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Toronto Liberal MP resigns to helm Jewish human rights organization

04-08-2020 23:57 via cbc.ca

Toronto MP Michael Levitt is resigning his seat as a Liberal backbencher to take a job with a prominent Jewish human rights organization.

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Fort McMurray spring flood caused $522 million in damage, insurance bureau says

04-08-2020 22:30 via cbc.ca

Fort McMurray’s spring flood caused more than $520 million in insured damages, according to new numbers from the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

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Ottawa keeps lid on company names, dollar amounts in some COVID-19 contracts

04-08-2020 22:07 via cbc.ca

The federal Liberals have given companies more than $5.8 billion in pandemic-related contracts for personal protective gear and medical supplies.

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Allies testing naval readiness in Canada's Arctic

04-08-2020 21:57 via cbc.ca

It may not be a NATO exercise in name, but the Canadian military's annual Far North drills have taken on a distinct international flavour with the participation of warships from France, Denmark and the U.S.

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U.S. astronauts who made first splashdown landing in 45 years to talk about their experience

04-08-2020 21:13 via cbc.ca

Two U.S. astronauts who were the first to ride a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station and the first to make a splashdown landing in 45 years, will share their experiences with the media Tuesday afternoon.

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U.S. astronauts who made first splashdown landing in 45 years talk about their experience

04-08-2020 21:13 via cbc.ca

Two U.S. astronauts who were the first to ride a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station and the first to make a splashdown landing in 45 years, are sharing their experiences with the media Tuesday afternoon.

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U.S. astronauts discuss 'humbling experience' aboard SpaceX craft

04-08-2020 21:13 via cbc.ca

Two U.S. astronauts who were the first to ride a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station and the first to make a splashdown landing in 45 years, shared their experiences with the media Tuesday afternoon.

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U.S. astronauts discuss first splashdown landing in 45 years

04-08-2020 21:13 via cbc.ca

Two U.S. astronauts who were the first to ride a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station and the first to make a splashdown landing in 45 years, shared their experiences with the media Tuesday afternoon.

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Canada's Bianca Andreescu will defend U.S. Open title

04-08-2020 20:46 via cbc.ca

Canada's Bianca Andreescu will defend her women's title at the U.S. Open, but defending men's champion Rafael Nadal said Tuesday he will skip it due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Lord & Taylor files for bankruptcy protection, plans to close all 38 stores

04-08-2020 19:57 via cbc.ca

Venerable U.S. retailer Lord & Taylor filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, becoming the latest in a growing list of storied names to do so amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak that has crippled the retail sector.

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Physical distancing, mask-wearing could be in place for 2-3 years even with vaccine, Tam warns

04-08-2020 19:56 via cbc.ca

Canadians shouldn't expect a COVID-19 vaccine to be a "silver bullet" that will bring a swift end to the coronavirus pandemic and a return to normal, according to the country's chief public health officer.

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COVID-19 vaccine won't be a 'silver bullet,' chief public health officer says

04-08-2020 19:56 via cbc.ca

Canadians shouldn't expect a COVID-19 vaccine to be a "silver bullet" that will bring a swift end to the coronavirus pandemic and a return to normal, according to the country's chief public health officer.

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Teen accused in Twitter hack targeting Obama, Bill Gates, others pleads not guilty

04-08-2020 19:42 via cbc.ca

A Florida teen identified as the mastermind of the scheme that gained control of Twitter accounts belonging to politicians, celebrities and tech moguls in order to scam people out of more than $100,000 US in Bitcoin has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of fraud.

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Meghan's birthday message and other good news stories

04-08-2020 18:03 via cbc.ca

With much of the world struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still some good-news stories to report. Here's a brief roundup.

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Massive blasts rock Beirut's port area, causing widespread damage

04-08-2020 18:01 via cbc.ca

Massive explosions rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. Witnesses saw many people injured by flying glass and debris.

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Massive blast rocks Beirut's port area, killing dozens and injuring nearly 4,000

04-08-2020 18:01 via cbc.ca

A massive explosion rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, killing close to 80 people and damaging buildings as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. Witnesses saw many people injured by flying glass and debris.

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Massive blast rocks Beirut's port area, killing dozens and injuring more than 3,000

04-08-2020 18:01 via cbc.ca

A massive explosion rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. Witnesses saw many people injured by flying glass and debris.

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Massive blast rocks Beirut's port area, killing at least 50 and injuring 2,700

04-08-2020 18:01 via cbc.ca

A massive explosion rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. Witnesses saw many people injured by flying glass and debris.

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Massive blast rocks Beirut's port area, killing at least 25 and injuring 2,500

04-08-2020 18:01 via cbc.ca

A massive explosion rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. Witnesses saw many people injured by flying glass and debris.

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Massive blast rocks Beirut's port area, causing 100s of casualties and widespread damage

04-08-2020 18:01 via cbc.ca

A massive explosion rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. Witnesses saw many people injured by flying glass and debris.

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Lebanese prime minister vows someone will 'pay the price' for deadly explosion in Beirut

04-08-2020 18:01 via cbc.ca

A massive explosion rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, killing close to 80 people and damaging buildings as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. Witnesses saw many people injured by flying glass and debris.

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Beirut rocked by massive blast, no immediate reports of casualties

04-08-2020 18:01 via cbc.ca

A massive explosion shook Lebanon's capital Beirut on Tuesday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

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What learning might look like this fall at Canada's largest school board

04-08-2020 17:39 via cbc.ca

Families with children in Canada's largest school board are getting a glimpse of what learning could be like once students return to class in September.

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EU regulators investigate Google's plan to buy Fitbit

04-08-2020 16:44 via cbc.ca

European Union regulators say they're opening an in-depth investigation into U.S. tech giant Google's plan to buy fitness tracking device maker Fitbit, saying they are concerned the deal would entrench Google's position in the online ad market.

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How one B.C. venue is blazing the trail for a return to live music

04-08-2020 16:02 via cbc.ca

Alex Cuba wasn't planning to be a trailblazer for the future of Canada's live music scene, but his upcoming concerts may serve as a blueprint for the road ahead amid the pandemic.

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TikTok owner faces criticism in China for bowing to Trump pressure to sell or face U.S. ban

04-08-2020 15:58 via cbc.ca

ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming told employees on Tuesday there were misunderstandings on Chinese social media about TikTok's situation in the United States and that the company could face more difficulties as anti-Chinese sentiment rose abroad.

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Masks mandatory for all staff, students Grades 4-12 in Alberta

04-08-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca

Masks will be mandatory for all school staff and almost all Alberta students when they return to school in September, Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announced Tuesday morning.

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Alberta, Ottawa sign deal that reduces oilsands environmental monitoring

04-08-2020 14:57 via cbc.ca

Alberta has signed an agreement with the federal government that makes major cuts to environmental monitoring of the oilsands.

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Alberta, Ottawa reduce oilsands environmental monitoring budget due to pandemic

04-08-2020 14:57 via cbc.ca

Alberta has signed an agreement with the federal government that makes major cuts to environmental monitoring of the oilsands.

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Giant SOS on Pacific island leads to rescue of stranded sailors

04-08-2020 14:26 via cbc.ca

Three Micronesian sailors stranded on a remote Pacific island drew a giant SOS message in the sand to attract the attention of rescuers, who found them three days after they went missing at sea.

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Demand for Trump's tax returns justified over reports of 'criminal conduct' at Trump Org, prosecutor says

04-08-2020 14:09 via cbc.ca

A New York City prosecutor fighting to get U.S. President Donald Trump's tax returns told a judge Monday he was justified in demanding them because of public reports of "extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization."

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Where's Juan Carlos? Spain mulls former monarch's future

04-08-2020 14:08 via cbc.ca

Speculation over the whereabouts of former monarch Juan Carlos gripped Spain on Tuesday, a day after he announced he was leaving the country for an unspecified destination amid a growing financial scandal.

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Trump says more Americans will be lost to virus as U.S. death toll passes 156,000

04-08-2020 13:06 via cbc.ca

As death continue to rise and some states implement or extend restrictions to combat the coronavirus outbreak, U.S. President Donald Trump says more Americans will be lost to COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: What's happening around the world on Aug. 4

04-08-2020 13:06 via cbc.ca

As death continue to rise and some states implement or extend restrictions to combat the coronavirus outbreak, U.S. President Donald Trump says more Americans will be lost to COVID-19.

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'Not a vacation': N.W.T. government has spent $2.7M putting up residents in isolation centres

04-08-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca

As of July 30, the N.W.T. government had seen 1,248 people check out of its isolation facilities in Yellowknife, Hay River, Inuvik and Fort Smith, with 228 still in centres as of that date, according to an official.

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Unrealistic economic cheerleading is no solution to a lingering COVID-19 crisis: Don Pittis

04-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

Despite enthusiasm from people like the U.S. president, hopes for a short, sharp downturn followed by recovery may have been thwarted by growing signs of damage to the underlying economy, especially in the U.S.

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Quebec shipyard is setting up an Arctic icebreaking research centre

04-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

A Quebec shipyard in line to be the federal government's icebreaker-builder says it intends to establish a centre of excellence that will envision the innovation needed to restore Canada as a world-leader in Arctic operations.

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Private Christian university says no sex outside heterosexual marriage. LGBTQ alumni say that discriminates

04-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

A private Christian university in the Hamilton area is facing criticism from former students who say its policies are anti-LGBTQ and created a culture of fear among LGBTQ attendees.

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Identity fraud cases mean CERB benefits on hold for hundreds of Canadians

04-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

A Toronto woman is one of hundreds of Canadians who’ve had their identity stolen and used to apply for government benefits over the course of the pandemic. The wait for fraud investigations to be completed means many are not getting any benefits at all.

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As courts prepare to restart jury trials, advocates call for fair pay for jurors

04-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

Canadians would rather get poked with a needle and give blood than sit in a jury, according to a recent national study conducted by the Canadian Juries Commission.

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Isaias downgraded to tropical storm over eastern North Carolina

04-08-2020 08:41 via cbc.ca

Hurricane Isaias has been downgraded down to a tropical storm after making landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, according to an official with the National Hurricane Center.

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Hurricane Isaias spawns tornadoes along U.S. East Coast, at least four dead

04-08-2020 08:41 via cbc.ca

At least four people were killed as tropical storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain Tuesday along the U.S. East Coast after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina, where it caused floods and fires that displaced dozens of people.

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Hurricane Isaias spawns tornadoes along U.S. East Coast, at least 4 dead

04-08-2020 08:41 via cbc.ca

At least four people were killed as tropical storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain Tuesday along the U.S. East Coast after making landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina, where it caused floods and fires that displaced dozens of people.

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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in North Carolina

04-08-2020 08:41 via cbc.ca

Hurricane Isaias has made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center. The hurricane touched down just after 11 p.m. on Monday with maximum sustained winds of 136 km/h.

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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall, brings tornadoes that kill at least 2

04-08-2020 08:41 via cbc.ca

Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain during an inland march up the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday. At least two people were killed when one of the twisters hit a mobile home park in North Carolina.

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Homeless encampments, COVID-19, and Canada's housing crisis

04-08-2020 06:00 via cbc.ca

Since the start of the pandemic, homeless encampments have multiplied in parks across Canada. City officials are worried about safety and sanitation, and as a result, many have tried to dismantle such camps, with varying degrees of success. That's because some residents are fighting for their right to stay. Today on Front Burner, you'll meet residents of one encampment in Toronto. And, Leilani Farha, former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Housing and global director of the housing advocacy

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First cancer diagnosed in dinosaur fossil hints at communal life

04-08-2020 04:53 via cbc.ca

Canadian researchers who included specialists from surgeons to paleontologists have identified what they say is the first known cancer in a dinosaur.

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The National for August 3rd

04-08-2020 03:00 via cbc.ca

Concerns about physical distancing outdoors over a long weekend as Quebec raises gathering limits indoors. Plus, why many may be shut out of the COVID Alert app.

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The National for August 3nd

04-08-2020 03:00 via cbc.ca

Concerns about physical distancing outdoors over a long weekend as Quebec raises gathering limits indoors. Plus, why many may be shut out of the COVID Alert app.

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Stars, Golden Knights players kneel for anthems as protests gain momentum at NHL restart

04-08-2020 01:40 via cbc.ca

Vegas winger Ryan Reaves, Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner and Dallas Stars forwards Jason Dickinson and Tyler Seguin knelt for the U.S. and Canadian anthems before their seeding game at Rogers Place.

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