Veteran skip Wayne Middaugh set to join Team Glenn Howard at Brier bubble
by It will be like old times for Glenn Howard at the Tim Hortons Brier next month. The veteran skip will have longtime teammate Wayne Middaugh …
Day: 3 February 2021
Canadian human rights groups among coalition calling for Beijing Olympics boycott
The Toronto Association for Democracy in China was among a coalition of 180 rights groups, including several based in Canada, that called for a boycott …
Red Deer Mountie charged with assaulting suspect in detachment cells
A Red Deer Mountie has been charged with assault for allegedly striking a suspect inside a holding cell last spring.
‘Change the Game’ panel unpacks progress made in women’s sports
Former Canadian volleyball player Jessie Niles, Canadian sailor Sarah Douglas, former Canadian diver Roseline Filion and Canadian rugby player Pamphinette Buisa join CBC Sports’ Andi Petrillo …
The IOC released their Olympic Playbook: What does that mean?
With less than six months to go to the Tokyo Olympics, organizers have said the Games will go on no matter what. Now, they’ve released …
Ottawa warns provinces to expect further disruptions to Moderna vaccine shipments this month
The Public Health Agency of Canada is warning provinces that there will be yet more disruptions to the supply of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shots later …
Toronto unveils plan to lower COVID-19 rates, encourage vaccination among Black residents
The City of Toronto is taking additional steps to drive down COVID-19 infection rates and encourage vaccination among Black residents, a group that has disproportionately …
Backgrounder: The Canada Learning Bond Pilot Project
Government of Canada programs and initiatives support Canadians from infancy to adulthood, including by making post-secondary education more accessible, providing their first job experiences, and …
Government of Canada invests in making post-secondary education more affordable to all
The COVID-19 pandemic has tested Canadians in many ways. However, as Canadians work together in the fight against COVID-19, they must continue to plan for …
3 takeaways from the Tokyo Olympics ‘Playbook’
CBC Sports daily newsletter picks out the key points from the IOC’s first document explaining how it’ll pull off the Games this summer.
The IOC released their Olympic Playbook: What does that mean?
With less than six months to go to the Tokyo Olympics, organizers have said the Games will go on no matter what. Now, they’ve released …
Minister Miller and Indigenous Services Canada officials to hold a news conference on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, Valerie Gideon, Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services Canada and Dr. Tom Wong, Chief Medical Officer of …
After a mild winter so far, polar vortex set to paralyze the Prairies
For the first six weeks of winter, the Prairies experienced very mild temperatures well above seasonal norms, but that’s all about to change. A polar vortex …
NWHL suspends season due to COVID-19 concerns
The National Women’s Hockey League bubble has burst. The league announced on social media the 2021 NWHL season has been suspended due to COVID-19 concerns …
Manitoba Metis Federation and Government of Canada announce partnership to strengthen economic development opportunities
A partnership to advance reconciliation and support Métis economic development.
NWHL suspends season due to COVID-19 concerns
The National Women’s Hockey League bubble has burst. The league announced on social media the 2021 NWHL season has been suspended due to COVID-19 concerns …
NWHL suspends season due to COVID-19 concerns
The National Women’s Hockey League bubble has burst. The league announced on social media the 2021 NWHL season has been suspended due to COVID-19 concerns …
New York Rangers become 1st NHL team to host women’s pro hockey game
The New York Rangers have become the first NHL team to host a Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association game, the team and the league announced …
South Asian community leader Charan Gill, dead at age 84, leaves long legacy of social justice activism
Tributes are pouring in for Charan Gill, who is being remembered as a passionate community leader who championed social justice in B.C. by fighting racism …
Former top military commander to be investigated over allegations of inappropriate conduct
The Department of National Defence will look into allegations that the country’s former top military commander behaved inappropriately with two female subordinates. The country’s new …
Canadian cannabis stocks pop on U.S. legalization push and GameStop-style short squeeze
Shares in Canadian-based cannabis companies are surging this week partly because of a flurry of short sellers covering their bets against the stocks, right as …
Minister Fortier and Parliamentary Secretary Fergus meet with Black business community leaders to discuss priorities as part of Budget 2021 consultations
Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, met virtually with leaders from the country’s Black business community …
P.E.I. restaurant owner hits $2M jackpot with scratch ticket
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant a stressful year for the owner of Linda’s Coffee Shop in downtown Charlottetown, but he says his financial worries are …
What has 2 heads, 2 wings and has been hanging around this N.S. home? No one knows
Bill and Earlene Gill say a bird with two heads, two beaks and two wings connected to one plump little body visited their backyard in Cape …
Schitt’s Creek set up for another possible sweep at Golden Globes
After winning in all seven major Emmy Awards comedy categories last fall, Canadian sitcom Schitt’s Creek has landed five Golden Globe nominations, including best TV musical or …
Court rules France failed to respect its climate change goal
A Paris court has ruled that the French state failed to take sufficient action to fight climate change in a case brought by a group …
Government of Canada lists 13 new groups as terrorist entities and completes review of seven others
Canadians expect their government to take all necessary steps to keep them safe, while safeguarding their values, their rights and freedoms and the open, inclusive …
Minister McKenna sets new priorities for the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
Infrastructure plays a critical role in building our country and growing our economy. The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is a cornerstone in the Government of …
Blues’ Armstrong named GM for Canada’s men’s hockey team at 2022 Olympics
Doug Armstrong will be the general manager of Canada’s men’s Olympic hockey team if NHL players participate next year in Beijing.
Blues’ Armstrong named GM for Canada’s men’s hockey team at 2022 Olympics
Doug Armstrong will be the general manager of Canada’s men’s Olympic hockey team if NHL players participate next year in Beijing.
Canada to label the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity
The federal government will today list the Proud Boys, a neo-facist organization, as a terrorist group, CBC News has confirmed.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on February 3, 2021
On February 3, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on February 3, 2021
On February 3, 2021, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on COVID-19.
Blues’ Armstrong named GM for Canada’s men’s hockey team at 2022 Olympics
Doug Armstrong will be the general manager of Canada’s men’s Olympic hockey team if NHL players participate next year in Beijing.
How the Black Canadian Coaches Association was born from George Floyd’s death
Lee Anna Osei always knew something needed to be done about the lack of diversity in Canadian coaching, but she never acted upon it until …
GlaxoSmithKline, CureVac to make COVID-19 vaccines aimed at new variants
Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline says it will work with German biopharmaceutical company CureVac to develop new vaccines targeting emerging variants of coronavirus. The announcement comes amid concerns …
U.S. technology company Clearview AI violated Canadian privacy law: report
American technology firm Clearview AI violated Canadian privacy laws by collecting photos of Canadians without their knowledge or consent, an investigation by four of Canada’s …
Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in the Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre facilities ahead of the 2023 Canada Winter Games
The health and well-being of Canadians are the top priorities of the governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island. But the COVID-19 pandemic has affected …
Minister Ng to speak at the Cleantech Global Workshop: Advancing Women’s Leadership in Cleantech
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade will deliver opening remarks at Cleantech Global Workshop focusing on promoting Canadian …
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