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RCMP officer who arrested Meng Wanzhou says he knew case was 'high-profile'

26-10-2020 23:54 via cbc.ca

The RCMP officer who arrested Meng Wanzhou at Vancouver International Airport in December 2018 says he knew immediately that her extradition case was “high-profile.”

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Demonstrators, OPP clash over video recorded near Caledonia land reclamation camp

26-10-2020 23:53 via cbc.ca

Six Nations demonstrators blocking a housing development in Caledonia, Ont. are taking aim at a video shared by the OPP commissioner on social media, saying it lacks context and doesn't tell the whole story.

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Progress toward gender balance in peacekeeping in 'peril,' committee told

26-10-2020 23:17 via cbc.ca

The United Nations' goal of getting more women to serve in peacekeeping missions in conflict zones is at risk now because of the global pandemic and an erratic approach to gender equality taken by countries before the pandemic hit, a Canadian diplomat said today.

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Gatherings in private homes restricted, after B.C. announces record high 817 new cases over the weekend

26-10-2020 22:57 via cbc.ca

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has announced new restrictions on private gatherings in homes after confirming a record high 817 new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend and three more deaths — the largest number of new cases in B.C. in a three-day period.

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Quebec premier announces extension of province's red-zone restrictions

26-10-2020 20:34 via cbc.ca

After hinting at an extension of the public health restrictions in COVID-19 red zones for weeks, Quebec Premier François Legault has announced they will be prolonged until Nov. 23, although that will be re-evaluated in two weeks time.

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Quebec premier announces extended school restrictions in 'red zones' at 5 p.m.

26-10-2020 20:34 via cbc.ca

After hinting at an extension of the public health restrictions in COVID-19 red zones for weeks, Quebec Premier François Legault has announced they will be prolonged until Nov. 23, although that will be re-evaluated in two weeks time.

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Legault prolongs red-zone restrictions until Nov. 23, extends hybrid learning to Grade 9 students

26-10-2020 20:34 via cbc.ca

After hinting at an extension of the public health restrictions in COVID-19 red zones for weeks, Quebec Premier François Legault has announced they will be prolonged until Nov. 23, although that will be re-evaluated in two weeks time.

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Legault prolongs red-zone restrictions until Nov. 23, extends hybrid learning model to Grade 9 students

26-10-2020 20:34 via cbc.ca

After hinting at an extension of the public health restrictions in COVID-19 red zones for weeks, Quebec Premier François Legault has announced they will be prolonged until Nov. 23, although that will be re-evaluated in two weeks time.

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Legault expected to prolong restrictions, extend hybrid learning model Grade 9 students

26-10-2020 20:34 via cbc.ca

After hinting at an extension of the public health restrictions in COVID-19 red zones for weeks, Quebec Premier François Legault is expected to announce they will be prolonged and that Grade 9 students in red zones will be in school only one day out of two.

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Andrew Wilkinson resigning as B.C. Liberal leader after worst party showing in decades

26-10-2020 20:09 via cbc.ca

Andrew Wilkinson has resigned as leader of the B.C. Liberal Party, two days after the party had its worst provincial election in decades.

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39% of Canadians have 'serious problem' with how police interact with people of colour: poll

26-10-2020 19:47 via cbc.ca

The Angus Reid survey found nearly two-thirds of participants agree systemic racism is a serious problem, and almost three-quarters say police in Canada interact inappropriately with Black, Indigenous and people of colour at least some of the time.

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Trudeau says budget update won't have fiscal anchor, suggests one is coming after crisis ends

26-10-2020 18:39 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today his government's promised update on the health of federal finances won't have a specific anchor to keep spending from spiralling out of control.

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There could be lots of water on the moon, new studies suggest

26-10-2020 18:20 via cbc.ca

The moon lacks the oceans and lakes that are a hallmark of Earth, but scientists said on Monday lunar water is more widespread than previously known. Water molecules are trapped within mineral grains on the surface, they said and more water may be hidden in ice patches residing in permanent shadows.

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Few left behind in Neskantaga First Nation prepare for winter without water

26-10-2020 18:14 via cbc.ca

A week after the water stopped flowing into homes in Neskantaga First Nation, a handful of residents remain behind to keep houses safe and prepare for the eventual return of the evacuees.

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Fitness centres in Quebec's COVID-19 'red zones' threaten to reopen even if province extends restrictions

26-10-2020 17:07 via cbc.ca

Such facilities have been closed since Oct. 8, as part of a series of measures imposed by the government to contain the spread of COVID-19 in red zones.

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Fitness centres in Quebec's COVID-19 'red zones' threaten to reopen, despite province extending restrictions

26-10-2020 17:07 via cbc.ca

Such facilities have been closed since Oct. 8, as part of a series of measures imposed by the government to contain the spread of COVID-19 in red zones.

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'Grow up': Premier calls out Manitobans doing 'dumb things' as record COVID-19 hospitalizations strain system

26-10-2020 16:58 via cbc.ca

"Grow up. Stop going out there and giving people COVID." Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister delivered that blunt message Monday to those ignoring public health orders after officials warned they are seeing too many COVID-19 cases with large numbers of close contacts, putting strain on the province's health system.

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Ontario dog first in Canada to test positive for COVID-19, but researcher says there are likely more

26-10-2020 16:50 via cbc.ca

A dog in Ontario's Niagara Region has become the first dog in Canada to test positive for COVID-19. A researcher says there are likely more infected dogs in the country, though pet owners shouldn't be worried.

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Bombardier will get $275M for sale of aerostructures business to Spirit, less than originally agreed to

26-10-2020 16:43 via cbc.ca

Bombardier Inc. says it will receive less cash than it originally had agreed to in the sale of its aerostructures business to Spirit AeroSystems Holding Inc.

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Supply of PPE, vaccines would be jeopardized by investigation of COVID-19 response, Liberals say

26-10-2020 14:23 via cbc.ca

MPs will vote today on a motion put forward by the Conservatives to set up a sweeping investigation by the House of Commons health committee to look into the federal government's COVID-19 response.

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Parties clash ahead of vote on investigation into federal COVID-19 response

26-10-2020 14:23 via cbc.ca

Canada's two largest political parties clashed today ahead of a parliamentary vote on a Conservative motion to set up a wide-ranging investigation of the federal government's COVID-19 response.

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MPs vote to open investigation into federal COVID-19 response

26-10-2020 14:23 via cbc.ca

The House of Commons health committee will begin a wide-ranging investigation into the federal government's COVID-19 pandemic response after MPs passed a Conservative motion today that calls for sweeping document disclosures and the testimony of several cabinet ministers.

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MPs to vote on investigation into federal COVID-19 response

26-10-2020 14:23 via cbc.ca

MPs will vote today on a motion put forward by the Conservatives to set up a sweeping investigation by the House of Commons health committee to look into the federal government's COVID-19 response.

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Asteroid pieces escaping from jammed NASA spacecraft OSIRIS-REx

26-10-2020 13:51 via cbc.ca

A NASA spacecraft is stuffed with so much asteroid rubble from last week's grab that it's jammed open and precious particles are drifting away in space.

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U.S. Senate likely to confirm Barrett to Supreme Court, cementing conservative majority

26-10-2020 12:43 via cbc.ca

A deeply torn U.S. Senate is set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, but Democratic leaders are asking Vice President Mike Pence to stay away from presiding over Monday's session due to potential health risks after his aides tested positive for COVID-19.

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U.S. Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

26-10-2020 12:43 via cbc.ca

A majority in the U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett as a Supreme Court justice.

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Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court

26-10-2020 12:43 via cbc.ca

Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court late Monday by a deeply divided Senate, with Republicans overpowering Democrats to install U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee days before the election and secure a likely conservative court majority for years to come.

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The number of Indigenous women in Nova Scotia jails doubled last year

26-10-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil has publicly apologized for systematic racism in the justice system. His promise of change comes as new data shows the number of Indigenous women in provincial jails last year was double the year before.

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Nova Scotia to begin testing new 911 system that could accept pictures, video

26-10-2020 10:00 via cbc.ca

Next-Generation 9-1-1 will not only accept voice calls, it will also allow emergency crews to better locate people in need, receive real-time text messages and eventually accept people's pictures and video.

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Renewed fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh threatens U.S.-backed truce

26-10-2020 09:54 via cbc.ca

Armenia and Azerbaijan accused each other on Monday of violating a new U.S.-brokered ceasefire in fighting over the mountain enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh, casting doubt over the prospects of the latest international push to end a month of clashes.

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What the Cenovus-Husky merger means for jobs and the future of the oilpatch

26-10-2020 09:00 via cbc.ca

The last time Cenovus Energy swung for the fences with a bold move to vastly expand, the mega-deal was a major flop. The big question now is whether Cenovus can pull off the new merger; it's a risk to investors, employees, and the overall stability of Alberta's oil and gas sector.

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RCMP and CBSA officers to face questions over Meng Wanzhou's arrest in extradition case

26-10-2020 09:00 via cbc.ca

The RCMP and Canada Border Services Agency officers who detained Meng Wanzhou at Vancouver’s airport in December 2018 will speak publicly for the first time this week about the events surrounding the Huawei executive’s arrest for extradition to the United States.

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Polls open in Saskatchewan as Sask. Party seeks 4th consecutive term

26-10-2020 09:00 via cbc.ca

Polls are now open this Monday morning for Saskatchewan's 29th provincial election as the Saskatchewan Party seeks a fourth consecutive mandate.

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Owner of all-electric Nissan Leaf frustrated by difficulty of getting new battery

26-10-2020 09:00 via cbc.ca

Three years ago, Clayton Brander of Powell River, B.C., bought a used 2013 Nissan Leaf, motivated by a keen interest in sustainability. He loves the electric vehicle, but the battery is starting to fade - and getting a new one has been difficult.

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How the electoral college works to determine who wins the U.S. presidency

26-10-2020 09:00 via cbc.ca

Here's a look at how the electoral college process works, how it came to be engrained in U.S. presidential elections and its influence on the future of politics in the country.

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How the electoral college determines who wins the U.S. presidency

26-10-2020 09:00 via cbc.ca

Here's a look at how the electoral college process works, how it came to be engrained in U.S. presidential elections and its influence on the future of politics in the country.

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Election day arrives in Saskatchewan, the third province to head to polls during pandemic

26-10-2020 09:00 via cbc.ca

Polls are set to open Monday morning for Saskatchewan’s 29th provincial election, as the Saskatchewan Party seeks a fourth consecutive mandate.

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Cenovus is merging with Husky Energy: What that means for jobs and the future of the oilpatch

26-10-2020 09:00 via cbc.ca

The last time Cenovus Energy swung for the fences with a bold move to vastly expand, the mega-deal was a major flop. The big question now is whether Cenovus can pull off the new merger; it's a risk to investors, employees, and the overall stability of Alberta's oil and gas sector.

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Canada's transport regulator hasn't settled a single COVID-19 flight cancellation complaint

26-10-2020 09:00 via cbc.ca

The Canadian Transportation Agency has failed to settle a single complaint from Canadians demanding refunds for cancelled flights since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, CBC News has learned.

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Californians see power shutoffs as winds, fire danger rise

26-10-2020 06:15 via cbc.ca

Hundreds of thousands of Californians lost power as utilities sought to prevent the chance of their equipment sparking wildfires and the fire-weary state braced for a new bout of dry, windy weather.

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Renters brace for winter COVID-19 evictions

26-10-2020 05:00 via cbc.ca

Hicham Alasbachi is a Syrian refugee who lives in a one bedroom, first-floor apartment on Weston Road in North York, Ontario. He’s been there for a couple years now, but he’s not sure how much longer he’ll be able to stay. Alasbachi’s had problems paying his rent for a long time, and now, seven months into the pandemic, he’s facing the possibility of eviction. As part of Year K, our ongoing series exploring how the pandemic could make Canada a less equal place, toda

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The National for October 25

26-10-2020 02:00 via cbc.ca

The National for October 25: Two COVID hotspots, two grim milestones as Quebec and Ontario report dire new case numbers.

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Here's what you need to know about 2 federal byelections in Toronto today

26-10-2020 01:00 via cbc.ca

Two federal byelections are being held in Toronto on Monday and residents will head to the polls amid the COVID-19 pandemic to choose two new MPs.

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