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Oil and gas spending estimates adjusted lower as uncertainties persist

08-06-2020 23:28 via cbc.ca

New forecasts show dramatically lower expectations for 2020 capital spending in the oil and gas sector both nationally and in Alberta, the province that produces 65 per cent of the country's natural gas and 82 per cent of its oil.

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New moms told go work to get EI parental benefits after jobs lost to COVID-19

08-06-2020 23:17 via cbc.ca

Alexis Adams is joyful about the arrival of her third daughter but she is also concerned about how to pay for another maternity leave that is, like her daughter, barely a week old.

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N.W.T. premier, MP say RCMP need to rebuild relationship with public

08-06-2020 23:01 via cbc.ca

Leaders in the Northwest Territories say RCMP need to rebuild the public's trust in the police force.

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Second City co-owner steps down amid accusations of racism from former performer

08-06-2020 22:01 via cbc.ca

Andrew Alexander, chief executive and co-owner of famed The Second City improv theatre, says he is stepping down after a former performer levelled accusations of racism against the comedy institution.

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2 Alberta RCMP officers charged with criminal negligence in fatal 2018 shooting

08-06-2020 21:56 via cbc.ca

Two RCMP officers with the Whitecourt, Alta., detachment are facing criminal charges after a 31-year-old man was shot and killed at a highway rest stop in 2018.

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Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders stepping down

08-06-2020 20:32 via cbc.ca

Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders announced his resignation Monday afternoon.

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Pandemic measures expose work-from-home inequality says StatsCan

08-06-2020 20:27 via cbc.ca

Statistics Canada says that women, people with higher earnings and those with more education are more likely to be able to work from home and therefore less likely to suffer a loss of income due to measures to limit spread of COVID-19

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Cyclone chopper crash investigation focuses on 'aircraft system and human factors'

08-06-2020 19:32 via cbc.ca

Investigators looking into the crash of a Canadian Cyclone military helicopter say they are focusing on “aircraft system and human factors” in their probe. A report released today confirms much of the information on the public record — but offers little insight into a tragedy that claimed six lives.

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On George Floyd's death, journalism and inclusive newsrooms

08-06-2020 19:21 via cbc.ca

Hard questions were asked this week by the CBC audience and staff as George Floyd’s death lit the fuse on a powder keg of anger and frustration over anti-Black racism. CBC News editor in chief Brodie Fenlon offers some answers.

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Vanier Cup among national U Sports championships cancelled because of COVID-19 pandemic

08-06-2020 19:00 via cbc.ca

U Sports announced Monday it is cancelling the Vanier Cup, as well as national championships for women's field hockey, men's and women's cross-country running, men's and women's soccer and women's rugby.

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Scheer says people are 'upset and confused' by Trudeau's decision to attend a protest during the pandemic

08-06-2020 18:15 via cbc.ca

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said today that Canadians have a right to be angered by the sight of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attending a protest after months of promoting stay-at-home orders as the best way to beat the pandemic.

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Hamilton police response to Pride violence was 'inadequate,' says independent review

08-06-2020 18:15 via cbc.ca

The report says officers reacted appropriately once the violence happened, but that the lack of police preparation "failed to protect" Pride attendees.

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Piya Chattopadhyay to host Sunday mornings on CBC Radio

08-06-2020 18:00 via cbc.ca

Piya Chattopadhyay will be the new host of Sunday mornings on CBC Radio One, beginning in September. CBC announced Monday that Chattopadhyay and the show's team will develop a new format, maintaining the focus on in-depth interviews and documentary storytelling.

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Ottawa loosens COVID-19 border restrictions to allow some families to reunite

08-06-2020 17:52 via cbc.ca

Canada will begin to allow some family members separated by temporary COVID-19 travel restrictions to enter the country.

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Exemption coming for families separated by COVID-19 travel restrictions

08-06-2020 17:52 via cbc.ca

Canada will begin to allow some family members separated by temporary COVID-19 travel restrictions to enter the country.

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First Nations appeal Alberta Energy Regulator decision to suspend monitoring requirements

08-06-2020 16:00 via cbc.ca

The Athabasca Chipewyan, Fort McKay and Mikisew Cree First Nations say they were not consulted before the Alberta Energy Regulator issued the decision, which they say has a clear impact on the regulator’s ability to identify and mitigate impacts on their traditional territory.

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Trudeau 'deeply alarmed' by brutality claims during arrest of Alberta Indigenous chief

08-06-2020 15:58 via cbc.ca

Allegations of racism and police brutality brought forward by a First Nations chief in northern Alberta are deeply troubling to Canada's prime minister, who vowed to bring in "significant, concrete and rapid measures" to address systemic racism in policing.

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Federal ministers concerned by brutality claims during arrest of Alberta Indigenous chief

08-06-2020 15:58 via cbc.ca

Canada's public safety minister says the government will be paying close attention to the independent inquiry into allegations of racism and police brutality brought forward by a First Nations chief, while another minister called the chief's account "deeply troubling."

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CMHC says annual pace of housing starts, excluding Quebec, down in May

08-06-2020 15:33 via cbc.ca

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts, excluding Quebec, in May fell 20.4 per cent compared with April.

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BP to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide amid coronavirus pandemic

08-06-2020 15:28 via cbc.ca

Energy company BP said Monday that its global workforce will be trimmed by 10,000 jobs as the COVID-19 pandemic slams the oil and gas industry.

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Ontario reports 243 new COVID-19 cases as premier set to detail next stage of reopening

08-06-2020 15:18 via cbc.ca

Ontario entered its first stage of reopening on May 19. Premier Doug Ford cautioned last week that the next step will not begin right away and no date has been set, but he wants to give businesses time to get ready for when it takes effect.

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Ontario doubling limit on gatherings, more businesses to reopen in next stage of COVID-19 recovery plan

08-06-2020 15:18 via cbc.ca

Ontarians will soon be allowed to gather in groups of up to 10 and many more businesses and services will be allowed to begin operating again as part of the next stage of the province's regional reopening, set to begin in some areas later this week.

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Ontario doubling limit on gatherings, more businesses to reopen in next phase of COVID-19 recovery plan

08-06-2020 15:18 via cbc.ca

Ontarians will soon be allowed to gather in groups up to 10 and many more businesses and services will be allowed to begin operating again as part of the next phase of the province's regional reopening, set to begin in some areas later this week.

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Details on next phase of Ontario's reopening coming today

08-06-2020 15:18 via cbc.ca

Ontario entered its first stage of reopening on May 19. Premier Doug Ford cautioned last week that the next step will not begin right away and no date has been set, but he wants to give businesses time to get ready for when it takes effect.

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World's 136,000 new COVID cases on Sunday 'most in a single day so far,' says WHO

08-06-2020 14:46 via cbc.ca

The World Health Organization urged countries on Monday to press on with efforts to contain the novel coronavirus, noting the pandemic was worsening globally and had not peaked in central America.

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Exploitation, abuse, health hazards rise for migrant workers during COVID-19, group says

08-06-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca

Migrant workers in Canada are demanding better protections after two men died from COVID-19, hundreds more have been infected and complaints mount about dangerous work and housing conditions.

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Indigenous stroke survivor says health system repeatedly failed her

08-06-2020 13:01 via cbc.ca

Valerie Sawdo had a stroke and went to the ER, but her doctor told her the symptoms weren't serious.

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UCP proposal to use part of victims fund for policing and prosecution is a conflict, critics say

08-06-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca

The UCP government is taking money away from victims to fund policing initiatives in the province, say opponents of the proposed legislation changes who have called the move unethical and a "ploy."

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Seeking to explain Nova Scotia shootings: Inside the 'threat-sensitive brain'

08-06-2020 12:25 via cbc.ca

More than seven weeks after a man disguised as a Mountie killed 22 people in rural Nova Scotia, the RCMP have finally hinted at what may have motivated one of the worst mass killings in Canadian history.

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Surprise inspections reveal 'filthy' floors, uncleaned rooms, stool-stained blankets at Winnipeg nursing homes

08-06-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca

An inspection in a Winnipeg nursing home found gross health violations including visibly soiled toilets, rooms uncleaned for weeks and staff poorly trained in how to disinfect surfaces, according to a report obtained by CBC.

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Why a Canadian push for economic solutions could fight systemic racism: Don Pittis

08-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

Education and improved economic status help people of colour, but government policy is also essential for levelling the playing field, Don Pittis writes.

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Liberal MP takes stock of government's action on anti-black racism and says there's more to do

08-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

Liberal MP Greg Fergus spent much of last week speaking to black Canadians and community leaders after events them left many in the community feeling traumatized. "Now we're seeing why it's important to do more," he says. "Racism kills."

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Italy's cultural cities strategize after tourism losses post-lockdown

08-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

As pandemic restrictions were lifted this past week, with Italy opening its borders to travellers, the country's world-renowned museums and cultural sites saw only a trickle of tourists arriving. Italians now have the chance to see their own masterpieces by booking just days in advance, rather than weeks or months.

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Inuit women in Nunavut suffer 'unnecessary violence,' racism from RCMP, legal aid board says

08-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

In a pair of letters to the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP, the Legal Services Board of Nunavut describes 30 examples where Inuit women say they were ignored, humiliated or abused by officers. The board is calling for a systemic review of policing in Nunavut.

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Family of young black man killed in Brampton, Ont., says he was shot by police after calling 911 himself

08-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

D'Andre Campbell was known for his big heart and big dreams. He was one of eight siblings living with their parents in a cozy neighborhood in Brampton, Ont., brimming with life.

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Easing of COVID lockdown gives Italians a rare chance to see their own museums free from tourists

08-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

As pandemic restrictions were lifted this past week, with Italy opening its borders to travellers, the country's world-renowned museums and cultural sites saw only a trickle of tourists arriving. Italians now have the chance to see their own masterpieces by booking just days in advance, rather than weeks or months.

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Early efforts by Chinese community to curb COVID-19 should be 'applauded', says B.C. doctor

08-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

Comments from infectious disease doctor comes as B.C.'s city with highest rate of Chinese people reports lowest infection rates on the Lower Mainland.

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A healthcare worker got COVID-19 and survived — then lost her partner of 40 years to the illness

08-06-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

So far, more than 5,000 healthcare workers across Ontario have contracted COVID-19, making up close to 17 per cent of all cases. Multiple frontline staff have also died. What's less clear is how often infected workers are spreading the virus to their loved ones — leading to unbearable family tragedies.

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Search underway for shooting suspect in eastern Ontario village of Parham

08-06-2020 09:35 via cbc.ca

Police in eastern Ontario are searching for a man after a shooting and a fire in the village of Parhman, Ont., approximately 60 kilometres north of Kingston.

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Search underway for shooting suspect in eastern Ontario

08-06-2020 09:35 via cbc.ca

Police in eastern Ontario are searching for a man after a shooting and a fire in the village of Parhman, Ont., approximately 60 kilometres north of Kingston.

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Police search for shooting suspect in eastern Ontario village of Parham

08-06-2020 09:35 via cbc.ca

Ontario Provincial Police said they were searching for a suspect following a shooting and fire Sunday night in the village of Parham, Ont.

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Manhunt underway for shooting suspect in eastern Ontario village of Parham

08-06-2020 09:35 via cbc.ca

Police in eastern Ontario are searching for a man after a shooting and a fire in the village of Parhman, Ont., approximately 60 kilometres north of Kingston, Ont.

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Manhunt underway for shooting suspect in eastern Ontario

08-06-2020 09:35 via cbc.ca

Police in eastern Ontario are searching for a man after a shooting and a fire in the village of Parhman, Ont., approximately 60 kilometres north of Kingston, Ont.

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Manhunt in eastern Ontario village of Parham for shooting suspect

08-06-2020 09:35 via cbc.ca

Ontario Provincial Police said they were searching for a suspect following a shooting and fire Sunday night in the village of Parham, Ont.

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Charges laid in shooting, arson in eastern Ontario village of Parham

08-06-2020 09:35 via cbc.ca

Police in eastern Ontario have arrested a man in connection with a shooting and a fire that destroyed a 100-year-old church in the village of Parham, approximately 60 kilometres north of Kingston.

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Arrest made in shooting incident in eastern Ontario village of Parham

08-06-2020 09:35 via cbc.ca

Police in eastern Ontario have arrested a person in connection with a shooting and a fire in the village of Parham, Ont., approximately 60 kilometres north of Kingston.

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Arrest made in shooting and fire incident in eastern Ontario village of Parham

08-06-2020 09:35 via cbc.ca

Police in eastern Ontario have arrested a person in connection with a shooting and a fire in the village of Parham, approximately 60 kilometres north of Kingston.

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With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus

08-06-2020 08:25 via cbc.ca

Jacinda Ardern says she's confident New Zealand has halted the spread of the coronavirus after the last known infected person in the country recovered.

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With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated the novel coronavirus

08-06-2020 08:25 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she's confident New Zealand has halted the spread of the novel coronavirus after the last known infected person in the country recovered.

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Work-from-home goes ‘pandemic’ to ‘permanent’

08-06-2020 06:00 via cbc.ca

Twitter says its staff can work from home as long as they want. The head of Shopify says “office centricity is over.” OpenText is shuttering half of its offices, reducing its workforce and shifting 2000 employees to remote work. COVID-19 forced hundreds of millions of employees to temporarily work from home, but companies are starting to change their remote work strategies from “pandemic” to “permanent.” Today on Front Burner, NPR reporter Bobby Allyn explains

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