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Weinstein rape case is in the jury's hands. Get caught up on the trial

18-02-2020 22:57 via cbc.ca

A jury of seven men and five women began deliberations in New York Tuesday in the Harvey Weinstein rape and sexual assault trial. Get caught up on the trial.

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Inmate assaults and workplace fear: Report details ongoing problems at Edmonton Institution

18-02-2020 22:32 via cbc.ca

A “culture of impunity” persists at Edmonton's maximum security men’s prison, contributing to a toxic environment for staff, and conditions that have led to coordinated assaults on some inmates by their peers.

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Trial over fatal drunk-driving crash will determine whether party hosts were liable for underage teens' safety

18-02-2020 21:39 via cbc.ca

A crash after a house party on B.C.'s Salt Spring Island left one teen dead and another badly injured in 2012. Eight years later, a civil trial in the case could change how the law looks at the responsibilities hosts have for the safety of their guests — especially minors.

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Ottawa unveils new mortgage stress test rules that will make it easier to pass

18-02-2020 21:04 via cbc.ca

Starting in April, the government will change the rules that cover mortgage lending in a way that should in the short term at least make it easier to qualify for a loan to buy a home.

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CBSA, CSC don't do enough to curb workplace harassment and violence, says auditor general

18-02-2020 20:40 via cbc.ca

The Canada Border Services Agency and Correctional Service Canada knew about ongoing problems with harassment, discrimination and violence in their workplaces but didn't do enough to address them, says a new report from the Office of the Auditor General.

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Court orders Alberta government to stop delaying decision on proposed oilsands project

18-02-2020 20:09 via cbc.ca

A Calgary energy company has won its case against the Alberta government after a court ruling on Tuesday morning ordered the provincial cabinet to make a decision on whether to approve a new oilsands project.

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Ottawa supports heavy fuel ban for Arctic; northerners seek compensation

18-02-2020 20:06 via cbc.ca

The federal government says it will support an international ban on environmentally damaging heavy fuel oils in Arctic shipping. A Nunavut government spokeswoman says the territory will push for measures to help offset the cost to residents and industry.

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Civilians fleeing, dying as UN charges Syria and Russia are deliberately targeting them

18-02-2020 20:02 via cbc.ca

Government air strikes have hit hospitals and refugee camps in northwest Syria and killed about 300 civilians as President Bashar al-Assad's forces press an assault against the last rebel stronghold, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

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Protest outside B.C. premier's home amid Wet'suwet'en dispute leads to an arrest

18-02-2020 17:54 via cbc.ca

Activists have gathered in front of B.C. Premier John Horgan's family home in Langford, B.C., as his government prepares to deliver the provincial budget amid ongoing protests nationwide by supporters of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs over a pipeline project.

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Protest outside B.C. premier's home amid Wet'suwet'en dispute leads to 3 arrests

18-02-2020 17:54 via cbc.ca

Activists gather in front of B.C. Premier John Horgan's family home in Langford, B.C., as his government prepared to deliver the provincial budget amid ongoing protests nationwide by supporters of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs over a pipeline project.

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Protest outside B.C. premier's home amid Wet'suwet'en dispute leads to 2 arrests

18-02-2020 17:54 via cbc.ca

Activists have gathered in front of B.C. Premier John Horgan's family home in Langford, B.C., as his government prepares to deliver the provincial budget amid ongoing protests nationwide by supporters of Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs over a pipeline project.

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Information about 69,000 Phoenix pay system victims sent in error

18-02-2020 17:37 via cbc.ca

More than 69,000 public servants caught up in the Phoenix pay system debacle are now victims of a privacy breach after their personal information was accidentally emailed to the wrong people, says Public Services and Procurement Canada.

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Elections Canada reports no serious cyberthreats to last fall's federal election

18-02-2020 16:51 via cbc.ca

Chief electoral officer Stephane Perrault says there were no cybersecurity incidents of significance during last fall's federal election campaign.

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Factory shutdowns, layoffs possible if rail blockades continue, manufacturers' group says

18-02-2020 16:10 via cbc.ca

Rail blockades have brought Canada's manufacturing industry to a virtual standstill, with plant closures and temporary layoffs not far behind if it continues, the group that represents the industry says.

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Canadian manufacturing was in a slump even before rail blockades

18-02-2020 16:10 via cbc.ca

Canadian manufacturers say rail blockades across the country are hurting a key cog of Canada's economy at a time they can hardly afford it.

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Montreal homes raided in operation tackling illegal alcohol trade in northern Quebec

18-02-2020 15:46 via cbc.ca

The investigation, which began in June, found that individuals were buying alcohol in Montreal and transporting it to Kativik to resell it illegally for an inflated price.

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Mike Bloomberg qualifies for next Democratic candidates debate Wednesday night

18-02-2020 15:43 via cbc.ca

Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg has qualified for this week's Democratic presidential debate in Nevada, putting him on the same stage as his rivals for the first ti,e in the race for the party's nomination.

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'We need Canadians to show resolve': Trudeau asks for patience as rail blockades continue

18-02-2020 15:28 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the House of Commons Tuesday asking Canadians to be patient with his government as Ottawa seeks a negotiated end to Indigenous protests that have crippled the country's transportation network.

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Trudeau to address the House as anti-pipeline blockades continue

18-02-2020 15:28 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the House of Commons this morning on the anti-pipeline blockades that have paralyzed rail lines across the country.

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Trudeau to address House of Commons as anti-pipeline blockades continue

18-02-2020 15:28 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the House of Commons this morning on the anti-pipeline blockades that have paralyzed rail lines across the country.

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Trudeau asks for patience as rail blockades continue, bars Scheer from leaders' meeting

18-02-2020 15:28 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed the House of Commons Tuesday asking Canadians to be patient with his government as Ottawa seeks a negotiated end to Indigenous protests that have crippled the country's transportation network.

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Trudeau addressing House of Commons as anti-pipeline blockades continue

18-02-2020 15:28 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the House of Commons this morning on the anti-pipeline blockades that have paralyzed rail lines across the country.

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Jury deliberations to begin in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial

18-02-2020 15:21 via cbc.ca

A jury is expected to begin deliberations in New York on Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's trial, after often-emotional testimony from multiple women who accused him of sexual assault.

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Jury begins deliberations in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial

18-02-2020 15:21 via cbc.ca

Jurors have begun deliberating in the rape trial of former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, with the New York court case pitting harrowing testimony from several accusers against the defence's contention that the encounters were consensual.

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Jury begins deliberating in Harvey Weinstein's rape trial

18-02-2020 15:21 via cbc.ca

Jurors at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial began deliberating Tuesday in a case pitting accusers' often-harrowing testimony against the defence's contention that the acts were consensual.

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Russia to temporarily ban Chinese nationals amid coronavirus outbreak

18-02-2020 15:13 via cbc.ca

Russian authorities says they will impose a temporary entry ban for all Chinese nationals amid the outbreak of the new virus in China that has infected more than 73,000 people worldwide since December.

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Coronavirus claims life of hospital director in hard-hit Wuhan

18-02-2020 15:13 via cbc.ca

Wuhan's health bureau announced Tuesday that Liu Zhiming, director of a hospital in the hard-hit Chinese city, is at least the seventh health worker to die of the COVID-19 disease.

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Firearms officers tell inquiry how a veteran with PTSD was able to keep a gun licence

18-02-2020 14:43 via cbc.ca

The focus of the Desmond inquiry shifts this week from access to health-care to access to weapons.

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Firearms officers tell inquiry how a veteran with PTSD was able to get a gun licence

18-02-2020 14:43 via cbc.ca

The focus of the Desmond inquiry shifts this week from access to health-care to access to weapons.

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Via Rail service to resume between Ottawa and Quebec City

18-02-2020 14:42 via cbc.ca

Passenger trains will run again between Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City starting on Thursday.

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Canadian Screen Awards: Schitt's Creek makes history with record 26 nominations

18-02-2020 14:30 via cbc.ca

Schitt’s Creek and Anne With An E lead the comedy and drama television nominations respectively for the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards, while the Quebec film Antigone has the most film nominations.

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VPD allowed disgraced ex-cop to obstruct misconduct probe 'on a daily basis,' suit alleges

18-02-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca

A new lawsuit alleges the Vancouver Police Department collected “minimal evidence” in its investigation of disgraced former detective James Fisher, and allowed him to repeatedly obstruct the probe.

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B.C. budget 2020 promises new tax on wealthy to help ensure future surpluses

18-02-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca

The B.C. government is promising continued balanced budgets over the next three years thanks to a new tax on the highest earners, sugary drinks, vaping and companies like Netflix.

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B.C. budget 2020 promises new tax on the superwealthy to help ensure future surpluses

18-02-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca

The B.C. government is promising continued balanced budgets over the next three years thanks to a new tax on the highest earners, sugary drinks, vaping and companies like Netflix.

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COVID-19 cases increase on cruise ship as China says another doctor has died

18-02-2020 12:26 via cbc.ca

Japanese health authorities say they have confirmed 88 more cases of COVID-19 on a quarantined cruise ship near Tokyo, bringing the total to 542 — including 32 Canadian cases.

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Canadians wait for flight home as COVID-19 numbers rise on quarantined ship

18-02-2020 12:26 via cbc.ca

Japanese health authorities say they have confirmed 88 more cases of COVID-19 on a quarantined cruise ship near Tokyo, bringing the total to 542 — including 32 Canadian cases.

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Fuelled by diminishing passion? What softer demand for Winnipeg Jets tickets means for True North

18-02-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca

A ticket to see the Winnipeg Jets — once the most sought-after seat in the National Hockey League — is now so easy to obtain, as many as one in nine seats in Bell MTS Place are available for legal purchase hours before puck drop. This has huge implications for True North, given what are believed to be relatively thin profit margins for an NHL franchise in the league's smallest market.

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What's the holdup? Advocates await report into how banks handle complaints

18-02-2020 11:00 via cbc.ca

As customers continue to complain about how banks handle their complaints, consumer advocates are asking why a review of how those complaints are handled is taking so long.

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What's the holdup? Advocates await report into banking complaints

18-02-2020 11:00 via cbc.ca

As customers continue to complain about how banks handle their complaints, consumer advocates are asking why a review of how those complaints are handled is taking so long.

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Toronto man spinning his wheels after $1,500 workout bike cuts 'giant gash' in his leg

18-02-2020 11:00 via cbc.ca

Devon Allistone says a faulty pedal on a six-month-old, $1,500 bike left him with a "giant gash" on his right leg, and his multiple attempts to discuss the injury with the U.S.-based Echelon have been unsuccessful.

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Toronto man left spinning his wheels after $1,500 workout bike cuts 'giant gash' in his leg

18-02-2020 11:00 via cbc.ca

Devon Allistone says a faulty pedal on a six-month-old, $1,500 bike left him with a "giant gash" on his right leg, and his multiple attempts to discuss the injury with the U.S.-based Echelon have been unsuccessful.

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Report into how banks handle complaints expected this week

18-02-2020 11:00 via cbc.ca

A federal agency tasked with reviewing how banks handle customer complaints says it will finally release its report this week, a move that comes after criticism from consumer advocates worried about what might be behind the delay in making the findings public.

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No answers from company after pricey exercise bike breaks, leaving Toronto man badly cut

18-02-2020 11:00 via cbc.ca

Devon Allistone says a faulty pedal on a six-month-old, $1,500 bike left him with a "giant gash" on his right leg, and his multiple attempts to discuss the injury with the U.S.-based Echelon have been unsuccessful.

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Consumer advocates wonder why review into how banks handle complaints taking so long

18-02-2020 11:00 via cbc.ca

As customers continue to complain about how banks handle their complaints, consumer advocates are asking why a review of how those complaints are handled is taking so long.

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'Absolute sense of urgency': Report into how banks handle complaints expected this week

18-02-2020 11:00 via cbc.ca

A federal agency tasked with reviewing how banks handle customer complaints says it will finally release its report this week, a move that comes after criticism from consumer advocates worried about what might be behind the delay in making the findings public.

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The fall of Dwight Ball: An embattled premier with waning caucus support

18-02-2020 10:30 via cbc.ca

In a pre-recorded video, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball announced Monday he was stepping down, as scandal after scandal plagued his tenure.

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What Canada can learn from this Michigan city's use of doorbell cameras to catch criminals

18-02-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

Hundreds of U.S. law enforcement agencies have partnered with Amazon's Ring doorbell camera company, despite persistent questions about privacy and data management. Windsor, Ont.'s mayor wants his city to join, too.

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Vote at Commons trade committee to set pace for new NAFTA review

18-02-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

A contentious motion Justin Trudeau has characterized as a "near miss" will come to a vote at the Commons trade committee today, immediately after Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland makes her case for swift passage of the implementation bill for the revised North American trade agreement.

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The longer and deeper the COVID-19 crisis, the harder it will be to bounce back: Don Pittis

18-02-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

A global recession would likely kill more people than the coronavirus, a Canadian expert says.

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Ontario's new licence plates 'virtually unreadable' at night, police officer says

18-02-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

Driving at night comes with challenges from poorly lit roads to headlight glare, but now many Ontarians say there’s another thing to worry about — not being able to read the province’s new licence plates in the dark.

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