on First Nations worried by suspension of oilsands environmental monitoring By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 15:40:55 EDT The leader of a First Nation surrounded by oilsands development is frustrated by the Alberta Energy Regulator's decision to suspend a wide array of environmental reporting requirements for oilsands companies. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
on At least 18 First Nations in northeastern Ontario close borders to keep outsiders and COVID-19 away By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:53:09 EDT More than a dozen First Nations in northeastern Ontario have closed their borders to outsiders during the pandemic. It's creating some friction, but in the long-run could help to better define what Indigenous self-government really means. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
on 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
on Champion Manitoba jigger launches online competition to spread joy amid pandemic By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 06:00:00 EDT Acclaimed jigger Ryan Richard, from Sandy Bay First Nation, is calling all dancers to showcase their skills in an online jigging competition. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
on 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
on Supporters propose changes to N.B. motor vehicle act to honour Brady Francis By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 04:00:00 EDT Friends and family of Brady Francis, a 22-year-old man who died in 2018 after a hit-and-run collision, are proposing changes to make reporting vehicle collisions with wildlife mandatory in New Brunswick. Full Article News/Indigenous
on Manitoba First Nation proposal to repurpose youth centre as field hospital passed over for temporary shelters By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:47:55 EDT Mathias Colomb Cree Nation is wondering why the federal government ignored their community's proposal for an emergency COVID-19 response space in favour of a Calgary company's. Full Article News/Indigenous
on First Nations COVID-19 cases undercounted, says AFN national chief By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 19:36:25 EDT Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says COVID-19 infection rates among First Nations people are undercounted as a result of failures in information sharing between federal, provincial and territorial governments. Full Article News/Indigenous
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on Former CFL star Doug Flutie feels commissioner Ambrosie's pain By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:48:10 EDT Doug Flutie can feel CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie's pain as Ambrosie continues to discuss potential contingency plans for the 2020 CFL season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Sports/Football/CFL
on 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
on Ticats receiver Jones doing his best to stay busy, productive during pandemic By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 07:36:29 EDT The COVID-19 pandemic might be wreaking havoc with Brian Jones' off-season conditioning but it's certainly enhancing his musical skills. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
on 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
on Alouettes GM Maciocia gears up for CFL draft under COVID-19 isolation measures By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:35:46 EDT The new reality of life under COVID-19 means Montreal Alouettes GM Danny Maciocia will be physically alone in his basement while he and his staff participate in the CFL draft. Full Article Sports/Football/CFL
on 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
on 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
on CFL, CFLPA agree to rekindle talks on 2020 season contingency plans: report By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 18:19:40 EDT The CFL and CFL Players' Association are going to get back to talking. A league source said Monday the two sides have agreed to resume discussions on potential contingency plans for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Sports/Football/CFL
on It's a play about being young, gay and single AF...so of course it's on Zoom By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:45:16 EDT Watch a recording of the physically distant performance of The Gay Card. Full Article Arts
on Sask. economy has hopefully 'bottomed out' after losing 53,000 jobs in April, says economist By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:30:15 EDT Saskatchewan's unemployment rate soared in April due to the COVID-19 economic shutdown but an economist says it's not likely to get much worse. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
on 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
on Saskatoon Morning playlist featuring Graham Tilsley By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:33:53 EDT This collection of songs heard on Saskatoon Morning will be updated weekly. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
on 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
on 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
on Sask. small care home operators ask for clarity, consultation By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:09:56 EDT Michell Jesse said the personal care home operators she represents have been frustrated trying to keep up with the government's direction during an already stressful time. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
on 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
on Restrictions for some nurses up north causing confusion: SUN By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:00:00 EDT The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) is raising concerns about some nurses who volunteered for remote assignments being told they need to refrain from working elsewhere for at least 14 days if they’ve worked in Lloydminster or La Loche. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
on La Loche shutters SLGA, offsale as it tries to get handle on COVID-19 outbreak By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:46:40 EDT Officials with the Saskatchewan Health Authority have said people are still gathering and drinking together which has contributed to the spread of the virus. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on NFL to match at least $5M US raised by fans through draft telethon By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 13:26:31 EDT Clunky at times, poignant at others, and exceptionally entertaining in spots, the NFL draft entered its third and final day with Cincinnati selecting an Appalachian State linebacker on Saturday. Full Article Sports/Football/NFL
on Canadian NFLer Duvernay-Tardif joining medical front line in Quebec By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:43:41 EDT A Quebec-born Super Bowl champion is making the move from the offensive line to the medical front line. Full Article Sports/Football/NFL
on NFL planning to kick off full season as scheduled By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 17:17:42 EDT The National Football League (NFL), the only major American sporting league so far largely unaffected by the coronavirus outbreak, says it is on course to begin its season on time in September. Full Article Sports/Football/NFL
on 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
on Legendary Dolphins head coach Don Shula dies at 90 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:51:29 EDT Don Shula, who won the most games of any NFL coach and led the Miami Dolphins to the only perfect season in league history, died Monday at his home, the team said. He was 90. Full Article Sports/Football/NFL
on NFL schedule released per usual as league continues to plan for normal season By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 21:00:29 EDT The Kansas City Chiefs will open defence of their Super Bowl championship by hosting Houston on Sept. 10 in the NFL's annual kickoff game — pending developments in the coronavirus pandemic, of course. Full Article Sports/Football/NFL
on TransLink suspends service reductions, rescinds layoffs By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 14:02:23 EDT TransLink is suspending the service reductions it planned for later this month and is rescinding layoff notices to around 1,500 employees. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
on B.C. government extends deadline on Victoria tent city closures By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:21:01 EDT The province has extended the deadline for people to leave tent cities in Victoria until May 20. The original deadline was May 9 for campers to be out of Vancouver's Oppenheimer Park as well as Topaz and Pandora parks in Victoria. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
on Backcountry users reminded to use caution as SAR teams see increase in incidents By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 21:49:20 EDT Adventure Smart says search and rescue incidents increased 35 per cent last week, compared to the same time last year — and during the COVID-19 pandemic, SAR teams have to do extra work for each call. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
on Evacuation order and alert issued due to landslide risk in Quesnel, B.C., area By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 21:30:43 EDT An evacuation order and alert have been issued for eight properties near Quesnel, British Columbia, due to risk of a landslide from flooding. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia