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They had two weeks to learn the music to play for the King's coronation — and they had to keep it secret

09-05-2023 23:46 via cbc.ca

Two Regina Symphony Orchestra musicians travelled to London to play amongst seven orchestras from across the United Kingdom at the coronation of King Charles.

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Regina Symphony Orchestra musicians play at King Charles's coronation

09-05-2023 23:46 via cbc.ca

Two Regina Symphony Orchestra musicians travelled to London to play amongst seven orchestras from across the United Kingdom at the coronation of King Charles on May 6, 2023.

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The Main, famed Montreal smoked meat institution beloved by Trudeau and Cohen, closes down

09-05-2023 23:44 via cbc.ca

The windows of the iconic eatery, whose sign has hung over St-Laurent Boulevard — a road long referred to as the Main — since 1974, were papered over on Monday and a note in the window thanked its customers for their years of patronage.

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Canada accused of stonewalling in court challenge to Métis Nation of Ontario self-government deal

09-05-2023 23:01 via cbc.ca

The Canadian government is being accused of stonewalling in a court challenge by the First Nations of the Wabun Tribal Council against a recently signed Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) self-government agreement.

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Could a national physician registry help Alberta's doctor shortage? Some physicians think so

09-05-2023 22:54 via cbc.ca

As Alberta continues to grapple with physician shortages, some doctors point to the concept of a unified national licensing system as one possible relief valve, particularly for rural areas.

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Younger Canadians are worried about retirement costs. Some experts say they can't afford not to be

09-05-2023 22:28 via cbc.ca

A new report calls for a publicly funded insurance system for long-term care. Canadians would pay into the system during their working lives, and access that safety net in retirement.

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Quebec tables bill to tighten screws on Airbnb, other short-term rental platforms

09-05-2023 22:15 via cbc.ca

The Quebec government already requires people who offer short-term accommodations to be registered with the province. Now, the companies that run the platforms would be responsible for enforcing a series of new rules.

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Giving alcohol to those dependent on it has an unexpected side effect, medical student says

09-05-2023 21:52 via cbc.ca

An evaluation of a harm reduction program that prescribes alcohol to people who have struggled with homelessness in Halifax is showing positive results almost three years on — but it’s had a surprising side effect.

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Blue Jays fan claims $2.8M jackpot after week-long search for winner

09-05-2023 21:34 via cbc.ca

The winner of a $2.8-million Jays Care Foundation jackpot has been found after a week-long search, Toronto's Blue Jays' charitable arm said Tuesday.

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New bill before the Senate would crack down on non-disclosure agreements

09-05-2023 21:15 via cbc.ca

A new bill tabled in the Senate Tuesday would curb the use of non-disclosure agreements that force employees to remain silent about harassment, violence or discrimination in the workplace.

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Jury finds Donald Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll, rejects rape claim

09-05-2023 21:14 via cbc.ca

A jury in New York has found former U.S. president Donald Trump did defame writer E. Jean Carroll, stemming from her allegation of rape in the 1990s.

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Jury finds Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed columnist E. Jean Carroll

09-05-2023 21:14 via cbc.ca

Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her by branding her a liar, jurors decided on Tuesday, dealing the former U.S. president a legal setback as he campaigns to retake office in 2024.

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Texas mall shooting victims include elementary school-age sisters, young family

09-05-2023 20:54 via cbc.ca

The people killed in a shooting at a mall near Dallas include two elementary school-age sisters, a couple and their three-year-old son, a young engineer and a security guard. The victims represent a multicultural cross-section of the area's increasingly diverse suburbs.

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Fears of more floods and fires in B.C. Interior as forecast shows temperatures topping 30 C

09-05-2023 19:10 via cbc.ca

What you need to know about B.C. wildfires for Tuesday.

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Destroyed homes, infrastructure among wildfire losses in northern Alberta communities

09-05-2023 19:06 via cbc.ca

An increasing number of northern Alberta residents forced to flee fast-moving wildfires are learning their homes may not have survived the flames.

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Slaw-some! P.E.I. woman turns hit cabbage cook book into help for women's shelter

09-05-2023 18:56 via cbc.ca

A cookbook focused on the lowly cabbage may have been 'bit of a lark,' as author Ann Thurlow describes it, but it has grown into a boon for a women’s shelter in Charlottetown.

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Cabbage cookbook author writes big cheque for P.E.I. women's shelter

09-05-2023 18:56 via cbc.ca

A cookbook focused on the lowly cabbage may have been 'bit of a lark,' as author Ann Thurlow describes it, but it has grown into a boon for a women’s shelter in Charlottetown.

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Brothers sentenced to 6 years in prison for 'anti-Arab' attack against Mississauga father

09-05-2023 17:39 via cbc.ca

The two men who were found guilty of aggravated assault in a brutal attack against a Mississauga man were both sentenced to six years in prison on Tuesday.

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Government won't adopt Liberal policy critics warned could hurt press freedom, PM says

09-05-2023 17:15 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will not consider adopting a controversial party policy to target disinformation that critics denounced as an assault on free press.

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Firefighters say government budget cuts make it harder to battle wildfires

09-05-2023 16:14 via cbc.ca

Former members of an elite Alberta wildfire-fighting crew say government budget cuts have left the province battling its current blazes short-handed.

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Firefighters criticize cuts to Alberta's aerial attack teams as wildfire battle continues

09-05-2023 16:14 via cbc.ca

Former members of an elite Alberta wildfire-fighting crew say government budget cuts have left the province battling its current blazes short-handed.

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Jenny Craig bankrupt, will close down business in U.S. in Canada

09-05-2023 16:11 via cbc.ca

After 40 years in business, weight-loss chain Jenny Craig has announced it is closing down in the U.S., Canada, and possibly several other markets around the world.

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Jenny Craig bankrupt, will close down business in U.S. and Canada

09-05-2023 16:11 via cbc.ca

After 40 years in business, weight-loss chain Jenny Craig has announced it is closing down in the U.S., Canada, and possibly several other markets around the world.

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Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan arrested during court appearance

09-05-2023 14:14 via cbc.ca

Pakistan's anti-graft agents on Tuesday arrested former prime minister Imran Khan as he appeared in a court in the capital, Islamabad, to face charges in multiple graft cases, police and officials from his party said.

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Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan arrested

09-05-2023 14:14 via cbc.ca

Pakistan's anti-graft agents on Tuesday arrested former prime minister Imran Khan as he appeared in a court in the capital, Islamabad, to face charges in multiple graft cases, police and officials from his party said.

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This man lived and died in an electrical closet in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

09-05-2023 13:00 via cbc.ca

Friends of Dino ‘Boomer’ Bundy are mourning the Downtown Eastside advocate’s death in an electrical room fire and calling for immediate action on housing and an end to the stigma surrounding the community.

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Putin slams West at Russian Victory Day parade, says world is at 'decisive turning point'

09-05-2023 12:54 via cbc.ca

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday told his country's Victory Day parade on Moscow's Red Square that "a real war" has been unleashed against Russia by the West's "untamed ambitions," shortly after the Kremlin's forces rained cruise missiles on Ukrainian targets.

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Youth from Big Island Lake Cree Nation to perform in dance showcase in Toronto

09-05-2023 12:00 via cbc.ca

Outside Looking In (OLI) is an intensive high school accredited program that uses the arts to build self esteem and teach life lessons to Indigenous youth.

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'We need to control the party': a look inside Take Back Alberta's UCP insurgency

09-05-2023 12:00 via cbc.ca

This grassroot group's leader speaks in dire terms about the stakes in Alberta's election. But his ambitions go beyond May 29.

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At nearly 9 minutes of sports betting ads per Toronto Maple Leafs game, a new group wants them banned

09-05-2023 11:00 via cbc.ca

Educators and parents are concerned that the use of celebrities and athletes in gambling ads will have a negative impact on young people.

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With travel demand high, Canada's airports and airlines vow this summer won't be so bad

09-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca

With almost all COVID-19-related travel restrictions lifted, it's expected that the pent-up desire to get away will result in even higher numbers of Canadians travelling by air over the coming months.

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Why owning the Ottawa Senators is a hot ticket for celebrities

09-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca

Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg and reportedly The Weeknd have created a star-powered bidding war in a quest to own the Ottawa Senators.

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The threats to press freedom in Canada and the world

09-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca

Last week marked the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, proclaimed in 1993 to reinforce the intrinsic relationship of a free press to all other human rights. What better time to reflect on the state of journalism in Canada and abroad?

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Sovereignty isn't separation; it's making choices for yourself. Alberta needs it

09-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca

In social work, a client must feel empowered to make their own decisions. The same applies to a province, argues Matthew Morin. He wrote this opinion piece as part of a series of personal essays the CBC is running ahead of the Alberta election.

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My child was diagnosed with mental illnesses. It's taught me that love can be unlovely

09-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca

Despite all her efforts to create a perfect home, a perfect life and to be the perfect mother, Wendy Solbak still ended up sitting in a hospital with a mentally unwell child.

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Diesel is cheaper than regular gas right now thanks to a 'freight recession'

09-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca

After soaring to record highs last year, diesel prices have fallen significantly in recent months, which experts say could signal a slowdown economy.

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Chief justice warns Trudeau that judicial vacancies are putting criminal trials at risk

09-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca

Canada’s chief justice Richard Wagner is warning Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the chronic shortage of judges in the federal court system is putting criminal trials at risk and could undermine public confidence in democratic institutions.

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As some students become radicalized, these Quebec teachers are pushing back

09-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca

The polarization in society is reflected in the classroom as the far-right gains ground in Quebec. A new series of videos aims to give teachers at the CEGEP level the tools to respond to it.

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Archdiocese of Toronto threatens sexual abuse accuser in legal defence

09-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca

David Cullen launched a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto in 2021, alleging he was sexually abused as a child by a priest who has since died. He says he wasn't prepared for the Archdiocese's legal response, which experts and former clergy members contacted by The Fifth Estate describe as “threatening,” “victim blaming” and a “massive institutional betrayal.”

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A graphic video on Twitter of the Texas mall shooting is spurring debate — and disgust

09-05-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca

As a video of a mass shooting in a Texas suburb spread on Twitter, a debate is playing out out over censorship and power of images to both cause harm and provoke change.

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Oilers offence dries up in Game 3 blowout loss to Golden Knights

09-05-2023 05:35 via cbc.ca

Jonathan Marchessault scored his first two goals of the playoffs for the Vegas Golden Knights in Monday's 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers to lead their playoff series two games to one.

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Oilers fall to Golden Knights 5-1 in Game 3

09-05-2023 05:35 via cbc.ca

Jonathan Marchessault scored his first two goals of the playoffs for the Vegas Golden Knights in Monday's 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers to lead their playoff series two games to one.

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2 inmates on loose after escaping jail in The Pas

09-05-2023 04:29 via cbc.ca

Two inmates with a history of violence escaped from jail Monday evening in The Pas, Man., RCMP say.

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2 inmates at large after escape from The Pas jail: RCMP

09-05-2023 04:29 via cbc.ca

Two inmates with a history of violence are at large after escaping from jail Monday evening in The Pas, Man., RCMP say.

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Chicago wins Connor Bedard sweepstakes, capturing No. 1 pick in NHL draft lottery

09-05-2023 02:37 via cbc.ca

Chicago have won the NHL draft lottery and the right to select Connor Bedard with the first pick, parlaying one of their worst seasons in decades into a potentially franchise-altering player.

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B.C. premier says he met CSIS regional boss over alleged foreign election meddling

09-05-2023 02:14 via cbc.ca

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he had a meeting with the regional director of Canada's spy agency over allegations of foreign interference in the province's elections.

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Human rights commission says staffers linked to workplace racism have been reassigned

09-05-2023 01:54 via cbc.ca

The acting head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission told senators Monday the organization took "prompt and appropriate corrective action" against those behind anti-Black racism at the commission.

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Vancouver Opera chorus singer hits last note on 50-year career

09-05-2023 01:14 via cbc.ca

Bette Cosar capped her 50-year career as a chorus singer with the Vancouver Opera on Sunday, performing in Richard Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, her 118th production.

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Sask. Cree journalist Connie Walker wins Pulitzer Prize for residential school podcast

09-05-2023 01:02 via cbc.ca

A Saskatchewan First Nations woman's story about her father's residential school experience has won the world's top journalism award.

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Former CBC journalist Connie Walker wins Pulitzer Prize for residential school podcast

09-05-2023 01:02 via cbc.ca

A Saskatchewan First Nations woman's story about her father's residential school experience has won the world's top journalism award.

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