ng Search continues for missing woman from Manitoulin Island By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:56:55 EST Juanita Migwans of M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island has been missing for over a month, but her aunt says she’s not giving up on the search. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
ng 'People are becoming desperate': Sault Ste. Marie has Ontario's highest opioid death rate By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:26:34 EST Sault Ste. Marie has the highest rate of opioid deaths in Ontario so far this year, according to new numbers from the province's coroner's office. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
ng 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
ng 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
ng '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
ng 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
ng Northern Ontario mayors push for stronger homelessness, addiction, economic support By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:15:18 EST The large urban mayors of Northern Ontario are advocating for increased provincial and federal support, prioritizing the establishment of Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hubs and the expansion of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
ng 100-year-old veteran in Sudbury was out selling poppies up until his recent passing By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:01:53 EST Max Topolnisky, a 100-year-old Second World War veteran, was out selling poppies for the Lockerby Legion in Sudbury, Ont., two days before he died, on Nov. 1, 2024. Full Article News/Canada/Sudbury
ng 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
ng 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
ng 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
ng StandardAero training staff through government funding as it expands Winnipeg operations By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:50:34 EST StandardAero says new funding from the provincial and federal governments will help expand its Winnipeg operations by training more specialized technicians, managers, support personnel and engineers. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
ng Winnipeg library security guards to receive living wage in new contract By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:38:00 EST The City of Winnipeg wants security guards at the Millennium Library to receive a living wage, but councillors recently rejected a motion that would have made a living wage mandatory for all city staff and contractors. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
ng Coaches O'Shea, Dinwiddie ready for 2nd Grey Cup meeting in 3 years By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:10:23 EST Ryan Dinwiddie and the Toronto Argonauts have been down this road before. Toronto will be minus starting quarterback Chad Kelly, the CFL's outstanding player last season, on Sunday when it faces the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Grey Cup. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
ng Jets double up Rangers 6-3, quickest NHL club to reach 15 wins By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 23:40:22 EST Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor each scored twice, Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves, and the Winnipeg Jets won their seventh straight, 6-3 over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. Gabriel Vilardi and Vladislav Namestnikov also scored for the Jets, who have now won 15 of their first 16 games this NHL season. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
ng 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
ng Hamilton council defers vote on banning encampments in parks to next year By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:45:37 EST City will wait for legal advice, staff report before voting early next year to avoid potential rights violations. While some people in the community argue Hamilton doesn't have enough shelter beds to justifiably remove encampments, others say they feel unsafe in their homes and unable to access parks. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
ng Hamilton mail carrier honoured by Japan government with prestigious Order of the Rising Sun award By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:53:44 EST The president of the Canadian Japanese Cultural Centre of Hamilton is Mitchell Akira Kawasaki — an Olympian, judo master, on-call mail carrier and recent recipient of an award from the Japanese government. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
ng Family behind Lindley's Farm and Market retiring after 180 years in the Hamilton area By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:16:31 EST Lindley's Farm and Market in Hamilton will be "winding down" operations after 180 years of operations, including selling locally grown produce and offering activities to the community. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
ng Projecting $50M deficit, Mohawk College president warns of layoffs, blames government policies By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST The president of Mohawk College says a drop in international student enrolment at the Hamilton institution is facing a projected $50 million deficit in the 2025-2026 school year. That’s going to mean layoffs, he said. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
ng 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
ng How to commemorate Remembrance Day in Hamilton and surrounding areas By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:52:57 EST Here’s how Hamilton and other cities in the area are marking Remembrance Day this year. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
ng Police watchdog investigating Hamilton shooting involving officer that left man dead By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:04:16 EST A 43-year-old man is dead after being shot by police at a west-end Hamilton apartment building Saturday, in an incident which also sent an officer to hospital, Ontario's police watchdog says. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
ng Santa Claus parade moving to the mountain this year, closing some roads By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:55:29 EST Hamilton's Santa Claus Parade will take place on the mountain this year, starting on Upper Sherman Road at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Full Article News/Canada/Hamilton
ng 16-year-old among 19 Canadian players gathering for CONCACAF Nations League pre-camp By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:20:21 EST Canada head coach Jesse Marsch has summoned 19 players, including York United FC teenager Shola Jimoh, to a camp in Toronto ahead of the full men's team gathering for the two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal later this month against Suriname. Full Article Sports/Soccer
ng 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
ng Canada Soccer studying drone-spying review, says it shows past 'unacceptable culture' By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:05:04 EST Canada Soccer says an independent review has confirmed the Paris Olympics drone-spying scandal was not an isolated misstep. Full Article Sports/Olympics/Summer Sports/Soccer
ng Paris to deploy 4,000 police officers for Israel-France soccer match following violence in Amsterdam By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 13:08:23 EST Paris police said Sunday that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security a week after violence against Israeli fans in Amsterdam. Full Article Sports/Soccer
ng 8-year-old Sammy Wong to perform with K-W Symphony musicians By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:00:00 EST Sammy Wong, 8, of Waterloo has been playing the violin since he was 5 years old. He has been rehearsing for an upcoming concert with the musicians of the K-W Symphony on Saturday night at the Registry Theatre in Kitchener. The show, titled Prodigio del Violino:An Evening with Sammy Wong, will feature the music of Mozart and Vivaldi. Full Article
ng String of pellet gun shootings in Guelph raises concerns for community, police By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:35:42 EST There have been three separate reports of pellet gun attacks in the past seven days in Guelph, Ont. Police have made an arrest in one case and continue to investigate the other two. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
ng Volunteers aim to plant 22K trees as part of Bring Back The Maples campaign in Woolwich Township By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST Bring Back the Maples is a volunteer effort to increase the forest canopy along Woolwich Townships' rural roads. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
ng 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
ng How to mark Remembrance Day in Waterloo region, Guelph and Wellington County By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:00 EST Remembrance Day is on Monday and there are a number of ceremonies happening around the area. As well, Monday will see government offices and some businesses close due to it being a holiday for some workers. Full Article News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo
ng 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
ng 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
ng Drivers urged to watch for wildlife after 5 collisions involving moose in 30-minute window: Sask. RCMP By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:39:45 EST Drivers are being warned to use caution on Saskatchewan's highways after five separate collisions involving moose were reported to RCMP in a 30-minute window on Friday evening. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
ng 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
ng 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
ng 'I'm a yellow pea': Veteran delighted by naming honour from Regina-based seed company By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST A seed company based in Regina names all new plant varieties after veterans —something a 102-year-old Second World War veteran says is "a great honour." Full Article News/Canada/Saskatchewan
ng Building a safe community: Front-line workers weigh in on priority issue in Saskatoon civic election By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:00:00 EST We've heard what the candidates want to do about community safety in Saskatoon. Here's what the people already doing the work say the new mayor and council should do after the civic election. Full Article News/Canada/Saskatoon
ng 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
ng Fire displaces residents of North Vancouver building for 2nd time in 2 years By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:16:52 EST A blaze at an apartment building has displaced residents and led to two injuries, almost two years after a fire at the same building displaced dozens. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
ng 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
ng 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
ng Wind, rain warnings issued as 'vigorous' storm approaches B.C. By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:16:22 EST Officials have issued wind and rainfall warnings for Tuesday night in several regions as another fall storm approaches southwestern B.C. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
ng 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
ng Birthing centre 'so thrilled' to be back open after devastating flood By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST More than 14 months after flooding caused by heavy rainfall forced the Ottawa Birth and Wellness Centre to shut down its birthing unit, it's once again welcoming expecting families. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
ng Veterans enrolling at chef school find a familiar mission in the kitchen By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST A Veterans Affairs Canada education and training benefit is helping retired soldiers, sailors and airmen fit into a new uniform at Ottawa's Le Cordon Bleu. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
ng NCC explores adapting standards around opening Rideau Canal Skateway By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:16:50 EST The National Capital Commission says it opened the Rideau Canal Skateway below its usual stands for ice thickness a few times last season — and plans to do the same this year. Full Article News/Canada/Ottawa
ng Kingston's Aaliyah Edwards holds youth basketball camp after first pro season By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:00:00 EST After playing her first season with the WNBA's Washington Mystics and representing Team Canada at the Olympics, forward Aaliyah Edwards held her second annual "You Got Knext" camp in her hometown over the weekend. Full Article