The eyes have it: Above-the-mask makeup sees pandemic surge
by It’s been said that rather than splurge on big-ticket items in times of crisis, consumers will indulge themselves by buying lipstick. COVID-19 may have turned …
Day: February 6, 2021
Vaccinating knowledge keepers part of effort to preserve Indigenous identity in Manitoba
Manitoba’s prioritization of traditional healers and knowledge keepers for COVID-19 vaccination is setting an example for other provinces to follow, according to Indigenous health experts.
New COVID-19 outbreak declared at Cargill meat plant in Alberta — site of Canada’s largest outbreak
The site of the largest COVID-19 outbreak in Canada is now facing a new spate of cases. Alberta Health Services confirmed there are 11 cases linked …
Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on Saturday
Canada’s cumulative count for confirmed COVID-19 cases surpassed the 800,000 mark on Saturday.
Small wonder: How a village helped raise one of N.B.’s tiniest preemies
Amanda Robichaud was a province away from her home and family when she gave birth to her micro-preemie son. What she didn’t know was that …
Jason Kenney has a growing chorus of ‘armchair quarterbacks’ — where are they coming from?
This week, the co-founder of the United Conservative Party had some disparaging words for Alberta’s premier, arguing the government’s combative approach was failing when it came …
Pond Inlet protesters say mine expansion ignores Nunavut Agreement
Protests continue in Pond Inlet, Nunavut, on Saturday, as a two-week environmental hearing on an expansion at the Mary River iron ore mine wraps up.
Freestyle Skiing World Cup on CBC: Aerials – Deer Valley
The Freestyle Skiing World Cup will make its next stop at Deer Valley, Utah. Today the dynamic action of aerials will be featured.
2 dead, including suspect, 3 in hospital after homicide in Ontario town of East Gwillimbury
Two people are dead, including a suspect, and three others are in hospital after a homicide in the Town of East Gwillimbury on Saturday, according to …
Louise Bernice Halfe named Canada’s new parliamentary poet laureate
Halfe is the first poet who was born and raised in an Indigenous community to hold the position.
Jake Allen stymies Senators, keeping Canadiens unbeaten in regulation
Josh Anderson scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and Jake Allen stopped 34 shots as the visiting Montreal Canadiens edged the Ottawa …
Kawhi Leonard says all-star game during pandemic is ‘putting money over health’
Kawhi Leonard, MVP of last year’s all-star game, suggested the NBA is prioritizing money over the health of its players in planning to stage the …
Kawhi Leonard says all-star game during pandemic is ‘putting money over health’
Kawhi Leonard, MVP of last year’s all-star game, suggested the NBA is prioritizing money over the health of its players in planning to stage the …
Nova Scotia’s next premier, Liberal leader to be announced Saturday night
Almost 97 per cent of 8,100 Nova Scotia Liberal Party delegates cast their ballots by the deadline of 3 p.m. AT on Saturday. The first …
India restores 4G mobile internet in disputed region of Kashmir after 18 months
India has ended an 18-month-long ban on high-speed internet service on mobile devices in disputed Kashmir, where opposition to New Delhi has deepened after it …
The National On-Demand: Canada’s vaccine supply rollercoaster | Feb. 4, 2021
Another disruption to Canada’s flow of COVID-19 vaccines, allegations against retired Gen. Jonathan Vance, and a Black PhD student in Montreal is freed after being …
MPs call to relocate 2022 Beijing Games over China’s reported abuses of Uighur minority
Thirteen MPs from all five federal parties in Canada have signed a letter urging the International Olympic Committee to move the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics …
Winnipeg firefighters placed on leave after being accused of racism in incident involving Indigenous patient
Four Winnipeg firefighters are no longer on active duty after an investigation found they showed implicit bias and lack of concern for a seriously injured …
Trevor Bauer signing gives World Series champion Dodgers 3 Cy Young winners
Trevor Bauer is coming home to pitch for the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, with the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner announcing his …
‘My mind was blown’: Ontario couple fined $880 for Pokémon GO outing amid stay-at-home order
A man in Kingsville, Ont., south of Windsor, says he was fined $880 for playing Pokémon GO with his wife, even though the couple never …
Week 3 roundup of the NHL’s North Division
In our new weekly segment, Rob Pizzo catches you up on the week that was in the all-Canadian division in the NHL.
Flooding turns Indonesian village waters red with factory dye
A surreal, blood-red river inundated the Indonesian village of Jenggot after floods hit a nearby batik factory on Saturday, causing a frenzy on social media.
Kaillie Humphries wins record 4th women’s world bobsleigh title
Kaillie Humphries is the world women’s bobsled champion for a record fourth time, teaming with Lolo Jones to win the title on a snowy Saturday …
Canadian scientists let go from National Microbiology Laboratory
Two Canadian government scientists escorted from the National Microbiology Laboratory amidst an RCMP investigation and internal review have been let go from the Public Health …
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on February 6, 2021
On February 6, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Canadian women’s rugby 7s coach Tait removed from role after players’ complaint
A complaint from members of the Canadian women’s sevens team has prompted Rugby Canada to call in an independent investigator and revamp its staff, with …
Canadian women’s rugby 7s coach Tait removed from role after players’ complaint
A complaint from members of the Canadian women’s sevens team has prompted Rugby Canada to call in an independent investigator and revamp its staff, with …
Kaillie Humphries claims second World Championship title for USA in bobsleigh
Kaillie Humphries and Lolo Jones claimed the women’s bobsleigh world championship title for the USA Saturday in Altenberg, Germany.
Kaillie Humphries claims second World Championship title for USA in bobsleigh
Kaillie Humphries and Lolo Jones claimed the women’s bobsleigh world championship title for the USA Saturday in Altenberg, Germany.
Myanmar generals shut down internet as tens of thousands protest coup
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Myanmar’s cities on Saturday to denounce this week’s coup and demand the release of elected …
Austria’s Gleirscher wins final men’s World Cup luge event of season
Nico Gleirscher of Austria claimed a World Cup luge victory Saturday at the final event of the season in St. Moritz, Switzerland crossing the line …
Vincent Kriechmayr fronts Austrian 1-2 finish, widens super-G season lead
Vincent Kriechmayr extended his lead in the season’s super-G standings on Saturday by winning the last World Cup race before the world championships while James …
COVID-19 vaccine queue-jumping alleged at Ontario nursing home
With COVID-19 vaccines in short supply, a board member and the family of some managers at a Toronto-area nursing home are accused of inappropriately keeping …
COVID-19 vaccine queue-jumping alleged at Ontario nursing home
With COVID-19 vaccines in short supply, a board member and the family of some managers at a Toronto-area nursing home are accused of inappropriately keeping …
Ski Jumping World Cup on CBC: Men’s HS140 – Klingenthal
Men’s Ski Jumping will be featured from Klingenthal, Germany.
Felix Auger-Aliassime crushes opponent to reach Murray River final
Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime moved a step closer to his maiden ATP title after a 6-1 6-2 win over Corentin Moutet in the Murray River Open …
The National On-Demand: Christopher Plummer dead at 91 | Feb. 5, 2021
The life and career of legendary Canadian actor Christopher Plummer, allegations of COVID-19 vaccine queue-jumping, and Laurent Duvernay-Tardif sits out the Super Bowl to help …
Olympic X-country hopefuls Stewart-Jones, Kennedy learned different lessons from 2018 Games
One sees missing the Olympics as a blessing in disguise, while the other gained valuable experience just by competing.
Barrie mayor promises ‘full accountability’ after video of violent arrest posted online
Barrie’s chief of police has asked an outside police force to conduct an investigation after a video was posted on social media Thursday showing the violent arrest of a …
Quebec urged to list burnout as an ‘occupational disease’ in update to workplace safety laws
Labour groups and medical specialists want burnout categorized as an “occupational disease,” meaning it would be considered the same way lung cancer is for construction …