w Feds commit $25M for Taltson hydro expansion project in N.W.T. By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:42:39 EST The N.W.T. government is getting up to $25 million in new federal funding for a hydro expansion project that would double the territory's current hydro-generating capacity. Full Article News/Canada/North
w Montreal area to get 300,000 new trees in push to grow canopy By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:08:08 EST In an effort to fight climate change, promote biodiversity and reduce heat in summer, the CMM, which groups municipalities in the area, has partnered with a non-profit to find spaces on private and public land for new trees. Full Article
w Brush cutters describe exploitative work conditions by Hydro-Québec subcontractors By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Radio-Canada spoke with 15 brush cutters who worked for two Hydro-Québec subcontractors this summer, finding the companies failed to meet basic standards for health, safety, transportation and accommodation. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
w Montreal dockworkers' union to challenge minister's binding arbitration decision By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:28:12 EST The union representing Montreal dockworkers is planning a legal challenge of the federal labour minister's decision to end lockouts at ports by sending the disputes to binding arbitration. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
w New Jacques-Bizard bridge in Montreal's West Island is now ready for use By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:13:52 EST The new Jacques-Bizard bridge in Montreal's West Island is now open to traffic. Every day, about 30,000 drivers use the bridge. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
w Nantes, Que., withdraws from Lac-Mégantic rail bypass talks with federal government By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:59:31 EST Elected officials of Nantes, Que., are putting an end to talks with the federal government about the Lac-Mégantic rail bypass, citing a lack of communication about the file. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
w I am a product of a strong ESL program. As a teacher, I wish more students had access to it By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST After moving to Canada, Aldona Dziedziejko credited her ESL program for planting a love of English in her and her bright future. As a teacher, she wishes more students had access to the same opportunities as her. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
w Scant support for higher property taxes in Edmonton, city survey shows By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:22:36 EST The online survey shows only 16 per cent of respondents are comfortable with further tax increases than what was already approved for the 2023-26 operating and capital budgets. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
w Wildlife experts on P.E.I. concerned about water mould making West River fish sick By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST The Central Queens Branch of the P.E.I. Wildlife Federation is looking for fish with white patches on them. They could have a disease called Saprolegniosis, caused by water mould spores found in waterways across the province. The branch is studying whether it's more prevalent in the West River — and if so, why. Full Article
w Charlottetown spends over $6 million on 4 new electric transit buses By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:08:05 EST The City of Charlottetown is getting ready to electrify the transit system in the capital region, but it might be a while before routes are expanded. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
w MV Confederation could be back on P.E.I.-N.S. run a few days earlier than expected By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:58:56 EST After several weeks without a ferry crossing the Northumberland Strait between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia, one of the service’s beleaguered ships could return to service on Dec. 6, the company says. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
w Charlottetown mayor says Myers can't tell council what to do on future of outreach centre site By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:21:17 EST The mayor of Charlottetown says P.E.I. Housing Minister Steven Myers is trying to usurp his council's power when it comes to a decision about the Community Outreach Centre’s future. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
w Three Rivers councillor feels unjustly targeted by some residents, but won't be bullied into leaving By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:12:17 EST A councillor in Three Rivers, P.E.I., says the vitriol in the town has become so bad that she has trouble sleeping at night, worries what her family will hear on the streets, and can't even go to the grocery store without plotting an exit strategy. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
w What to expect from the rural and remote medicine conference on P.E.I. this month By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:14:17 EST Dr. Declan Fox speaks with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin about the conference, and some of the issues facing rural health care. Full Article
w Less powerful chargers could be enough for many EV drivers, U of C study says By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:25:05 EST Chargers that draw less power but use more common household electrical sockets could be enough to charge EVs to meet the needs of most drivers, a new School of Public Policy study suggests. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
w 'Been waiting 46 years': Bruce Springsteen fans on fire for the Boss's 1st Winnipeg show By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:18:36 EST They weren't exactly dancing in the dark — more like shuffling in the pre-dawn chill to stay warm — but Bruce Springsteen fans in Winnipeg are most certainly in their glory days as the Boss is finally here. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
w Woman also charged with 2nd-degree murder in August North End shooting By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:17:13 EST A 28-year-old woman from Winnipeg is now the third person charged in a shooting on a summer night at a home in the city's North End. Raine Jannelle Dakota Gauthier has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Colin Bernardin Hebert. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
w Psychologist alleges wrongful dismissal by U of Manitoba, Shared Health after she filed complaint: lawsuit By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:06:20 EST A clinical psychologist hired to teach students and care for sick kids is suing the University of Manitoba and Shared Health, alleging she was fired without cause after issuing a complaint. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
w Shared Health making preparations for patient notifications ahead of possible Canada Post work stoppage By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:13:42 EST Appointment letters and pre-appointment information for patients sent via mail are being temporarily paused, and patients will be contacted by phone or email prior to their appointments, Shared Health says as it prepares for a possible Canada Post strike. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
w Dramatic theatre outerwear of centuries past showcased By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:31:58 EST Elegant cloaks and capes worn by theatre-goers more than 100 years ago are on display at the Costume Museum of Canada in Winnipeg. Full Article
w RCMP identify man found dead in Red River north of Winnipeg in September By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:37:52 EST Manitoba RCMP have identified the body of a man pulled from the Red River in September as a 29-year-old who was reported missing. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
w True North's Kevin Donnelly on bringing the big acts to Winnipeg By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:37:56 EST It's no easy feat bringing an act like Bruce Springsteen to town. But Kevin Donnelly with True North Sports and Entertainment has managed to attract many big acts to Winnipeg over the years. He speaks to CBC Winnipeg News host Brittany Greenslade about how he works to get the big names. Full Article
w Raising the Roof unveils first Winnipeg home, plans for additional projects to combat homelessness By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:21:07 EST As the need for affordable housing in Winnipeg continues to grow, organizations like Raising the Roof are stepping up to help families in need. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
w CBC Winnipeg News - November 13, 2024 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:00:00 EST Our community. Our neighbourhoods. The news of our city. Full Article
w Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew brings 3 new ministers into cabinet in minor shuffle By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:25:48 EST Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is shuffling his cabinet just over a year after his government was sworn in, creating new departments and assigning new responsibilities to ministers already in cabinet. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
w Northern Ontario man and woman arrested following a 3-month-old baby's death By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:12:07 EST Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people from the northern Ontario community of King Kirkland in the death of a three-month-old infant in September 2022. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
w Social media post led to west-end Toronto shootout: police source By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:30:50 EST A video posted on social media appears to have been the catalyst for a west-end Toronto shootout between two groups this week, with cops caught in the crossfire, a police source says. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
w Ford's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes will cost at least $48M: city staff report By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:45:42 EST The city estimates that it will cost $48 million to remove bike lanes in Toronto, a city staff report says. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
w NextStar 'full speed ahead' with Windsor EV battery production amid Trump tariff uncertainty By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Windsor, Ont.,'s massive electric vehicle battery plant expects to start producing cells by July — amid uncertainty surrounding possible automotive-related tariffs imposed by the U.S., as threatened by Donald Trump during his election campaign. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
w A time-lapse of the moon rising over Windsor, Ont. By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:04:08 EST A time lapse of the moon rising over Windsor, Ont., Nov. 12, 2024, from a CBC tower camera. Full Article
w Wallaceburg's historic connections to Canadian women's hockey highlighted in new book By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:08:51 EST Canada's first captain of a women's international hockey team is from the Chatham-Kent. It's the same community that held one of the country's first organized women's tournaments in 1968. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
w Windsor Regional Hospital fundraiser aims to pay for key hospital equipment By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:39:25 EST The foundation that benefits the Windsor Regional Hospital is making an urgent fundraising appeal to buy new patient equipment. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
w Windsor hopes to avoid expropriating land for $50M housing, homelessness help hub By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:11:36 EST Administration initially said that negotiations had failed and the land would be expropriated within four to eight months. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
w Two born-and-raised Calgarians will play for Calgary's new women's pro soccer team By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:26:13 EST Calgary natives Sarah Keilty-Dilling and Grace Stordy will lace up for Calgary Wild FC's 2025 inaugural season in the newly formed Northern Super League. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
w Q&A: What new right to repair laws mean for Canadians with products in need of a fix By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST New changes to Canada's Copyright Act are aimed at making it easier for people and independent repair technicians to fix the products they own. Afternoon Drive spoke with Alissa Centivany, an assistant professor at Western University and right to repair expert, who helped advise on the new legislation. Full Article News/Canada/London
w Push to clear encampments gains momentum in Waterloo region, Guelph By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST Mayors in Cambridge and Guelph are urging the province to help address homeless encampments, including allowing mandatory mental health and addictions treatment and potentially using the notwithstanding clause to bypass court rulings. The call has raised concerns over charter rights violations and the effectiveness of forced treatment. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
w People living at downtown Guelph homeless encampment asked to move By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:35:04 EST Written eviction notices handed out to residents of the encampment in Guelph's St. George Square in late October took effect on Wednesday. Unoccupied tents were removed and bylaw officers were waiting for the remaining few residents to leave voluntarily. Doug Godfrey, the general manager of Guelph's operations department, said in an emailed statement that bylaw officers may issue trespass notices to those who choose not to comply with the eviction order. Reporting by Cameron Mahler/CBC. Full Article
w Ottawa businesses worry about potential postal disruption By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Businesses in Ottawa are bracing for the prospect of a postal strike or lockout on the eve of the holiday shopping season. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
w Fall drought has a sunny side for Ottawa-area farmers By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Experts say the region is currently in a drought, but as long as it doesn’t extend much longer, the dry weather is having a balanced impact on local agriculture. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
w Consumer watchdog alleges Quebec-based ticket reseller violated the law By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:54:02 EST The watchdog alleges Billets.ca illegally resold tickets at higher prices and for sold tickets that it didn’t have in its possession. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
w Fiery crash on Highway 401 near Mallorytown By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:55:00 EST A pickup truck crashed and caught fire on Highway 401 between Brockville and Mallorytown Wednesday morning, according to Ontario Provincial Police. Injuries are considered non-life-threatening, OPP said. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
w Here's where Ottawa's draft budget will cost you more By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:51:01 EST Residents are set to pay more for a variety of city services next year if Ottawa's 2025 draft operating budget, tabled Wednesday, is adopted. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
w City budget comes with 3.9% tax increase for most homes By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:37:35 EST Ottawa city staff have drawn up a budget that would hike taxes and transit fares to patch over a gaping transit deficit. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
w This hearty autumn stew highlights a Saskatchewan staple By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST Cozy, comfort food is the best food, and decidedly one of the best things about the weather getting colder. Cassoulet is a perfect example. It’s traditionally a hearty, rich, slow-cooked bean stew with several steps and a long ingredient list. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
w 2nd man charged with murder in connection with August homicide in Saskatoon By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:50:06 EST A second man has been charged with second-degree murder in the Aug. 15 death of Jordan Lee Morin. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
w What's behind the movement to battle 'woke' civic election campaigns in Saskatchewan? By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Third-party organizations are spending money to take aim at city spending, waste and ‘wokeism.’ We take a closer look at why. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
w Notwithstanding clause architect Howard Leeson remembered for his love for Sask. and the country By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:09:03 EST Howard Leeson — a Regina resident instrumental to helping write Canada's constitution — died at the age of 82 on Sunday. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
w Pacific Highway border crossing to add 4 more vehicle lanes in $33M US expansion By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:33:02 EST The United States is expanding the number of lanes at the Pacific Highway border crossing from Surrey, B.C., to Blaine, Wash. The $33 million US ($46 million) contract will increase the number of entry lanes from six to 10. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
w Rain, snowfall warnings issued as fall storm blows through B.C. By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:19:54 EST Officials have issued rainfall and snowfall warnings for parts of B.C. on Wednesday as a fall storm moves across the province. Environment Canada says up to 90 millimetres of rainfall is expected to fall on parts of Metro Vancouver and Howe Sound. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
w 'AwarePods' for women are satire, but new poll on safety fears shows why they aren't funny By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:48:39 EST In a world where women can buy a "Just in Case" sports bra with a hidden pocket for weapons, or download the "bSafe" app with a voice-activated SOS alarm, you'd be forgiven for not realizing the "AwarePod," as the Canadian Women's Foundation dubbed its new campaign, is satire. Full Article News/Canada