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A global shortage of Guinness is bad news for St. John’s pub owners

12-02-2025 23:59 via cbc.ca

The CBC’s Maddie Ryan reports on why St. John’s pubs have run out of Guinness beer and how bar owners are faring without the popular Irish stout.

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White House actions have 'serious impact on global health:' WHO

12-02-2025 22:29 via cbc.ca

A World Health Organization spokesperson said on Tuesday that communication on bird flu had become challenging since President Donald Trump announced a U.S. withdrawal from the United Nations health agency.

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Privacy commissioner probing massive breach of student information

12-02-2025 22:13 via cbc.ca

The federal privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into a cybersecurity breach at a company that stores the personal information of K-12 students across Canada.

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Kanye West lawsuit alleges he tormented Jewish employee, called himself Hitler

12-02-2025 22:02 via cbc.ca

The employee, who filed a complaint against Ye and his company Yeezy in California's Superior Court on Tuesday, accuses Ye and Yeezy of discrimination, harassment and retaliation on account of her sex and Jewish religion.

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Kanye West being sued by former employee who says he 'tormented' her for being Jewish

12-02-2025 22:02 via cbc.ca

The employee, who filed a complaint against Ye and his company Yeezy in California's Superior Court on Tuesday, accuses Ye and Yeezy of discrimination, harassment and retaliation on account of her sex and Jewish religion.

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Former Kamloops Indian Residential School designated a national historic site

12-02-2025 21:12 via cbc.ca

National historic sites are appointed as places that have shaped Canada — be it good or bad — to help Canadians understand the country's past and present. The Kamloops Indian Residential School was in operation from 1890 to 1969, after which it became a government-run residence for a day school, until it closed in 1978.

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Canada's GDP level would take permanent hit from drawn-out trade war with U.S., says BoC summary

12-02-2025 20:46 via cbc.ca

The Bank of Canada's governing council felt that a protracted trade conflict with the U.S. would permanently shrink the level of domestic GDP, the minutes of a policy decision meeting showed on Wednesday.

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Canada's fentanyl czar lays out his goal: Stop the drug from crossing U.S. northern border

12-02-2025 20:46 via cbc.ca

Canada's newly appointed fentanyl czar says his goal is to bring the already low percentage of the deadly opioid smuggled south into the United States down to zero.

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Fire consumes arena, circus and performing arts space in Igloolik, Nunavut

12-02-2025 20:18 via cbc.ca

The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m., said George Qaunaq, the Igloolik's chief administrative officer. It engulfed the Kipsigak Arena and Artcirq's Black Box, where it runs its circus and community programing.

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Indigenous Services routinely fails to spend millions approved for children's programs, document shows

12-02-2025 19:26 via cbc.ca

Indigenous Services Canada fails to spend tens of millions of dollars approved for use on two high-demand children's programs — money which then "lapses," or expires, under federal accounting rules, official data show.

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To X or not to X: Halifax debates leaving Elon Musk-owned platform behind

12-02-2025 19:07 via cbc.ca

Amid a changing relationship between Canada and the U.S., staff with Halifax regional council will be looking at whether the municipality should continue using the Elon Musk-owned social media platform X.

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Alberta premier pledges to 'clean' up any wrongdoing amid ongoing health services probe

12-02-2025 18:49 via cbc.ca

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has seen no evidence of wrongdoing at Alberta Health Services amid allegations of conflicts of interest within the provincial health authority.

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As auto thefts drop nationally, Alberta has highest per capita rate of stolen vehicles

12-02-2025 17:20 via cbc.ca

Canada's auto theft rate for private passenger vehicles dropped by almost 19 per cent in 2024 compared to the previous year — but the non-profit that collected the data says the number of stolen vehicles is still "unreasonably" high.

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'Most dangerous time,' Committee to Protect Journalists says after 2024 marks deadliest year

12-02-2025 17:17 via cbc.ca

A new report by the Committee to Protect Journalists says that 2024 saw a record number of journalists killed around the globe, with 70 per cent of the total deaths resulting from Israeli attacks.

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The 2025 Invictus Games in pictures

12-02-2025 17:02 via cbc.ca

Check out the scenes from the 2025 Invictus Games, founded by Prince Harry for wounded, injured and sick military veterans as well as service personnel, now underway in Vancouver and Whistler until Feb. 16.

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U.S. defence secretary dismisses Ukraine's NATO bid as Russia rejects territory swap

12-02-2025 16:38 via cbc.ca

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia will never discuss trading the Ukrainian territory it holds, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly suggested.

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U.S. defence secretary dismisses Ukraine NATO membership as part of any deal to end war

12-02-2025 16:38 via cbc.ca

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is unrealistic and the Trump administration does not see NATO membership for Kyiv as part of a solution to the war triggered by Russia's invasion.

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Trump confirms Putin call as U.S. defence secretary dismisses prospect of Ukraine NATO membership

12-02-2025 16:38 via cbc.ca

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is unrealistic and the Trump administration does not see NATO membership for Kyiv as part of a solution to the war triggered by Russia's invasion.

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Residents urged to conserve electricity as P.E.I.'s power supply remains unstable

12-02-2025 15:40 via cbc.ca

Residents of Prince Edward Island are still being urged to conserve power as electricity instability on the Island stretches into a third evening.

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Prince Edward Islanders urged to conserve electricity as power supply remains unstable

12-02-2025 15:40 via cbc.ca

Residents of Prince Edward Island are still being urged to conserve power as electricity instability on the Island stretches into a third evening.

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P.E.I. city shuts down municipal facilities to avoid blackouts amid power struggle

12-02-2025 15:40 via cbc.ca

The City of Summerside is shutting down municipal facilities in an effort to avoid blackouts, says Mayor Dan Kutcher as he continues to voice frustrations with Maritime Electric's handling of the situation this week.

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Israel mobilizes reservists ahead of Saturday deadline for Hamas to release hostages

12-02-2025 15:30 via cbc.ca

Israel's military has called up reservists in preparation for a possible resumption of fighting in Gaza if Hamas fails to meet a Saturday deadline to release more Israeli hostages and a nearly month-old ceasefire breaks down.

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White House fires USAID inspector general after he released critical report

12-02-2025 15:26 via cbc.ca

Donald Trump's administration will head to court on Wednesday as it moves to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), one day after the White House fired the inspector general for the agency.

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Multinational food and beverage firms push Canadian-made products amid tariff spat

12-02-2025 14:12 via cbc.ca

Amid a "buy Canadian" push inspired by trade tensions with the U.S., some multinational food and beverage companies are working hard to highlight their Canadian-made products.

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More than 200 Albertans owed hundreds of thousands of dollars for life lease repayment

12-02-2025 14:00 via cbc.ca

As a growing number of seniors and their families wait for an Edmonton property developer to repay the money it owes under life-lease contracts, the company says provincial regulations are a new stumbling block.

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How bear penises, a dead porcupine and a late-night 'citizens arrest' featured in poaching probe

12-02-2025 14:00 via cbc.ca

The investigation began with gunshots in the middle of the night, a wounded deer and attempts by alarmed locals in the tiny community of Bridge Lake, B.C., to effect the "citizen's arrest" of a hunter allegedly deserted by his friends. It led to a months-long poaching investigation into the owners of a multimillion-dollar home in Richmond.

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Bear penises, a dead porcupine and a late-night 'citizens arrest' featured in poaching probe

12-02-2025 14:00 via cbc.ca

The investigation began with gunshots in the middle of the night, a wounded deer and attempts by alarmed locals in the tiny community of Bridge Lake, B.C., to effect the "citizen's arrest" of a hunter allegedly deserted by his friends. It led to a months-long poaching investigation into the owners of a multimillion-dollar home in Richmond.

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N.B. woman declared dead by Service Canada is fighting to prove she’s still alive

12-02-2025 11:00 via cbc.ca

A St. Stephen-area woman called the government to find out why she hadn't received her seniors' benefits. She said the answer was 'absolutely shocking.'

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In cases of intimate partner violence, SPCA program finds a safe space for pets

12-02-2025 11:00 via cbc.ca

An SPCA program that works in conjunction with other support agencies provides temporary accommodations for pets whose owners are impacted by intimate partner violence.

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From psalms to slams: Churches renting out basements to flocking pickleball players

12-02-2025 11:00 via cbc.ca

When not used for worship or youth groups, several churches in London are offering up their spaces for pickleball players in the community. Pickleball courts are a way for churches to become more involved in the neighbourhood and generate revenue, coordinators say.

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Declared dead by Service Canada, N.B. woman still trying to get life back

12-02-2025 11:00 via cbc.ca

A St. Stephen-area woman called the government to find out why she hadn't received her seniors' benefits. She said the answer was 'absolutely shocking.'

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Churches mix psalms with slams, renting out basements to feed pickleball fever

12-02-2025 11:00 via cbc.ca

Churches in London, Ont., have found a way to get into pickleball, offering up their spaces for people to play the sport while also generating revenue.

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With a 'Not for Sale' hat and Super Bowl ad, Ford's political rivals face challenges against 'Captain Canada'

12-02-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who's in the middle of a provincial election campaign, has been given the moniker 'Captain Canada,' becoming an unofficial advocate for the entire country as it faces off against Donald Trump's tariffs.

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With a 'Not for Sale' hat and a Super Bowl ad, Doug Ford's political rivals face challenges against 'Captain Canada'

12-02-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who's in the middle of a provincial election campaign, has been given the moniker 'Captain Canada,' becoming an unofficial advocate for the entire country as it faces off against Donald Trump's tariffs.

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With a ‘Not for Sale’ hat and a Super Bowl ad, Doug Ford's political rivals face challenges against 'Captain Canada'

12-02-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who's in the middle of a provincial election campaign, has been given the moniker 'Captain Canada,' becoming an unofficial advocate for the entire country as it faces off against Donald Trump's tariffs.

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Why so many people in Canada seem to be sick right now

12-02-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

You may be seeing and hearing a lot of people coughing and sneezing around you right now as the Public Health Agency of Canada has said influenza is widespread in many parts of the country. Experts say that's because Canada's respiratory virus season got off to a late start.

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Why Doug Ford's political rivals face steep challenges going up against 'Captain Canada'

12-02-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who's in the middle of a provincial election campaign, has been given the moniker 'Captain Canada,' becoming an unofficial advocate for the entire country as it faces off against Donald Trump's tariffs.

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What Ontario's political parties say they'll do for renters as voters worry about increases

12-02-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

For three years, a St. Catharines retiree and her partner have been renting a townhouse built after 2018. Under Ontario rules, the 71-year-old's landlord can increase rent by any amount. "We are at his mercy," Terri Millstone told CBC Hamilton. Here's what the main Ontario parties say they'll do for renters if elected Feb. 27.

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Ontario opposition parties promise more rent control. Here's what Hamilton, Niagara voters think

12-02-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

For three years, a St. Catharines retiree and her partner have been renting a townhouse built after 2018. Under Ontario rules, the 71-year-old's landlord can increase rent by any amount. "We are at his mercy," Terri Millstone told CBC Hamilton. Here's what the main Ontario parties say they'll do for renters if elected Feb. 27.

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India has 1.44 billion people, but hasn't done a census in 14 years. The result is a 'massive information gap'

12-02-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

In the 14 years since Indian officials last held a census, the country has seen rapid growth, with India overtaking China as the world’s most populous nation, with 1.44 billion people, according to estimates from the United Nations.

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Helpless in Iran, family of missing Windsor woman searching for answers

12-02-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

It has been more than a month since Windsor, Ont., woman Shilan Shahbazian went missing. Her family members in Iran, grappling with the pain and helplessness, remain desperate for answers.

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Who's a good boy? Monty the giant schnauzer wins Westminster dog show

12-02-2025 05:06 via cbc.ca

Thousands of dogs. Hundreds of breeds. But a giant schnauzer named Monty beat them all to win Best in Show at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night.

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Monty the giant schnauzer wins Westminster dog show

12-02-2025 05:06 via cbc.ca

Thousands of dogs. Hundreds of breeds. But a giant schnauzer named Monty beat them all to win Best in Show at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night.

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A giant schnauzer named Monty wins Best in Show at Westminster Kennel Club dog show

12-02-2025 05:06 via cbc.ca

Thousands of dogs. Hundreds of breeds. But a giant schnauzer named Monty beat them all to win Best in Show at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday night.

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Catholic Diocese and B.C school settle abuse lawsuit for $3.4M

12-02-2025 02:48 via cbc.ca

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince George, B.C., says it hopes a $3.4 million settlement gives an alleged victim of sexual abuse by a school teacher "some degree of restitution for the harm that was so unjustly inflicted upon him by his abuser."

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Kenyan ice hockey team on the rise has some Canadian connections

12-02-2025 01:20 via cbc.ca

The Ice Lions hockey team based in Nairobi has its sights set on playing in the Olympics. The team recently celebrated its first title win in a friendly league, facing off against amateurs from 'colder nations' on home ice — a rink that was set up by a group of Canadians in 2005. The team is only the fifth African team inducted into the International Ice Hockey Federation, is coached by a Canadian and currently has one female player.

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Man wielding hatchet taken down by officers in what Ontario police chief calls an act of 'compassion'

12-02-2025 00:21 via cbc.ca

Waterloo region's police chief is praising officers involved in a dramatic takedown of a hatchet-wielding man in the middle of a busy road in Kitchener, Ont., that ended with no one being injured.

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