The CBC News mobile app delivers local, national and international headlines right to your mobile device. With the ability to subscribe to push alerts, you get Customized updates and breaking news notifications. You can also watch videos of news stories from CBC, including the its flagship news Program ?The National?.

Features

With a polished design and interface, it is easy to find news stories on the CBC News app. Whether you live in the country or not, the free app lets you keep current with events in Canada. It also provides a Canadian perspective on analysis of events happening around the world. A downside is the use of full-page ads and lengthy commercials before news clips. Many users also experience issues with the video player?s stability and the inability to play content. Unlike many other apps, you are also unable to copy sections of text on the app. There is also no ability to comment.

Always be updated

Despite some limited functionality and video issues, news content is easy to find and read. Overall, the CBC News app has improved from early releases and is an attractive source for information about current events and breaking news.