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Workplace wellness programs return few benefits, study suggests

28-04-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca

The idea that workplace wellness programs serve to improve employees' health and reduce overall spending on medical benefits may not be accurate, according to a new study by researchers from Harvard University. But others say cost savings are not the only value of the programs.

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Alberta town wins $50K toward arena rebuild, holds street hockey fundraiser

15-03-2026 01:42 via cbc.ca

A southern Alberta town thatlost the use of its aging hockey arena after an explosion has won thousands of dollars to use in its recovery efforts. Taber was revealed Saturday as one of the Kraft Hockeyville contest’s provincial winnersafter a two-week judging process.

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Emergency alert issued in Prince George, B.C. due to gas leak; residents told to evacuate

15-03-2026 01:36 via cbc.ca

An emergency alert has been issued in Prince George due to a gas leak that officials say poses a threat to human life.

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Hulu not moving forward with Buffy reboot, Sarah Michelle Gellar says

15-03-2026 01:12 via cbc.ca

Hulu's reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer will no longer be happening, the TV show's former star announced on Saturday.

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Canada's Steven Dubois wins 500m gold at world short track championships

15-03-2026 00:43 via cbc.ca

Canada's Steven Dubois won gold in the 500 metres Saturday at the world short track speedskating championships. Dubois topped the podium in the same distance last month at the Milano-Cortina Olympic Games and successfully defended his world title in the event.

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Another 3 members of Iran’s women’s soccer team decide against staying in Australia as refugees

14-03-2026 23:05 via cbc.ca

Another three members of Iran's women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said on Sunday.

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Carney, Norway PM push message of oil-market stability as war in Middle East rattles global supply

14-03-2026 20:40 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Norway’s Jonas Gahr Støre stressed energy stability during talks in Oslo as the Middle East war rattles global oil markets. Canada will release 23.6 million barrels following an International Energy Agency call for coordinated action. Both leaders also urged de-escalation and pledged closer Canada-Norway cooperation on Arctic security.

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2 charged with first-degree murder of B.C. man reported missing in February

14-03-2026 19:43 via cbc.ca

Two people have been charged with first-degree murder in relation to the killing of 45-year-old Burnaby man Masood Masjoody. IHIT says the suspects and victim were known to each other but the motive remains under investigation.

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Russian strike on Kyiv region kills 4, wounds 15

14-03-2026 19:13 via cbc.ca

A combined Russian missile and drone attack on the Kyiv region killed at least four people and wounded 15, a Ukrainian official said Saturday, after the United States postponed Russia-Ukraine talks due to the war with Iran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the main target of the strikes was energy infrastructure.

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Ontario justice allows Al-Quds Day rally to continue after Ford injunction attempt fails

14-03-2026 19:07 via cbc.ca

An Ontario Superior Court justice has ruled that the Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto may continue as planned Saturday afternoon.

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Ford government unsuccessful in blocking Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto

14-03-2026 19:07 via cbc.ca

An Ontario Superior Court justice has ruled that the Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto may continue as planned Saturday afternoon.

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Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto proceeds after judge rules against Ford government's attempt to block it

14-03-2026 19:07 via cbc.ca

An Al-Quds Day rally took to the streets near the U.S. consulate in Toronto Saturday, after an Ontario Superior Court justice ruled that the demonstration could continue as planned.

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Canada's wheelchair curling team completes perfect Paralympic campaign, claiming 1st gold since 2014

14-03-2026 17:33 via cbc.ca

Canada's wheelchair curling team won its fourth Paralympic title and first since 2014 on Saturday with a 4-3 win over defending champion China at the Milano-Cortina Games.

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Federal government planning to revamp funding for Canadian athletes, says Carney

14-03-2026 16:49 via cbc.ca

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is planning to revamp its funding for Canadian athletes and will examine the issue "very deliberately" over the next six months — news that comes just before a federal commission on the future of Canadian sport releases its final report.

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Gosselin bolts to women's slalom bronze, capturing Canada's 200th all-time Winter Paralympics medal

14-03-2026 14:22 via cbc.ca

Michaela Gosselin placed third in the women's slalom standing category on Day 8 of the Milano-Cortina Paralympics on Saturday. The 25-year-old from Collingwood, Ont.,posted a total time of one minute, 29.19 seconds to secure her first Paralympic podium.

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Why the medical advice on peanut allergies flipped in a generation

14-03-2026 13:52 via cbc.ca

The advice on how to prevent peanut allergy in babies did a U-turn. Here's the scientific basis and practical tips for parents to apply the advice.

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'I want to be a role model': Canada's Para ice hockey captain McGregor leads with quiet confidence

14-03-2026 13:25 via cbc.ca

One of the most revered Para ice hockey players in the world and a vocal advocate of mental health awareness, captain Tyler McGregor will be leading the Canadian team to battle for gold against the United States at the 2026 Paralympics.

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What the Musqueam rights recognition agreement means and what it doesn’t

14-03-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca

A federal agreement recognizing xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Aboriginal rights in much of Metro Vancouver has sparked debate about private property and overlapping Indigenous territories. Here's what the agreement actually says and what it doesn't.

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Snow snake at the Arctic Winter Games does what it’s always done: bring Indigenous people together

14-03-2026 13:00 via cbc.ca

Snow snake is a game rooted in cross-cultural traditions and whose practitioners have kept alive across Turtle Island for centuries.
That ethos was no different at the Arctic Winter Games, where, earlier in the week, dozens of athletes from the circumpolar North lined up to take their best shot along a 200-metre track.

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He thought he followed all the rules. Then border guards arrested him on the street

14-03-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca

A social worker who specializes in youth mental health is heading back to Ireland after he says Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada cancelled his work permit without his knowledge and without giving him a chance to respond.

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Alberta power policies trigger $408M devaluation to ATCO's wind and solar division, company says

14-03-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca

The Calgary-based giant warned of "legal recourse" if province doesn't alter reforms that harm renewable projects.

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Proposed mermaid statue in Lockeport, N.S., too tall a tale for some locals

14-03-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

The chair of the town's heritage and tourism committee says the statue would "help put Lockeport on the map." But some residents say any new statue should be based on the town's heritage, not a mythical creature.

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Is Brad Gushue the GOAT? Here's how curlers see his legacy

14-03-2026 09:30 via cbc.ca

Brad Gushue will go down as one of the most decorated curlers in the history of the game. His peers say he'll be remembered for elevating the sport with his tenacious work ethic.

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People are churning butter on runs. We're sorry to be the ones to tell you this

14-03-2026 09:00 via cbc.ca

Runners have discovered they can churn butter by strapping bags of heavy cream and salt to their torsos and running around for an hour. And yes, they're eating it.

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Parks Canada planning to cull dozens of deer on historic Quebec island

14-03-2026 09:00 via cbc.ca

Parks Canada is proposing to kill dozens of white-tailed deer at a storied historic site near Quebec City, saying the deer population on the island presents a threat to rare plants and the safety of employees flying in. However, an animal-rights advocate is calling for the agency to use non-lethal solutions to deal with the deer.

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How your smartphone could help unlock the mystery of the monarch butterfly's migration from Mexico

14-03-2026 09:00 via cbc.ca

A total of 160 monarchs across Mexico’s six butterfly sanctuaries have been tagged with new transmitters that will provide the most detailed look to date at the first leg of the the insects' migration back north.

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'Full of panic': Woman who lost Hamilton townhome to fire recalls how neighbours pulled together

14-03-2026 09:00 via cbc.ca

Aleesha Baxter and her family were among up to 10 people displaced by a townhouse fire this week at 23 Echovalley Dr. in Hamilton's Upper Stoney Creek area that destroyed six units. She says she was among those who jumped into action to ensure neighbours were aware of the early-morning fire.

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Former NATO chief says he doesn't think allies will be pulled further into Middle East conflict

14-03-2026 09:00 via cbc.ca

The former secretary general of NATO says he doesn't think allies will be pulled further into the conflict in the Middle East, but he's concerned the ongoing war with Iran will benefit Russia's economy and take the world’s attention away from the invasion of Ukraine.

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Canadians might be soon waiting longer to have their air travel complaints heard

14-03-2026 09:00 via cbc.ca

The federal government is currently weighing whether to renew funding meant to address a massive backlog of airline passenger complaints — funding that if not extended could result in Canadians having to wait longer to have their cases heard.

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Behind the scenes of Sinners, Oscar-nominated women are 'carrying the torch' for diverse, young filmmakers

14-03-2026 09:00 via cbc.ca

Three women of colour who worked on the crew of Sinners are helping drive a significant shift in the film industry that's allowing diverse newcomers to gain experience and recognition behind the scenes. Veterans like costume designer Ruth E. Carter who've broken barriers say they're lighting the way for those who follow to make their own communities, lift each other up and create opportunities for each other.

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