🟢 Juno Jump Start: CBC changes ‘unborn baby’ to ‘fetus’ in womb surgery story

The state broadcaster says ‘fetus’ was more precise after changing how it described a baby who underwent pioneering surgery before birth.

CBC changes ‘unborn baby’ to ‘fetus’ in pioneering womb surgery story

CBC changed its story about a groundbreaking surgery on baby Theo, replacing references to an “unborn baby” with “fetus” and referring to him as “it.”

Theo underwent experimental surgery at 26 weeks while still in the womb to treat gastroschisis, a rare birth defect, and is now five months old and healthy.

CBC defended the change, saying its editorial standards call for neutral, fact-based language and that “fetus” more precisely matched its definition of the term. Keep Reading

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CBC platforms condemnation of Canadian law that would convict Clancy

A CBC article examining how Lindsay Clancy’s trial might have unfolded in Canada highlighted an expert’s criticism that the country’s infanticide law would not apply to her two older children.

UBC law professor Isabel Grant called the age restriction a “shortcoming,” while another American law professor described Canada’s infanticide provisions as “far more just and merciful” than life sentences in the United States.

The article did not include an expert defending the age restriction or arguing for tougher penalties, instead focusing on arguments for leniency in cases involving postpartum illness. Keep Reading

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Indian food with fake nutrition and expiry labels potentially headed for Canada

Indian authorities seized more than $110,000 worth of products, chemicals and printing equipment from a Mumbai warehouse allegedly used to create fake nutrition labels and replace expiry dates on products from major brands.

The products were being prepared for export, including a PepsiCo Kurkure package with fake nutrition information in English and French that closely resembled Canada’s required labelling format.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is now monitoring the situation, but says it has no information indicating that products linked to the operation actually entered Canada. Keep Reading

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U.S. Admiral TORCHES reporter over question about Trump invading Canada

Admiral Samuel Paparo dismissed a reporter’s question about whether Donald Trump could order an invasion of Canada as “absolutely and utterly preposterous,” comparing it to asking about U.S. attack plans for Martians, while stressing that Canada remains a “close” and “indispensable” American ally. Keep Reading

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Liberals extend gas tax holiday following months of Conservative pressure

The Carney government is extending its 10-cent-per-litre federal gas tax holiday into 2027 after months of Conservative pressure, keeping the tax suspended until Jan. 31 before gradually bringing it back as Canadians face soaring prices at the pump. Keep Reading

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Army pay-equity plan deadline missed despite following a two-year extension

The Canadian Armed Forces has missed its deadline to complete a pay equity plan covering roughly 90,000 members, despite already receiving a two-year extension, with the Treasury Board now asking for more time and potentially facing retroactive compensation costs with interest. Keep Reading

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Carney investment pick keeps Rio Tinto chairmanship after millions from taxpayers

Mark Carney’s new chair of Invest in Canada, Dominic Barton, will keep his role as chair of mining giant Rio Tinto while helping Ottawa attract investment in critical minerals and other sectors where the company has major interests, despite the federal government providing Rio Tinto with millions in financial support. Keep Reading

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Military moves to acquire low-cost drones, unmanned ground vehicles

The Canadian military is moving to acquire new low-cost drones and unmanned ground vehicles as it expands its use of unmanned systems. The Department of National Defence posted procurement notices seeking “Low-Cost Uncrewed Aircraft Systems” classified as military drones and “Complex Terrain Uncrewed Ground Vehicle” systems. Keep Reading

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New $20 banknote unveiled featuring King Charles III

The Bank of Canada has unveiled the new $20 bank note, which features the portrait of King Charles III and the Vimy Ridge memorial monument on the back. The new bill will gradually enter circulation in late February 2027. Keep Reading

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OP-ED: The Jewish case for free speech

“When it comes to present-day threats to our most important individual freedoms, Jewish organizations should be leading the fight to protect our basic rights, not cheering on Big Brother.” Keep Reading