al Canadian steel industry confident it can avoid potential Trump tariffs By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has promised sweeping global tariffs in his next term, but the Canadian Steel Producers Association remains confident that the industry can come out unscathed. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
al Wildland firefighters say bill meant to provide workplace health benefits falls short By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:00:00 EST Wildland firefighters were at Queen’s Park on Wednesday to outline why they feel a new bill that extends protections for cancers, heart injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder linked to their occupation falls short. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
al Girl, 16, recovering in Ottawa hospital after vicious attack By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST A 16-year-old girl is recovering in an Ottawa hospital after suffering injuries in what her family describes as a brutal attack allegedly committed by her ex-boyfriend, who's now in custody and facing charges like attempted murder. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
al Auditor finds federal critical minerals strategy lacking analysis of impact on climate, Indigenous people By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST A federal audit of Canada’s strategy to promote the extraction of critical minerals says the government isn’t giving due consideration to the potential impact of mining on the environment, biodiversity and Indigenous people. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
al 'A magical place': Working-class Sault Ste. Marie neighbourhood celebrated in new book By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 07:00:00 EST A retired lawyer from Sault Ste. Marie has written a book that celebrates the working-class neighbourhood in which he grew up. The West End: A Magical Place Created by Giants is by Frank Sarlo, whose grandfather emigrated to Chicago from Italy, but ended up in Sault Ste. Marie with the promise of work on the railroad. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
al 'Paradigm shift' for northern Ontario legion that's now also a home for veterans By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:23:00 EST This will be the first Remembrance Day celebrated at the new Royal Canadian Legion in Sault Ste. Marie. Branch 25 recently opened a new complex in the northern Ontario city, complete with a 108-unit apartment tower. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
al A new printer, developed by a Sudbury woman, is helping hospital pharmacies By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:32:37 EST A Sudbury pharmacy technician has come up with a better way to do her job, while also improving patient safety. Now her method is being used at Sudbury's hospital, and is getting interest from others. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
al 16-year-old hit by an SUV and then attacked with a sword in Cobalt assault, police reveal By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:26:56 EST An 18-year-old man is scheduled to make a court appearance on Tuesday, after being charged by the OPP with attempted murder and aggravated assault on a 16-year-old female victim. The charges follow a violent incident in Cobalt, Ont., on Nov 3. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
al 18-year-old charged with attempted murder in Cobalt makes first court appearance By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:07:15 EST An 18-year-old man charged with attempted murder in a small northern Ontario community made a brief court appearance today by video, and remains in custody. Meanwhile, community members gathered outside the courthouse for a rally. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
al My first anatomy lab as a medical student made me see life in a new way By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Medical student Samuel Bonne had read everything he could to prepare for his group's dissection of a cadaver. But after the first cut, he left with lingering questions about what it means to lead a good life and die with dignity. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
al Swiss museum exhibit features 1820s Métis saddle alongside modern beaded items By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST A Métis pad saddle from the early 1800s is on display at the Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History in Lausanne, Switzerland, sitting alongside contemporary beadwork created by other Red River Métis artists. Full Article News/Indigenous
al Missing Sagkeeng First Nation man found dead in Fort Alexander: Manitoba RCMP By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:30:15 EST A missing 26-year-old Sagkeeng First Nation man has been found dead in the community of Fort Alexander, about 100 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, Powerview RCMP say. Christian Letander's body was found Monday near the Winnipeg River. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
al Man died in hospital after fight on Alexander Avenue, Winnipeg police say By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:30:40 EST Winnipeg police are investigating the death of a 23-year-old man who was fatally injured in Winnipeg on Friday. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
al 'Financially desperate' Winnipeg business swindled out of 2 properties, lawsuit alleges By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST A Winnipeg business owner is suing a man she alleges swindled her out of ownership of two properties after promising financial help — the latest in a string of court proceedings against the man, whom a judge previously described as showing the signs of a "predator" who seeks out financially vulnerable clients. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
al Changes loom for several city-run services in Winnipeg if work at Canada Post grinds to a halt By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:11:03 EST The City of Winnipeg is advising residents of alternative options to access several city-run services that could be disrupted by the end of this week in the event of a work stoppage at Canada Post. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
al Carruthers rink begins search for new 2nd after Samagalski steps back By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:50:31 EST Team Reid Carruthers has started the search for a new second after Derek Samagalski's decision to step back from the Winnipeg-based rink. Full Article Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Curling
al Program to grant 150 scholarships to Indigenous health-care students through SCO partnership By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:43:34 EST A new program to help fund the post-secondary education of Indigenous students in Manitoba will award 150 scholarships to train new health-care professionals. The Southern Chiefs Organization hopes this can go a long way in addressing health-care delivery and shorter life expectancy among First Nation communities. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
al Doctor pushes back on medical misinformation By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:57:29 EST CBC Winnipeg News host Brittany Greenslade speaks with Canadian gynecologist Dr. Jen Gunter, who is part of a Tuesday panel discussion about health misinformation and how to separate fact from fiction. It's part of Together Against Misinformation Week, a nationwide event that runs until Nov. 17. Full Article
al Manitoba made 'political compromise' by cutting moose draw licences in some areas, lawyer argues By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:07:02 EST The Manitoba government made a "political compromise" in its decision to issue a reduced number of moose hunting licences to non-Indigenous hunters in northern parts of the province earlier this year, a lawyer representing a First Nation in the area has argued in court. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
al Is Hamilton city hall transparent? The mayor's task force wants to know By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:36:45 EST The city said in a news release on Thursday that the Mayor’s Task Force on Transparency, Access and Accountability — which is in charge of reviewing community concerns about openness at the city — is looking for your feedback. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
al MPs Green and Kwan lead NDP calls on feds to allow open work permits for temporary workers By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:03:48 EST NDP MPs Jenny Kwan and Matthew Green say the government needs to allow all temporary workers access to open work permits in an effort to stop them from being in abusive work environments. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
al Ticats quarterback Mitchell headlines 2024 CFL all-star squad By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:53:16 EST Bo Levi Mitchell is a CFL all-star for the third time. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback and East Division finalist for the CFL's outstanding player award was named to the 2024 all-star squad on Thursday. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
al Another beluga whale dies at Marineland, Ontario says water quality is 'acceptable' By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:30:35 EST Three weeks after the death of another beluga whale at Marineland, the Ontario government is speaking publicly about its ongoing investigation of the park, saying water troubles are under control after a recent investment. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
al Brantford, Ont., trustees spent $50K on flights, hotels, gourmet meal for Italy art-buying trip, receipts show By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Chair Rick Petrella and trustees Dan Dignard, Bill Chopp and Mark Watson of the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board were to Italy between July 8 and 15 to buy $100,000 in custom artwork for two new high schools. It's among trips by Ontario school boards that have come under scrutiny for the way public money is spent. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
al Ontario to audit school boards after expensive trips to Hawaii, Italy By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:18:52 EST Ontario's Minister of Education has announced she will audit discretionary spending of all school boards in the province after reports of expensive trips by board officials in recent months. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
al Daan Klomp finds home with Calgary's Cavalry FC in Canadian Premier League By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:49:23 EST Cavalry FC defender Daan Klomp who considered quitting soccer in the Netherlands in 2020, will go after the Canadian Premier League title Saturday against defending champion Forge FC. And his trophy case may grow a little fuller Thursday at the CPL awards show. Full Article Sports/Soccer
al Cavalry FC to battle against Hamilton's Forge FC for Canadian Premier League championship By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST Calgary's Cavalry FC could win its first Canadian Premier League championship on Saturday when it takes on Hamilton's Forge FC in front of a home crowd at ATCO field. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
al Tajon Buchanan back with Canadian men's national soccer team after recovering from broken leg By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:18:15 EST Inter Milan winger Tajon Buchanan, recovered from a broken leg suffered in training at this summer's Copa America, is back in Jesse Marsch's Canada squad for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against Suriname. Full Article Sports/Soccer
al CPL coach of the year finalist Benjamin Mora parts ways with York United FC By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:28:08 EST Benjamin Mora, a finalist for Canadian Premier League coach of the year, has left York United FC after five months and 22 matches at the helm. Full Article Sports/Soccer/CPL
al Calgary's Cavalry FC dethrones Hamilton's Forge FC for 1st-ever Canadian Premier League title By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:23:02 EST Calgary’s Cavalry FC can finally call itself Canadian Premier League champions. Playing in front of its hometown crowd, Cavalry FC dethroned the four-time champions Forge FC from Hamilton 2-1 Saturday in Calgary. Full Article Sports/Soccer/CPL
al Explore local with the Waterloo Region Food Directory: Jasmine Mangalaseril By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 09:01:00 EST Waterloo region’s food landscape is more than farm stands and restaurants. There's a vast array of food producers, food makers and organizations that make up the food scene. And now, a new directory aims to make them easier to find. CBC KW's food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril explored the directory. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
al Kitchener teen charged after 13 'swatting' calls threatened schools, people and businesses, police say By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:07:41 EST A 15-year-old from Kitchener, Ont., faces 29 charges in connection to a line of swatting calls between May and October 2024, police announced Monday. The charges come after officers investigated calls made threats to schools, businesses, public areas and residences but all turned out to be false. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
al Santa Claus is coming to town: When and where to catch local parades By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST Here comes Santa Claus! There are a number of parades set to take place in November and December both during the day and in the evening. Here's a list of where you can find the big man in red. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
al Political Panel: A whole new look for the Sask. Party cabinet By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST The dust has finally settled on the 2024 Saskatchewan election and Premier Scott Moe has appointed a smaller cabinet with many new faces. The Morning Edition political panel discusses the potential impact. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
al Martensville woman keeps remembrance alive with lawn display By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 07:00:00 EST Every November, Jan Diehl adorns her Martensville, Sask., home with a special Remembrance Day tribute. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
al Regina Rams win 1st all-Sask. Hardy Cup in more than 2 decades By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:22:35 EST The Regina Rams won the Hardy Cup showdown against the Saskatchewan Huskies Saturday, in the first finals clash between the two teams in 22 years. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
al Forcing people into drug treatment is on the political agenda. Here's what the evidence says By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Across Canada, there’s a growing number of political leaders proposing to force people into treatment for drug addiction, despite inconclusive evidence about its effectiveness. Full Article News/Health
al 'It hurts': Saskatchewan Roughriders react to West Final loss in Winnipeg By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:37:20 EST Head coach Corey Mace, quarterback Trevor Harris and linebacker Jameer Thurman talk about coming up short in the CFL West Final. The Roughriders lost the the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 38-22 sending the Bombers to their fifth straight Grey Cup. Full Article
al A treaty from the 1700s allowed these 2 Sask. Indigenous women to enlist in the U.S. military By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST These two Indigenous women veterans from Saskatchewan were able to serve in the U.S. Navy and Airforce because of the Jay Treaty, a 1794 agreement that allows some First Nations people to travel freely across the Canada-U.S. border for employment, study, retirement, investing and immigration. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
al Saskatchewan Huskies head coach Scott Flory after losing a defensive battle to provincial rival By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:06:42 EST It was only the second time the Saskatchewan Huskies and the Regina Rams have met in the Hardy Cup championship game. This time it was the Rams coming out on top 19-14. Huskies head coach Scott Flory says there were too many turnovers and too many plays left on the field after a hard fought game. Full Article
al Sask. marks Remembrance Day as hundreds pay tribute to veterans, fallen soldiers By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:06:14 EST Hundreds of people filled the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon as young cadet bands and bagpipers streamed through the building to remember the men and women who have defended Canada in times of war and peace and the 118,000 Canadians who have been killed in service to this country. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
al Sask. NDP wins all but 1 seat in Regina and Saskatoon after final votes counted By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:04:23 EST The final election results are in for the 2024 Saskatchewan election, which received a higher vote turnout than 2020. The NDP's April ChiefCalf won Saskatoon-Westview. And Saskatchewan Party’s Ken Cheveldayoff was re-elected in Saskatoon-Willowgrove. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
al Saskatoon woman charged after allegedly damaging 14 cars, trucks, SUVs with baseball bat By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:57:55 EST A Saskatoon woman is accused of damaging multiple vehicles and assaulting a man with a baseball bat on Nov. 11. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
al Ottawa urges return to table after B.C. port dispute talks break down By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:38:13 EST One week after the lockout began at B.C.'s ports, the federal labour minister is again urging the employers and the union, back to the table. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
al Surrey, B.C., police transition deal still in works, less than 3 weeks before handover to municipal force By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:23:54 EST The Surrey Police Service is less than three weeks from taking over from the RCMP to manage policing in British Columbia's second most populous municipality, but there's still no formal deal on how responsibilities will be split between the two forces. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
al Family of B.C. worker killed by falling pallets calls company's response 'too little, too late' By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:00:00 EST The family of forklift operator Bill Sherstobitoff says that the company he worked for, the Great Little Box Company (GLBC), has not made enough of an effort to make things right in the two years since his death in December 2022. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
al Whitecaps player alleging sexual misconduct stunned to learn of coach's rehiring By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:00:49 EST Malloree Enoch alleges she was sexually coerced by former Whitecaps coach Hubert Busby Jr., who was recently reinstated as head coach of the Jamaican women's national team. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
al Penticton, B.C., city councillor faces more historical sex offence charges in Ontario, police say By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:14:53 EST A Penticton city councillor who was arrested and charged with historical sexual offences this summer is facing new charges after more victims were identified, say police in Sarnia, Ont. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
al Swearing-in ceremonies at B.C. Legislature kick off start of new political season By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:02:36 EST Two newly elected members of British Columbia's Green Party will officially take their seats in the legislature following the first of three swearing-in ceremonies since last month's provincial election. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
al Carleton warns of 'significant measures' as deficit balloons By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST Carleton University will soon need to take 'significant measures' to balance its budget, according to a letter the Ottawa institution recently sent out to staff and students. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa