w COVID-19 numbers from provincial, First Nations data sharing agreement won't be made public without consent By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 21:51:56 EDT Manitoba health officials have an agreement with First Nations leaders to track and share COVID-19 data, but the public may never know specifics of what the unique agreement yields. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
w Lessons learned during H1N1 guide Ottawa's response to COVID-19 in First Nations By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:00:00 EDT The federal government is looking to hire paramedics who can fly up to remote First Nations in case there’s a surge of COVID-19 cases, and officials say it’s evidence of a different approach to Indigenous health care than during the H1N1 outbreak. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
w With the goal of better representation in media, this college is launching an Indigenous cinema program By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 04:00:00 EDT Kiuna College hopes to play an active role in the emergence of the next generation of Indigenous filmmakers and creators. Full Article News/Indigenous
w Ottawa teen's 7th annual run for missing and murdered Indigenous women goes virtual By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 04:00:00 EDT Teenager Theland Kicknosway's annual run for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls is being turned into a virtual event this year, and he's calling on people from across North America to join him. Full Article News/Indigenous
w Fry Bread: Children's book explores the connection between cooking and colonization By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:23:52 EDT Award-winning children's book explores big questions about colonization and identity. Full Article Radio/Unreserved
w T&T Supermarket to require customers wear face coverings By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 17:33:55 EDT The Canada-wide chain will introduce a mandatory mask policy on May 11, claiming customers and employees want a policy more in line with how Asian countries have handled the COVID-19 crisis. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
w Q & A: Why you may feel physical distancing fatigue, and how to fight it By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 05:00:00 EDT City of Kitchener bylaw enforcement says cooperation with physical distancing rules is weather-dependent, with more people getting out and about on sunny days. Wilfrid Laurier University professor Anne Wilson tells CBC Kitchener-Waterloo why some may be tempted to bend the rules as time goes by. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
w Communitech virtual job fair connects people with 350 tech jobs across Canada By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 04:00:00 EDT More than 1,000 people looking for work in the tech industry are signed up for a virtual job fair on Thursday afternoon. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
w Thieves swipe $700 worth of electric toothbrushes from pharmacy in Erin, Ont. By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 16:11:54 EDT Wellington OPP say three people made off with electric toothbrushes worth more than $700 from a pharmacy in Erin, Ont., on Wednesday. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
w What you need to know about COVID-19 in Waterloo region on May 7 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:50:01 EDT More than 400 people have recovered from COVID-19 in Waterloo region, new numbers released by Region of Waterloo Public Health Thursday morning showed. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
w The Helpers | This week's stories of people stepping up in a pandemic By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:05:00 EDT This week on CBC Kitchener-Waterloo's The Morning Edition, we heard about a bagpipe duo performing outside of long-term care homes, a retreat welcoming foreign workers and ducklings saved from a storm drain. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
w Kate's 5 fun things to do this weekend at home (May 8 to 10) By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:00:00 EDT There's trivia, concerts, virtual nature hikes and improv all online this weekend. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
w Planning a Mother's Day meal? Andrew Coppolino suggests local delivery, curbside pickup options By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:20:00 EDT Taking mom out for Mother's Day brunch is a tradition for many. But with people staying home and restaurants closed except for delivery or pick-up, this year's Mother's Day will be a little bit different. Food columnist Andrew Coppolino looks at options. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
w Why birthday parades are OK but garage sales are not during COVID-19 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:00:00 EDT As part of the province's approach to curbing the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a number of rules in place that people have to follow. Kitchener and Waterloo bylaw officials offer some insight on what's allowed and what's not. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
w Police say 2 Waterloo Regional Police Service badges stolen By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:58:08 EDT Waterloo regional police two police badges were stolen from a home in Cambridge. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
w 3 new deaths from COVID-19 reported in Waterloo region By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:30:13 EDT Ten new cases of COVID-19 reported as of Friday morning, bringing the total of cases to 897. Three more people in Waterloo region have also died from COVID-19. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
w Q & A: Why the weight of expectations is often falling on the shoulders of mothers By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:00:00 EDT CBC Kitchener-Waterloo speaks to a motherhood expert about managing work and child care during the pandemic. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
w Half of COVID-19 cases in Waterloo region marked as resolved By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:04:08 EDT About half of the confirmed or presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Waterloo region have been marked as resolved, according to numbers released by Region of Waterloo Public Health on Saturday. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
w COVID-19 in Sask: 'COVID is here for a while,' Moe says By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:52:35 EDT Restrictions on public gatherings and visiting family in long-term care homes are not likely to be lifted for a while, Premier Scott Moe said. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
w Anthony LeBlanc leaves Halifax CFL group to take executive role with Senators By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:19:49 EDT The Ottawa Senators have named Anthony LeBlanc as their president of business operations. LeBlanc was most recently a founding partner of Schooner Sports and Entertainment, a group trying to bring a CFL team to Halifax. Full Article Sports/Hockey/NHL
w CFL, CFLPA at impasse over contingency plan as sides grapple with unique circumstance By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:40:57 EDT The CFL and CFL Players' Association have halted discussions on potential contingency plans for the 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Sports/Football/CFL
w CFL asks federal government for $150 million to help cope with shutdown By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:58:41 EDT The Canadian Football League is asking the federal government for up to $150 million in financial assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Sports/Football/CFL
w Trudeau says federal officials in talks with CFL about $150M request By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:09:38 EDT Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is in discussions with the CFL, which is seeking financial support to help with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Sports/Football/CFL
w Lions trade up to select ECU's Jordan Williams with No. 1 overall pick By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:35:20 EDT The B.C. Lions opened the draft with a bang, securing the No. 1 pick from the Calgary Stampeders then taking Williams first overall. Full Article Sports/Football/CFL
w Saskatchewan's Phase 2 plan updated to allow shopping malls to open, stores can accept returns By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 18:59:29 EDT The NDP wants the Saskatchewan government to delay Phase 2 of its reopening plan, currently scheduled for May 19. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
w Diverting water from Lake Diefenbaker could help expand Sask. agriculture, Ralph Goodale says By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:00:00 EDT Ralph Goodale says building water diversion conduits in Lake Diefenbaker could help grow Saskatchewan's economy and environment but it comes with a $3 billion price tag. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
w Food truck owner adapts to COVID-19 by selling meal kits from driveway By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:00:24 EDT Even though this year's food truck season is looking dicey, Tyler Schmidt says he's doing his best to find business where he can. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
w Seeds of hope: Spring on the farm brings new beginnings, no matter what we've gone through By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:00:00 EDT As a farmer, spring means a fresh start, a chance for new life, hope and opportunities. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
w Pandemic won't stop summer roadwork in Saskatoon By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:12:39 EDT The COVID-19 pandemic won’t slow down road construction in Saskatoon. The city says it re-evaluated all planned projects for the year and determined it can move forward with the majority of the projects. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
w Saskatoon police looking for three suspects after two men allegedly forcibly confined, assaulted By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:49:07 EDT Police say the two men, ages 38 and 45, were confined and assaulted in a motel in the 600 block of Idylwyld Drive on Tuesday between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. CST. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
w Sask. woman questions extent of COVID-19 restrictions at mother's long-term care facility By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 18:47:21 EDT A Saskatchewan daughter said her mom has been “confined” to her room at a government run health-care facility due to COVID-19. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
w Saskatoon woman with COVID-19-like symptoms says it took 5 days to get tested after referral By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 16:54:46 EDT Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
w Drew Brees to join NBC after playing career is over: report By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 18:22:23 EDT The New York Post is reporting that Drew Brees will join NBC after he retires. The 41-year old New Orleans Saints quarterback will be going into his 20th NFL season this year. Full Article Sports/Football/NFL
w Patriots trade Rob Gronkowski to Brady's Buccaneers as TE ends retirement By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:22:08 EDT Four-time All Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski has agreed to a reunion with Tom Brady. The trade, finalized Tuesday night, brings Gronkowski and a seventh-round pick to Tampa Bay in exchange for a fourth-round selection. Full Article Sports/Football/NFL
w Brad Treliving, fellow NHL GMs hope to learn from remote NFL draft By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:54:53 EDT Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving will watch Thursday's remote NFL draft and is planning to focus on how his football counterparts deal with the realities of their world during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Sports/Hockey/NHL
w Canadian Duvernay-Tardif reworks contract to give NFL's Chiefs cap space By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:38:37 EDT Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a restructured deal for the Canadian offensive lineman. Full Article Sports/Football/NFL
w Bengals tap Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow as 1st pick of 2020 NFL Draft By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:58:38 EDT In this most unique of drafts, filled with technological concerns and even uncertainty when real football might return, there was one constant Thursday night: Joe Burrow. Full Article Sports/Football/NFL
w 49ers acquire Pro Bowl LT Trent Williams among multiple NFL Draft Day trades By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 16:23:09 EDT The San Francisco 49ers acquired one Pro Bowl left tackle and said goodbye to another as they traded for LT Trent Williams. Full Article Sports/Football/NFL
w Patriots not drafting QB after Brady departure 'wasn't by design', says Belichick By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 13:49:09 EDT New England head coach Bill Belichick said not taking a quarterback in the Patriots' first post-Tom Brady draft "wasn't by design." Full Article Sports/Football/NFL
w Unique NFL draft sets viewership records By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:37:43 EDT The 2020 NFL Draft was the most watched ever, with more than 55 million U.S. viewers tuning in during the unique three-day event. Full Article Sports/Football/NFL
w Cowboys sign QB Andy Dalton to 1-year, $7M deal By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 22:27:01 EDT Andy Dalton is coming home to Texas as Dak Prescott's backup with the Dallas Cowboys. Full Article Sports/Football/NFL
w Vancouver to run 'micro-wedding' pilot project this summer By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 19:57:53 EDT The space near City Hall will allow weddings celebrations with up to 10 people. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
w Vancouver Asian Film Festival launches anti-racism video campaign in wake of rising hate crimes By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 21:19:12 EDT Hate crimes against Vancouver's Asian communities have increased since the early days of the outbreak and the #Elimin8hate campaign is an effort to combat that and comfort victims. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
w Boa constrictor, weapons seized from Oppenheimer park by Vancouver police By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 22:36:12 EDT Vancouver police officers have seized an eight-foot boa constrictor and multiple weapons from a tent at the Oppenheimer park encampment in Vancouver. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
w Tennis courts, other parks in Metro Vancouver open up with special rules for the weekend By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:53:28 EDT Tennis courts in Vancouver, along with several other Metro Vancouver municipalities, will be open this weekend as municipalities across Metro Vancouver lift restrictions put in place in March due to the COVID-19 crisis. There are rules for getting out to play, however. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
w What you need to know about COVID-19 in B.C. on May 8, 2020 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:00:00 EDT B.C.'s unemployment rate grew by over four points in the month of April due to COVID-19, rising to 11.5 per cent. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
w This is what a trip to the dentist could look like in B.C. when offices reopen By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:28:03 EDT Dentists in B.C. are trying to figure out how they might reopen by May 19 as the province begins to loosen restrictions after flattening the infection curve during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
w B.C. confirms 1 additional death, 29 new cases of COVID-19 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 18:45:09 EDT Provincial health officers say they have confirmed 29 new cases of the virus and one additional death from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
w What you need to know about COVID-19 in B.C. on May 9, 2020 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:00:00 EDT Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry will give her daily briefing at noon. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
w B.C. Liberals try to create 'new normal' of politics during COVID-19 recovery By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:00:00 EDT In the middle of a pandemic, who wants to see politicians engage in traditional games of partisan finger pointing and over-the-top attacks? Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia