Twitter permanently suspends Trump from platform
by Twitter has permanently suspended U.S. President Donald Trump’s account, the social media company announced Friday.
Day: January 8, 2021
Raptors guard Kyle Lowry out against Kings for ‘personal reasons’
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will sit out Friday night against the Sacramento Kings, with the team citing “personal reasons” on the pre-game injury report.
London Health Sciences Centre CEO has travelled to U.S. five times since pandemic began
The head of the largest hospital in southwestern Ontario travelled outside of Canada in December at a time when staff were working to contain outbreaks …
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, January 8, 2021
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on COVID-19, January 8, 2021
Ontario police chief apologizes after trip to Florida for personal business
Halton’s police chief has apologized after traveling to Florida in late December to address “personal business matters.”
Woodbine CEO questions Ontario’s decision to allow NHL games amidst lockdown
With Ontario still in lockdown and COVID-19 cases at a record high, Woodbine Entertainment CEO Jim Lawson is wondering why the provincial government signed off …
Lightning, Stars meet again as part of NHL’s altered Central Division
The NHL’s Central Division has some unusual quirks: it features the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning and the runner-up Dallas Stars among its …
Seven Up, Coal Miner’s Daughter director Michael Apted dead at 79
British filmmaker Michael Apted, who directed both the Seven Up series and Coal Miner’s Daughter, has died. He was 79.
Nine people report adverse reactions after COVID-19 vaccinations: Health Canada
Health Canada has received nine reports of adverse medical events following coronavirus vaccinations in Canada but has seen no evidence of unexpected side effects, federal …
Things to know for the NFL’s super-sized playoffs
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter gives an interesting fact for all 12 teams involved in this year’s expanded Wild Card weekend.
Watch World Cup cross-country skiing from Italy
Watch live coverage of the cross-country skiing World Cup from Val di’Fiemme, Italy.
Moore-Towers, Marinaro lead after short program at virtual Skate Canada Challenge
Kirsten Moore-Towers and Michael Marinaro are the leaders after the short pairs program in the unique and virtual Skate Canada Challenge.
Government of Canada COVID-19 Update for Indigenous Peoples and communities
There was a reduction in the number of newly reported cases of COVID-19 in First Nations communities with 918 new cases reported during the week …
Canada and the United Kingdom reach arrangement for trade of organic food
Canada and the United Kingdom (UK) have reached an arrangement for trade of organic food.
Vaccines must be given to the most vulnerable first, say Canadian athletes
Reigning Olympic wrestling gold medallist Erica Wiebe instantly thought of her parents upon reading the headline. Even the suggestion, as made by long-time IOC member …
Lethbridge to host the Brier in 2022
The Brier will be held at the Enmax Centre in Lethbridge, Alta., in 2022. Curling Canada made the announcement Friday during a video conference call.
Biden to release more coronavirus vaccine supply, rather than holding 2nd doses
U.S. president-elect Joe Biden will release most available COVID-19 vaccine doses to speed delivery to more people, a reversal of the Trump administration policy, his …
B.C. extends ban on social gatherings until Feb. 5, announces 761 new COVID-19 cases
B.C.’s provincial health officer extended the ban on social gatherings for another month on Thursday, as the province recorded 761 new cases of COVID-19 and eight more deaths.
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, Regional Chair, and Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Waterloo to announce Waterloo Safe Voluntary Isolation Site Program
The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, Karen Redman, Chair, Region …
Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, Regional Chair, and Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Waterloo to announce Waterloo Safe Voluntary Isolation Site Program
The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, Karen Redman, Chair, Region …
Curling Alberta cancels provincial championships
A day after top curlers in Alberta expressed their concern to CBC Sports about holding a provincial championship in Sylvan Lake at the end of …
Ontario preparing to transfer hospital patients out of regions worst-hit by COVID-19
Ontario is telling hospitals to prepare for transferring dozens and potentially hundreds of patients across and even out of regions, as unprecedented numbers of people …
When will you get a COVID-19 shot? Quebec provides more clarity on its vaccine schedule
The trickle of vaccines will soon become a steady flow and the province says it will inoculate 1.3 million people between now and March 1.
Indigenous astronomies and ‘astro-colonialism’
“Indigenous astronomies speak to a connection to the land and to the people. And that knowledge has been here as long as people have been …
Government of Canada announces new policy to help former international students live in, work in and continue contributing to Canada
International students bring so much to Canada, contributing over $21 billion annually to our economy and supporting the vitality of our communities. Yet the pandemic …
‘I don’t think this is going to stop’: More companies, consumers caught in shipping container scam
The scope of a scam involving the sale of shipping containers in Canada is growing, as an increasing number of legitimate companies that sell the structures say their …
Government of Canada awards contract for inspection, repair and overhaul of service boats
Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada is committed to providing members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with safe and effective vessels …
Senator co-signed order barring international travel during pandemic — then went to Mexico
Conservative Sen. Don Plett — who sparked controversy by travelling to Mexico on vacation over the holidays — co-signed a directive last year barring all …
Manitoba approves NHL in Winnipeg, clearing way for play across Canada
Manitoba has given the green light for the Winnipeg Jets to play home games during the COVID-19 pandemic, the final approval needed for the NHL …
NHL says 6 Stars players, 2 staff test positive for COVID-19
The NHL said Friday that six Dallas Stars players and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in a development that will push back …
Baby to receive stem cell transplant from mom after no mixed-ethnicity match found
A Winnipeg mother is preparing to be the stem cell donor for her baby with a rare immune disease in hopes of saving his life, …
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine shots can be given up to 6 weeks apart, WHO says
World Health Organization experts on Friday issued recommendations that the interval between administration of two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the coronavirus can be …
Canada shed 63,000 jobs in December
Canada’s economy lost 63,000 jobs last month, the first time the job market has contracted since the dark days of March and April, when COVID-19 …
Commemoration of Flight PS752 tragedy
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today issued the following statement: “A year ago, on …
eHealth cyberattack affected millions of files, was one of Sask.’s worst breaches ever: privacy commissioner
Sask. Information and Privacy Commissioner Ron Kruzeniski found the cyberattack on eHealth last year affected some 50 million files and was one of the province’s …
Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution – Regional Treatment Centre
On January 1, 2021, Edwin Parkinson, an inmate from Millhaven Institution – Regional Treatment Centre died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following …
Helping Ontario Farmers Protect Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair Watersheds
The governments of Canada and Ontario will soon be accepting applications for a new round of project funding to help farmers improve environmental sustainability and …
Statement on Canada’s economic and job recovery
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, issued the following …
Dodgers announce death of Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda
The Dodgers say Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda, who guided Los Angeles to two World Series championships, has died at age 93.
Trudeau says ‘shocking’ riot in Washington was incited by Trump
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today this week’s attack on Capitol Hill was a “shocking” event that was incited by President Donald Trump.