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Trump clarifies that coronavirus task force will 'continue on indefinitely'

06-05-2020 13:58 via cbc.ca

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the White House coronavirus task force would continue its work on the pandemic, focusing on vaccines and therapeutics, a day after appearing to give support to the possibility it would wind down its operations.

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'We are ready to listen:' Savannah Guthrie posts emotional plea to her missing mother's kidnapper

05-02-2026 03:49 via cbc.ca

Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted an emotional plea on social media Wednesday with a message to anyone who might be holding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, for ransom.

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Nearly 1,300 customers affected by Canada Computers data breach, company says

05-02-2026 03:17 via cbc.ca

Canada Computers & Electronics continues to investigate a data breach affecting hundreds of people that has left customers frustrated over how the company handled the episode and communicated about it.

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Toronto pooch wins the 150th Westminster Dog Show

05-02-2026 01:43 via cbc.ca

A Toronto Doberman pinscher is the latest queen of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show — where she competed against 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds. CBC’s Ali Chiasson spoke with Penny and her human about winning "Best in Show."

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Will this be Vancouver's first snow-free winter in 43 years?

05-02-2026 01:35 via cbc.ca

Environment Canada meteorologist Ken Dosanjh says that while there is still some time left in winter, there's no likelihood of sea-level snow in the immediate forecast. He says if none falls by spring, it would be the first time Vancouver had gone snow-free since the winter of 1982-1983.

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Canadian hockey star Gavin McKenna charged with aggravated assault

05-02-2026 01:10 via cbc.ca

Yukon-born hockey player Gavin McKenna, 18, has been charged in the U.S. with assault, according to court documents obtained by CBC News.

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Calgary man accused in Ryan Wedding drug trafficking case seeking bail during extradition

05-02-2026 00:45 via cbc.ca

The lawyer for Calgarian Allistair Chapman, arrested in connection with alleged Canadian drug kingpin Ryan Wedding, says his client is not a flight risk or a public danger and should get bail.

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How the Epstein files unravelled a senior British politician's career — and now threaten PM Starmer's job

05-02-2026 00:39 via cbc.ca

As the U.K.’s ambassador, Peter Mandelson lasted eight months until Prime Minister Keir Starmer sacked him over his resurfaced connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Now, the prime minister's judgment is under close scrutiny, after the U.S. Department of Justice released three million more files related to the convicted sex offender on Friday. The latest drop revealed more details about Mandelson's relationship with Epstein.

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Former RCMP officer to lead new extortion advisory group: B.C. premier

05-02-2026 00:23 via cbc.ca

Paul Dadwal, who grew up in Surrey and worked with the RCMP's gang investigations team, will lead the province's new extortion advisory committee.

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Former RCMP officer Paul Dadwal to lead new extortion advisory group

05-02-2026 00:23 via cbc.ca

Paul Dadwal, who grew up in Surrey and worked with the RCMP's gang investigations team, will lead the province's new extortion advisory committee.

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Several Toronto police officers facing charges related to tow-truck violence: source

05-02-2026 00:09 via cbc.ca

Nine officers are facing charges connected to a series of violent incidents involving tow-truck operators across the Greater Toronto Area, source says.

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9 Toronto police officers facing charges related to tow-truck violence: sources

05-02-2026 00:09 via cbc.ca

Nine Toronto police officers are facing charges related to violent incidents involving tow trucks and operators across the Greater Toronto Area, multiple sources tell CBC News.

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9 Toronto police officers facing charges related to tow-truck violence: source

05-02-2026 00:09 via cbc.ca

Nine officers are facing charges connected to a series of violent incidents involving tow-truck operators across the Greater Toronto Area, source says.

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Civil rights lawyer says Trump officials couldn’t break her spirit, so they doctored her photo instead

05-02-2026 00:04 via cbc.ca

Minnesota civil rights lawyer Nekima Levy Armstrong says she was shocked when she learned the White House had posted an altered photo of her appearing to sob during her arrest when, in fact, she was calm and poised.

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3 accused in Ontario explosives investigation were developing anti-drone weapons system

04-02-2026 23:59 via cbc.ca

The three Ontario men accused of storing materials that could be made into explosives had been looking for money to back the production of a military system designed to prevent drone attacks.

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Federal bill wants to make it easier to share Canadians' electronic medical records

04-02-2026 23:54 via cbc.ca

The federal government is reviving proposed legislation that would allow digital health information to be shared safely across electronic systems.

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Calgary man who joined ISIS sentenced to 16 years on terrorism offences

04-02-2026 23:26 via cbc.ca

35-year-old Jamal Borhot, a Calgary man who joined an Islamic State group in the Middle East, was sentenced Wednesday to 16 years in prison.

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Winner of Westminster dog show is a Doberman from Toronto area

04-02-2026 23:24 via cbc.ca

Penny the Doberman — born and bred in the GTA — bested over 2,500 dogs and 200 breeds at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, held in New York. She beat out six other finalists at New York's Madison Square Garden.

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B.C.'s northernmost winery celebrates 1 millionth bottle

04-02-2026 23:09 via cbc.ca

Northern Lights Estate Winery focuses on wines made from fruits grown in Prince George, B.C.

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Canada's Mark McMorris stretchered off hill after fall in pre-Olympic snowboard training

04-02-2026 23:01 via cbc.ca

Canada's three-time Olympic bronze-medal snowboarder Mark McMorris crashed Wednesday night during big air training for the Milan Cortina Games and had to be taken off the course on a stretcher.

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Quebec tables new version of controversial bill to change doctors' pay

04-02-2026 22:15 via cbc.ca

Quebec Health Minister Sonia Bélanger has tabled a new bill to change doctors' remuneration after reforms outlined in Bill 2 threatened clinic closures and the departure of GPs to other provinces.

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Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman issued provisional suspension for whereabouts failures

04-02-2026 22:09 via cbc.ca

Canadian pole vaulter and Olympic bronze medallist Alysha Newman has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for Whereabouts Failures.

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Liberal MP wants longer answers, fewer sound bites from question period

04-02-2026 22:04 via cbc.ca

A Liberal MP says he wants to see question period in the House of Commons offer longer, more detailed answers and fewer social media-friendly clips.

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120 unidentified bodies released by Israel, Red Cross officials in Gaza say

04-02-2026 21:49 via cbc.ca

In an unexpected move Wednesday, the International Committee ⁠of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it received 120 unidentified bodies of Palestinians from Israel believed to have been killed during the two-year war. Health officials in Gaza say they are beginning work to identify the remains.

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6 months after N.L. fire destroyed nearly 200 homes, frustration builds over property crime

04-02-2026 21:38 via cbc.ca

Residents of Conception Bay North are dealing with persistent property crime as the region attempts to build back following the devastating wildfires over the summer.

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Former P.E.I. substitute pleads guilty to sexually touching elementary school student

04-02-2026 21:03 via cbc.ca

A former P.E.I. substitute teacher who has already pleaded guilty to charges related to child sex abuse images and sexually touching a primary school student has now pleaded guilty to sexually touching another student at a different elementary school.

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Canada rides fast start to victory over Czechia to open Olympic mixed doubles curling

04-02-2026 20:50 via cbc.ca

The lights went out at the Olympic curling venue before Canada’s Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman powered their way to a near-flawless 10-5 victory over Czechia on the opening day of mixed doubles competition Wednesday in Italy.

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Canada rides fast start to victory over Czechia in Olympic mixed doubles curling opener

04-02-2026 20:50 via cbc.ca

The lights went out at the Olympic curling venue before Canada’s Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman powered their way to a near-flawless 10-5 victory over Czechia on the opening day of mixed doubles competition Wednesday in Italy.

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B.C. politicians press Ottawa to recognize Sumas Prairie flooding as national issue

04-02-2026 20:29 via cbc.ca

B.C.’s emergency minister, the mayor of Abbotsford and the chief of Sumas First Nation are in the nation’s capital this week, pushing for federal action to help solve the rising flood risk in the Sumas Prairie.

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Man convicted of trying to kill Donald Trump on his Florida golf course gets life in prison

04-02-2026 20:03 via cbc.ca

The man convicted of trying to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison, after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."

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