This seniors’ home in Windsor-Essex kept COVID-19 out, but doing so has come at a cost
by As 19 seniors’ homes in Windsor-Essex continue to be ravaged by COVID-19, Richmond Terrace has accomplished an admirable feat: it has kept its 128 residents and …
Day: 7 January 2021
Ontario reports record-high 3,519 new COVID-19 cases on deadliest day of pandemic so far
Ontario reported a single-day record of 3,519 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, as well as 89 more deaths of people with the illness — the …
Despite Jays’ and others’ interests, pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano fails to come to MLB deal
Japanese star pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano failed to agree to a contract with a major league team by Thursday’s 5 p.m. ET deadline.
Canadian figure skaters go head-to-head in unique virtual Skate Canada Challenge
The Skate Canada Challenge is a virtual event that saw the skaters perform their programs over the past few weeks at their own rinks. The …
Ontario students post video pushing teachers to pressure pension fund to divest from fossil fuels
An environmental coalition is appealing to Ontario teachers to pressure their pension fund to divest from companies that develop or transport fossil fuel products.
49ers pioneering assistant Katie Sowers won’t return in 2021: reports
Offensive assistant Katie Sowers, the first female coach to make it to the Super Bowl, will not be returning to the San Francisco 49ers in …
Boeing to pay $2.5B settlement in criminal investigation over safety of 737 Max
Boeing will pay $2.5 billion US to settle a criminal charge of defrauding safety regulators in connection with the development of the 737 Max aircraft, …
One year after the destruction of Flight PS752, Canada is pursuing the facts on its own, says Goodale
Iran’s pattern of behaviour since the destruction of Flight PS752 by its military has convinced Ottawa it can’t trust Tehran’s version of events, says the prime …
NBAers give thoughtful reactions to U.S. Capitol siege
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter looks at some thoughtful athlete reactions to the siege on the U.S. Capitol, and some less-thoughtful comments made before the election.
Trump accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram frozen after storming of U.S. Capitol
All it took for social-media giants Twitter and Facebook to even temporarily bar President Donald Trump from addressing their vast audiences was a violent insurrection …
Woman fatally shot storming U.S. Capitol had tweeted ‘nothing will stop us’
The woman shot dead by police during Wednesday’s siege of the U.S. Capitol was identified by police as Ashli Babbitt, a U.S. Air Force veteran …
Senators, Leafs can play at home this season amid COVID-19, province announces
The Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs will be able to play in their home cities this season amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Lisa MacLeod, the minister …
Daughter of nurse who died of COVID-19 says her mother was ‘warm, loving, hard-working, strong’
The daughter of an Ontario registered practical nurse who has died of COVID-19 is remembering her mother as a “warm, loving, hard-working, strong” woman.
Yes, you can walk your dog, and other questions answered about Quebec’s new lockdown restrictions
Quebec is keeping high schools closed for a week longer than planned and many businesses closed for a month. It is also implementing a curfew …
Competition Bureau closes investigation of Postmedia and Torstar
The Competition Bureau announced today that it has closed its investigation into allegations that Postmedia and Torstar reached an agreement contrary to the conspiracy provisions …
How the 25th Amendment could be used to remove Trump from office
U.S. President Donald Trump’s role in inciting violence at the Capitol and his refusal to acknowledge his election defeat is prompting some lawmakers to urge …
Montreal Canadiens can still play home games during Quebec curfew
“I think Quebecers want … to see hockey games,” said François Legault. “It’s done completely safely, and they have the means to pay for that …
How the siege on the U.S. Capitol unfolded
CBC News’ David Common breaks down what happened on Capitol Hill on Wednesday and how U.S. President Donald Trump stoked discontent among his supporters before …
Quebec’s COVID-19 curfew challenged by health experts, advocates
Quebec has become the first province to institute a curfew as part of new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, but already the …
Joe Biden blames Trump for violence on Capitol Hill as he nominates his choice for attorney general
U.S. president-elect Joe Biden called the violent group that stormed the U.S. Capitol “domestic terrorists,” laying the blame for the violence squarely at President Donald …
U.S. Capitol police chief defends response to storming of the complex
The head of the U.S. Capitol Police defended his department’s response to the storming of the Capitol, saying Thursday that officers “acted valiantly when faced …
Black activists say double standard at play in response to pro-Trump rioters
Black activists are decrying what they saw as a double standard when it comes to law enforcement’s response to protests involving Black social justice activists …
Pace of COVID-19 vaccination high on agenda for meeting between Trudeau and premiers
The pace of COVID-19 vaccination in Canada will top the agenda for a virtual First Ministers meeting later today between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers.
How a 45% decrease in testing and lack of data over the holidays have obscured COVID-19 transmission rates
Over the last two weeks in British Columbia, a number of factors have made it difficult for people tracking the COVID-19 pandemic to make firm …
Ford promises update today on Ontario school reopening plan
Premier Doug Ford said parents, students and teachers can expect an update on in-person learning in Ontario’s schools Thursday afternoon.
Goodale rejects Iran’s offer to compensate Canadian victims of downed Ukraine plane
Ralph Goodale, Canada’s special adviser on the Iranian military’s downing of a passenger jet one year ago this week, is rejecting Tehran’s offer to pay …
Cleveland trade All-Star Francisco Lindor, pitcher Carlos Carrasco to Mets
Cleveland traded four-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets on Thursday.
Should churches be able to keep their doors open? Why the lawyer defending them says yes
The Calgary-based Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms is representing a number of Ontario pastors and church elders charged for holding church services in contravention of …
Elon Musk passes Jeff Bezos to become world’s richest person on Bloomberg list
Tesla CEO Elon Musk passed Jeff Bezos on Bloomberg’s billionaires’ list to become world’s richest person on Thursday, a title the Amazon founder has held since …
Requests for Proposal launched for purchase of clean electricity in Alberta
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is taking concrete steps to meet the Government of Canada’s commitment in the Greening Government Strategy to reduce greenhouse …
NHL GMs unsure what pandemic will mean for ability to trade in-season
NHL general managers are about to enter yet another great unknown. And like the rest of the world, it’s something they’ve become accustomed to these …
Calgary expects to host World Cup ski, snowboard bubble beginning Feb. 15
CBC Sports has learned plans are in the final stages to host a number of international skiing and snowboarding events at Canada Olympic Park.
Canada’s Shelina Zadorsky extends stay with Tottenham
Canadian international Shelina Zadorsky has extended her stay with England’s Tottenham.
Director of UBC’s school of public health admits to holiday travel during pandemic
Dr. Peter Berman, the director of the University of British Columbia’s School of Population and Public Health, is apologizing for travelling over the holidays.
Atlantic sonar tech company says RCMP declined offer to help find scallop dragger
Karl Kenny of Newfoundland-based Kraken Robotics said his company is uniquely positioned to perform the type of sophisticated search needed to find the Chief William …
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on January 7, 2021
On January 7, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Identical twins aren’t genetic clones, research shows
If you’re an identical twin who’s always resisted being called a clone of your sibling, scientists say you have a point.
Identical twins aren’t genetic clones, research shows
If you’re an identical twin who’s always resisted being called a clone of your sibling, scientists say you have a point.
Diggs, Beasley’s status uncertain for Bills playoff opener
The playing status of the Bills’ two top receivers, Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley, is uncertain for Buffalo’s wild card playoff game against the Indianapolis …
Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on Thursday
Ontario reported 3,519 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, another single-day high in a province facing growing caseloads and increasing stress on hospital systems.
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