The Current

Most new development in Waterloo, Ontario has been put on hold because the region doesn't have enough water  infrastructure for future projects.  How this is a warning bell for other communities across Canada.

After making history as the first Canadian travelling beyond Earth's orbit, Jeremy Hansen reflects on the experience, and what he's learned pushing the boundaries of human exploration.

Can't concentrate? What about thinking deeply? Attention spans are shrinking rapidly. Cal Newport, a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and the author of the bestselling book 'Deep Work' says we're facing a crisis -- an attack on our ability to think. He's calling for what he calls a revolution in defence of thinking. He outlines the steps for reclaiming your attention.

The attacks on Dubai over the past month and a half have shaken the Gulf city's reputation as a safe haven in a volatile region. The dazzling skyline with 200-storey towers have been a huge draw for expats, tourists, influencers and the ultra rich. CBC's Megan Williams looks into what the future holds for Dubai, in the wake of missile and drone attacks from Iran.

Rachel Collishaw is ready for a big change. She wants to leave her secluded rural home for something called cohousing. In an uncertain world, she and her husband are ready for a bit more connection. They would exchange their peaceful home for a much smaller condo, shared meals, commons spaces. But, right now, it's just a dream. One they aren't sure they can afford. Can Rachel and others like her f...

Gregg Carlstrom, The Economist's Middle East correspondent breaks down what we know and don't know about the delicate Israel-Lebanon ceasefire that was announced by US President Donald Trump.

As the Artemis II mission wraps up, its impact is still being felt here on Earth. From classrooms to rocket clubs, a new generation is looking up and imagining themselves in space. We hear from Dhyan Soni, a Grade 12 student already building rockets and dreaming big about Canada's future in space. And later, Canadian astrophysicist Sara Seager helps us understand where this renewed excitement for...

Long term care workers in Nova Scotia are on strike, demanding more pay and better working conditions. Adults 85 and older are one of Canada's fastest growing age groups. It's estimated that long term care capacity will have to almost double in the next decade to meet demand. We look at the demands on long term care workers and what staffing issues mean for residents with Ty Loppie, long term-care...

Air travel is getting more expensive.. A global jet fuel crunch, driven by conflict in the Middle East, is pushing up costs and starting to disrupt supply in parts of the world. Airlines are already adjusting — raising fares, adding fees, and in some cases, cutting routes. John Gradek, an aviation lecturer at McGill University, explains what’s driving the spike, what it means for your summer trave...

Since the dawn of reality television in the '90s, the genre has capitalized on the 'train wreck' appeal of its stars. Now, with recent abuse allegations against the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul, there are renewed calls for networks to stop prioritizing dramatic plotlines over participants' mental health. We talk to Theresa DeMaria from Netflix's 'Age of Attraction' and Dan...

Scientists have the results of the first ever large-scale clinical trial of a new form of treatment for severe, treatment-resistant depression, called magnetic seizure therapy. They found it's as effective as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which is currently considered the gold standard. We talk to Dr. Daniel Blumberger of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, also the co-lead o...

Anthropic has not released its latest AI model "Mythos" to the public, but only to a consortium of 40 companies because it says it's too powerful when it comes to cybersecurity. It has found bugs in some of the most protected systems in the world, and if Mythos falls in the wrong hands, it can leave hundreds of organizations vulnerable. Lily Hay Newman, senior writer at WIRED unpacks it all for us...

We speak to Stephen Poloz, the former governor of the Bank of Canada, about how the Iran war is making a shaky global economy even worse — and what options governments and ordinary Canadians have to weather the storm.

Every workplace has buzzwords and jargon. A new study shows that employees who are most impressed by it tend to be bad at analytical thinking and practical decisions. But before you get too smug, Cornell BS researcher Shane Littrell warns that all of us can fall for BS, depending on the circumstances.

From trucking, to farming, to filling up your tank. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil prices skyrocketing. Murray Mullen is the senior executive officer and chairman of Mullen Group, a logistics and trucking company based in Alberta. Plus, Reid Southwick, the Western Bureau Chief for the Financial Post, about the wider pinch this country is feeling.

The new thriller novel “Shy Girl” by Mia Ballard has been pulled from shelves over speculation it was written by AI and it's throwing the literary world for a loop. Questions are being raised about what role AI could, and should, have in creative writing in the future. Can it write better than humans? Does it matter? Authors Stephen Marche, Andrea Bartz, and Vauhini Vara join us to talk about it.

 Scientists spent decades watching a large group of chimpanzees in Uganda, living peacefully together. Until 2015, when suddenly things started falling apart. And within a few years, two rival factions were launching violent attacks against one another, resulting in a permanent rift. Aaron Sandel is a primatologist at the University of Texas at Austin, he explains why the violence may have er...

After 16 years, Hungary has a new Prime Minister. Voters have decisively ousted far right leader Viktor Orbán in favour of center right leader Peter Magyar. Nick Thorpe is BBC’s Central Europe correspondent, based in Budapest. He talks about what this could mean for the country's relationship with the European Union, and the future of the far-right movement.

We look at the latest tirade by President Donald Trump against Pope Leo. We hear from two experts on how unprecedented the move is from a US president, and how the Catholics in America are reacting. Chris White is the author of Pope Leo XIV, he’s also the associate director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University, and Francis Rocca is a contributing wr...

Singletons are turning away from dating apps. A 2025 Forbes Health survey said 78% of users were feeling emotionally mentally or physically exhausted by dating apps at least some of the time. So instead, some are going old school — and actually meeting people in person. The Current’s Juliana Konrad explores this in her documentary: Swipe or no swiping.

We speak with The Guardian's Will Christou from Beirut on the latest in Lebanon. Hundreds have been killed by Israeli strikes and a disagreement about Lebanon’s inclusion in the US-Iran ceasefire could put the whole agreement in jeopardy.

The Liberals may be on the verge of a majority. Our National Affairs Panel — CBC's Rosemary Barton, Ryan Tumilty of the Toronto Star, and Stephanie Levitz of the Globe and Mail — take a close look at the latest floor-crossing from the Conservatives, the potential takeaways from tonight's byelections and what all this says about the fate of Mark Carney's political honeymoon.

Just two months to go until the World Cup begins. Can the Canadian men's team finally breakthrough on home turf? Will Canadian fans show the kind of love for the game seen around the world? Canadian Soccer Hall of Famer Amy Walsh is hopeful. Are you?

Downtown Calgary is undergoing a massive transformation. There's been a huge influx of funding for new arts and culture, including what's soon to be the biggest performing arts campus in Canada. So, we go there to hear from the locals! 

Jon Cornish is a sports legend and community hero in Calgary. They played nine seasons for the Stampeders, won two Grey Cups, the Lou Marsh Trophy and is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. And after their CFL career, they decided to stay in Calgary. They founded the city's premiere Black leadership organization — the Calgary Black Chambers. And since 2022 they have served as Chancello...