The Current

Canadian unemployment has reached a six month high, 18,000 jobs were lost in April alone.  A look at the realities of trying to find work in the face of economic uncertainty, upcoming CUSMA negotiations, and the war in Iran.

It sounds like something straight out of science fiction: giant solar panels floating in space, beaming energy back down to Earth. Companies like Meta and space agencies in Japan are taking the idea seriously, hoping it could help power growing energy demands. Supporters say space-based solar could deliver constant, around-the-clock clean energy because the sun never stops shining. Critics say the...

It's a busy time for the Prime Minister. Alberta and Ottawa are inching closer to a pipeline deal, and the federal government wants to speed up the review process for major projects. Is it possible to keep everyone happy? Our national affairs panel weighs in.

From hunting for a mythical treasure to solving the mystery of life in the universe -- why some people are driven to dedicate their lives to unachievable goals, and what that commitment to optimism means to the rest of us.

From housing costs and commuting habits to language, identity and family life, Canadians are once again being asked detailed questions in this year’s census. So what is Statistics Canada trying to learn from all of it? And how does that information shape everything from political representation to schools, transit and public policy? Matt Galloway speaks with Geoff Bowlby, Assistant Chief Statistic...

The Iran war has shifted power to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, creating a much more militarized state. Ali Vaez, the Iran Project Director for the Crisis Group, who was part of the negotiating team for the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal, explains how this, coupled with US President Donald Trump's rhetoric, is complicating this “high-stakes game of chicken.”

Most Canadians know comedian Mary Walsh from her iconic characters on the CBC TV show, This Hour has 22 Minutes. But the story of Mary Walsh's life goes far beyond her comedic and acting triumphs. She tells those stories in her new book, a collection of essays about the highs, and the lows. We talk to Mary Walsh about her life and her new

Claire Brosseau says after decades of mental illness and treatment, she wants to die by MAID. Ottawa will soon decide whether to allow medically-assisted death for those whose sole condition is mental illness or to postpone access, perhaps indefinitely.

Former Democrat Congresswoman Jane Harman is the newly-appointed co-chair of a Commission for the Second Century of Canada-U.S. relations, an attempt to revive the bilateral relationship between the two countries. While she believes it can eventually be repaired, she says she's "heartbroken" about the way things have disintegrated under President Donald Trump, and believes Prime Minister Mark Carn...

Toronto Tempo begin their inaugural season as Canada’s first WNBA team.  Freelance sports journalist covering the WNBA and the host of the women's sports podcast Cinderella Stories on Savanna Hamilton why this is an exciting time to be a sports fan.

Dr. Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, has been advising world leaders through this historic crisis, but he recently said that this one will have "permanent consequences."

A new study is exploring a radical idea: building a dam across the Bering Strait. The goal is to try to stabilize a massive ocean current, which helps regulate the planet's climate and is already slowing down. CBC science reporter Nicole Mortillaro walks us through what's happening to the system, why scientists are concerned, and what a slowdown could mean for rising sea levels to shifting weather...

Darren Ali was a healthy 45 year old when he had a massive heart attack that could have killed him. He wants everyone to learn from his experience and get tested for the cholesterol Lipoprotein(a) because it could save their lives. And we'll hear from a doctor about how this cholesterol can cause unexpected heart attacks among younger and otherwise healthy people -- and why new guidance recommends...

Emily Gustus was shocked to be one of this year's $100,000 Loran Scholarship winners.  Now she can keep up with her school work and keep working as a volunteer firefighter and flying with the air cadets in her hometown of Tisdale, Saskatchewan.

As passengers aboard the MV Hondius deal with the spread of a rare strain of hantavirus, we look at what it’s like to be stuck on a cruise ship and what can be done to prevent the spread of hantavirus in Canada.

When the Canadian Centre for Child Protection found what is says are images of child sexual abuse on the messaging app Telegram they took that allegation to Britain's online safety watchdog Ofcom. That is because Canada doesn't have a regulator to look at how online platforms deal with this type of illegal content.

Oil shock has been synonymous with the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but the oil byproducts that make plastics aren't making it through the strait either, and as Beth Gardiner, author of the book, "Plastic Inc.: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet," explains it could start impacting the cost of goods here at home, from toys and clothe...

The Montreal Canadiens will be facing the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night. This game comes from their win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Alex Rougas is confident that his team will succeed in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Alberta separatists say they have collected more than 300,000 signatures, well over the 178,000 needed to prompt the province to consider a referendum question. This comes after a court injunction forced a separatist group to shut down an online database built from an electoral list that contained the personal information of millions of Albertans. So what's next for Alberta's separatism movement?...

This spring, scientists have documented 23 North Atlantic right whale calves born off the U.S. coast, the highest number since 2009. It's hopeful news for the critically endangered species, whose population has fallen to fewer than 400 in recent years. We speak with Amy Warren, the scientific program officer for the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life who has been tracking the whales.

Robots are breaking world records and breaking the internet, doing seamless backflips and sidekicks online, but as they get more integrated into our world, are they going to help us, or replace us? Matt Galloway speaks to WIRED's Will Knight and Karol Hausman, co-founder and CEO of Physical Intelligence.

A Conservative private member’s bill named after Bailey McCourt, a 32-year-old mother of two killed in a Kelowna parking lot in July 2025 is making its way through the Senate. Her estranged husband has been charged with first-degree murder. The legislation proposes changes to the criminal code; making the killing of an intimate partner an automatic first-degree murder charge; empowering courts to...

Extreme thinness is on the rise since the introduction of GLP1s — it has been hard to miss the parade of skinnier-than-ever celebrities. Now, Health Canada has approved the first two generic versions of Ozempic, and more are likely coming, driving down the price and making them even more accessible. It is raising complicated questions about what it means to be fat, thin, and healthy in the age of...

A recent study suggests the rate of young men contacting Ontario's mental health helpline for gambling-related problems has increased by more than 300 percent since the province allowed online gambling. CBC producer John Chipman dug into the world of online gaming, speaking to those who are most impacted by it. A warning: this story contains details about suicide. 

U.S. President Donald Trump dangled a carrot in front of Canada’s steel industry recently, offering a break on tariffs if steel companies commit to moving production to the U.S. Meanwhile, his administration has introduced new and different calculations for tariffs on manufactured goods. All this adds up to a Canadian steel industry that's facing uncertainty, layoffs and upheaval.