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FIFA president links biennial World Cup to averting African migrant deaths at sea

26-01-2022 23:37 via cbc.ca

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday his plan to host World Cups every two years instead of four would make soccer more global and inclusive and offer more hope to Africans who risk their lives crossing the sea to Europe.

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Biden signals a tougher stance against Russia. Will it deter Putin from invading Ukraine?

26-01-2022 22:42 via cbc.ca

U.S. President Joe Biden's move to put 8,500 troops on "heightened alert" for a potential deployment to Europe, along with a $200-million shipment of defensive weapons to Ukraine, suggests the administration wants to signal it is taking a more aggressive approach toward Russia and the looming threat of a Ukraine invasion.

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Trudeau takes questions following a cabinet meeting

26-01-2022 22:25 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a media availability in Ottawa following a virtual cabinet retreat.

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NDP's Jagmeet Singh denounces trucker convoy, disagrees with brother-in-law's donation to the cause

26-01-2022 21:43 via cbc.ca

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh today condemned a convoy of truckers and others travelling to Ottawa to protest a federal mandate requiring all cross-border drivers to get their COVID-19 shots. He said some of the people behind the demonstration are pushing "false information" through "inflammatory, divisive and hateful comments."

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire, giving Biden opportunity to appoint replacement

26-01-2022 20:21 via cbc.ca

Liberal U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is set to retire, giving President Joe Biden an opening he has pledged to fill by naming the first Black woman to the high court, two sources told The Associated Press Wednesday.

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Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds in line for Ottawa street name

26-01-2022 20:18 via cbc.ca

Film star Ryan Reynolds could soon have his name in lights in the nation's capital — at least when cars drive down the block.

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Winter weather, vast expanse make patrolling Canada-U.S. border a daunting challenge

26-01-2022 16:54 via cbc.ca

Last week, RCMP in Manitoba recovered the frozen bodies of a family from India in a field near the Canada-U.S. border. The tragedy underscored the challenge border guards confront every day as they patrol the vast, unforgiving hinterland.

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Canada-U.S. border agents try to stem flow of migrants in face of unforgiving weather, vast distances

26-01-2022 16:54 via cbc.ca

Last week, RCMP in Manitoba recovered the frozen bodies of a family from India in a field near the Canada-U.S. border. The tragedy underscored the challenge border guards confront every day as they patrol the vast border area and face unforgiving weather.

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4 people found dead inside Richmond, B.C., home were likely shot, homicide investigators say

26-01-2022 16:23 via cbc.ca

The RCMP's homicide unit is investigating after four people were found dead at a Richmond, B.C., house on Tuesday.

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4 people found dead inside Richmond, B.C. home

26-01-2022 16:23 via cbc.ca

The RCMP's homicide unit is investigating after four people were found dead at a Richmond, B.C., house on Tuesday.

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4 people found dead at Richmond, B.C., home in what investigators say appears to be a targeted shooting

26-01-2022 16:23 via cbc.ca

The RCMP's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is investigating after police say the shooting victims, who appear to have been targeted, were discovered late Tuesday night in the 4500-block of Garden City Road.

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Despite record high inflation, Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady — for now

26-01-2022 16:10 via cbc.ca

The Bank of Canada has decided not to raise its benchmark interest rate just yet.

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Bank of Canada holds benchmark interest rate steady again

26-01-2022 16:10 via cbc.ca

The Bank of Canada has decided not to raise its benchmark interest rate just yet.

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P.E.I., to join Ontario, Quebec in loosening restrictions next week

26-01-2022 16:09 via cbc.ca

Prince Edward Island will ease some COVID-19 restrictions as students return to classrooms next week, which will see Ontario and Quebec also relaxing public health rules amid a fifth wave fuelled by the Omicron variant.

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P.E.I. resuming in-person learning next week; N.B. hospitals facing COVID-19 strain

26-01-2022 16:09 via cbc.ca

Prince Edward Island will ease some COVID-19 restrictions as students return to classrooms next week, which will see Ontario and Quebec also relaxing public health rules amid a fifth wave fuelled by the Omicron variant.

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Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Jan. 26

26-01-2022 16:09 via cbc.ca

Prince Edward Island will ease some COVID-19 restrictions as students return to classrooms next week, which will see Ontario and Quebec also relaxing public health rules amid a fifth wave fuelled by the Omicron variant.

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Theft of $2.7M over 7 years nets lengthy prison term for Edmonton bookkeeper

26-01-2022 15:00 via cbc.ca

Francis Mella, 61, will serve six years and 10 months after he was convicted of fraud and theft. For seven years, he stole from Dave's Diesel Repair, in Parkland County, west of Edmonton.

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Canada's Auger-Aliassime is out of the Australian Open

26-01-2022 14:41 via cbc.ca

Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime is out of the Australia Open after losing his quarter-final to Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday.

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Meet Methuselah, the oldest living aquarium fish

26-01-2022 14:34 via cbc.ca

Meet Methuselah, the fish that likes to eat fresh figs, get belly rubs and is believed to be the oldest living aquarium fish in the world.

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3 months after deadly shootings, grief and trauma linger in Faro, Yukon

26-01-2022 14:00 via cbc.ca

Two people were killed by a gunman in Faro, Yukon, last October. Three months later, the small town is still grappling with what happened.

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Remembering Travis Smarch, another victim of Yukon's drug crisis

26-01-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca

Travis Smarch is one of eight Yukoners who have died from an illicit drug overdose so far in 2022. His family shared their story in the hope it will spur change.

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How I unlearned my anti-vaxx upbringing and started to trust the experts

26-01-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca

I know what it's like to grow up in a home opposed to vaccinations, writes Kelsey MacDonald. Luckily for me, a patient health-care worker made the difference.

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Boris Johnson facing MP questions ahead of 'partygate' report

26-01-2022 12:53 via cbc.ca

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is bracing for the conclusions of an investigation into allegations of lockdown-breaching parties, a document that could help him end weeks of scandal and discontent, or bring his time in office to an abrupt close.

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Boris Johnson faces MP questions ahead of 'partygate' report

26-01-2022 12:53 via cbc.ca

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is bracing for the conclusions of an investigation into allegations of lockdown-breaching parties, a document that could help him end weeks of scandal and discontent, or bring his time in office to an abrupt close.

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Long-running lawsuit involving Emma Roche and P.E.I. hospital settled

26-01-2022 11:00 via cbc.ca

Emma Roche suffered permanent brain damage following hospital treatment for a respiratory infection. The lawsuit went on for years, and had been slated to go to trial next month.

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Toronto charity pushing for mandatory Holocaust education in Ontario schools

26-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a group called Liberation75 has released the findings of a survey of 3,600 North American students. The results show a third who took part weren't sure the Holocaust actually happened or felt it was "exaggerated or fabricated."

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Toronto charity pushing for Holocaust education to be mandatory

26-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a group called Liberation75 has released the findings of a survey of 3,600 North American students on their views on the Holocaust, antisemitism and Jewish identity.

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Save a building, fight climate change

26-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

Demolishing an existing building, throwing it away in a landfill, is a staggering act of conspicuous consumption, writes Sarah Sheehan.

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Omicron subvariant BA.2 raises new questions about puzzling evolution of virus behind COVID-19

26-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

Unlocking the mysteries behind Omicron's unique set of mutations will be key to understanding how this virus evolves and spreads — particularly as a tougher-to-detect subvariant called BA.2 is taking off in various countries.

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Man builds his own pandemic curling rink on Quebec river

26-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

Doug Taylor decided to make his own curling stones last year when the COVID-19 pandemic meant he couldn't do much else. This year — with facilities closed — he decided to make his own rink so he could use those stones.

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How Russia's pipeline politics could split the alliance around Ukraine

26-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

Germany's upcoming decision on whether to certify the controversial Russian-owned Nord Stream 2 pipeline is rapidly emerging as a key element in high-stakes diplomatic efforts to dissuade Moscow from invading Ukraine.

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Hockey fans look to Olympics as rare chance to see 'underestimated' women's game

26-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

When Canada kicks off the women's hockey tournament at the Beijing Olympics on Feb. 2 against Switzerland, many hockey fans say they'll be soaking up the rare chance to watch televised coverage of top-tier women players.

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Forget what the politicians are saying — here's what's really going on with grocery store shelves

26-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

The state of Canadian grocery store shelves has become something of a national obsession in recent weeks. While it's misleading to suggest the country is somehow running out of food, there are a lot of empty shelves right now. Here's why consumers should expect that to continue for a while yet.

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As Quebec moves to ease COVID-19 restrictions, daily death toll remains in double digits

26-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

The portrait of those dying in the current wave of COVID-19 is different than those who died last year. There are fewer seniors in institutions but more living on their own. Younger people who are not fully vaccinated are also among the fatalities.

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Are grocery stores running out of food? Here's what's really going on

26-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

The state of Canadian grocery store shelves has become something of a national obsession in recent weeks. While it's misleading to suggest the country is somehow running out of food, there are a lot of empty shelves right now. Here's why consumers should expect that to continue for a while yet.

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Abusive teachers could be 'falling through gaps' in current system: Alberta education minister

26-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

Alberta Education Minister Adriana LaGrange is on a mission to make classrooms safer for students by toughening the disciplinary process for Alberta teachers and advocating for a national registry that would flag problem teachers to potential employers.

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1/3 of students in new study felt Holocaust was 'exaggerated or fabricated'

26-01-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a group called Liberation75 has released the findings of a survey of 3,600 North American students. The results show a third who took part weren't sure the Holocaust actually happened or felt it was "exaggerated or fabricated."

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Dangerous crossing: The winter path to asylum

26-01-2022 06:00 via cbc.ca

They looked like a family.Four people, including a baby, were found dead in a snowy Manitoba field last Wednesday, just metres from the North Dakota border, where they were believed to be heading. Authorities believe they had been part of a larger group travelling to the United States, in temperatures that felt like –35 C. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called their deaths "mind-blowing” and "tragic," and said he was working with the United States to crack down on people who facil

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Winnipeg burn barrels a positive approach to harm reduction, says Main Street Project

26-01-2022 05:38 via cbc.ca

Shawn Sousa has worked in social services for more than 10 years, and he views the rollout of a Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service pilot project as a step in the right direction.

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Anxiety, depression, loneliness at highest levels among Canadians since early pandemic: survey

26-01-2022 02:13 via cbc.ca

Anxiety and feelings of depression and loneliness among adult Canadians are at their highest levels since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a report released Tuesday by Toronto's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) suggests.

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Organizer behind anti-vaccine mandate convoy says it won't tolerate extremists as online rhetoric heats up

26-01-2022 01:05 via cbc.ca

A key player behind the convoy travelling to Ottawa to protest a vaccine mandate for truckers is distancing her movement from the increasingly extremist rhetoric online being associated with the protest.

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Situation 'dire' as 38 still missing off Florida coast in suspected human smuggling case

26-01-2022 00:59 via cbc.ca

The U.S. Coast Guard battled time and currents Wednesday as its planes and ships searched for 38 people missing off the coast of Florida, four days after a suspected human smuggling boat capsized in a storm.

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39 people missing after boat capsizes near Florida in suspected human smuggling case

26-01-2022 00:59 via cbc.ca

The U.S. Coast Guard searched on Tuesday for 39 people missing for several days after a boat believed to be used for human smuggling capsized off Florida's coast on the way from the Bahamas.

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