world news Community spread blamed for over half of Ontario's new COVID-19 cases, 'perplexing' top doctor By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:35:27 EDT After several days in which fewer than 400 cases of COVID-19 were added to the provincial tally, Friday's report was up again, with 477 new cases reported. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
world news OPP officer punished after delays allow driver to evade prosecution in fatal Kingsville crash By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:16:54 EDT An Essex County OPP officer has been slapped with a cut in pay because of "inexplicable" investigative delays into a fatal collision, allowing the at-fault driver to "evade criminal prosecution." Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
world news 14 patients died at Windsor's field hospital, most did not want resuscitation says chief of staff By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:43:55 EDT Of the 58 people who have died due to COVID-19 in Windsor-Essex, 14 of them were patients at Windsor Regional Hospital's field hospital. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
world news Windsor has highest jobless rate in Canada for fourth month straight By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:53:59 EDT Windsor's unemployment rate soared even higher in April, according to Statistics Canada numbers released Friday. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
world news Essex County OPP release sketch of man who allegedly impersonated an officer By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:51:52 EDT According to OPP, a man allegedly pulled over a woman on April 23 driving on Naylor Side Road near the intersection of North Talbot Road, while "wearing clothing resembling the uniform of a police officer." Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
world news Former teacher found guilty of professional misconduct, has teaching licence revoked By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 19:06:22 EDT Former Windsor high school drama teacher John Nabben was found guilty on Thursday, May 7 of professional misconduct, and has had his teaching licence revoked. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
world news Windsor filmmaker shoots horror movie at home — starring his family By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:00:00 EDT Making a film when you can't leave home means being creative — with everything from the scenery to your cast. C.J. Bernauer talked to Windsor Morning host Tony Doucette about his new short horror film, called 'You're It.' Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
world news Trump administration shelves expert guidelines on reopening U.S. economy By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 15:02:30 EDT Documents created by the top disease investigators in the U.S. meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to reopen public places such as mass transit, day care centres and restaurants during the still-raging pandemic have been shelved by the Trump administration. Full Article News/World
world news Train kills 14 labourers laid off in coronavirus lockdown in India By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 02:52:18 EDT A train killed 14 migrant workers who had fallen asleep on the track in India on Friday while they were heading back to their home village after losing their jobs amid the coronavirus lockdown, police said. Full Article News/World
world news Pro-democracy, Pro-Beijing camps scuffle at Hong Kong legislature By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:46:17 EDT Scuffles broke out at Hong Kong's legislature Friday, with security guards ejecting several pro-democracy lawmakers, including one who was carried out by medics on a stretcher after he was injured. Full Article News/World
world news Madagascar ships unproven herbal remedy for COVID-19 to several African nations By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:32:17 EDT Madagascar is putting its self-proclaimed, plant-based "cure" for COVID-19 on sale and several countries in Africa have already put in orders for purchase, despite warnings from the World Health Organization that its efficacy is unproven. Full Article News/World
world news Spirited WW II vet recounts the end of the war By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:54:00 EDT Tommy Parkinson, a 97-year-old British army veteran, talks about his wartime experiences, including the end of World War II. Full Article News/World
world news Arrests made in shooting death of black man in Georgia after outcry By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 20:50:16 EDT Late Thursday, Georgia father and son Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael were arrested in connection with the death of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black man. Full Article News/World
world news Vice-president's press secretary the latest White House staffer to test positive for coronavirus By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:22:01 EDT The White House says it is conducting contact tracing after the U.S. vice-president's press secretary, Katie Miller, tested positive for coronavirus. Full Article News/World
world news Cardinal tries to disavow petition that raises conspiracies about coronavirus lockdowns By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:03:31 EDT Cardinal Robert Sarah, head of the Vatican's liturgy office, claims he never signed a petition claiming the coronavirus is an over-hyped "pretext" to deprive the faithful of Mass. Full Article News/World
world news COVID-19 pandemic unleashing 'tsunami of hate,' says UN chief By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:25:50 EDT UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Friday the coronavirus pandemic keeps unleashing "a tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and scaremongering" and appealed for "an all-out effort to end hate speech globally." Full Article News/World
world news Tea and singing: Britain honours 75th anniversary of VE-Day By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:03:48 EDT Britons stood in silence and Queen Elizabeth addressed the nation on Friday's 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, though the coronavirus dampened commemorations for the end of the Second World War on the continent. Full Article News/World
world news Brazil prepares to deploy troops into the Amazon to fight rising deforestation By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 19:16:36 EDT Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest rose sharply in April, government data showed on Friday, as the coronavirus outbreak keeps many environmental enforcers out of the field and the country prepares to deploy troops to fight illegal logging. Full Article News/World
world news Top White House officials buried CDC coronavirus report: AP By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 19:07:19 EDT The decision to shelve detailed advice from the nation's top disease control experts for reopening communities during the coronavirus pandemic came from the highest levels of the White House, according to internal government emails obtained by The Associated Press. Full Article News/World
world news Putin presides over slimmed down Victory Day as coronavirus cases rise By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:08:56 EDT Russia marked 75 years since the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War on Saturday, but the coronavirus outbreak forced it to scale back celebrations seen as boosting support for President Vladimir Putin. Full Article News/World
world news Protesters demand closure of LG Polymers plant in India after deadly gas leak By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:21:20 EDT Villagers placed the bodies of three victims of a deadly gas leak from an LG Polymers plant in southern India at the gates of the site on Saturday and demanded the factory be shut down immediately and its top management arrested. Full Article News/World
world news 'Thanks for ripping me off': B.C. government, ICBC hit with $900M proposed class action lawsuit By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 07:00:00 EST A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in B.C. Supreme Court which, if successful, could mean every ICBC-insured motorist and crash victim will be in line for a share of almost $1 billion. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news Turmeric spice and a sporty life inspire B.C. designers By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 10:00:00 EST Kevin Khungay played high school basketball. His friend's older brother Sunny Basran was his coach. Years later, their unique designs are worn by some of the sports biggest stars. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news B.C. boy crashes Jurassic World wrap party in T-Rex costume By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 18:44:43 EST A young fan of the Jurassic Park film franchise sporting a Tyrannosaurus Rex costume got to meet some of the cast and crew who have been filming the latest instalment of the franchise in his hometown of Merritt, B.C. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news 'Just absolutely amazing': Thank-a-trucker starting to roll during pandemic By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 05:00:00 EDT As truckers move vital supplies such as food, hand sanitizer and ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic, they're pleading with governments to allow more truck stops to reopen so they can get meals, showers and rest. Social media groups and individual businesses are doing their part to thank truckers. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
world news Couple shaves their eyebrows as motivation to stay home during COVID-19 pandemic By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:19:18 EDT Justin Young and Justine Manuel in Kamloops, B.C., shaved off their eyebrows as extra incentive to stay home and avoid socializing. Full Article News/Indigenous
world news Customers of Kamloops pharmacy asked to isolate, monitor for COVID-19 symptoms By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 22:06:13 EDT Interior Health officials are asking people who went to the Save-On-Foods pharmacy in Columbia Place Shopping Centre in Kamloops, March 10, 13 and 14 along with March 16 to 21 to self-isolate following a positive case of COVID-19 at the store. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news Volunteers vow to 'sew the curve' by making fabric masks By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:26:56 EDT A group of volunteers in B.C.'s Interior have started making fabric masks to assist in response against COVID-19. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news 1 man dead, 2 in hospital after stabbing at Kamloops party By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:13:56 EDT A man in Kamloops, B.C., has died and two others are in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing at a party at an apartment complex Saturday night. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news Wildfire burning near Kamloops, B.C. By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 21:19:45 EDT The B.C. Wildfire Service and the Adams Lake Fire Department are responding to a wildfire burning east of Kamloops in B.C.'s southern Interior. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news Drive-thru egg delivery and Sunday services online make remote Easter celebrations possible By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 22:00:00 EDT As British Columbians maintain physical distancing recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Easter celebrations will have to change. In Kamloops, B.C., organizations are working to make sure Easter is as fun and social as it can be. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news Timber Kings' reality TV star behind B.C. mill using pulp to make medical garments By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:38:03 EDT Bryan Reid is known for building custom log homes on his HGTV reality show Timber Kings, and he’s also in the business of pulp — cedar pulp used to make medical garments,an effort critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news Worries about food shortages have people scratching for information on backyard chickens By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:00:00 EDT Mary Ellen Dalgleish, a poultry expert at Purity Feeds in Kamloops, B.C., believes the increased interest in backyard chickens follows concerns about food security when consumers saw grocery store shelves cleared out early in the COVID-19 pandemic in B.C. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news B.C.'s farmers markets set to open, but with new physical distancing protocols By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 16:00:32 EDT Farmers markets throughout B.C.’s Interior and South Coast are ramping up for their spring seasons, but COVID-19 has forced them to make some changes to how they operate. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news 300 Cache Creek residents on evacuation alert due to fear of flooding By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:44:57 EDT Ten properties, including homes and businesses, have already been evacuated as the community braces against rising water levels. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news RCMP investigating incident at Tiny House Warriors village in Blue River, B.C. By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:11:33 EDT RCMP in Clearwater, B.C., are investigating an incident that took place at the Tiny House Warriors village in Blue River over the weekend. Full Article News/Indigenous
world news How some B.C. municipalities are handling the financial impacts of COVID-19 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 19:13:27 EDT Municipalities across the province are re-evaluating their financial situations as COVID-19 continues to keep municipal facilities closed and has put other revenue streams on hold. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news Eyebrow-shaving couple takes on another isolation trend: at-home haircuts By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 20:00:04 EDT A B.C. couple who shaved their eyebrows off in the spirit of forcing themselves to stay at home has tackled another isolation challenge — home haircuts. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news Coldwater band asks Ottawa to intervene after Trans Mountain changes aquifer study plans By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:04:57 EDT The Coldwater band is calling for federal intervention after Trans Mountain announced it was changing the way it would study the aquifer the First Nation relies on for its drinking water. Full Article News/Indigenous
world news Kamloops zoo faces challenges from pandemic, flood threat — but animals don't seem to notice By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 17:32:57 EDT Most of the animals at the B.C. Wildlife Park in Kamloops are unfazed by the absence of paying visitors since it closed in March over COVID-19 concerns. But Blue the turkey appears "bummed," staff say. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
world news Virtual cross-Canada dart league hits bullseye amid isolating pandemic By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 06:00:00 EDT Carving out a section of low-hanging basement ceiling was a small price to pay to give Travis Bondy the space he needed to play in the Isolation Dart League. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
world news What you need to know about COVID-19 in Alberta on Friday, May 8 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:31:55 EDT With the effects of the pandemic playing out differently across the province, it's unlikely that all areas will reopen on the same timeline. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
world news Another quarter-million Albertans lost work in April as COVID-19 shutdown grips province By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:14:24 EDT Nearly a quarter-million more Albertans lost work in April as the economic shutdown due to COVID-19 continued, with young workers — particularly young women — being disproportionately affected. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
world news Calgary man accused of murdering Saskatchewan farmer granted bail By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:44:18 EDT A 23-year-old man has been granted bail, after being charged in the death of a Saskatchewan farmer with a wife and two kids whose body was found dumped north of Calgary. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
world news Here are the latest COVID-19 statistics for Alberta — and what they mean By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:05:56 EDT As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, there are so many numbers flying around, it's hard to keep track. Here, we'll do our best to keep track for you, with new charts updated daily and the context surrounding the data. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
world news Calgary inmate confirmed as 1st case of COVID-19 in an Alberta correctional facility By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:58:03 EDT An inmate at the Calgary Remand Centre has tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first time a case has been reported at an Alberta correctional facility. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
world news Classic car club thanks COVID-19 first responders By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 19:33:00 EDT 40 classic cars drove through High River to give thanks to those working on the front lines. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
world news Dear Diary: I bought a bidet out of spite. I'm never going back By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 20:00:00 EDT Sarah Miller waited until the last minute to go buy toilet paper. When she couldn’t find any, she made a decision that she says changed her life. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
world news CBC Calgary News at 6, May 08, 2020 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 20:00:00 EDT Current and comprehensive news stories from around Calgary and Southern Alberta Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
world news One more COVID-19 death in Alberta, 81 new cases By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:30:00 EDT Alberta recorded one more death to COVID-19 and 81 new cases, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Friday. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton