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Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Ready for addictions treatment now, this man says it's impossible to access care in rural Ontario
A man living in a small city in northwestern Ontario says he's ready to get treatment for his addiction, but faces barriers to accessing care. He's not alone, as it's an issue in the region and other ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:00:00 EDT
The U.S. land border is reopening, but Canadians with mixed vaccines are still in limbo
At the same time the U.S. reopens the land border, it will start requiring that foreign travellers entering the country be fully vaccinated. The U.S. hasn't said yet if it will accept passengers with ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 22:55:28 EDT
Why northeastern B.C. has the lowest vaccination rates in the province — and how that's slowly changing
There are multiple reasons northeastern B.C. has the lowest vaccination rates in the province, including a distrust of government mandates. The result is overfull hospitals and a climbing death toll, ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Failed deal with China delayed made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccine plans
The federal government’s failed collaboration with a vaccine manufacturing company in China early in the pandemic has led to a delay of nearly two years in efforts to create a made-in-Canada COVID-1...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Staff, students in this school board are learning about Islamophobia, but true test comes in real world
Muslim students, teachers and educational leaders are among those working to make Canadian classrooms more inclusive. But many say the struggle to dispel Islamophobia is only just beginning and must ...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Supreme Court to decide on Hamilton-area homeowner's appeal in 2016 fatal shooting of Indigenous man
The Supreme Court of Canada is handing down its decision today in the case of Peter Khill, a Hamilton-area homeowner whose acquittal in the shooting death of Indigenous man Jon Styres in 2016 was over...

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Afghans targeted by the Taliban say they have no idea how to secure Canadian visas
There are large numbers of Afghans who fit the Government of Canada's criteria for a humanitarian visa. But the program is still not processing individuals — and there is no way to apply directly to...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:54:34 EDT
Alphonso Davies leads Canada to win against Panama in key World Cup qualifier
Alphonso Davies's highlight-reel goal helped open the floodgates as Canada roared to a 4-1 victory over Panama on Wednesday in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying play.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:30:02 EDT
Quebec delays vaccine mandate for health-care workers by one month, fearing staffing crisis
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé announced health-care workers will have 30 more days to get adequately vaccinated. The original deadline was Friday.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Some unvaccinated people are going public after getting COVID-19. Will it convince others to get the shot?
Vaccine hesitancy experts say appeals from those who have experienced the consequences of being unvaccinated could help counter frightening misinformation spread by anti-vaccine groups. ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:24:43 EDT
4 Mi'kmaw bands launch moderate livelihood fisheries with DFO approval
A group representing commercial fishers says it supports the treaty fisheries.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:04:46 EDT
Nunavut Inuit sue territorial government over right to education in Inuktut
The organization that represents Inuit in Nunavut claims the territorial government is discriminating against Inuit, by not offering education in Inuktut to the same degree as English and French. ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:00:00 EDT
Crown wanted plea deal in Whistler bear feeding case to avoid 'controversy' over killings
There are many reasons the Crown might prefer a plea deal over a trial: saving the court time and money; relieving prosecutors from having to prove their case; allowing a remorseful defendant to move ...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:39:02 EDT
Inquiry into Nova Scotia mass killing delays hearings until late January
The inquiry investigating the 22 lives lost is delaying hearings scheduled for this month.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:50:41 EDT
Canada Post reveals Christopher Plummer stamp featuring his iconic roles
Canada Post has revealed a new commemorative stamp honouring late acting legend Christopher Plummer who died in February at age 91.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:00 EDT
These Quebec nurses are willing to sacrifice their careers to avoid getting COVID-19 shots
CBC News spoke to three Quebec nurses who'd rather lose their jobs than be vaccinated against COVID-19. With the province imposing a deadline for nurses to be vaccinated, some of them are making backu...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Toronto-area teacher says he faced suspension without pay for wearing N95 mask in class
Three Toronto-area teachers who've chosen to buy and wear N95-style masks in the classroom say they've been threatened with disciplinary action because only board-issued but less-protective blue su...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:00:00 EDT
The trailblazing Nova Scotia women breaking the mould of music production
Four artists want to change what's been a traditionally male-dominated field.

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Legal talks are dragging out Annamie Paul's departure from Green leadership
Annamie Paul's resignation as leader of the Green Party of Canada — which was expected to take effect this week — still isn't complete because her lawyer is in negotiations with party lawyers to s...

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:01:00 EDT
Help wanted: Nova Scotia has more than 2,100 health-care vacancies
A new office dedicated to hiring health-care workers in Nova Scotia needs to take immediate action to address employees who feel overworked and undervalued if it hopes to fill hundreds of vacancies, ...



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