li This is what a trip to the dentist could look like in B.C. when offices reopen By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:28:03 EDT Dentists in B.C. are trying to figure out how they might reopen by May 19 as the province begins to loosen restrictions after flattening the infection curve during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
li B.C. Liberals try to create 'new normal' of politics during COVID-19 recovery By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:00:00 EDT In the middle of a pandemic, who wants to see politicians engage in traditional games of partisan finger pointing and over-the-top attacks? Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
li Lonely, bored, and anxious: One senior's life inside a locked-down retirement home By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 13:00:59 EDT Visits to long-term care homes and some retirement homes across B.C. have been restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and one senior says life inside is very challenging. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
li Long before Google, Winnipeggers found answers in library's Where File By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 4 Mar 2018 06:00:00 EST There's a wonderfully quirky — and little known — information archive in downtown Winnipeg that predates Google and probably has more hidden secrets than the search engine giant. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
li Italian photographers showcase 'top model' chickens in new coffee table book By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 8 Mar 2018 17:51:27 EST Matteo Tranchellini and Moreno Monti created a coffee table book called CHICken to showcase the natural beauty of the ubiquitous birds. Full Article Radio/As It Happens
li Weird, cute big-eyed sugar gliders: the new pet craze By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 10 Mar 2018 08:00:00 EST Sugar gliders — cute little marsupials from Australia and Indonesia — are an up-and-coming exotic pet in Atlantic Canada. But are they as sweet as they look? Full Article News/Canada/New Brunswick
li Egyptian alchemist's recipe brings ancient beer to life in Winnipeg By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 09:49:27 EDT An idea that began when a classicist went to a brewery to sip beers and ponder the history of hops has brought to life an ancient ale. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
li How a $5 roadside tortoise turned into a Halifax icon By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 07:52:47 EDT Gus has been captivating visitors to the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History for more than seven decades. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
li 79-year-old ballet dancer finds way to live out childhood dream By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 18 Mar 2018 11:57:00 EDT As a child, Fay Richardson wanted to dance, with the grace and movement of ballet captivating her. Now, at 79-years-old, she's doing just that. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
li Distressed seabird rallies after dinner and a warm bed in Newfoundland home By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 07:30:00 EDT When Antje Springman spotted something huddled outside her home, she thought it was one of her chickens. It turned out to be a Great Cormorant. Full Article News/Canada/Nfld. & Labrador
li New Waterford basketball team slip makes America's Funniest Home Videos final 3 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 5 Apr 2018 07:20:00 EDT The string of pratfalls that was the comedic highlight of this year's New Waterford Coal Bowl Classic in Nova Scotia will be seen by millions of TV viewers. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
li Regina braces for impact of likely Grey Cup cancellation By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 20:25:01 EDT Hope for a 2020 Grey Cup in Regina is slowly dwindling as the CFL hints at a season cancellation. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
li The Politics of a Pandemic By www.nytimes.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 23:49:51 GMT Trump wants us to see him as defeating a foreign enemy. Full Article
li The Killing of Ahmaud Arbery By www.nytimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 02:16:31 GMT Another black man falsely assumed to be a criminal is dead. Full Article
li Two Deaths and My Life By www.nytimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Jan 2020 00:38:59 GMT The memento mori of two friends. Full Article
li Life after trafficking - Mexico By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 For 10 years she was forced into prostitution by her husband. With the help of OM Mexico, Rocio is now building a new life. Full Article
li Climbing for the Jogini Girls in India - Australia By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000 On 22 August, 150 people climbed in the inaugural OM Boonah Freedom Climb to raise awareness and funding for the Jogini girls of India. Full Article
li Woman at centre of deadly drugstore stabbing could be allowed to live in community: review board By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 16:37:03 EDT A woman found not criminally responsible for fatally stabbing a stranger in the heart at the makeup counter of a Toronto drugstore five years ago could ultimately be allowed to live in the community if the mental health facility where she is staying decides she can, the Ontario Review Board says. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
li 44 positive cases of COVID-19 confirmed at Conestoga Meats: public health By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:27:55 EDT Region of Waterloo Public Health says there are 44 positive cases of COVID-19 at the Breslau meat processing facility Conestoga Meats. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
li Nurse delivers baby in hospital parking lot during COVID-19 pandemic By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 18:44:00 EDT Karla Bell was outside an Orangeville hospital waiting to start her nursing shift when she heard a cry for help from a car in the parking lot. She ran up to find a woman in labour in the passenger seat. Natalie Kalata tells us the incredible story of how this baby was born. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
li Ontario has now lost more than 1 million jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:20:01 EDT Approximately one out of every seven Ontarians who were working before the coronavirus pandemic hit the province have now lost their jobs, according to Statistics Canada's latest national labour survey. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
li What it's like to wait for a lung transplant during the COVID-19 pandemic By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 04:00:00 EDT Lindsay Forsyth Brochu thought by now she'd have the double-lung transplant she's been waiting for. But she had the misfortune being put on the waitlist the day after most surgeries were suspended in Ontario due to COVID-19. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
li Read the stories of this week's CBC Toronto 'Front-line Heroes' By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 06:00:00 EDT CBC Toronto wants to introduce you to all the people making a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic through a series we're calling Front-line Heroes. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
li Windsor man dies following Lakeshore collision, say OPP By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:14:23 EDT OPP are investigating a fatal crash that took place in Lakeshore Thursday night. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
li Former teacher found guilty of professional misconduct, has teaching licence revoked By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 19:06:22 EDT Former Windsor high school drama teacher John Nabben was found guilty on Thursday, May 7 of professional misconduct, and has had his teaching licence revoked. Full Article News/Canada/Windsor
li Trump administration shelves expert guidelines on reopening U.S. economy By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 15:02:30 EDT Documents created by the top disease investigators in the U.S. meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to reopen public places such as mass transit, day care centres and restaurants during the still-raging pandemic have been shelved by the Trump administration. Full Article News/World
li Putin presides over slimmed down Victory Day as coronavirus cases rise By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 08:08:56 EDT Russia marked 75 years since the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War on Saturday, but the coronavirus outbreak forced it to scale back celebrations seen as boosting support for President Vladimir Putin. Full Article News/World
li Turmeric spice and a sporty life inspire B.C. designers By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 10:00:00 EST Kevin Khungay played high school basketball. His friend's older brother Sunny Basran was his coach. Years later, their unique designs are worn by some of the sports biggest stars. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
li Drive-thru egg delivery and Sunday services online make remote Easter celebrations possible By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 22:00:00 EDT As British Columbians maintain physical distancing recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Easter celebrations will have to change. In Kamloops, B.C., organizations are working to make sure Easter is as fun and social as it can be. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
li Timber Kings' reality TV star behind B.C. mill using pulp to make medical garments By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 21:38:03 EDT Bryan Reid is known for building custom log homes on his HGTV reality show Timber Kings, and he’s also in the business of pulp — cedar pulp used to make medical garments,an effort critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
li How some B.C. municipalities are handling the financial impacts of COVID-19 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 19:13:27 EDT Municipalities across the province are re-evaluating their financial situations as COVID-19 continues to keep municipal facilities closed and has put other revenue streams on hold. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
li Another quarter-million Albertans lost work in April as COVID-19 shutdown grips province By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:14:24 EDT Nearly a quarter-million more Albertans lost work in April as the economic shutdown due to COVID-19 continued, with young workers — particularly young women — being disproportionately affected. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
li Calgary inmate confirmed as 1st case of COVID-19 in an Alberta correctional facility By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:58:03 EDT An inmate at the Calgary Remand Centre has tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first time a case has been reported at an Alberta correctional facility. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
li What the unemployment numbers hide: Listen to the latest West of Centre episode By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:52:58 EST Politicians, pundits and other thoughtful westerners chat about the priorities, preoccupations and politics of Albertans and others who are West of Centre in this podcast series hosted by CBC Calgary's executive producer of news, Kathleen Petty. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
li Alberta premier likely to target wage boosts to seniors' home workers By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:30:00 EDT Employees in Alberta continuing care homes and seniors’ residences are the most likely recipients of a federal wage top-up intended for essential workers. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
li Mountain Living: What it's like to be settled under their majestic shadows By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:45:06 EDT Three people living in the mountains of Western Canada tell us about the beauty, the lifestyle and the danger of calling them home. Full Article News/Canada/Calgary
li 2020 NHL draft: Teams to lean heavily on preparatory work from earlier in season By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 10:15:33 EDT A normal draft year would see NHL scouts and executives spend the spring crisscrossing Europe and North America collecting information. The circumstances surrounding a 2020 draft and the COVID-19 pandemic, however, aren't anything resembling normal. Full Article Sports/Hockey/NHL
li Curling considers 'radical' new rules to preserve tradition and speed up games By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 18:34:41 EDT The sport is considering radical rule changes as it tries to balance centuries of tradition with the modern need to move things along. Full Article Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Curling
li Women's world curling championship in B.C. cancelled By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:05:15 EDT The world women's curling championship in Prince George, B.C. has been cancelled because of the outbreak of COVID-19. Full Article Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Curling
li Rachel Homan curling team announces parting of ways with star lead Lisa Weagle By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 23:25:28 EDT Team Homan, Canada’s 2018 Olympic women’s curling team and the 2017 World Women’s Curling Champions have announced that the team has parted ways with lead Lisa Weagle. Full Article Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Curling
li Canadian curling continues to get hammered by COVID-19 cancellations By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 11:35:34 EDT The men's curling world championship in Glasgow was cancelled Saturday morning to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Brad Gushue and his rink from Newfoundland and Labrador was going to represent Canada after winning the Brier. Full Article Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Curling
li Alberta Pandas defeat UNB Reds to win U Sports women's curling national championship By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 18:44:27 EDT The University of Alberta Pandas defeated the UNB Reds 10-2 in the U Sports women's curling final, while the Laurier Golden Hawks topped the Dalhousie Tigers 8-5 for the men's curling title in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba on Sunday. Full Article Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Curling
li 'Heartbreak and betrayal': No room for friendships in the business of curling By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 20:37:41 EDT In the span of a few days, Canada's curling landscape has shifted dramatically. The country's past women's and men's Olympic teams and last year's women's world champion team have all split. Full Article Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Curling
li 2-time gold medallist John Morris joins Team Kevin Koe for Olympic push By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:16:03 EDT John Morris will play second for the Kevin Koe's team for at least the next 18 months heading into the Olympic trials in 2021. Full Article Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Curling
li Team Jennifer Jones adds free-agent all-star lead Lisa Weagle By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:31:24 EDT Let go last week after a decade-long run with skip Rachel Homan's Ottawa-based rink, lead Lisa Weagle has joined Team Jennifer Jones, which will operate with five members. Full Article Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Curling
li 13 cases of COVID-19 linked to curling bonspiel attended by doctors from across western Canada By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 22:04:23 EDT The bonspiel took place in Edmonton March 11-14, starting the same day COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
li Cancelled world curling championships will not be made up By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 8 Apr 2020 15:42:18 EDT When the World Curling Federation cancelled the women's, men's and mixed doubles championships set for March and April, it said it would be discussing potential options including rescheduling the events — perhaps playing them in the fall at one venue. CBC Sports has learned that will no longer be the case. Full Article Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Curling
li Curling wants 2021 world championships to determine qualifying for Beijing Olympics By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 12:15:45 EDT The World Curling Federation announced Thursday it is proposing to the International Olympic Committee that the 2021 world curling championships will determine which countries will book their tickets to Beijing 2022. Full Article Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Curling
li Jennifer Jones was ready to pounce when Lisa Weagle suddenly became star free agent By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 23:26:11 EDT The time was right for Lisa Weagle to join forces with Olympic champion Jennifer Jones. Jones told CBC Sports' Anastasia Bucsis that the latest addition to her five-person rink "was like the clouds parted and the sun came out." Full Article Sports/Olympics/Winter Sports/Curling
li We’re Relying on Trump to Care About Our Lives By www.nytimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:12:03 GMT Will he, given his obsession with the economy? Full Article