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Joe Biden selects Kamala Harris as U.S. vice-presidential running mate

11-08-2020 22:34 via cbc.ca

Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major U.S. party's presidential ticket.

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Trudeau says Morneau has his 'full support' as rumours swirl over finance minister's future

11-08-2020 21:51 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tried Tuesday to shut down speculation that he's about to fire his finance minister, saying he has full confidence in Bill Morneau and that any reports to the contrary are false.

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At least 1 dead, 1 rescued after Canadian fishing boat sinks off Washington coast

11-08-2020 20:53 via cbc.ca

A caller from a Canadian fishing vessel radioed a distress call early Tuesday morning 135 kilometres offshore Washington state.

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2 dead, 1 rescued after Canadian fishing boat sinks off Washington coast

11-08-2020 20:53 via cbc.ca

CBC News has learned two people were killed after a Canadian fishing vessel sank off the coast of Washington state on Tuesday. The U.S. Coast Guard said a third person on board was rescued and is in good health.

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Obamas, Clintons and former Biden rivals to speak at Democratic convention

11-08-2020 20:28 via cbc.ca

Next week's Democratic National Convention will feature a lineup of heavyweight politicians, rising stars and everyday Americans making the case for why Joe Biden should be elected U.S. president on Nov. 3.

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Saskatoon man recounts family's harrowing escape from B.C. houseboat fire

11-08-2020 20:06 via cbc.ca

A Saskatchewan family's vacation turned into a daring escape after a boat fire in British Columbia.

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Liberal ministers, PCO clerk take questions from ethics committee on WE Charity controversy

11-08-2020 18:16 via cbc.ca

The House ethics committee will question senior government officials Tuesday as it continues to probe the WE Charity controversy. Diversity, Inclusion and Youth Minister Bardish Chagger and Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough are set to appear. CBCNews.ca is carrying it live.

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Government 'dropped the ball,' on WE Charity deal, Qualtrough says

11-08-2020 18:16 via cbc.ca

Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough conceded the government "dropped the ball" on its student volunteer grant program, and said she offers "no excuse or justification" for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Bill Morneau's roles in the resulting WE Charity controversy.

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Canada's top public servant says agreement with WE Charity was 'typical'

11-08-2020 18:16 via cbc.ca

Canada's top bureaucrat says the agreement with WE Charity to manage a $900-million student volunteer program was typical and destined to go through the regular checks. Clerk of the Privy Council Ian Shugart says he saw no red flags that warranted giving special advice to the prime minister.

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Some good news from around Canada on Tuesday

11-08-2020 18:10 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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Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam on COVID-19

11-08-2020 18:00 via cbc.ca

Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam provides an update on COVID-19 in Canada

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Doctor killed in Red Deer attack was targeted by assailant, RCMP say

11-08-2020 17:48 via cbc.ca

A 54-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of family physician Dr. Walter Reynolds, who died Monday after a violent attack at the Red Deer, Alta., walk-in clinic where he practised.

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Doctor killed in Red Deer attack was devoted husband, loving father

11-08-2020 17:48 via cbc.ca

Dr. Walter Reynolds, who died Monday after a violent attack at the Red Deer, Alta., walk-in clinic where he practised, is being remembered as a devoted husband and a loving father.

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Alberta doctor killed in attack at walk-in clinic was devoted husband, loving father

11-08-2020 17:48 via cbc.ca

Dr. Walter Reynolds, who died Monday after a violent attack at the Red Deer, Alta., walk-in clinic where he practised, is being remembered as a devoted husband and a loving father.

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Canada names final ship in its Arctic patrol fleet after WW II navy veteran

11-08-2020 17:14 via cbc.ca

Canada announced the name for its sixth and final Arctic military patrol ship — part of a fleet of surveillance ships that will help Canada ramp up its defence in the North.

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Scheer speaks on ethics probe of PM LIVE

11-08-2020 17:00 via cbc.ca

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer holds a press conference in Ottawa on the ethics investigations into Justin Trudeau's government over its decision to partner with WE Charity to administer a student grants program.

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California judge sides with drivers in landmark case against Uber and Lyft

11-08-2020 16:42 via cbc.ca

A judge on Monday ordered ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft to treat their California drivers as employees instead of independent contractors, a shift that would guarantee benefits such as overtime, sick leave and expense reimbursement for workers who make up much of the freewheeling gig economy.

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Residents of Red Lake, Ont., ordered to evacuate as forest fire rages nearby

11-08-2020 16:30 via cbc.ca

A forest fire raging just south of Red Lake, Ont., Tuesday had municipal officials urging residents to evacuate as soon as possible and warning that Highway 105, a main passage in the community, is expected to be compromised by the fire by noon.

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Lebanese honour the dead in ceremony a week after Beirut explosion

11-08-2020 15:07 via cbc.ca

Angry and grieving demonstrators on Tuesday read aloud the names of at least 171 people killed in last week's explosion at Beirut's port and called for the removal of Lebanon's president and other officials they blame for the tragedy.

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Government's resignation just a 1st step for frustrated Lebanese demanding change

11-08-2020 15:07 via cbc.ca

Many angry Lebanese say the government's resignation on Monday did not come near to addressing the tragedy of last week's Beirut explosion and are demanding the removal of what they see as a corrupt ruling class to blame for the country's woes.

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Alberta government considers public-private partnerships for 5 high school builds

11-08-2020 14:00 via cbc.ca

Five new Alberta high schools worth a total of more than $200 million could be constructed and maintained by private companies.

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Belarusian opposition leader flees to Lithuania after contesting Lukashenko's re-election

11-08-2020 13:37 via cbc.ca

Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanouskaya says she fled to Lithuania for the sake of her children, after two nights of clashes following the contested re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko.

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Dwarf planet Ceres is an 'ocean world,' NASA finds

11-08-2020 13:25 via cbc.ca

Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, is an "ocean world" with a big reservoir of salty water under its frigid surface, scientists said in findings that raise interest in this dwarf planet as a possible outpost for life.

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Worldwide virus cases doubled to 20 million in only six weeks

11-08-2020 13:08 via cbc.ca

It took six months for the world to reach 10 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus. It took just over six weeks for that number to double.

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Worldwide virus cases doubled to 20 million in only 6 weeks

11-08-2020 13:08 via cbc.ca

It took six months for the world to reach 10 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus. It took just over six weeks for that number to double.

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Russia says its coronavirus vaccine is ready for use, but international community is skeptical

11-08-2020 13:08 via cbc.ca

Russia on Tuesday became the first country to officially register a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite international skepticism from the scientific community. President Vladimir Putin said one of his daughters has already been inoculated.

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Video of teen goes viral after he gets groovy on the job controlling N.W.T. traffic

11-08-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca

Two Yellowknifers came across a traffic control worker dancing and swinging his stop sign amid a swarm of northern bugs and decided to post it to social media.

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Video of dancing traffic control worker in N.W.T. goes viral

11-08-2020 13:00 via cbc.ca

Two Yellowknifers came across a traffic control worker dancing and swinging his stop sign amid a swarm of northern bugs and decided to post it to social media.

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Nunavut greenhouse could teach scientists how to grow food in outer space

11-08-2020 11:30 via cbc.ca

The Canadian Space Agency says growing food in the North is similar to growing food in space. It's training people in Gjoa Haven to help research food production in harsh environments.

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Serving military member sues DND over mould exposure on warship

11-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

A serving member of the air force, who will be released on medical grounds, has sued the defence department for negligence over mould on navy ships, which he claims is at the root of his health problems.

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Parents concerned about coronavirus seek alternatives to classroom learning

11-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

Parents concerned about COVID-19 are looking for alternatives to classroom learning. Some families have the resources to help their children adapt, but there are concerns about the students who will fall through the cracks and growing calls for the federal government to intervene.

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Ontario mining company 1st to try new mobile test that diagnoses COVID-19 in as little as an hour

11-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

New Gold Inc. is turning to a new test that can diagnose COVID-19 cases in as little as one hour outside a lab setting in the hope of keeping its gold and silver mine in northern Ontario free of the disease.

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No one's talking about winter yet. When it comes to COVID-19, here's why we should

11-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

It's still summer in Canada, with temperatures well above zero in most of the country. So it's no surprise people aren't talking about winter. But with temperatures set to drop in the months ahead, pushing more people indoors amid the coronavirus pandemic, experts say we need to start bracing for it now.

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Chasing a COVID-free workplace: New mobile test aims to identify sick employees on the job

11-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

New Gold Inc. is turning to a new test that can diagnose COVID-19 cases in as little as one hour outside a lab setting in the hope of keeping its gold and silver mine in northern Ontario free of the disease.

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Can you fire a Governor General?

11-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

The controversy over Julie Payette's role as Governor General has raised questions about her fate in that position. But what is the process for a governor general to vacate that role? Are there precedents? And what role could Buckingham Palace or the Queen play in such a move? CBC Explains

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A prominent Saudi activist's detention and sudden silence

11-08-2020 06:00 via cbc.ca

Loujain Alhathloul, a Saudi women's rights activist who studied in Canada, has been imprisoned for the past two years. And now, her family, who used to be able to talk to her regularly, hasn't heard from her in seven weeks.Today, the CBC's Michelle Ghoussoub joins us to talk about how Alhathloul became one of the most prominent faces in the struggle for women's rights in Saudi Arabia, what her continued detention says about social reforms under the Saudi regime, and what her family thinks her si

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Transport Canada says if you can't wear a mask for medical reasons, prove it — or don't fly

11-08-2020 03:40 via cbc.ca

Passengers who are unable to wear a face mask due to a medical condition must now present an official doctor's note stating that they are exempt from the rule, or they will be denied boarding.

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Toronto dentist charged with sexually assaulting patients, sexual interference with minors still practising

11-08-2020 00:15 via cbc.ca

More than six weeks after being charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and sexual interference involving minors, with patients alleged to be among the victims, a Toronto dentist continues to practise.

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Trump abruptly escorted out of briefing room after shooting nearby

11-08-2020 00:01 via cbc.ca

U.S. President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted from the White House briefing room Monday after a security incident outside.

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Trump abruptly escorted out of briefing room after security incident outside

11-08-2020 00:01 via cbc.ca

U.S. President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted from the White House briefing room Monday after a security incident outside.

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Trump abruptly escorted out of briefing room after Secret Service shoots man near White House

11-08-2020 00:01 via cbc.ca

U.S. President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted from the White House briefing room Monday after a Secret Service officer shot a man outside the White House complex. The man was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

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