Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is staying the course on her diplomatic approach to try to avert punishing tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump as a new deadline looms. Instead of slapping 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods on his first day in office, Trump said he is “thinking” of instituting them on Feb. 1. (Jan. 21, 2025)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Billionaire Elon Musk's hand gesture while he spoke during a celebration of President Donald Trump's inauguration drew online comparisons to a Nazi salute on Monday, but a leading tracker of antisemitism said it appeared to represent a moment of enthusiasm instead. Musk dismissed criticism of the hand gesture as a "tired" attack. Musk took to the Capital One Arena stage in Washington to huge cheers, pumping his arms and shouting, "Yesssss".
Newfoundland and Labrador musicians are coming together for a fundraiser in support of Trinity Hall after producer Greg Wells had to cancel a concert, says chair Rhoda Hedd. (Melissa Tobin/CBC)After raging Los Angeles fires disrupted a planned concert on the Avalon Peninsula in support of a performance arts centre, a musical community has stepped up to host two concerts and raise funds to keep its lights on.Greg Wells, a Grammy award-winning producer who grew up in Peterborough, Ont., is one of
Billionaire Elon Musk, a staunch ally of newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump, performed back-to-back salutes at a rally following the Republican president's inauguration Monday, placing his right hand flat on his heart before raising it palm-down in a gesture that evoked the Nazi salute still popular with far-right groups. Billionaire Elon Musk sparked controversy Monday after making a gesture at an event celebrating US President Donald Trump's inauguration, with some calling it a "Nazi" or
Washington is set to roll out the red carpet for President-elect Trump. In 2017, Trump felt like an outsider setting up shop in the nation’s capital. The upset winner of the presidential election that year failed to win the popular vote, and faced hostility from the media and business and political classes. This year’s festivities,…
Delays, soaring costs, and financing woes put Orsted's U.S. wind ambitions under pressure.
Here's the latest for Tuesday January 21st: President Trump signs numerous executive orders; Trump grants sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants; U.S. and Taliban complete prisoner swap; Aid trucks entering Gaza Strip.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday temporarily halting offshore wind lease sales in federal waters and pausing the issuance of approvals, permits and loans for both onshore and offshore wind projects. The interior secretary will review wind leasing and permitting practices for federal waters and lands. The assessment will consider the environmental impact of wind projects on wildlife, the economic costs associated with the intermittent generation of electricity and the effect of subsidies on the viability of the wind industry, the order states.
'For Our Attention' is a CBC Creator Network series about adult ADHD. In this episode, host Sophia Biedka steps into the ring with River Tucker, a professional boxer and coach at Quinit Boxing in Vancouver. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, River reflects on how boxing became a powerful outlet for managing hyperactivity, anxiety and focus.
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province had taxpayers in mind when it decided to lift a ban on new coal exploration and development on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
'For Our Attention' is a CBC Creator Network series about Adult ADHD. In this episode, hosts Mackenzie Stannard and Sophia Biedka meet Indra Hayre, founder of Incluskivity, a nonprofit promoting diversity in snowsports, and an avid skateboarder. Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, Indra shares how skateboarding helps her manage her focus, embrace failure and feel grounded in the present moment.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that he could still hit Canada with tariffs as early as next month.Speaking to reporters on his return to the Oval Office Monday, Trump recited concerns about the Canadian and Mexican borders while reiterating his threat to hit both countries with a sweeping 25 per cent tariff."We're thinking in terms of 25 per cent [tariffs] on Mexico and Canada because they're allowing vast numbers of people … and fentanyl to come in," Trump said."I think we'll do it Feb.
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president of the United States
Former central banker Mark Carney picked up a handful of endorsements on Tuesday, including from the government's most vocal climate champion, as the Liberal leadership race whizzes ahead on a tight timeline.Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said he will back Carney during the March 9 vote."He has the experience, he has the background, he's navigated crisis when he was at the Bank of Canada, the Bank of England," he said on Tuesday, day two of a cabinet retreat in western Quebec."I know he'
Panama has alerted the United Nations - in a letter seen by Reuters on Tuesday - to U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks during his inauguration speech, when he vowed that the United States would take back the Panama Canal. Panama's U.N. Ambassador Eloy Alfaro de Alba noted that under the founding U.N. Charter, countries "shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state". The letter was addressed to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and circulated to the 15-member Security Council.
Danielle Smith says Canada has 'short window' to defend against Trump's tariff threat.
Probably the only reasonable response to such a speech.
The silence before Carrie Underwood sang was deafening.
The president was apparently irritated by a request to show kindness to LGBTQ children and undocumented immigrants who are "scared" of his plans.
Donald Trump’s niece couldn’t hold back her laughter at Melania Trump’s wide-brimmed hat at Monday’s inauguration. Mary Trump reacted to some of the biggest parts of the ceremony, including what she referred to as “one of the most important things to happen today”–Melania’s viral black and white hat. The first lady wore a structured navy coat accessorized with black gloves, a crisp white shirt and a navy-blue wide-brimmed hat accompanied by a white stripe. “Some people said she looked like the H
