re 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
re 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
re Chad Bachynski elected as Regina's mayor By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
re Most young people didn't vote in the last N.S. election. Advocates are working to change that By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST Advocates are working to improve youth voter turnout in this provincial election. The last time Nova Scotians went to the polls in 2021, young people aged 18-34 had the lowest voter turnout. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
re Hospital closures, highway construction among key issues in Hants West By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:00 EST If the PCs are to hold or even grow their majority this election, Hants West is one of the seats they need to win again. The district is also emblematic of some key markings of the Houston government’s first term. Full Article News/Canada/Nova Scotia
re 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
re Yukon gov't again reports emissions down per resident, while total emissions continue to climb By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:25:03 EST Carbon emissions across the territory continue to rise, states the Yukon government's latest progress report on Our Clean Future, its climate change strategy. But per-person emissions have gone down. Full Article News/Canada/North
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re '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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re Mike Miller back at the Grey Cup but as Blue Bombers special teams coach By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:36:24 EST Mike Miller helped Winnipeg make three straight appearances — winning twice — before being sidelined last year with a neck injury that ultimately ended his CFL career. On Sunday, the 35-year-old native of Riverview, N.B., will be on the field as the Bombers' special-teams co-ordinator when they meet the Toronto Argonauts in Vancouver. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
re Greater Sudbury city council dismisses integrity commissioner By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:39:12 EST Councillors narrowly voted to terminate David Boghosian’s employment contract with the city after several around the council table expressed dissatisfaction with his reports and investigations. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re Toronto city council passes plan to entice developers to build rental homes By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:45:23 EST Toronto city council approved on Wednesday a plan to support the building of 20,000 new rental homes in the city. Full Article News/Canada/Toronto
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re Saskatoon Loraas truck driver hears noise, finds man inside compacted recycling By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:47:14 EST A Saskatoon Loraas recycling truck driver got a shock on Monday when he heard noise coming from the back of his truck and found a man inside. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
re 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
re 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
re '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
re 1st case of avian flu in Canada confirmed. Health Canada says there are vaccines By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:59:59 EST Experts and health authorities say that while the risk of human infection with the H5N1 strain of avian influenza remains low, people should avoid contact with sick or dead birds. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
re Tributes to former premier John Horgan as B.C. NDP MLAs are sworn in By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:08:06 EST Former British Columbia premier John Horgan loomed large over the swearing-in ceremony Wednesday for 47 New Democrat members of the legislature, a day after his death. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
re B.C. man who confessed to 2 killings not arrested until a month later, court documents show By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:39:30 EST A B.C. man who told police and hospital staff he had killed two people and wanted to harm others wasn't arrested until a month after he first confessed, according to court documents. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
re There will never be an Apple Ring, says rival with crossed fingers By appleinsider.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:58:58 +0000 The CEO of smart ring firm Oura has detailed the reasons there shouldn't be an Apple Ring, but sounds like he's hoping Apple is listening.Render of a possible Apple RingOh, just bring out a ring already. Apple Ring has been rumored for years, but in the last few months we have had absolutely certain claim that the project is dead. But that claim was followed only hours later by another one saying that Apple's smart ring would be out in 2026.Now Tom Hale, CEO of the Oura Ring company, has told CNBC that it won't happen. For one thing, an Apple Ring would undercut the Apple Watch, and for another, making smart rings is so hard that Apple can't just walk in and do it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums Full Article