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Demand for COVID-19 testing increases in Nova Scotia as potential exposure sites increase and cases…
The lines at the Halifax Convention Center were long Thursday, as Nova Scotians lined up to take a COVID-19 test.
As cases continue to rise and exposure sites expand, the province says regular testing is more important than…
Canada Apologizes to Victims of Military Sexual Misconduct
Ottawa, Ontario (AP) Canadian political and military leaders apologized on Monday to victims of military sexual misconduct.
Released online from National Defense Headquarters, the apology follows the federal government's…
Volunteers join forces to clean up after unprecedented flooding in British Columbia
Breadcrumb Links News Local news The Insurance Bureau of Canada valued insured damage from flooding in British Columbia at $ 450 million. Author of the article: The Canadian Press Camille Bains…
After 37 years of living with HIV, the pandemic has brought new challenges
This first-person article is the experience of Dave Pineau, speaker and researcher living with HIV. For more information on CBC's first-person stories, please visit the faq. This story is part of CBC Ottawa Project Give, our annual…
Hawaii braces for ‘catastrophic flooding’ as storm brings heavy rain, cuts power –…
A strong storm, accompanied by high winds and extremely heavy rains, flooded roads and cut off power in Hawaii, authorities warning on Monday of potentially worse conditions ahead.
The National Weather Service said the storm…
Rain after volcanic eruption hampers Indonesia’s rescue efforts as death toll rises
Rescuers searched for survivors on Sunday on the slopes of the highest volcano on the Indonesian island of Java after it was rocked by an eruption that killed at least 14 people, as smoldering debris and thick mud hampered their efforts.…
Snow forecast for the east coast and interior of Vancouver Island this weekend
Following a series of storms that brought heavy rain to Vancouver Island, Environment Canada issued another special weather report to residents suggesting that snow may be in the forecast.
The weather agency says there is a potential for…
Who is Colorado Avalanche emergency goalie Jett Alexander?
Steven Ellis / North York RangersThere is something about emergency backups at the Scotiabank Arena.Almost two years after David Ayres won with the Carolina Hurricanes and just two months after Alex Bishop replaced Jack Campbell in!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Sean Cleary returns north of the border to find West Virginia’s next big runner
From 2007 to 2009, West Virginia won a Big East Championship in 2007, placed ninth, fourth and sixth respectively at the NCAA Championships, and had All-American runners Keri Bland, Marie-Louise Asselin and Clara Grandt .Bland and…
London businesses hope to capitalize on Canadian Country Music Week
With Canadian Country Music Week in town, London hotel businesses are gearing up for a busy weekend and a rare chance to enjoy a major event in a year marked by pandemic restrictions. This year's event begins Friday night and ends with…
Canada is “sandwiched” between two atmospheric rivers
The Weather Network says British Columbia should prepare for a series of storms
The Weather Network is advising British Columbians to prepare for wetter weather as a series of storms move through the area.
After weeks of…
Will the weather slow down my Thanksgiving vacation trip?
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New Glasgow Police investigate alleged violation of Bubble Zone law after anti-abortion protest
Police in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, are investigating an alleged violation of a law banning abortion protests near health facilities after a protest last month that was reportedly approved by one of their officers. The Campaign Life…
Residents brace for torrential rains in already flooded western Canada | Canada
Communities across western Canada brace for further damage as torrential rains are forecast next week in areas already devastated by heavy flooding. Hundreds of soldiers have been deployed to Canada's westernmost province to help…
The Argonauts fall to the Elks in a make-up game, then rest for the Eastern Final
Rookie Taylor Cornelius ran for a touchdown as the Edmonton Elks ended an eight-game losing streak with a 13-7 victory over the Toronto Argonauts on Tuesday night.Cornelius led Edmonton for 29 yards in seven plays, placing Sean Whyte's…
“Our veterans of yesterday and today are the heroes among us” – The Free Press
Reginald Lafrenière, who has had a long career in the military and is a Sergeant-at-Arms in the Legion, greets O'Canada at the 2021 Remembrance Day ceremony in Fernie. (Joshua Fischlin / The Free Press)Veteran…
EAST COAST DRAMEDY MOONSHINE IS BACK FOR SEASON TWO ON CBC NEXT FALL, WITH ALLAN HAWCO JOINING THE…
Created by Sheri Elwood and produced by Six Eleven Media and eOne,
Season 2 recently ended production in Nova Scotia
Acclaimed actor Allan Hawco joins returning stars Jennifer Finnigan, Anastasia Phillips, Emma Hunter, Tom Stevens,…
City seeks public opinion on electric scooters
Breadcrumb Links New Local News At the end of October, three companies supplying electric scooters had a total of 123,327 cyclists having made 452,808 individual trips this year. Author of the article: Blair crawford…
Canada’s longest autonomous shuttle launches in Whitby, east of Toronto
This week, Durham Region Transit cut the ribbon on the Whitby Autonomous Vehicle Electric - WAVE - shuttle pilot, a biannual project serving a six-kilometer road connecting a waterfront neighborhood to a transit hub.
The future of…
Weather in Vancouver: Cloudy, with a chance of showers
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Settle in for an extended period of humid weather, Metro Vancouver. There is rain in the forecast every day until at least next Tuesday. Author of the article: Tiffany Crawford…
Stores say Old East Village construction project has hurt business
Some London stores say the Old East Village construction project has hurt business and they fear its completion will fix it. The project began on March 15 and continues until next week, closing the section of Dundas Street between…
The field for the Olympic curling trials is defined as Gunnlaugson, Horgan, McCarville and Harrison…
Breadcrumb Links Olympic Games Curling Author of the article: Ted wyman Team Manitoba captain Jason Gunnlaugson has qualified for the Olympic curling trials. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick /THE CANADIAN PRESS…
LJD Week 2021 | Improving racial equity and the rule of law through digital justice systems
Examples of what digital justice systems can achieve. An effective legal system is not only good for those who deal with the courts, but for everyone. Digital justice systems improve access to justice, which has a…
Coronavirus: what’s happening Wednesday in Canada and around the world
The last: Russia has another record of daily deaths from COVID-19 as authorities across the country decided to prevent most people from working under a Kremlin order to stem the spread. The Russian Coronavirus Task Force on Wednesday…
Friends of Schmidtville call on public to protect Morris Street trees
HALIFAX, NS - A group of residents in a neighborhood in south Halifax are concerned that the municipality cannot see the forest for the trees when it comes to green initiatives where they live.
On Tuesday, the Friends…
Rothesay’s new restaurants open to “crazy” demand
Two new quick-service restaurants have opened in Rothesay, offering fresh and tasty variations on traditional cuisine. Cheese Curds Gourmet Burgers & Poutinerie and its sister restaurant Habaneros Modern Taco Bar opened on Wednesday at…
Turkey summons 10 ambassadors after call for release of philanthropist
Lawyers and supporters of the Gezi solidarity group gather outside the courthouse, Caglayan courthouse, as a Turkish court begins retrial of philanthropist Osman Kavala and 15 others over their roles in national protests in 2013, in…
Collins leads EMU at Wolfpack Intercollegiate
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Full results | Season statistics.RALEIGH, NC (EMUEagles.com) - Senior Cougar Collins (Caledon, Ontario, Canada-Mayfield Secondary) finished below…
Yukon Territory Imposes Vaccination Mandate As Cases Rise
Vaccinations against the coronavirus will soon be mandatory for government officials and health care workers in the Yukon Territory, government officials said on Friday, as the territory's immediate neighbors grappled with a spike in…
Air Canada unveils its 2022 program to Europe, Africa, the Middle East and India
Air Canada has unveiled its program scheduled for summer 2022 for Europe, Africa, the Middle East and India. In addition to its established year-round services, the airline has announced its return to major summer seasonal…
Meteorite crashes through ceiling and lands on woman’s bed
Ruth Hamilton was sleeping soundly in her home in British Columbia when she woke up to the sound of her dog barking, followed by an "explosion". She jumped up and turned on the light, only to see a hole in the ceiling. His clock read…
Spice company wins award for bringing the flavors of the world to Victoria
A group of enterprising immigrant women from Victoria, British Columbia, were recognized for their spice blending business. Mosaic Tastes, which was created by nine women participating in Camosun College's Markets as Incubators program,…
Russian plane carrying group of paratroopers crashes, killing at least 16
A plane carrying a group of paratroopers crashed in the Russian region of Tatarstan on Sunday, killing 16 and injuring six, the emergency ministry said. The plane, which crashed near the town of Menzelinsky, was carrying 20 paratroopers…
Environment Canada expects dry conditions to continue, but rain and possibly snow in the long-term…
An aerial view of the Bell Fire near Hudson Bay. Photo submitted.Environment Canada says rain and perhaps a few snowflakes are on their way to the areas of east-central Saskatchewan most affected by the wildfires, but it is too early to…
Fog is causing some school bus cancellations in London, Ontario. region – London
Those in the London, Ont. Area, as well as areas further north and east, wake up in fog on Thursday.
Environment Canada has issued a fog advisory for London-Middlesex, Huron-Perth, Oxford-Brant and parts to the north and east of…
Toronto community groups ask for more comment on transit plans at Queens Park protest
Dozens of protesters from the city's seven community groups were in Queen's Park on Wednesday to speak out against the way Metrolinx and the provincial government are approaching transit planning. The groups call on the province and its…
Northeastern software giant Sage acquires GoProposal in fourth fintech deal in one year
Newcastle software giant Sage made its fourth fintech investment in a year after taking over a Manchester company. The publicly traded technology company has acquired GoProposal, a provider of proposal management software for small!-->…
The MétéoMédia – Tale of two seasons in the Prairies, summer heat versus fall snow
Monday, October 4, 2021, 9:05 p.m. - The summer heat is returning to the southern Prairies, while parts of the north will receive the first snowfall of the season and much cooler temperatures this week.
Well, fall is a time of…
Preparing the lawn for winter
I have received several calls in the office regarding preparing a lawn for winter. There are four considerations when it comes to lawns, regardless of the season: Mowing Irrigation Fertilization Cannabis control Other…
Coronavirus: What’s Happening in Canada and Around the World on Sunday
The last: Israel on Sunday restricted its COVID-19 "green pass" to only allow those who have received a vaccine booster or who have recently recovered from the coronavirus to enter indoor sites. Technical issues crippled the Health…
October 1: Nova Scotia issues COVID-19 exposure warnings in all health zones
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Nova Scotia Health Public Health informed on Friday of potential COVID-19 exposures in all health zones across the province and on two inbound flights.
If you were…
Star Buds continues to bloom with a new location in the east
With three stores in Barrie, including the newest store on Grove Street East, as well as outlets in Angus, Innisfil, Bradford and Wasaga Beach, the company now employs 57 people.
The newest Star Buds Cannabis Co. store opened on…
Short-term rentals on the East Ferris radar
East Ferris is working to create a policy regarding short-term rentals within the municipality, particularly vacation rentals offered on sites such as Airbnb and Vrbo. Mayor Pauline Rochefort mentioned during last night's council meeting…
Message of support from the Queen on Canada’s National Truth and Reconciliation Day
The Queen said she would join Canadians in reflecting on "the painful history Indigenous peoples endured in residential schools" in a message marking the country's first National Truth and Reconciliation Day.Canada has accepted the grim…
Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs must become more permeable
Michael Kovrig (far left) and Michael Spavor (embracing Barton), accompanied by Canadian Ambassador to China Domenic Barton, are greeted upon arrival by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after being released from detention in China in…
Coronavirus: What’s Happening in Canada and Around the World on Wednesday
The last: The World Health Organization reported that the global number of new coronavirus cases and deaths continued to decline over the past week, with around 3.3 million new infections and around 55,000 deaths, marking a decline 10%…
Category 4 again, possible formation of tropical depressions
The National Hurricane Center tracks four systems in the Atlantic, including Hurricane Sam, which again strengthened to become a Category 4 hurricane.AccuWeather forecasters said Sam is expected to miss a direct impact on the United…
Former Malpeque MP Wayne Easter among four MPs to get over $ 100,000 in annual pensions
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Wayne Easter is heading into retirement with nearly $ 138,400 in annual pension payments, according to Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CFF) estimates.
The former…
Team Walker earns berth at Canadian Olympic Curling Trials with victory over Team Brown
The women's and men's fields for the Olympic Curling Trials in Saskatoon are getting a little clearer after two tournaments this weekend in Ottawa. Kelsey Rocque and Laura Walker of Edmonton as well as Casey Scheidegger of Lethbridge,…
Field hockey hits the road to take on No.22 UMass
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PROVIDENCE, RI - The Providence College field hockey team will travel to Amherst, Mass. To face non-conference opponents and…
Catholic Church Apologizes to Indigenous Peoples of Canada for School Abuse
Published on: 09/25/2021 - 01:26Amended: 09/25/2021 - 01:25
Ottawa (AFP)
The Catholic Church apologized "unequivocally" on Friday to…
Businesses welcome the opening of the Fundy Trail Parkway connector
The opening of a new road connecting the Fundy Trail Parkway to a road from Alma to Moncton is a thrill for businesses and tourism operators. âIt's a long time dream on our to-do list, it's sure to have finished…
Restaurant staff seeking proof of vaccination receive threats and name-calling
Bill Mahfouz arrived at his restaurant on Wednesday to find his longtime waiter struggling with an angry customer, who threatened to fill his van with bricks and return to destroy the restaurant which has been owned by Mahfouz's family for…
Health service issues advisory after COVID-19 case at east London bar this weekend
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) issued an advisory after a person with COVID-19 visited a bar in east London over the weekend. The health unit said a customer infected with the virus was at Paranyde Bar & Grill, 1100…
Coronavirus: What’s Happening in Canada and Around the World Tuesday
The last: The European Commission said on Tuesday that it would make sense for the United States to allow travel of people vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine to Europe. On Monday, the White House announced that it would lift…
How East Preston Empowerment Academy is helping marginalized adults get back on their feet –…
A program to help members of the black community continue with their education and find employment is changing the lives of its participants, the school president said.
The East Preston Empowerment Academy (EPEA) began in 2014 at the…
St. John’s East is the riding to watch in Newfoundland
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ST. JOHN'S, NL - St. John's East Liberal candidate Joanne Thompson had a powerful ally in Chrystia Freeland - the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance - on…
Canada votes: Polls open as Trudeau faces electoral battle | Elections News
Election day is officially underway in Canada, as voters choose the country's next parliament after a short campaign that saw Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals fight neck and neck against the opposition Conservative Party.
The first…
US authorities believe they have found the body of missing woman Gabrielle Petito after 2 days of…
U.S. officials say a body found in Wyoming Sunday is believed to be Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito, who went missing while hiking across the country with a boyfriend who was identified by authorities as a person from interest and is now sought…
CANADA: What does it mean to be “a true strong and free north?” “
The ideas of the Canadian North were created primarily by, and especially for, those who live in the South
This article, written by Gregor Sharp, University of British Columbia, originally appeared on The Conversation and has been…
Swainson’s falcons begin to congregate to prepare to migrate
Large mouths often cause problems for the owner of that mouth. A young Swainson's falcon roosted on a fence post and harvested a vole from the newly covered alfalfa field near Mud Lake. As he returned to the station, he began to brag…
Former Burgh star Freddie Roddick heads to Canada with GB 7s
A FORMER Musselburgh star is set to face some of the best rugby players from around the world.
Freddie Roddick has been named to the 13-player GB Sevens squad that will travel to Canada for tournaments in Vancouver…
Tory dropped as candidate on tweets says she is still Tories’ choice
She said in an email to The Canadian Press: âI am still fighting as a candidate in this election. "
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Here is the position of 4 federal candidates from Newfoundland and Labrador on climate change
On September 20, polling stations across the country will open for voters to vote in the federal election. Among the hot topics: climate change. CBC News spoke to four federal candidates in Newfoundland and Labrador representing the…
The Blue Jays’ streak of success is no accident – they are a legitimate contender
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, CBC Sports' daily email newsletter. Stay up to date with what's happening in sport by subscribing here. The Blue Jays could be even better than you think Toronto is the hottest team in baseball.…
Coronavirus: What’s Happening in Canada and Around the World Thursday
The last: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he would have to spend "a few days" in isolation after dozens of people around him fell ill with COVID-19, TASS news agency reported. Putin was speaking via video link at a…
BC Ice Dancers Move to Ontario; currently coached by Scott Moir
One of Canada's finest ice dance duos is now receiving world-class instruction from one of the country's greatest skaters.
Born and raised in British Columbia, but now living in London, Ontario, Haley Sales and Nikolas Wamsteeker…
Ricci L. Endsley | News, Sports, Jobs
WELLSVILLE, Ohio - Ricci L. Endsley, 42, of Wellsville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Ricci was born on August 5, 1979…
Severe thunderstorms blow over Calgary and parts of central Alberta
Calgary and parts of central Alberta were subject to a severe thunderstorm warning on Sunday afternoon. Environment and Climate Change Canada had indicated that at 3:30 p.m., a storm was located five kilometers west of Calgary and was…
92 wildfires burn on Sunday in northwestern Ontario
Ninety-two wildfires were burning in northwestern Ontario on Sunday morning, as Environment Canada again issued air quality statements for the Atikokan, Upsala and Quetico area. Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) said…
Federal government announces $ 9 million for Conservation Ontario
More money is coming from the federal government to conserve land in southern Ontario.Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for King-Vaughan, announced $ 9 million in funding for Conservation Ontario at Rogers Reservoir…
Canada begins to re-allow vaccinated US citizens to visit | Nation & World
Canada lifts its ban on Americans crossing the border for shopping, vacations or sightseeing on Monday, but…
Dawson City “used to living with risk,” mayor says as nearby wildfire grows
The mayor of Dawson City said people fear a forest fire is burning east of the city, but he is confident authorities are prepared for any scenario. The Coal Creek fire east of town has escalated in recent days and some surrounding…
Coronavirus: What’s Happening in Canada and Around the World on Friday
The last: The Philippines on Friday placed their capital region Manila under a two-week lockdown as the Southeast Asian country's Ministry of Health reported 10,623 new cases of the coronavirus, the largest increase in a infection day…
Huawei CFO’s lawyers plead ‘strategically designed’ US case
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Lawyers for a senior Huawei executive argued in a Canadian court on Wednesday that the United States had "strategically drawn" a deceptive record of the fraud case against it and acted "In bad faith" by…
Cross Canada with a criminal record?
Watch out for all cruisers! Canadian Transport Minister Omar Alghabra recently said the country will soon open up to boat travelers.As of November 1, 2021, cruise ships and their passengers can enter Canada, if they comply with Canadian…
Managing a restaurant in a “ghost town”: owners reflect on the pandemic
In partnership with the City of Toronto and CaféTO, the CBC Toronto television channel Serve the change The series profiles business owners in five areas of the city who, in addition to innovating and working overtime,…
Another round of thunderstorms threatens torrential rain Wednesday – NBC Boston
The same weather front that generated widespread thunderstorm activity, with heavy rain, lightning and wind damage last night, is only slowly moving south and east today.
The areas that suffered the worst weather last night…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Kingston, Belleville, Brockville – Kingston
Environment Canada is reporting potentially hazardous weather conditions over most of eastern Ontario on Tuesday afternoon.
The meteorological authority says severe thunderstorms could last in the Kingston, Belleville and Brockville…
Aishihik Highway in the Yukon closed due to forest fire
Aishihik Road east of Haines Junction, Yukon, is closed until at least Monday afternoon due to a 24-hectare wildfire burning in the area, according to Forest Fire Management of the territory. The blaze, named HJ-002, began to burn on the…