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P.J. Akeeagok has been selected as Nunavut's next premier

17-11-2021 23:55 via cbc.ca

P.J. Akeeagok was chosen as Nunavut's next premier during the Nunavut Leadership Forum held in the territory's Legislative Assembly Wednesday.

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Hamilton youth charged in $46M theft of cryptocurrency from U.S. resident

17-11-2021 23:05 via cbc.ca

A Hamilton youth has been charged in the theft of $46 million in cryptocurrency after investigators learned some of it was being used to buy a gaming username.

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'The river just took it under': Family can only watch as flood sweeps away home in Merritt, B.C.

17-11-2021 22:40 via cbc.ca

A family from Merritt, B.C., is reeling but thankful to be safe after watching their home collapse into a river and get swept away in the major flooding that hit southern B.C. earlier this week.

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'The river just took it under': B.C. family can only watch as flood sweeps away home

17-11-2021 22:40 via cbc.ca

A family from Merritt, B.C., is reeling but thankful to be safe after watching their home collapse into a river and get swept away in the major flooding that hit southern B.C. earlier this week.

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Federal health research funding agency cuts ties with Carrie Bourassa, who falsely claimed Indigenous ancestry

17-11-2021 22:07 via cbc.ca

Canada's federal agency for funding health research has cut ties with University of Saskatchewan Prof. Carrie Bourassa following a CBC News investigation casting doubt on her claims of being Indigenous.

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Iqaluit teens take to streets to demand more mental health supports, suicide prevention in Nunavut

17-11-2021 22:06 via cbc.ca

Iqaluit youth marched from Inuksuk High School to the Nunavut Legislature on Tuesday to deliver a message: mental health and suicide prevention in the territory needs to be addressed now. "Why were we overlooked for so long, and when are we finally going to get this change?"

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Canada halts import of goods linked to forced labour from China, Malaysia

17-11-2021 20:56 via cbc.ca

The federal government has stopped two separate shipments of goods linked to forced labour from entering Canada — a move that has some advocates pleased but still pushing for more.

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'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley sentenced to 41 months in prison for role in U.S. Capitol riot

17-11-2021 18:51 via cbc.ca

A federal judge on Wednesday sentenced Jacob Chansley, the U.S. Capitol rioter nicknamed "QAnon Shaman" for the horned headdress he wore, to 41 months in prison for his role in the deadly Jan. 6 attack by former president Donald Trump's followers.

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Broken iPhone? Apple will finally sell parts to let you fix it — not brick it

17-11-2021 18:36 via cbc.ca

Apple Inc. on Wednesday said it will for the first time start selling spare parts and tools to the general public to perform their own repairs on some iPhones and Mac computers.

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Statement attributed to Chinese tennis player raises concerns about her safety, pro tour CEO says

17-11-2021 18:13 via cbc.ca

The head of the women's professional tennis tour questioned the legitimacy of what Chinese state media said was a retraction by a Grand Slam doubles champion who has accused a former top government official of sexual assault.

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Yukon's COVID-19 cases could be plateauing, officials say

17-11-2021 18:07 via cbc.ca

Yukon Premier Sandy Silver and acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. André Corriveau gave an update Wednesday morning on the territory's efforts to manage a recent surge in COVID-19 cases.

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O'Toole defends decision to turf Batters as senator accuses him of keeping MPs in line with threats

17-11-2021 17:47 via cbc.ca

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole defended his decision Wednesday to turf a Saskatchewan senator from caucus who is pushing a petition to hold an earlier leadership review, saying Sen. Denise Batters is not a team player.

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Something special is going on with Canada's men's soccer team — and it could lead them to the World Cup

17-11-2021 17:18 via cbc.ca

There has been a seismic power shift within CONCACAF during this year’s final round of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, as evidenced by Canada’s epic 2-1 win over the Mexicans on a frigid Tuesday night before 44,212 spectators at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium.

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Ottawa nixing molecular COVID test requirement for Canadians taking short trips abroad: sources

17-11-2021 16:51 via cbc.ca

Fully vaccinated Canadians taking short trips abroad will soon no longer need proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test to return home, according to sources

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China's hockey team is stacked with Canadians, but could be pulled from Olympics

17-11-2021 16:42 via cbc.ca

The president of the International Ice Hockey Federation is warning that China's men's ice hockey team could be pulled from the Beijing Olympics because it is not competitive enough and would be beaten badly if forced to face off against powerhouse teams like the United States and Canada.

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New Brunswick's new health plan includes no sweeping changes

17-11-2021 15:23 via cbc.ca

The Higgs government's much-anticipated health plan is out, promising a range of new tools and targets to improve the system in New Brunswick but no sweeping changes to address some of the sector's most chronic problems.

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Queen Elizabeth carries out first in-person duties since hospital stay

17-11-2021 15:09 via cbc.ca

Queen Elizabeth, whose health has come under the spotlight after the 95-year-old missed a Remembrance Sunday service, was pictured standing and smiling on Wednesday at her first in-person engagement since spending a night in hospital.

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B.C. declares state of emergency in wake of devastating flooding, mudslides

17-11-2021 15:00 via cbc.ca

The province has declared a state of emergency effective noon Wednesday as hundreds of people in the Lower Mainland remain stranded or cut off from essential services because of flooding and mudslides.

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Almost 200 rescued from Abbotsford flooding; large fire breaks out on Sumas Prairie

17-11-2021 15:00 via cbc.ca

Provincial officials are assessing the damage after a respite from torrential downpours on Tuesday, but immediate relief is not expected on Wednesday.

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Almost 200 rescued from Abbotsford flooding as large fire breaks out on Sumas Prairie

17-11-2021 15:00 via cbc.ca

B.C. officials are assessing the damage after a respite from torrential downpours on Tuesday, but immediate relief was not expected on Wednesday as hundreds of people in the Lower Mainland remained stranded or cut off from essential services because of flooding and mudslides.

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Inflation rate jumps again to new 18-year high of 4.7%

17-11-2021 14:41 via cbc.ca

Canada's inflation rate jumped to a new 18-year high of 4.7 per cent last month, led by sharply higher prices for energy.

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Trucking industry working to get around catastrophic B.C. highway closures

17-11-2021 14:00 via cbc.ca

The people who figure out how to get goods around B.C. are scrambling to figure out how to get around four major highway closures, and keep shop shelves stocked, following a disastrous weather event.

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Parts of Sask. without power, visibility poor on highways around Regina as blizzard pummels province

17-11-2021 13:57 via cbc.ca

Power outages are still affecting large parts of rural Saskatchewan in the wake of an overnight storm and highways in and out of Regina were in rough shape Wednesday morning.

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New figures show Nova Scotia paramedics leaving job in record numbers

17-11-2021 11:00 via cbc.ca

Critics say shortages of hospital staff and long-term care beds are putting pressure on paramedics.

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What happened to Shanna Halleran? Family fears police investigated too late

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

Shanna Halleran spent the last two days of her life awake in a St. John's hospital bed, critically injured but capable of answering questions from police about how she got there, says her family — if only the police had shown up.

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Things finally looking up for DIY astronomers

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

Evicted from its former base in Smiths Falls, Ont., the Canadian Centre for Experimental Radio Astronomy has found a new home from which to explore the heavens.

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There's a reason Trudeau's Washington visit starts at the Capitol

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

There's a reason Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to Washington starts at the Capitol building. That's where the biggest source of tension in Canada-U.S. affairs is playing out. Here's the scene in Congress that awaits Canada's PM.

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The challenges facing the Conservative Party may be bigger than Erin O'Toole

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

Sen. Denise Batters has a point when she criticizes Erin O'Toole's leadership of the Conservative Party. But O'Toole's leadership might also be beside the point — because the challenges facing Conservatives will be the same no matter who leads them.

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Spoon theory: How a cutlery metaphor can help explain the energy it takes to live with disabilities

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

"Using spoons to visualize our energy output helps non-disabled people begin to grasp what we are going through," writes John Loeppky. "It also demonstrates that a lack of spoons is not a moral failing."

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Physicist who found a way to trap light wins Canada's top science prize

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

Sajeev John, a scientist who developed a way to confine and control particles of light, similar to the way electrons are confined and controlled in electronics, has been awarded Canada's top science prize, the $1-million Herzberg Gold Medal.

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Physicist who found a way to trap light wins $1M science prize

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

Sajeev John, a scientist who developed a way to confine and control light, similar to the way electrons are confined and controlled in electronics, has been awarded Canada's top science prize, the $1-million Herzberg Gold Medal.

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Nunavut assembly will choose a new Speaker and premier today

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

Nunavut's 22 elected representatives will choose their premier, Speaker and cabinet on Wednesday at the Nunavut Leadership Forum. It starts at 10 a.m.

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Not what the doctor ordered: A retiring nurse looks at what's wrong with primary care

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

New Brunswick may have made great gains in many areas of the health-care system, but not in primary care, writes registered nurse Diane Murray. In a column for CBC Opinion, she says the province may have the primary-care system backwards.

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Military's ability to investigate sexual misconduct questioned again over case that outed soldier

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

A military panel that looked into the case of two Canadian special forces soldiers who both claimed to be victims of a sexual assault has experts calling into question the military's ability to investigate complex and sensitive cases.

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How a community health centre boosted cancer screening for its Black and immigrant patients

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

A new study is showing how a Toronto community health centre was able to significantly boost cancer-screening rates for breast, colorectal and cervical cancers among its Black and immigrant patients.

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Grassy Narrows takes Ontario to court for issuing mining exploration permits

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

Members of a First Nation in northwestern Ontario are accusing the government of breaking the law in granting nine permits for mineral exploration in traditional territory without consulting them.

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CRA battling attempt to halt its probe of offshore 'mastermind' and his clients

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

Ottawa will ask the Federal Court of Appeal on Wednesday for the green light to continue auditing a B.C. man, as well as a dozen of his associates and clients, linked to an organization that helped wealthy Canadians move tens of millions of dollars through tax havens.

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Canadian booksellers are struggling, but not in the way you might think

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

Ongoing global supply issues and a paper shortage have conspired to create the "perfect storm" for the book industry as publishers, booksellers and authors are all finding it difficult to keep up with reader demand.

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B.C.'s Fraser Valley is no stranger to floods. Experts warn extreme weather is likely to become more common

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

Flooding is a recurring part of life in parts of the Fraser Valley, a relatively flat area surrounded by steep mountain ranges. Experts agree what’s happened this week is exceedingly rare, but warn they expect these rarities could become more common and more intense as the planet warms.

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'Amazing resurgence' in Indigenous beading creates a demand this shop owner is happy to meet

17-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca

An "amazing resurgence" of beading in Indigenous communities is inspiring many to learn the craft — and for one business owner, it's led to opening up a new shop to help meet the demand.

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The cyberattack throttling N.L's health-care system

17-11-2021 06:00 via cbc.ca

Since the end of October, a cyberattack on the health-care system in Newfoundland and Labrador has caused thousands of delays and cancellations for services. Patients have missed appointments and procedures, including chemotherapy. With their IT networks knocked out, facilities resorted to pen and paper. The CEO of a cybersecurity firm in Fredericton, David Shipley, called it “the worst cyberattack in Canadian history.”Disruptions to health services are easing. But while the province

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Cyle Larin strikes twice as Canada ascends to top of World Cup qualifying group with win over Mexico

17-11-2021 05:22 via cbc.ca

A record-tying night from Cyle Larin not only propelled Canada to a 2-1 win over Mexico on Tuesday at Commonwealth Stadium, but put the Canadians at the top of their CONCACAF World Cup group.

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Cyle Larin helps Canada ascend to top of World Cup qualifying group with win over Mexico

17-11-2021 05:22 via cbc.ca

A record-tying night from Cyle Larin not only propelled Canada to a 2-1 win over Mexico on Tuesday at Commonwealth Stadium, but put the Canadians at the top of their CONCACAF World Cup group.

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Canada now at the top of World Cup qualifying group after win over Mexico

17-11-2021 05:22 via cbc.ca

A record-tying night from Cyle Larin not only propelled Canada to a 2-1 win over Mexico on Tuesday at Commonwealth Stadium, but put the Canadians at the top of their CONCACAF World Cup group.

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Rogers CEO Joe Natale out, Tony Staffieri taking over

17-11-2021 03:21 via cbc.ca

Rogers Communications CEO Joe Natale is being replaced at the Canadian telecom by Tony Staffieri as interim president and CEO, the company said in a statement late Tuesday.

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Rogers CEO Joe Natale out, Edward Rogers's preferred executive taking over

17-11-2021 03:21 via cbc.ca

Rogers Communications CEO Joe Natale is being replaced at the Canadian telecom by Tony Staffieri as interim president and CEO, the company said in a statement late Tuesday.

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P.E.I. Legislature backs bill to limit NDAs from silencing harassment and discrimination victims

17-11-2021 01:20 via cbc.ca

A bill that would limit organizations from using non-disclosure agreements to prevent victims of harassment or discrimination from speaking out has passed second reading in P.E.I.

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Senior Conservatives say MPs who back anti-O'Toole petition could face expulsion vote

17-11-2021 00:41 via cbc.ca

Conservatives eager to keep Erin O’Toole on as party leader say there is enough caucus support to dump MPs who back a Saskatchewan senator’s petition calling for an expedited leadership review.

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O'Toole kicks senator who questioned his leadership out of the Conservative caucus

17-11-2021 00:41 via cbc.ca

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole has kicked Saskatchewan Sen. Denise Batters out of the national caucus a day after she launched a petition calling for an expedited review of his leadership.

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O'Toole kicks senator out of Conservative caucus after she questioned his leadership

17-11-2021 00:41 via cbc.ca

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole has kicked Saskatchewan Sen. Denise Batters out of the national caucus a day after she launched a petition calling for an expedited review of his leadership.

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