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Police shooting of Black man in North Carolina an 'execution,' family's lawyer says

26-04-2021 23:57 via cbc.ca

Lawyers for the family of a Black man shot by sheriff's deputies in North Carolina last week, said body cam video showed Andrew Brown Jr. had been "executed" and accused officials of showing them only a small portion of the video evidence.

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Military sending medical teams to pandemic-stressed Ontario hospitals

26-04-2021 23:41 via cbc.ca

The Canadian Armed Forces will deploy up to three medical assistance teams to help support critical health care facilities in Ontario now straining under the weight of a surging COVID-19 caseload, the Liberal government announced today.

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B.C. links death of baby to COVID-19, as officials announce 17 deaths over past 3 days

26-04-2021 23:25 via cbc.ca

B.C. health officials have confirmed that a baby died of COVID-19 in January, the youngest death from the novel coronavirus to date. Over the last three days, the province has recorded another 2,491 cases of the disease and 17 more deaths.

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B.C. confirms death of baby from COVID-19, as officials announce 17 deaths over past 3 days

26-04-2021 23:25 via cbc.ca

B.C. health officials have confirmed that a baby died of COVID-19 in January, the youngest death from the novel coronavirus to date. Over the last three days, the province has recorded another 2,491 cases of the disease and 17 more deaths.

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B.C. confirms death of baby from COVID-19, as officials announce 17 deaths over last 3 days

26-04-2021 23:25 via cbc.ca

B.C. health officials have confirmed that a baby died of COVID-19 in January, the youngest death from the novel coronavirus to date. Over the last three days, the province has recorded another 2,491 cases of the disease and 17 more deaths.

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After nearly 4 years stranded on cargo ship in Egypt, a Syrian crew member finally goes home

26-04-2021 22:44 via cbc.ca

Due to a legal dispute, Mohammad Aisha spent almost four years stuck aboard a cargo ship in Egypt. Now he's finally been allowed to fly home to Syria.

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Where to watch Oscar-nominated movies in Canada and who has the best price

26-04-2021 22:17 via cbc.ca

After a bizarre awards season and even stranger Academy Awards ceremony, CBC outlines where Canadians can go to watch the nominees — and who has the cheapest options.

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Deportation fears keeping undocumented migrants away from vaccine clinics, advocates say

26-04-2021 20:24 via cbc.ca

Advocates say creating culturally appropriate clinics with trusted migrant organizations would reduce vaccine hesitancy among undocumented migrants.

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U.S. Justice Department to probe police shooting death of Breonna Taylor

26-04-2021 20:17 via cbc.ca

The U.S. Justice Department is opening a sweeping probe into policing in Louisville, Ky., after the March 2020 death of Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot by police during a raid at her home.

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3 dead in helicopter crash near Resolute Bay, Nunavut

26-04-2021 19:56 via cbc.ca

Two flight crew and one wildlife biologist were on board the Great Slave Helicopters flight. None survived, the company says.

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1st endangered right whale spotted in Canadian waters, triggering crab fishery closure

26-04-2021 19:46 via cbc.ca

The first North Atlantic right whale of the season has been sighted in Canadian waters, triggering an early and localized snow crab fishery closure in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

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1st endangered right whale arrives in Canadian waters, triggering crab fishery closure

26-04-2021 19:46 via cbc.ca

The first North Atlantic right whale of the season has been sighted in Canadian waters, triggering an early and localized snow crab fishery closure in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

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Here's what you need to know about Apple's new app privacy policy — and why Facebook doesn't like it

26-04-2021 19:33 via cbc.ca

Apple Inc. rolled out a software update for its mobile devices on Monday that gives users the option to stop apps from tracking their location and sharing other identifying information with third parties.

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Apple users can say no to being tracked with new software update

26-04-2021 19:33 via cbc.ca

Apple Inc. rolled out a software update for its mobile devices on Monday that gives users the option to stop apps from tracking their location and sharing other identifying information with third parties.

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1st B.C. nurse known to die of COVID-19 spent her life caring for others, husband says

26-04-2021 17:59 via cbc.ca

The first known nurse to die of COVID-19 complications in B.C. is being remembered as a well loved, steady presence who dedicated her life to caring for others.

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Vaccinations of Alberta's 15,000 meat-packing plant workers will start this week, health minister says

26-04-2021 17:23 via cbc.ca

Alberta's plans to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to about 15,000 workers at meat-packing plants across the province will start this week, provincial Health Minister Tyler Shandro said Monday.

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Vaccinations of Alberta's 15,000 meat-packing plant workers to start this week

26-04-2021 17:23 via cbc.ca

Alberta's plans to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to about 15,000 workers at meat-packing plants across the province will start this week, provincial Health Minister Tyler Shandro said Monday.

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Vaccinations for 15,000 workers at Alberta meat-packing plants to start this week

26-04-2021 17:23 via cbc.ca

Alberta plans to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to about 15,000 workers at meat-packing plants across the province starting this week, according to provincial Health Minister Tyler Shandro.

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Premier, health minister provide update on vaccinations for Alberta's 15,000 meat-packing workers

26-04-2021 17:23 via cbc.ca

Alberta's plans to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to about 15,000 workers at meat-packing plants across the province will start this week, provincial Health Minister Tyler Shandro said Monday. Watch LIVE coverage here at 3:30 p.m.

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EU suing AstraZeneca over delayed COVID-19 deliveries

26-04-2021 16:30 via cbc.ca

The European Union's executive branch said Monday that it has launched legal action against coronavirus vaccine-maker AstraZeneca for failing to respect the terms of its contract with the 27-nation bloc.

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'Significant' disconnect between B.C. Lottery Corporation and gaming regulator over money laundering, AG says

26-04-2021 16:25 via cbc.ca

Attorney General David Eby told a public inquiry Monday there was a "significant" disconnect among B.C. gaming officials on the issue of money laundering when he took over the gaming portfolio in 2017.

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Bell offered to buy Shaw but backed out, opening door for Rogers to finalize $26B takeover

26-04-2021 16:02 via cbc.ca

Telecommunications giant BCE Inc. made an offer to buy smaller rival Shaw before abandoning the plan due to fears regulators would block the deal, documents reveal.

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Port of Montreal workers on strike as Ottawa threatens to intervene

26-04-2021 15:23 via cbc.ca

More than 1,100 dock workers at the Port of Montreal have walked off the job in a strike that began Monday morning.

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Montreal port strike imperils supply chains across Canada, Ottawa poised to legislate end to dispute

26-04-2021 15:23 via cbc.ca

Monday's strike at Montreal's port was the second labour dispute there in less than a year. The federal labour minister signalled on Sunday she was prepared to legislate an end to the work stoppage.

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Brampton, Ont., teen among youngest Canadians to die with COVID-19

26-04-2021 14:38 via cbc.ca

A teenage girl in Brampton, Ont., is among the youngest Canadians to die with COVID-19 after her family said she contracted the coronavirus amid the province's devastating third wave.

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Should Alberta reconsider COVID-19 vaccine prioritization? It's complicated, expert says

26-04-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca

How does a government sort through a sea of valid demands when there isn’t enough COVID-19 vaccine to go around?

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Team of N.L. 'health-care heroes' heading to Ontario on Tuesday

26-04-2021 13:16 via cbc.ca

Newfoundland Premier Andrew Furey says he spoke with Ontario Premier Doug Ford over the weekend about sending health-care workers and supplies to help the province deal with a worsening COVID-19 situation.

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N.L. health-care workers likely heading to Ontario Tuesday

26-04-2021 13:16 via cbc.ca

Newfoundland Premier Andrew Furey says he spoke with Ontario Premier Doug Ford over the weekend about sending health-care workers and supplies to help the province deal with a worsening COVID-19 situation.

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N.L. health-care workers likely heading to Ontario on Tuesday

26-04-2021 13:16 via cbc.ca

Newfoundland Premier Andrew Furey says he spoke with Ontario Premier Doug Ford over the weekend about sending health-care workers and supplies to help the province deal with a worsening COVID-19 situation.

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N.L. health-care workers heading to Ontario on Tuesday

26-04-2021 13:16 via cbc.ca

Newfoundland Premier Andrew Furey says he spoke with Ontario Premier Doug Ford over the weekend about sending health-care workers and supplies to help the province deal with a worsening COVID-19 situation.

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Teed-off golf courses lobby to get Ontario to reverse closures amid pandemic

26-04-2021 12:00 via cbc.ca

People hoping to hit the greens this spring were surprised Ontario's enhanced stay-at-home-order amid the pandemic has shut golf courses, among other outdoor amenities. Enthusiasts of the sport say safety protocols were already well put in place, and they're lobbying the province to reopen sites that were closed April 16. The no-contact outdoor sport was played throughout 2020, after clubs initiated health and safety protocols.

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Golf courses fighting for Ontario to reverse closure during pandemic stay-at-home order

26-04-2021 12:00 via cbc.ca

People hoping to hit the greens this spring were surprised Ontario's enhanced stay-at-home-order amid the pandemic has shut golf courses, among other outdoor amenities. Enthusiasts of the sport say safety protocols were already well put in place, and they're lobbying the province to reopen sites that were closed April 16. The no-contact outdoor sport was played throughout 2020, after clubs initiated health and safety protocols.

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This 11-year-old can now play minor hockey thanks to an engineer's keen eye for design

26-04-2021 11:30 via cbc.ca

Cerebral palsy meant that Carter Burton could not wear a hockey glove on his left hand — that is, until now.

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An engineer's keen eye for design means this 11-year-old can now play minor hockey

26-04-2021 11:30 via cbc.ca

Cerebral palsy meant that Carter Burton could not wear a hockey glove on his left hand — that is, until now.

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Video game giant EA steering players into loot-box option in popular soccer game, insider says

26-04-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

A gaming insider says an internal company document proves video game giant Electronic Arts is trying to drive players into a type of game play that encourages them to spend more money and which has come under fire for possible links to gambling.

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Oscars night thrills with historic wins while Chadwick Boseman overlooked in revamped show

26-04-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

The 93rd annual Academy Awards returned to our screens on Sunday as the capstone on a year of COVID-19 adapted awards shows. It was a night of firsts and fashion, speeches and upsets, and definitely of change.

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Nomadland wins big, Chadwick Boseman snubbed in pandemic-adapted show

26-04-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

The 93rd annual Academy Awards returned to our screens on Sunday as the capstone on a year of COVID-19 adapted awards shows. It was a night of firsts and fashion, speeches and upsets, and definitely of change.

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Nomadland wins big, Chadwick Boseman overlooked in pandemic-adapted show

26-04-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

The 93rd annual Academy Awards returned to our screens on Sunday as the capstone on a year of COVID-19 adapted awards shows. It was a night of firsts and fashion, speeches and upsets, and definitely of change.

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National medical licences could help speed redeployment of doctors, nurses to where they're needed most

26-04-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

Though doctors and nurses are all similarly trained, practicing in a province or territory takes reams of paperwork, reference letters, professional documents — and the approval is not portable, write James Maskalyk and Kirsten Johnson.

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Federal budget fell short on infrastructure, Indigenous leaders say

26-04-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

National Indigenous leaders say the federal budget doesn't do enough to fulfil the government's 2030 promise to close infrastructure gaps in their communities.

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Deaths, hospitalizations dropping among oldest Canadians as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up

26-04-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

After a sluggish start, Canada's vaccination efforts are starting to pay off, with COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths among the oldest Canadians now dropping at a faster rate than in younger adults who are less likely to be vaccinated yet, according to a CBC News analysis.

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COVID-19 the 'perfect storm' for people battling hoarding disorder

26-04-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

Canadians who hoard are finding it difficult to control their disorder due to COVID-19 restrictions. They are "already among our most isolated clients ... and the pandemic just made that all so much harder," says Lucie Hager, who helps hoarders get their lives back on track.

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Alberta's Wood Buffalo region to declare state of local emergency as COVID-19 cases climb

26-04-2021 08:16 via cbc.ca

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in northeastern Alberta is declaring a state of local emergency due to mounting COVID-19 case numbers there.

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Alberta's Wood Buffalo region to declare local state of emergency due to climbing COVID-19 cases

26-04-2021 08:16 via cbc.ca

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in northeastern Alberta is declaring a local state of emergency due to mounting COVID-19 case numbers there.

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Alberta's Wood Buffalo region to declare local state of emergency as COVID-19 cases climb

26-04-2021 08:16 via cbc.ca

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo in northeastern Alberta is declaring a local state of emergency due to mounting COVID-19 case numbers there.

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‘Absolutely harrowing’: India’s calamitous second wave

26-04-2021 06:00 via cbc.ca

In India, COVID-19 has reached catastrophic levels. The health-care system is so overwhelmed that the sick are lying on the ground outside hospitals, and doctors are begging online for oxygen. Amy Kazmin, the New Delhi-based South Asia bureau chief for the Financial Times, joins us for a view from the ground, and explains how things got this bad.

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The National On Demand: Targeting vaccines; N.S. cracks down | April 25, 2021

26-04-2021 04:00 via cbc.ca

Nova Scotia hits a COVID-19 record and races to stop transmission. The calls for Ontario to focus its vaccine firepower. Plus, are in-game purchases driving gambling addictions for gamers?

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Oscars 2021: Nomadland wins best picture, top awards for director Chloé Zhao and star Frances McDormand

26-04-2021 02:31 via cbc.ca

Nomadland won the Oscar for best picture on Sunday, while the film's director Chloé Zhao made history as the first woman of colour to win the Academy Award for best director. Frances McDormand also won the Oscar for best actress in the film.

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Oscars 2021: Nomadland takes home 3 Academy Awards

26-04-2021 02:31 via cbc.ca

Nomadland won the Oscar for best picture on Sunday, while the film's director Chloé Zhao made history as the first woman of colour to win the Academy Award for best director. Frances McDormand also won the Oscar for best actress in the film.

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Oscars 2021: Daniel Kaluuya wins best supporting actor

26-04-2021 02:31 via cbc.ca

Daniel Kaluuya's portrayal of Fred Hampton in Judas and the Black Messiah earned him the Oscar for best supporting actor on Sunday.

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