Biden to use executive actions to roll back Trump policies on 1st day in office
by In his first hours as president, Joe Biden plans to take executive action to roll back some of the most controversial decisions of his predecessor …
Day: 16 January 2021
Gilles, Poirier lead after rhythm dance at virtual Skate Canada Challenge
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier are the leaders after the rhythm dance of the unique and virtual Skate Canada Challenge.
Watch Road to the Olympic Games: World Cup men’s alpine skiing
Watch Road to the Olympic Games, our weekly program spotlighting the best high-performance athletes from Canada and around the world. On this week’s edition of …
Watch freestyle skiing World Cup from Russia
CBC Sports is providing a free live stream of the freestyle skiing World Cup event in Yaroslavl, Russia, beginning on Saturday at 11 a.m. ET.
Trudeau says Pfizer’s reduction in vaccine shipments to Canada is ‘just temporary’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the reduction of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Canada will be temporary and won’t derail the government’s long-term goal of …
Rapid tests coming to 2 Montreal high schools with hopes of detecting COVID-19 faster
By deploying rapid COVID-19 tests in two Montreal high schools, the hope is that infections will be detected and contained even before symptoms appear. If …
Worker at Etobicoke General Hospital who died of COVID-19 a ‘health-care hero,’ union says
Antonio Gaerlan, 54, a housekeeper in the Environmental Services department at Etobicoke General Hospital, has died of COVID-19, according to his union. In a statement, …
How ‘free bodies in the new lands’ can remind Iranian women of trauma back home
Diasporic, immigrant Iranian women carry traumatic memories and internalized bodily boundaries with them. They always remember their cultural backgrounds, belongings and those past days that …
Sweet rice pancake products sold across Canada recalled due to undeclared egg
A brand of sweet rice pancake products are being recalled across Canada due to undeclared egg. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said the recall was …
GM, Unifor reach tentative deal to build electric delivery vans in Ontario
Automaker eyeing $1 billion plan to upgrade plant to make electric vans for customers like FedEx.
Germany’s Loch on verge of securing men’s overall World Cup luge title
Two-time Olympic champion Felix Loch from Germany is now virtually assured of claiming the season-long men’s overall luge title for the seventh time after dominating …
U.S. state capitol buildings beef up security amid fears of armed pro-Trump protests
The FBI warned police agencies of possible armed protests outside all 50 state capitol buildings starting Saturday through president-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday, fuelled …
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party chooses new leader
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s centre-right party has elected Armin Laschet, the governor of Germany’s most populous state, as its new leader.
Several Alberta public servants underpaid after issues with new payroll system
Some public servants in Alberta have been underpaid for weeks after the introduction of a new payroll management system.
Coronavirus: What’s happening in Canada and around the world on Saturday
India began its mass vaccination campaign against COVID-19 on Saturday, with plans to inoculate about 300,000 people on the first day of the drive.
Bassino holds off 2-time world champ for 3rd women’s giant slalom win of season
Marta Bassino held on to her first-run lead to win a women’s World Cup giant slalom by a big margin on Saturday, earning her third …
Body of New Brunswick man recovered after workplace accident in Alberta’s oilsands
Patrick Poitras was operating a bulldozer that fell through the ice at Suncor’s Base Plant mine, north of Fort McMurray, on Wednesday.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on January 16, 2021
On January 16, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Justin Kripps, Cam Stones team for 7th career 2-man bobsleigh bronze
Justin Kripps of Summerland, B.C., and Cam Stones of Whitby, Ont., earned their seventh World Cup medal together in finishing third at their second two-man …
Winnipeg Jets cancel Saturday practice after possible COVID-19 exposure
The decision was made “out of an abundance of caution,” the Jets said in a news release, but provided no other information about the potential …
Kaillie Humphries posts narrow victory in monobob debut in St. Moritz
Former Canadian bobsledder Kaillie Humphries won her debut race in the women’s Monobob World Series in St. Moritz, Switzerland on Saturday.
Ontario records 3,056 new cases of COVID-19 as vaccination plan faces roadblock
A stay-at-home order remains in effect in Ontario as concerns about hospital capacity continue. To add to the concern, there are now a record 420 …
Ontario records 3,056 new cases of COVID-19 as vaccination plan faces roadblock
A stay-at-home order remains in effect in Ontario as concerns about hospital capacity continue. To add to the concern, there are now a record 420 …
Czech carmaker threatens to pull sponsorship if Belarus hosts men’s hockey worlds
Czech carmaker Skoda has warned that it will withdraw its sponsorship of the ice hockey world championship if Belarus remains as co-host amid calls to …
Manuel Feller wins his 1st World Cup race, capturing men’s slalom in driving snow
Manuel Feller raced through driving snow to win a World Cup slalom on Saturday in Flachau, Austria after Clement Noel let a first-run lead slip …
Ski Jumping World Cup on CBC: Men’s Team HS140 – Zakopane
If you are looking for high speed and high flying action, look no further as these top skiers will display their amazing talents from Zakopane, …
How Orangeville prep is changing the game for Canadian basketball talent
Anyone’s Game is available to stream on CBC Gem Friday January 15th. The series follows Orangeville Prep, an elite Canadian basketball academy that produces star …
Hockey Night in Canada: Free live streams on desktop & app
CBC Sports will provide a free live stream of Hockey Night in Canada games, including the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. the Ottawa Senators on Saturday …
Damaged roads, lack of gear slow rescue in deadly Indonesia earthquake
Damaged roads and bridges, power blackouts and lack of heavy equipment on Saturday hampered rescuers after a strong earthquake left at least 46 people dead …
Watch World Cup women’s alpine skiing from Slovenia
Watch action from the women’s alpine skiing World Cup stop in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, beginning on Saturday at 5 a.m. ET.
Canada’s Kripps and Stones capture World Cup 2-man bobsleigh Bronze at St. Moritz
Justin Kripps and Cam Stones of Canada captured the two-man World Cup bronze medal Saturday at the legendary St. Moritz course in Switzerland
Costco office employees question why they can’t work from home
Some employees at Costco’s regional offices in Ottawa are questioning why they’re being told to come into the office when they could easily work from home.
COVID-19 changed how we work. Will it stick?
Even as more people are forced to work from home during a phase of renewed lockdowns and COPVID-19 restrictions, many businesses are trying to plan …
How the spread of coronavirus variants could completely change the pandemic in Canada
More contagious strains of the coronavirus are rapidly spreading around the world, raising concerns that they may already be silently driving spikes in cases in …
Why playing arena hockey can be risky during the pandemic
Arena air quality research and a growing understanding of how the virus spreads are helping to explain COVID-19 outbreaks among hockey players.
Alpine Skiing World Cup on CBC: Men’s Slalom Run #1 – Flachau
The first run of Men’s Slalom skiing is featured from Flachau, Austria.
Defence lawyer says police should not be using Quebec curfew as excuse to search personal property
Between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m., anybody caught outside, be it driving or jogging, may be stopped and questioned by police. But Sarah Vresk says …
Canada’s Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 33 as OKC run down Bulls in OT
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 33 points to help Oklahoma City beat the Chicago Bulls and former Thunder coach Billy Donovan 127-125 in overtime Friday …
Canada’s Nick Taylor leads field heading into weekend at Sony Open
Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., fired an 8-under 62 to get to 12 under, giving him a two shot lead on the rest of the …
Elders at Indigenous retirement home in Toronto receive COVID-19 vaccine
Earlier this week, residents and community members of Wigwamen Terrace, an Indigenous retirement home in Toronto, received COVID-19 vaccinations.
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