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'Angels in front of us': How northwestern Ontario came together to support Red Lake forest fire evacuees

17-08-2020 23:30 via cbc.ca

A forest fire, which forced thousands of people to leave their homes in Red Lake, Ont., about 570 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, also rekindled a sense of community across the vast region, which has been hit hard economically, and emotionally by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ex-CIA officer charged with spying for China

17-08-2020 23:28 via cbc.ca

A former CIA officer has been charged with spying for China, including by disclosing secret tradecraft and information on sources to intelligence officers, according to court documents unsealed Monday.

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Governor General's scorn for RCMP driving up unnecessary costs, sources say

17-08-2020 23:00 via cbc.ca

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette has incurred unnecessary taxpayer costs and security risks over her disdain for the RCMP detail paid to protect her, according to RCMP sources.

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Governor General's disregard for RCMP security detail driving up costs, sources say

17-08-2020 23:00 via cbc.ca

Gov. Gen. Julie Payette has incurred unnecessary costs and security risks on account of her disregard for the taxpayer-funded RCMP detail paid to protect her, according to RCMP sources.

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Conservative leadership candidate profile: Peter MacKay

17-08-2020 20:48 via cbc.ca

After a five-year break from politics, former Progressive Conservative leader and cabinet minister Peter MacKay hopes to make his return as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.

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Canada waives annual mineral lease fees on Crown land in Nunavut

17-08-2020 19:59 via cbc.ca

In a measure to reduce the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nunavut, the federal government is waiving payments for mineral leases on Crown land.

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Arrests made in 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C.'s Jam Master Jay

17-08-2020 19:53 via cbc.ca

Two suspects have been indicted in the 2002 killing of hip-hop artist Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C., which until now had been one of New York City's most notorious unsolved killings, two law enforcement officials told the Associated Press on Monday.

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Trump says U.S. Postal Service reform needed, Democrats set date to vote on reversing changes

17-08-2020 19:29 via cbc.ca

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday denied trying to undermine the Postal Service's ability to handle a flood of mail-in ballots ahead of the November election, as Democrats in Congress set a Saturday vote on legislation to halt his policy changes.

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Postmaster general to go before Congress as Trump denies undermining service before election

17-08-2020 19:29 via cbc.ca

U.S. President Donald Trump's appointed postmaster general on Monday agreed to testify before Congress next week on cuts in service that lawmakers fear could hamper the United States Postal Service's ability to handle a flood of mail-in ballots in November's election.

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Quebec, Ontario call on federal government to intervene in strike at Port of Montreal

17-08-2020 19:05 via cbc.ca

The letter stops short of asking for back-to-work legislation. A spokesperson for the the Federal Labour Ministry said such legislation is not planned while negotiations continue.

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Ottawa ignores calls from provinces to get involved in Port of Montreal strike

17-08-2020 19:05 via cbc.ca

Ontario and Quebec are worried about the economic impact of the strike and wanted the federal government to help resolve the dispute.

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Subject of reported abduction, Amber Alert in Summerside found safe

17-08-2020 18:42 via cbc.ca

The subject of the reported abduction and Amber Alert contacted Summerside police Monday evening to let them know she is OK, police said in a release.

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Subject of reported abduction, Amber Alert in P.E.I. found safe

17-08-2020 18:42 via cbc.ca

The subject of the reported abduction and Amber Alert contacted Summerside police Monday evening to let them know she is OK, police said in a release.

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Amber Alert issued in possible abduction of 12-year-old girl in Prince Edward Island

17-08-2020 18:42 via cbc.ca

An Amber Alert was issued and police in Summerside, P.E.I. are investigating the possible abduction of a 12-year-old girl who was seen yelling out a car window that she had been kidnapped.

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Amber Alert issued in P.E.I. in possible abduction of 12-year-old girl

17-08-2020 18:42 via cbc.ca

An Amber Alert was issued and police in Summerside, P.E.I. are investigating the possible abduction of a 12-year-old girl who was seen yelling out a car window that she had been kidnapped.

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CFL cancels season after request for financial help turned down

17-08-2020 18:29 via cbc.ca

The CFL will cancel its 2020 season Monday because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a source familiar with the situation.

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First Nations say salmon allocation decision shows systemic racism at DFO

17-08-2020 18:23 via cbc.ca

Sports and commercial troll fishers are given more rights to fish in the waters off the B.C. coast, a Nuu-chah-nulth spokesperson says.

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$16.5M settlement reached in class-action lawsuit over mass arrests during 2010 G20 summit

17-08-2020 17:51 via cbc.ca

A $16.5-million settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit over mass arrests at the 2010 G20 summit. The agreement comes after 10 years of court proceedings and negotiations between the Toronto Police Services Board and representatives for about 1,100 people who were arrested during the summit.

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Lebanon assassination verdict set to be delivered at tense time for country

17-08-2020 16:55 via cbc.ca

More than 15 years since Lebanon's Rafik al-Hariri was killed by a massive bomb blast in Beirut, the verdict of a United Nations-backed tribunal into his assassination is due on Tuesday as the country reels from the aftermath of an even bigger explosion.

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Blaine Higgs calls New Brunswick election for Sept. 14, despite pandemic

17-08-2020 16:48 via cbc.ca

Premier Blaine Higgs has called a provincial election, the first that will be held in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, for Sept. 14.

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Blaine Higgs calls New Brunswick election despite pandemic

17-08-2020 16:48 via cbc.ca

Premier Blaine Higgs has called a provincial election, the first that will be held in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic, for Sept. 14.

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B.C. hits highest ever count for active COVID-19 cases after confirming 236 new infections

17-08-2020 16:25 via cbc.ca

British Columbia's surge in new COVID-19 cases is showing no sign of slowing, with another 236 cases confirmed since Friday afternoon.

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Average Canadian house price rose 14% in year up to July, CREA says

17-08-2020 15:37 via cbc.ca

Canada's housing market came roaring back in a big way in July, smashing the record for the most homes sold during the month, with average prices rising 14 per cent from where they were a year ago.

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Federal officials to provide details on cyberattacks that targeted Government of Canada online services

17-08-2020 15:29 via cbc.ca

Federal officials from a number of government departments will provide details today on a series of cyberattacks that compromised the personal information of thousands of Canadians and allowed hackers to fraudulently access government services.

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Federal officials provide details on cyberattacks that targeted Government of Canada online services

17-08-2020 15:29 via cbc.ca

Federal officials from a number of government departments are providing details today on a series of cyberattacks that compromised the personal information of thousands of Canadians and allowed hackers to fraudulently access government services.

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Cyberattacks that targeted Government of Canada online services brought under control, officials say

17-08-2020 15:29 via cbc.ca

Federal officials say a series of cyberattacks that compromised the personal information of thousands of Canadians and allowed hackers to fraudulently access government services has been brought under control.

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Cyberattacks targeting CRA, Canadians' COVID-19 benefits have been brought under control: officials

17-08-2020 15:29 via cbc.ca

Fraudsters exploited a security vulnerability in the Government of Canada website and took advantage of login credentials exposed through previous hacks to conduct a series of cyberattacks that compromised the personal information of thousands of Canadians, federal officials say.

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Democrats begin to celebrate party, historic ticket at atypical convention

17-08-2020 15:02 via cbc.ca

Joe Biden is poised to unveil his vision for the modern Democratic Party in the first presidential nominating convention of the coronavirus era, an all-virtual affair that will test the former vice-president's ability to overcome unprecedented logistical challenges in an urgent mission to energize a winning coalition.

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Democrats appeal for unity and democracy at 1st night of 2020 convention

17-08-2020 15:02 via cbc.ca

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden introduced the breadth of his coalition to a divided America on Monday night, with progressive Democrats joining conservative Republicans and a billionaire CEO to deliver an urgent appeal for voters to unite against U.S. President Donald Trump, regardless of political ideology or party.

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Democrats appeal for unity and democracy as 2020 convention gets underway

17-08-2020 15:02 via cbc.ca

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden introduced the breadth of his coalition to a divided America on Monday night, with progressive Democrats joining conservative Republicans and a billionaire CEO to deliver an urgent appeal for voters to unite against U.S. President Donald Trump, regardless of political ideology or party.

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Biden and Democrats to highlight party's inclusive 'big tent' as 2020 convention set to get underway

17-08-2020 15:02 via cbc.ca

Presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden and the Democrats are highlighting the party's inclusive "big tent" Monday night as their 2020 National Convention gets underway with a lineup that features as many former Republican governors as "democratic socialists" — along with the star power of Michelle Obama.

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Biden and Democrats to highlight party's inclusive 'big tent' as 2020 convention gets underway

17-08-2020 15:02 via cbc.ca

Presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden and the Democrats are highlighting the party's inclusive "big tent" Monday night as their 2020 National Convention gets underway with a lineup that features as many former Republican governors as "democratic socialists" — along with the star power of Michelle Obama.

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Biden and Democrats highlight party's inclusive 'big tent' as 2020 convention gets underway

17-08-2020 15:02 via cbc.ca

Presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden and the Democrats are highlighting the party's inclusive "big tent" Monday night as their 2020 National Convention gets underway with a lineup that features as many former Republican governors as "democratic socialists" — along with the star power of Michelle Obama.

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Half-brother of accused in Red Deer doctor's killing points to history of mental illness in family

17-08-2020 15:00 via cbc.ca

The half-brother of Deng Mabiour, who was charged with the first-degree murder of Red Deer physician Dr. Walter Reynolds, says the accused once suffered a brain injury and later had brain surgery in Vancouver.

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N.B. doctor accused in COVID-19 outbreak to face charge under Emergency Measures Act

17-08-2020 13:40 via cbc.ca

A doctor accused of being at the centre of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Campbellton region in May that claimed two lives, infected dozens and forced that northern part of New Brunswick back into the orange phase of recovery is facing a charge under the provincial Emergency Measures Act.

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Death Valley records highest temperature in the world in more than 100 years

17-08-2020 13:23 via cbc.ca

A thermometer at Death Valley's Furnace Creek in the Southern California desert has soared to 54.4 C (130 F), the highest global temperature in more than a century, the U.S. National Weather Service said.

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Death Valley records highest global temperature in more than 100 years

17-08-2020 13:23 via cbc.ca

A thermometer at Death Valley's Furnace Creek in the Southern California desert has soared to 54.4 C (130 F), the highest global temperature in more than a century, the U.S. National Weather Service said.

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Visits are happening again at long-term care homes in B.C. This is what they look like

17-08-2020 12:00 via cbc.ca

After finding the perfect care home in the perfect location close to his home in Burnaby, Deo Manik gave his wife Shanta a big hug and told her he’d be back soon to visit.

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StatsCan plans to conduct its first survey in Inuktut

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

Statistics Canada, which admits to having historical “data gaps” in the North, will conduct its first survey in all four official Nunavut languages next year.

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Poland monitoring situation on Belarus border, deputy minister says

17-08-2020 10:18 via cbc.ca

Poland is monitoring the situation on its border with Belarus, as the Belarusian army plans to hold drills this week in the Grodno region bordering Poland and Lithuania, Deputy Defence Minister Wojciech Skurkiewicz said on Monday.

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EU president calls emergency summit on Belarus elections as thousands of workers strike

17-08-2020 10:18 via cbc.ca

European Council President Charles Michel on Monday convened an emergency summit of EU leaders to discuss the presidential election in Belarus and the crackdown in the wake of the polls.

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EU calls for 'thorough and transparent investigation' into mistreatment of Belarus protesters

17-08-2020 10:18 via cbc.ca

The European Union on Monday called for a "thorough and transparent investigation" into reports of abuse and mistreatment of thousands of protesters detained in Belarus following a contested presidential vote.

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Belarus leader Lukashenko says new elections to be held following constitutional referendum

17-08-2020 10:18 via cbc.ca

Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, said on Monday he would be ready to hold new elections and hand over power after a constitutional referendum, an attempt to pacify mass protests and strikes that pose the biggest challenge yet to his rule.

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Supply teachers say bouncing between schools amid COVID-19 pandemic could put staff, students at risk

17-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

Multiple Ontario occasional teachers told CBC News they're concerned about fuelling transmission of the novel coronavirus if they're asked to work in different classrooms and buildings.

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Post-COVID-19 economy will put people back to work, but it won't be in all the same jobs: Don Pittis

17-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

The latest data says places in Canada that succeeded in containing the coronavirus outbreak are already seeing economic advantages. But research shows jobs that disappear may never come back.

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Pandemic threatens to wipe out decades of progress for working women

17-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

During COVID-19, women's participation in the Canadian workforce has fallen to a level not seen since the mid-80s, with unprecedented job losses and an unequal burden at home. That's not just bad for women, but the entire economy, say experts.

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Pandemic threatens to wipe out decades of progress for working mothers

17-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

During COVID-19, women's participation in the Canadian workforce has fallen to a level not seen since the mid-80s, with unprecedented job losses and an unequal burden at home. That's not just bad for women, but the entire economy, say experts.

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Meng Wanzhou's lawyers back in court, will try to prove she's a victim of conspiracy

17-08-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

Lawyers for Meng Wanzhou will appear in B.C. Supreme Court Monday in a bid for information they believe will establish that the Huawei executive was the victim of a conspiracy between U.S. and Canadian law agencies.

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Sons accuse fashion boss Nygard of paying 'known sex worker' to rape them as teens

17-08-2020 06:15 via cbc.ca

Two of Peter Nygard’s sons launched a new lawsuit filed Sunday, saying their fashion executive father set them up to be raped by his girlfriend — a "known sex worker" — when they were teens.

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Governor-General Julie Payette engulfed in controversy

17-08-2020 06:00 via cbc.ca

When astronaut Julie Payette was chosen to be Canada’s new Governor General in 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said she’d “...inspire generations of Canadians.” Now, there are multiple allegations of bullying and harassment at Rideau Hall being investigated by the Privy Council’s Office, and reports of unusual spending to meet Payette’s demands for privacy. Today, CBC’s Ashley Burke talks about the growing revelations surrounding Julie Payette’

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