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Through months of protests, crackdowns and most recently war, she struggled to keep going. But Iran’s internet blackout has been the hardest challenge of 2026 for a 36-year-old woman from Tehran — something she calls “torture,” after losing most of her livelihood. “We are playing for survival,” said the woman …
Read More »Poland rail explosion shows Europe still struggling to respond to Russia’s shadow war
When Poland announced this week that an explosion damaged a railway track leading to Ukraine, Prime Minister Donald Tusk was quick to declare it was an unprecedented act of sabotage designed to cause catastrophe. In the hours that followed, Polish authorities said the two suspects behind the explosions were Ukrainian …
Read More »Downtown Oshawa property manager struggling to stay afloat amid open drug use, vandalism
A downtown Oshawa property manager says she risks losing her family business, located opposite a non-profit agency that helps people who are homeless, amid ongoing issues on her property — including drug use, vandalism and public urination. Lord Simcoe Place on Simcoe Street S. has been in Cindy Malachowski’s family …
Read More »As Canada’s income gap widens, some of those who are struggling sort trash to survive
Grant Kilian likes to move fast between the tall blue recycling bins he sorts through, in Vancouver’s West End alleys. Time, but more accurately, cans are money here. The faster you can fill a bag, the faster you can get paid at the return depot. A big garbage bag full …
Read More »Ukrainian aid groups struggling to keep up after 3 years of war
Ukraine’s fight against Russia hasn’t gotten any easier with time. Attacks on its cities and infrastructure continue and its people have not had a chance to rest since Russia invaded three years ago. And it hasn’t gotten any easier for aid groups trying to raise money to help Ukraine, either, as …
Read More »U.S. star Shiffrin struggling with PTSD after crash, won’t defend giant slalom title at ski worlds
Mikaela Shiffrin says she is dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder following a crash in November and will not defend her gold medal in giant slalom at the alpine skiing world championships. The American holder of a record 99 World Cup wins suffered a deep puncture wound when she fell in …
Read More »I survived Stage 3 cancer. I was surprised to find myself struggling with my mental health after it
This First Person column is written by Elizabeth Barnes, who runs an education centre in Ottawa. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ. Five years and nine months after my breast cancer diagnosis, I received a phone call from my physician’s office reporting a slightly abnormal result of a routine blood test. …
Read More »Code red: How more Ontario hospitals are struggling with balancing the books
Critics say the situation at the London Health Sciences Centre speaks to a larger issue, with health experts warning that most Ontario hospitals are projecting a deficit. Last week, the London Health Sciences Centre announced $14 million in staffing cuts. The hospital network eliminated 59 positions and reassigned 71 others. …
Read More »Court in Ontario city struggling with gun crime closes over safety fears
A federal courthouse is leaving an Ontario city plagued by gun violence to ensure the safety of visitors and staff. Hamilton, which is one of the most populated cities in the province, has seen a rise in shootings this year, police tell Global News; 13 of those have happened in …
Read More »LCBO strike latest: Tourism industry struggling as convenience store applications pour in
Tensions between the Ford government and the union representing more than 9,000 LCBO workers continue to rise as the provincial liquor store strike enters its 12th day. Government-run LCBO stores across Ontario have been closed since July 5, when unionized workers went on strike, mainly over the province’s decision to …
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