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Former Lebanese soccer player Assile Toufaily couldn’t help but cry upon hearing of an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. “I’m happy. They had some sort of objective to help Gaza, they did what they did. But it’s good they managed to find a way to end it,” she told CBC News from Lyon, …
Read More »First ferret babies born from a clone bring new hope for their species
As It Happens6:30First ferret babies born from a clone bring new hope for their species Two feisty ferret babies in Virginia are being hailed as a symbol of hope for the future of their species. Scientists say Sibert and Red Cloud, black-footed ferret siblings at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and …
Read More »Economic hope or human rights headache? Italy’s migrant camp in Albania sparks debate
The cement floors are painted green because the colour is soothing, an Italian official explains, as he ushers a small group of journalists, including from CBC News, around the first extraterritorial migrant camp in Albania. The bleak steel and concrete structure, erected in a defunct airbase on rocky terrain near …
Read More »Manitoba experts say waits for car repairs ‘a problem,’ hope for resolve – Winnipeg
Many that have needed to take their car into a shop for repairs, know it hasn’t been easy lately. Stephanie Clark with InterCity Autobody says they used to help clients within a week or two — but that’s changed this year, she said. “We’re seeing a lot more claims and …
Read More »Oilers hope to join 1942 Maple Leafs as only team to win Stanley Cup after losing first 3 games
The Edmonton Oilers are entering territory few teams have charted in the NHL post-season, let alone in a Stanley Cup Final. After dropping the first three games of the best-of-seven championship series to the Florida Panthers, the Oilers have won two straight and will host Game 6 on Friday night. …
Read More »A N.S. community forced to cross dangerous highway daily may finally have hope – Halifax
Residents of a mobile home park in Lower Sackville, N.S., are pleading for a better pathway to services in their area — as many are resorting to crossing a dangerous highway to access groceries and transit services. Since 2011, two people have been struck by vehicles and died in an …
Read More »Fort Good Hope wildfire forces evacuation of Northwest Territories town
A wildfire, which officials suspect was caused by an abandoned campfire, reached the edge of Fort Good Hope, a Northwest Territories town, within 24 hours of ignition and forced residents to evacuate. As of 6 a.m. MT Monday, the fire hasn’t destroyed any buildings, according to a government update. But …
Read More »Lethbridge employers hope enticements will attract skilled workers – Lethbridge
The government of Alberta is offering a new incentive to bring skilled trades workers to the province. With a $5,000 refundable tax credit, Alberta is aiming to aid employers with their search for good quality workers from out of province. Chad Borne, owner of Borne Industries, says Lethbridge not only …
Read More »Parents, officials hope to ‘hammer out’ details of N.S. school lunch program – Halifax
As elementary schools across Nova Scotia anticipate the introduction of a school lunch program this fall, many parents and officials are working to understand exactly how it will be accessed by students. In March, the provincial government announced an $18.8-million investment toward developing a new lunch program for students in …
Read More »Winnipeg store empowers cancer fighters with hope – Winnipeg
Between brushing wigs and organizing bras, Tara Torchia is making sure her products look just right. She knows the importance they will have for the next woman who tries them on. “I think that I help people every single day,” Torchia said. Torchia owns The Unexpected Gift, a store that …
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