f Hear the Bells of Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral Ring Out for the First Time in More Than Five Years By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:04:36 +0000 The cathedral has been under renovation since 2019, when it was badly damaged in a fire. Crews are testing the bells before the historic structure reopens on December 8 Full Article
f Voyager 2 Measured a Rare Anomaly When It Flew Past Uranus, Skewing Our Knowledge of the Planet for 40 Years, Study Suggests By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:05:50 +0000 The roughly six-hour flyby in 1986 revealed Uranus' protective magnetic field was strangely empty. Now, researchers say that the data could have been affected by a solar wind event Full Article
f Scientists Are Using CT Scanners to Reveal the Secrets of More Than Two Dozen Ancient Egyptian Mummies By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:01:49 +0000 For the first time, researchers were able to see inside the mummies in the Chicago Field Museum's collections. Their findings paint a more comprehensive picture of ancient Egyptian life Full Article
f See Rare First-Edition Copies of Jane Austen's Novels at the Cottage Where She Wrote and Revised Them By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:39:26 +0000 A new exhibition at the author's home in Chawton, which has never previously displayed all six first-edition books together, is part of preparations for the author's 250th birthday celebrations Full Article
f The Secretive Spaceplane of the U.S. Space Force Conducts First-of-Its-Kind Maneuvers By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:58:36 +0000 Called aerobraking, the technique allows the highly classified craft to change orbit without using propellant—and some are wondering why the agency has let us in on this news Full Article
f Former Crown lawyer files Charter challenge over workers' compensation system By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST A former Crown prosecutor is bringing a Charter challenge against the Nova Scotia government and the Workers’ Compensation Board over the province’s limit on compensation for injured workers after being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder due to his job. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
f Former MLA who switched to PCs admits he took Liberal Party information By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:59:08 EST Former Northside-Westmount Liberal MLA Fred Tilley says he accessed Liberal Party data before he crossed the floor to the PCs, but has not used it in the provincial election campaign. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
f NDP election platform promises affordability and better access to housing, health care By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:42:50 EST Promises to build 30,000 affordable rental homes, make Halifax ferries free and temporarily remove the provincial tax on gasoline were centrepieces of the Nova Scotia NDP election platform released Wednesday. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
f Yellowknife council weighs in on whether to reprimand councillor for ethics violation By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Several Yellowknife city councillors say they're in favour of publicly reprimanding a councillor who violated the code of ethics by trying to get the city to reimburse them for a laptop they misplaced. Full Article News/Canada/North
f Firefighters in rural Yukon say their gear is in desperate state, fire marshal's office underfunded By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:43:03 EST The Association of Yukon Fire Chiefs says the government of Yukon needs to invest more money in the Yukon Fire Marshal's Office so it can continue to adequately support the territory's fire services. Full Article News/Canada/North
f Review of Dawson land use plan taking 'more time than we want,' says Yukon gov't By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:13:54 EST The Yukon government has not yet submitted its recommendations for the Dawson Regional Land Use Plan, despite saying earlier that it would do so by last month. Full Article News/Canada/North
f Town, N.W.T. gov't side with Imperial Oil while Indigenous governments push for environmental assessment By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:23:23 EST In submissions on the issue, four Indigenous governments argued in favour of the Sahtu Secretariat’s right to refer Imperial Oil to environmental assessment, while the Town of Norman Wells and Northwest Territories government supported Imperial Oil’s application to stop the assessment. Full Article News/Canada/North
f 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
f 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
f 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
f Edmonton fails to meet climate targets 2 years after launching carbon budget By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:58:34 EST The City of Edmonton is falling short of its greenhouse gas emissions targets, two years after the municipality introduced its first carbon budget. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f No timeline set yet for increase in bottle and can refunds on P.E.I. By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:07:52 EST Refunds for recyclable beverage containers will be going up on P.E.I. — it’s just a matter of when, according to the province's new environment minister. Full Article News/Canada/PEI
f It's not just Edmonton and Calgary. Smaller places are facing an intense rental squeeze By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST It took 25-year-old Kimberly Doyle eight months to find a rental in her budget in Red Deer County, Alta. With two kids and two dogs, finding a place to live on a bus driver’s salary is a challenge. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
f 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
f Alberta RCMP lay sex trafficking charges against Cochrane man By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:03:06 EST A 47-year-old man in southern Alberta is facing human trafficking charges among other offences dating back two decades. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
f '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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f High turnover at Transit Plus blamed for assessment backlog By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:47:32 EST Disability advocates sounded the alarm at Winnipeg city hall over Transit Plus users experiencing long delays for assessments to receive accommodations, leading to a loss of trust between the accessible transit service and the community. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
f 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
f Sudbury college unveils 'Heart of Fire' Pavilion to ignite Indigenous connections By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:25:37 EST Collège Boréal has opened the Shkode “Heart of Fire” Pavilion in Sudbury, a new space dedicated to supporting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
f Ontario premier promises to fix shortages of home care medical supplies By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:32:33 EST Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised on Tuesday to fix problems that have led to a shortage of home care medical supplies across the province. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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
f Forced treatment approach for mental health, addictions likely to fail health-care CEO says in opposition By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:36:22 EST As some politicians across the province show support for a forced treatment model for people struggling with mental health and addictions, the CEO of Windsor's leading treatment centre says he doesn't support that. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
f 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
f 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
f 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
f Ontario police associations call for federal bail reform By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:31:27 EST Three Ontario police associations released a statement Wednesday calling on the federal government to implement stricter bail policies, after Toronto police officers were caught in a gunfight between two groups in the city's west end Monday night while conducting a bail compliance check. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
f Toronto teen charged after man found dead outside Kitchener home in January By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:06:22 EST A 28-year-old man was shot and killed outside a Kitchener home on Jan. 25. Now, police say a Toronto teen has been charged with first-degree murder and a second suspect is sought in the case. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
f 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
f 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