late grandfather are opening doors for some N.S. musicians 
An Indigenous musician with long dark hair steps on stage to accept an award. The background is mostly black with some lights.

A conversation with his late grandfather and experiences opening for other musicians have inspired Aysanabee to showcase Indigenous musicians on his current tour through Eastern Canada. Two Nova Scotia musicians say they are thrilled about the opportunity.

February 23rd, 2025 05:00 AM
New documentary shines light on the Jamaican musicians who 'helped Toronto get soul' 
Play it Loud tells the story of the beloved Jamaican-Canadian singer Jay Douglas.

Play It Loud! How Toronto Got Soul documents the tremendous impact immigrants from Jamaica had on the Canadian music scene in the '60s and '70s, and the barriers many of the musicians faced.

February 23rd, 2025 04:00 AM
Can this 'burnt toast'-like substance be a key tool in the fight against climate change? 
A picture of someone dumping out a bucket of biochar.

Courtenay, B.C. resident Greg Porteous started making biochar for his neighbours as a way of taking action on climate change. The black, charcoal-like substance holds onto a lot of the carbon in the organic matter it's made from, and can be added to soil to make it healthier.

February 23rd, 2025 04:00 AM
Canada's military now accepting recruits with asthma, ADHD and other conditions amid staffing shortage 
image of a military recruiter talking to an applicant at ottawa

As the Canadian Armed Forces continue to try and dig out of a deep recruitment hole, they're starting to give new recruits with medical conditions a shot at joining the military rather than automatically turning them away.

February 23rd, 2025 04:00 AM
Struggling to get a good night's sleep? There's an alternative to meds, experts say 
A frustrated man is lying in bed, unable to sleep.

Insomnia makes it difficult to get a restful night's sleep, impacting both your physical and mental health. Sleep experts are calling to attention a treatment that’s drug-free and that they say offers more lasting relief: cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).

February 23rd, 2025 04:00 AM
Not sure who to vote for in the Ontario election? This guide will help you decide 
The leaders of Ontario major parties, from left: NDP Leader Marit Stiles, PC Leader Doug Ford, Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner.

If you've paid zero attention to the Ontario election but want to get out and vote on Thursday, this is the article for you.