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Canada's largest port places 2nd last in global efficiency ranking

12-06-2023 23:59 via cbc.ca

The Port of Vancouver placed second-to-last on a global ranking of hundreds of container ports, after some cargo ships waited weeks to unload their cargo last year.

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The Bachelor for seniors? Here are the buzziest shows airing on Canadian TV in the next year

12-06-2023 23:49 via cbc.ca

Canadian networks hosted their upfront events last week, sharing upcoming TV shows that will air during the 2023-2024 season. Here’s what to look forward to on Canadian TV this year.

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Driver charged after bus carrying wedding guests crashes in Australia, killing 10

12-06-2023 23:45 via cbc.ca

The crash on Sunday happened just after 11:30 p.m. local time in foggy conditions at a roundabout in the town of Greta, in the heart of the Hunter Valley wine region, a picturesque area dotted with vineyards and restaurants.

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What's going on with Reddit today?

12-06-2023 22:08 via cbc.ca

Reddit, the website known as the "front page of the internet," is making front-page news today, as many communities there have gone private or restricted to protest recent changes that would charge third-party apps to access the site's content — a move developers say would put their applications out of business.

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Reddit is facing a major protest from its own moderators

12-06-2023 22:08 via cbc.ca

Reddit, the website known as the "front page of the internet," is making front-page news today, as many communities there have gone private to protest recent changes that would charge third-party apps to access the site's content — a move developers say would put their applications out of business.

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Here's why many Reddit communities are going dark

12-06-2023 22:08 via cbc.ca

Reddit, the website known as the "front page of the internet," is making front-page news today, as many communities there have gone private or restricted to protest recent changes that would charge third-party apps to access the site's content — a move developers say would put their applications out of business.

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The world watches as Canada moves to seize a Russian cargo jet for Ukraine

12-06-2023 21:50 via cbc.ca

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau briefed reporters in Kyiv last weekend on plans to seize a Russian cargo plane that has been stranded on the tarmac at Pearson International for over a year, he merely confirmed what trade lawyers and aviation industry watchers had been expecting for weeks.

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Swastikas sprayed across N.B. park named for teen who inspired global kindness campaign

12-06-2023 21:26 via cbc.ca

Several parents say they were shocked to find a hate symbol spray painted over a Riverview playground dedicated to a teen who led a campaign encouraging kindness before she died of cancer.

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Vintners warn a wine shortage could be coming, as they try to adapt to climate change

12-06-2023 21:15 via cbc.ca

Winemakers are grappling with the impact of climate change, from extreme temperatures in B.C. to catastrophic flooding in Italy.

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Canada, Netherlands take Syria to International Court of Justice over torture claims

12-06-2023 20:28 via cbc.ca

Canada and the Netherlands are taking Syria to the World Court over torture claims, the International Court of Justice said on Monday.

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3 children, 1 man seriously injured in Quebec school bus crash

12-06-2023 18:46 via cbc.ca

Three children and one man were transported to hospital with serious injuries after a school bus drove off the road in Sainte-Marguerite-Marie, Que., in the Matapédia Valley.

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New exoplanet discovery sparks hope of hidden 'Tatooines'

12-06-2023 17:00 via cbc.ca

The discovery of another exoplanet in a binary star system more than 1,000 light years away may lead to discoveries of many more planets in these cosmic neighbourhoods first popularized by Star Wars.

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All remaining Nordstrom stores in Canada to close for good by Tuesday

12-06-2023 16:28 via cbc.ca

Tuesday will be the final day for all 13 Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores across Canada, the retailer has announced.

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New Canada Post stamp honours N.W.T.'s Nellie Cournoyea, 1st Indigenous woman to lead a Canadian government

12-06-2023 15:43 via cbc.ca

The first Indigenous woman to lead a provincial or territorial government in Canada is being honoured with a new stamp.

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Canadian golfer flattened by security while spraying champagne in RBC Canadian Open celebration

12-06-2023 15:17 via cbc.ca

Nick Taylor's victory on Sunday marked the first time a Canadian golfer won the Canadian Open title since 1954. That wasn't lost on fellow Canuck Adam Hadwin, who was one of the the first to rush the green in celebration, spraying champagne at Taylor and his caddie.

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Canadian golfer flattened by security while spraying champagne in Canadian Open celebration

12-06-2023 15:17 via cbc.ca

Nick Taylor's victory on Sunday marked the first time a Canadian golfer won the Canadian Open the title since 1954. That didn't seem lost on fellow Canuck Adam Hadwin who was one of the the first to rush the green in celebration, spraying champagne at Taylor and his caddie. A security guard at the event did not recognize Hadwin, and the golfer was absolutely levelled onto the green by the vigilant guard.

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How CBC News will manage the challenge of AI

12-06-2023 14:59 via cbc.ca

Our guidelines on the use of AI are preliminary and subject to change as the technology and industry best practices evolve. What won’t change is our commitment to fact-based, accurate, original journalism — done by humans for humans.

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JPMorgan Chase settles lawsuit filed by Jeffrey Epstein victim

12-06-2023 14:35 via cbc.ca

JPMorgan Chase & Co. agreed in principle to settle a class-action lawsuit with a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, the bank announced on Monday, saying the settlement was "in the best interests of all parties, especially the survivors who were the victims of Epstein's terrible abuse."

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Silvio Berlusconi, former Italian prime minister, dead at 86

12-06-2023 11:10 via cbc.ca

Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy's longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fuelled parties and allegations of corruption, has died, Italian media reported Monday. He was 86.

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Student stunned by 61% price hike in mandatory meal plan at UNB Saint John

12-06-2023 11:00 via cbc.ca

Garrett Oakes, 19, says he feels blindsided by a big jump in what he’ll have to pay for food while living in residence next year at the University of New Brunswick Saint John.

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St. John's homeowner whose house was used in rental scam warning others

12-06-2023 10:30 via cbc.ca

She worries the hot housing market in St. John's is leaving some people more vulnerable to scams.

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Rocky Mountain employers in Alberta see major boost in temporary foreign worker approvals

12-06-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca

Faced with a pandemic-induced labour shortage, businesses in Alberta's Rocky Mountain tourist hot spots have been allowed to dramatically boost the number of temporary foreign workers they hire to fill low-wage positions. The easing of hiring limits isn't confined to Alberta but applies across the country.

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How hard is it to get EV charging stations into residential buildings?

12-06-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca

Some electric vehicle owners are called "garage orphans," because they don't have driveways, designated parking spots or easy access to private charging options. But experts say there are ways to address this issue.

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Frustration mounts for families waiting for child Nexus cards as wait times soar to 24 months

12-06-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca

Families say they are waiting up to 24 months to receive a Nexus card for their baby, despite multiple federal government initiatives to reduce the application backlog.

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Frustration mounts for families as wait times for child Nexus cards soar to 24 months

12-06-2023 10:00 via cbc.ca

Families say they are waiting up to 24 months to receive a Nexus card for their baby, despite multiple federal government initiatives to reduce the application backlog.

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Hundreds still out of their homes after fire destroys multiple buildings in Maple Ridge, B.C.

12-06-2023 07:45 via cbc.ca

The fire, which officials suspect began on Friday night in a residential building still under construction, burned for roughly 10 hours.

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#TheMoment this 12-year-old got a university degree

12-06-2023 04:30 via cbc.ca

Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis started university at the age of nine and earned a bachelor’s of science by the age of 12, making her Canada’s youngest university graduate.

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See the secrets of Masonic Temple in St. John's before renovations begin

12-06-2023 03:30 via cbc.ca

There are secrets around every corner of Masonic Temple in downtown St. John’s. But the aging building is about to undergo a transformative renovation. So we asked two longtime Freemasons to take us for a final tour.

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The National | Canadian Open win, Amazon rescue, Maggie Mac Neil

12-06-2023 03:00 via cbc.ca

June 11, 2023 | Nick Taylor becomes the first Canadian golfer to win the Canadian Open in almost 70 years. Growing wildfires force more evacuations and threaten the town of Edson, Alta. Plus, Canadian swimming champ Maggie Mac Neil talks about her success.

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B.C. golfer Nick Taylor 1st Canadian to win RBC Canadian Open since 1954, prevailing in playoff

12-06-2023 01:36 via cbc.ca

Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., won the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday at Toronto’s Oakdale Golf and Country Club, becoming the first Canadian man to win at home since Pat Fletcher in 1954.

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B.C. golfer Nick Taylor 1st Canadian to win Canadian Open since 1954, prevailing in playoff

12-06-2023 01:36 via cbc.ca

The drought is over. Nick Taylor won the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday, becoming the first Canadian to do so since Pat Fletcher in 1954.

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