NewsThe Canadian PressOfficial: US at turning point in dealing with Myanmar crisis
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The United States is at a turning point in deciding how to handle the crisis in military-ruled Myanmar, weighing further political and economic steps to pressure the government to change its behavior, a senior U.S. official said Thursday. “The situation is getting worse inside Burma, both from a humanitarian point of view, from a security point of view, in terms of the economy and the lack of progress on the politics,” U.S. State Department Counselor Derek Chollet told
SportsThe Canadian PressBayern coach Nagelsmann tests positive for coronavirus
MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann has tested positive for the coronavirus. Nagelsmann missed Bayern's 4-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday after showing signs of what the club said at the time was a “flu-like infection," but sent instructions to his assistants remotely. “Julian Nagelsmann has tested positive for Coronavirus despite being fully vaccinated. He will fly back to Munich separately from the team in a medical plane and isolate back there,” Bayern
PoliticsCBCWithout health care or sick leave, migrant workers and international students say they feel exploited
Migrant workers and international students in Newfoundland and Labrador say they face a constant cycle of unpaid sick leave and a lack of health care, usually while working minimum wage essential jobs. And more often than not it leaves them struggling to pay the bills and causes immense stress when they're faced with a medical issue, according to some who know the challenges first-hand. Maria Dussan, originally from Colombia, fainted while working for her employer in the food service industry on
NewsThe Canadian PressBelgium braces for another surge in COVID-19 cases
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium's government warned Thursday that the country could well be on the cusp of another major surge in COVID-19 cases despite its high vaccination rate. Though the government recently relaxed the mandatory use of facemasks, it is again starting to encourage the population to use them to counter a rise in cases reminiscent of the first three surges of the past 1 1/2 years. “We are clearly in a fourth wave,” Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke told the VRT network. “We will see
NewsThe Canadian PressOntario to make it easier for immigrants to work in their professions
TORONTO — Ontario is set to introduce legislation that would make it easier for immigrants to get licensed to work in professions that match their areas of expertise. Labour Minister Monte McNaughton says the proposed legislation would, if passed, prevent many regulatory bodies from requiring immigrants to have Canadian work experience to get licensed. It would also standardize English-language testing requirements and ensure licensing applications are processed faster. McNaughton says the chang
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Israeli minister sees opportunity at UN climate conference
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s new environmental protection minister has set some ambitious goals: She believes she can use her office to play an important role in the global battle against climate change while also promoting peace in the volatile Middle East. Tamar Zandberg laid out her agenda in an interview with The Associated Press ahead of the upcoming U.N. climate conference in Glasgow. She says Israel, despite its small size and own inability to reach the global goal of zero net emissions by 2
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Toronto FC faces Montreal in conference play
CF Montreal (11-10-9) vs. Toronto FC (6-17-7)Toronto; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Toronto FC +118, Montreal +195, Draw +258; over/under is 2.8 goalsBOTTOM LINE: Montreal faces Toronto FC in Eastern Conference play.Toronto FC put together a 13-5-5 record overall in the 2020 season while finishing 7-2-3 in home matches. Toronto FC scored 34 goals last season, averaging 1.5 per game.Montreal finished 8-13-2 overall and 4-5-1 on the road during the 2020 season. Montreal scored 34
NewsCBC'No excuses' for those who aren't vaccinated, says N.L. health minister as passport looms
The leader of Newfoundland and Labrador's Official Opposition called on the government Wednesday to delay the COVID-19 vaccine passport until Dec. 17, the same deadline public servants have to get their shot, citing concerns from "thousands" of residents who still haven't received their second dose. Beginning Oct. 22, the passport will be mandatory in order to participate in many aspects of public life in Newfoundland and Labrador. The passport can be accessed through a smartphone app called NLV
BusinessThe Canadian PressMore than 880,000 Canadian jobs vulnerable in global clean energy transition
OTTAWA — More than 880,000 Canadians work in industries at risk of decline or closure in the global transition to clean energy, a new analysis says. The Canadian Institute for Climate Choices is warning in its publication Sink or Swim, that if these industries and federal and provincial governments don't acknowledge that change is coming and prepare for it, there could be devastating consequences. "This transition is coming irrespective of decisions in Ottawa, or even decisions at provincial lev
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Zincton prepares to take centre stage as it seeks approval for backcountry ski hill status
The region’s potential new backcountry skiing destination will reveal all in a virtual open house Thursday night. Zincton will host the open house (register online at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o8qxMOrcQTa8QRpc2umQDw) with formal proposal presentations from the province and Team Zincton starting at 5 p.m. According to the website https://zincton.com/ people can ask questions about the tenure application and get the answers they have been seeking. Zincton gets it done The proposa
PoliticsThe Canadian PressActivist dad of school shooting victim joins anti-gun group
WASHINGTON (AP) — The father of a 14-year-old girl killed in the 2018 Florida high school shooting massacre announced Thursday that he's joining the top ranks of a progressive anti-gun group to promote like-minded political candidates around the country ahead of next year's midterm elections. Fred Guttenberg will be a senior advisor to Brady PAC. His daughter Jamie, an aspiring dancer and gymnast, died with 16 others during the Valentine's Day 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High Schoo
SportsThe Weather NetworkThe Florida Marlins won their first championship during the coldest World Series
On this day in weather history, it was a very cold World Series.
NewsThe Canadian PressCalls for drug decriminalization, "Squid Game" concerns : In The News for Oct. 21
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 21 ... What we are watching in Canada ... Almost 70 organizations from across the country have written to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging him to decriminalize the possession and use of illicit drugs in an effort to fight the opioid crisis that has resulted in thousands of deaths in Canada. The HIV Legal Network, the British Columbia
NewsThe Weather NetworkWith five weeks left to hurricane season, where did all the hurricanes go?
The hurricane season started with a vengeance and then, things quieted down. A lot.
NewsCBCWindsor-Essex schools in desperate need of lunch aides
Local teachers are feeling the burden of lunch aide staffing shortages, positions that are meant to give those same educators a break. A staffing agency in Windsor that supplies lunch aides to local school boards is looking to fill roughly 100 on-call positions. Part-time school aides are sent to schools for a few hours each day to supervise elementary students during nutrition breaks and recess so teachers can have lunch or a break for themselves. However, shortages among those aides are causin
HealthCBCHe's 75, but this family doctor keeps postponing retirement
He's been talking about retirement for years, but now one of the oldest practising family doctors in Nova Scotia says he's more worried about staffing at his community's hospital than himself. "Yes, retirement is very much on the mind, but I want to feel good when I leave," said Dr. Ken Murray, now one of 31 family doctors over the age of 75, according to Doctors Nova Scotia. That number has increased by 10 in the last three years. Murray initially signed up for a two-year stint in Neils Harbour
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Gazdag leads Philadelphia into matchup with Nashville SC after 2-goal game
Nashville SC (11-3-16) vs. Philadelphia Union (12-8-10)Chester, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Philadelphia +109, Nashville SC +250, Draw +221; over/under is 2.5 goalsBOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia plays Nashville SC after Daniel Gazdag totaled two goals against Minnesota United FC.The Union finished 14-4-5 overall and 10-0-1 at home in the 2020 season. Philadelphia scored 49 goals a season ago and registered 33 assists.Nashville SC put together an 8-7-8 record overall
NewsCBCVaccination rates slowly improving in Cornwall, says region's top doctor
As Cornwall, Ont. continues to grapple with some of the lowest vaccination rates in the province, regional health officials say the situation seems to be slowly improving. According to the latest data from the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), areas of the city have reached 72 per cent of fully vaccinated residents, up from 69 per cent a week ago. After seeing some of the highest positivity rates in Ontario, which resulted in the Cornwall Community Hospital temporarily suspending non-urgent su
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FC Dallas takes on the LA Galaxy in Western Conference play
FC Dallas (6-14-10) vs. LA Galaxy (13-11-6)Carson, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE:Los Angeles -114, FC Dallas +243, Draw +270BOTTOM LINE: FC Dallas visits the LA Galaxy in Western Conference play.The Galaxy finished 6-12-4 overall and 4-6-2 at home during the 2020 season. Los Angeles scored 27 goals a season ago and had 17 assists.FC Dallas went 9-6-7 overall during the 2020 season while going 2-5-3 on the road. FC Dallas scored 29 goals a season ago, averaging 1.3 per
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Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City hit the pitch
Sporting Kansas City (15-7-7) vs. Seattle Sounders FC (17-6-7)Seattle; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Seattle -108, Sporting Kansas City +263, Draw +250; over/under is 2.5 goalsBOTTOM LINE: The Seattle Sounders and Sporting Kansas City take the field.The Sounders put together an 11-5-6 record overall in the 2020 season while finishing 8-1-3 in home games. Seattle averaged 2.4 goals on 5.6 shots on goal per game a season ago.Sporting Kansas City went 12-6-3 overall and 6-2-2 on t
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New York visits Columbus after 3 straight shutout wins
New York Red Bulls (11-11-7) vs. Columbus Crew (10-12-8)Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Columbus +136, New York +184, Draw +229; over/under is 2.5 goalsBOTTOM LINE: New York comes into a matchup with Columbus after recording three straight shutout wins.The Crew went 12-6-5 overall and 10-1-0 at home during the 2020 season. Columbus scored 46 goals a season ago while allowing opponents to score 24.The Red Bulls put together a 9-9-5 record overall a season ago while fi
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DC United takes on New York City FC in Eastern Conference play
DC United (12-13-5) vs. New York City FC (11-11-8)New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: New York City FC -163, DC United +376, Draw +305; over/under is 2.5 goalsBOTTOM LINE: DC United visits New York City FC in Eastern Conference play.New York City FC went 12-8-3 overall and 7-3-0 at home during the 2020 season. New York City FC scored 42 goals last season and recorded 29 assists.DC United went 5-12-6 overall and 3-6-2 on the road a season ago. DC United scored 25 goals last
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Arango leads Los Angeles FC against Minnesota United FC after 3-goal game
Los Angeles FC (11-12-7) vs. Minnesota United FC (12-10-8)St. Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE:Minnesota United FC +148, Los Angeles FC +148, Draw +253BOTTOM LINE: Cristian Arango leads Los Angeles FC into a matchup with Minnesota United FC following a three-goal outing against FC Dallas.Minnesota United FC finished 9-5-7 overall a season ago while going 5-1-3 at home. Minnesota United FC averaged 2.4 goals on 6.4 shots on goal per game last season.Los Angeles FC fini
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