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Avengers star Mark Ruffalo joins campaign against B.C. pipeline with call for RBC to end funding

18-03-2022 23:56 via cbc.ca

Mark Ruffalo says concerns about how his money is used are driving his public campaign calling on the Royal Bank of Canada to stop funding the Coastal GasLink pipeline in northern B.C.

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Biden warns Xi of 'consequences' if China aids Russia's invasion of Ukraine

18-03-2022 21:51 via cbc.ca

U.S. President Joe Biden warned Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday there would be "consequences" if Beijing gave material support to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the White House said, while both sides stressed the need for a diplomatic solution to the crisis.

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After Biden and Xi speak, U.S. warns China could face sanctions if it aids Russian invasion

18-03-2022 21:51 via cbc.ca

U.S. President Joe Biden warned Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday there would be "consequences" if Beijing gave material support to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the White House said, while both sides stressed the need for a diplomatic solution to the crisis.

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Rising fuel prices spark unrest in parts of Europe

18-03-2022 20:45 via cbc.ca

High energy costs are stoking unrest in parts of Europe, with Spain deploying more than 23,000 police officers amid a truckers' strike Friday, while farmers in France and Greece snarled traffic with their protests.

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Russia aims to open its own version of McDonald's with similar logo after U.S. chain pulls out

18-03-2022 20:42 via cbc.ca

It appears Russia is working on a replacement for McDonald's restaurants in the country, complete with a logo that looks remarkably similar to the fast food chain's famous golden arches trademark.

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Court grants immediate injunction on Calgary COVID-19 protests

18-03-2022 20:27 via cbc.ca

The City of Calgary has been granted a temporary court injunction to address protesters in the city’s Beltline area.

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Court grants immediate injunction on Beltline protests in Calgary against public health measures

18-03-2022 20:27 via cbc.ca

The City of Calgary has been granted a temporary court injunction to address protesters in the city’s Beltline area.

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Court grants immediate injunction on Beltline protests in Calgary

18-03-2022 20:27 via cbc.ca

The City of Calgary has been granted a temporary court injunction to address protesters in the city’s Beltline area.

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Electric vehicle battery plant coming to Windsor-Essex in Ontario, sources confirm

18-03-2022 20:10 via cbc.ca

A new plant that makes batteries for electric vehicles will be built in Windsor-Essex, an important automaking hub in southwestern Ontario.

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Number of reported hate crimes set new record in 2020 as other crimes decreased: Statistics Canada

18-03-2022 19:12 via cbc.ca

New data from Statistics Canada show the number of hate crimes reported to police across the country went up 37 per cent in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the previous year.

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Protecting vulnerable isthmus joining N.S. and N.B. will cost hundreds of millions: report

18-03-2022 18:40 via cbc.ca

A newly completed study looking for ways to protect the vulnerable strip of land that connects mainland Nova Scotia to New Brunswick, and the rest of Canada, presents three options, all estimated to cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Canada's UN mission goes viral with tweet mocking Russian letter to United Nations

18-03-2022 18:33 via cbc.ca

In an unorthodox diplomatic move, Canada's UN mission on Thursday tweeted out a heavily annotated letter that Russia had sent to the United Nations, including pointed comments in the rewrite, later prompting Russian accusations of "kindergarten-level libel."

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Canada's UN mission goes viral with tweet mocking Russian letter to UN

18-03-2022 18:33 via cbc.ca

In an unorthodox diplomatic move, Canada's UN mission on Thursday tweeted out a heavily annotated letter Russia had sent to the United Nations, including in the rewrite pointed comments, later prompting Russian accusations of "kindergarten-level libel."

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Tam says the federal government is 'examining' all vaccine mandates

18-03-2022 18:09 via cbc.ca

Canada's chief public health officer said Friday the federal government is actively reviewing all of its vaccine mandates with an eye to ending rules that force some people to get their COVID-19 shots.

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As software struggles persist, consultant says Muskrat Falls completion impossible to predict

18-03-2022 17:57 via cbc.ca

A consulting company that's been monitoring progress on the Muskrat Falls project has released a stinging report that raises serious questions about when the controversial project might be ready for commercial operation.

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Great Barrier Reef suffers widespread coral bleaching due to high ocean temperatures

18-03-2022 15:46 via cbc.ca

A United Nations delegation is due to assess whether the reef's World Heritage listing should be downgraded due to the ravages of climate change.

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Ontario makes big promises with critical minerals plans but First Nations advocates remain concerned

18-03-2022 15:09 via cbc.ca

Lawyers and advocates for First Nations in northwestern Ontario say they’re concerned the Ford government wants to press ahead with mining development in the Ring of Fire without properly involving First Nations or addressing their environmental concerns.

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Not just coding: creative talents flourish in Edmonton video game industry

18-03-2022 15:00 via cbc.ca

Artists, writers and other creatives are building careers in the Edmonton video game development scene.

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Volkswagen recalling 23,192 SUVs in Canada for possible 'unexpected braking'

18-03-2022 14:40 via cbc.ca

Volkswagen is recalling more than 246,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because faulty wiring harnesses can make them brake unexpectedly, sometimes while in traffic.

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Hong Kong's COVID-19 infections exceed 1 million amid outbreak

18-03-2022 13:54 via cbc.ca

Hong Kong's cumulative coronavirus infections have exceeded one million as the city grapples with a widespread outbreak that has killed more people than the reported COVID-19 deaths in all of mainland China.

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WestJet foresees busy summer travel season as testing requirements dropped

18-03-2022 13:37 via cbc.ca

WestJet Airlines Ltd. is preparing for an "immediate and dramatic" uptick in demand in the wake of the government of Canada's decision to remove pre-entry COVID-19 testing requirements for vaccinated travellers.

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Alberta government staffers told to take day off to campaign in advance of leadership vote

18-03-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca

In advance of a leadership vote for Premier Jason Kenney, Alberta government political staffers received emails this week compelling them to take Friday off work and volunteer to call supporters.

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Nova Scotians split on lifting mask mandate, survey suggests

18-03-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

A majority of Nova Scotians are supportive of the easing of provincial COVID-19 restrictions next week, but they’re divided on whether masks should still be mandatory in public places, a new survey says.

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Most Nova Scotians support easing of COVID-19 restrictions, survey suggests

18-03-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

A majority of Nova Scotians are supportive of the easing of provincial COVID-19 restrictions next week, but they’re divided on whether masks should still be mandatory in public places, a new survey suggests.

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Brampton pizza: Why ordering 'Indian-style' might become a bigger thing in Canada

18-03-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

Once a quasi-secret menu item, toppings like ginger and chiles are getting more common — and pizza experts say it's delicious.

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Brampton, Ont.'s 'Indian-style' pizza might become a bigger thing in Canada

18-03-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca

Once a quasi-secret menu item, toppings like ginger and chiles are getting more common — and pizza experts say it's delicious.

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Why is Canada's illicit drug supply so deadly and what's being done about it?

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

Canada’s overdose crisis has only worsened during the pandemic, with the number of people dying from illicit drugs soaring to new heights in many provinces. According to those who research and work with drug users, the country’s increasingly toxic drug supply is to blame.

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Thunder Bay's top doctor urges people to mask up for '2-3 weeks' despite end of provincial mandate

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

The medical officer of health for the Thunder Bay district recommends people continue to wear masks after the provincial requirement eases next week, but says she won’t impose local measures.

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Thunder Bay's top doctor encourages people to mask up for '2-3 weeks' despite end of provincial mandate

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

The medical officer of health for the Thunder Bay district recommends people continue to wear masks after the provincial requirement eases next week, but says she won’t impose local measures.

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The cost of living may be going up, but wages are rising, too

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

Inflation has risen to its highest point in a generation, pushing up the price of just about everything. That goes for people's labour, too, as employers compete to keep up with their staffing needs.

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She begged for help as husband struggled: Why home care is failing thousands while companies profit

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

Nearly one million Canadians rely on some sort of home care support, but a Marketplace investigation has found a shroud of secrecy around for-profit companies’ use of public funds. Critics say the broken system is providing substandard care – and sometimes no care at all – for those most vulnerable.

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Private seniors' home in Lévis, Que., under investigation for alleged abuse of migrant workers

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

Quebec Immigration and Labour Minister Jean Boulet has sent workplace health and safety investigators to look into allegations that operators of Villa mon domaine harassed and underpaid six temporary migrant workers from Africa over many months.

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Ontario's plan to sell 'clean energy' credits doesn't wash with environmental groups

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

Premier Doug Ford's government is working on a plan to sell "clean energy credits" to companies wanting to lower their carbon footprint, but environmental groups say the move stands to do nothing about reducing Ontario's CO2 emissions.

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Multiple refugee crises across globe put pressure on Canada's immigration system

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

As the immigration department fast-tracks entries for Ukrainians fleeing war, questions linger about its promise to bring in 40,000 Afghans.

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MP Kevin Vuong aims to rejoin Liberals, calls past accusation a 'fantasy'

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

Toronto MP Kevin Vuong hopes to earn his way back into the Liberal Party and didn't resign after he was elected because he thought it would be "viewed as an admission of guilt," according to an email obtained by CBC News.

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Mother of Ontario woman who died after hospital visit wants more done in light of 'inconsistent' reports

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

The mother of a 24-year-old woman who died a day after going to a St. Catharines, Ont., hospital with back pain in December says she has "more questions than answers" in the wake of receiving separate reports by Niagara Health and EMS that she calls "inconsistent."

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Mother of Ontario woman who died after hospital visit wants more done after 'inconsistent' reports

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

The mother of a 24-year-old woman who died a day after going to a St. Catharines, Ont., hospital with back pain in December says she has "more questions than answers" in the wake of receiving separate reports by Niagara Health and EMS that she calls "inconsistent."

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Mining Ontario's Ring of Fire could help build green energy — but also damage vital peatlands

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the pros and cons of mining Ontario's Ring of Fire and examine the ecological fallout of the war in Ukraine.

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Mask makers mull future as pandemic mandates drop

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

Ontario is scrapping most mask mandates on Monday, following many other parts of Canada. So what happens to mask makers and sellers, once a booming new pandemic business? "I've sewed enough for my lifetime," Sault Ste. Marie woman says.

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How I learned to love my middle-aged body as a ballerina

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

Julia Zarankin is self-admittedly not graceful, but when she decided to learn ballet in her 40s, she learned to love what her middle-aged body could do.

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Canadian navy cancels training course after alleged racist and sexual misconduct incidents

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

The navy has cancelled one of its basic training courses on the West Coast and suspended three recruits after a series of alleged racist and sexually inappropriate incidents.

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Canada fast-tracking Ukrainian refugees, but many Afghans still wait

18-03-2022 09:00 via cbc.ca

As the immigration department fast-tracks entries for Ukrainians fleeing war, questions linger about its promise to bring in 40,000 Afghans.

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Strike averted at Ontario's colleges as both sides reach last-minute deal

18-03-2022 05:03 via cbc.ca

A strike at Ontario's 24 public colleges has been averted after both sides reached a last- minute agreement on Thursday night to enter binding interest arbitration.

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Oligarchs, Putin and Russian power

18-03-2022 05:00 via cbc.ca

Russia’s elite class of billionaire oligarchs have become major targets for Western sanctions over the war on Ukraine.Last week, Canada announced it was freezing assets and banning business from Russian figures including Roman Abramovich, who has been ordered to sell his Chelsea Football Club in the United Kingdom. The U.K. and European Union have taken similar measures against Abramovich and others, and the U.S. has convened a multilateral task force dedicated to sanctioning these elites.

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War in Ukraine has huge implications for B.C. agriculture

18-03-2022 04:04 via cbc.ca

Less availability of fuel, fertilizer and grains, three products exported by Russia, Ukraine and Belarus and relied upon by B.C. farmers, will affect food producers around the province.

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Manitoba premier apologizes for boasting of son's hockey success when asked about patient's death

18-03-2022 02:34 via cbc.ca

Premier Heather Stefanson is apologizing for congratulating her son's high school hockey team in the legislature chamber after being asked to answer to a woman's death.

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Resort CEO told women at B.C. conference to 'go clean some rooms and do some dishes'

18-03-2022 01:15 via cbc.ca

A B.C. resort executive who made a blatantly sexist comment during a supposed tribute to women at an industry conference has apologized and resigned from multiple boards, but some who were in the audience say there's still a much bigger problem to tackle.

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Lia Thomas becomes 1st known transgender woman to win NCAA swimming title

18-03-2022 00:58 via cbc.ca

Thomas, the University of Pennsylvania senior who entered the NCAA women's swimming and diving championships as the top seed, had a season-best time of 4 minutes, 33.24 seconds.

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Other countries have rules for online fundraising, committee probing convoy protest hears

18-03-2022 00:45 via cbc.ca

Several other countries have adopted laws to govern how crowdfunding platforms can be used to raise money for causes, officials from the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe told members of a parliamentary committee Thursday.

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