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Biden year one takeaways: Grand ambitions, humbling defeats
Joe Biden's long arc in public life has always had one final ambition: to sit behind the Resolute Desk of the Oval Office. He achieved it — albeit, at 78, as the oldest person to assume the presidency. After the turbulence and chaos of his predecessor, Donald Trump, Biden was seen by voters as one who could restore a sense of normalcy and a reassuring tone to the White House. But Biden also found out, as all his predecessors have, that events beyond his control would shape his time in office and
NewsCBCAlberta premier asks justice minister to 'step back' from job over phone call to police chief
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he's asked Justice Minister Kaycee Madu to "step back" from his job while an independent review examines if there was interference in the administration of justice after Madu phoned the Edmonton police chief about a traffic ticket. The request follows a CBC News story Monday that revealed Madu had telephoned Edmonton police chief Dale McFee to discuss a distracted driving ticket he received March 10, 2021. In a late-night announcement on Twitter, Kenney said tha
NewsReutersCanada ends contract with Malaysia's Supermax over labour allegations
Malaysian factories making products ranging from medical gloves to palm oil have increasingly come under scrutiny over allegations they abuse foreign workers, who form a significant part of the manufacturing workforce. Canada had paused imports of Supermax gloves in November, saying it would determine its next steps after receiving an audit report over the firm's labour practices.
NewsCBCVancouver elementary school could be headed for closure — again
Once again, a tiny elementary school on Vancouver's west side is moving toward closure. On Monday evening, the Vancouver School Board voted seven-to-two to begin the school closure process for Queen Elizabeth Annex. It's the fourth time since 2008 the small elementary school — with 71 students enrolled as of September 2021 — has faced a permanent shutdown. Board Chair Janet Fraser says things have changed since the board last considered the school's fate in 2019. Most importantly, she says, ther
NewsCBCU of Regina will return to in-person learning in phases
The University of Regina will be phasing in the return to class as Omicron surges. The university had previously delayed the start to classes and then had said they would have all classes online up to and including Jan. 22. "The University of Regina is planning a cautious and phased return to in-person operations beginning Feb. 7, leading up to a full resumption of in-person courses on March 1, 2022," a news release from the university reads, in part. Some classes and labs will return in person
PoliticsThe Canadian PressTaiwan pays $900,000 for ally Guatemala to lobby Washington
MIAMI (AP) — Guatemala has hired for $900,000 a major supporter of former President Donald Trump to seek influence with U.S. officials in an unusual lobbying contract paid for by its ally Taiwan, foreign lobby records show. Ballard Partners registered as a foreign agent with the U.S. Justice Department on Jan. 13, according to filings made public over the weekend. The contract, dated Jan. 12, was signed by Alfonso Quinonez, Guatemala's ambassador to the U.S., and Brian Ballard, president of the
NewsCBCNeed for feed: St. John's birdwatchers worry for city flocks after feeding ban
Bird enthusiasts are worried about the wild duck population of St. John's, after the city asked residents not to feed them due to the discovery of avian flu in the region. Many ponds around St. John's are renowned for their diversity of ducks and waterfowl. Quidi Vidi Lake and Bowring Park, for example, are hot spots for birdwatching activity. And while bird enthusiasts are used to gathering along the shores every day to watch and photograph the animals, feeding them is off the table for now. "I
SportsThe Canadian PressExpectations high as rejuvenated Whitecaps kick off pre-season training
VANCOUVER — After tasting the playoffs last season, the Vancouver Whitecaps are hungrier than ever. The club finished the 2021 Major League Soccer campaign with a 12-9-13 record, good for sixth in the West, and played its first post-season game in four years. Vancouver lost the first-round matchup 3-1 to Sporting Kansas City, and the experience is fuelling the 'Caps as they begin training for the 2022 season this week. “We wanted more. We were happy we made the playoffs but we expected more from
NewsCBCN.B. barbers' rep condemns members who broke new COVID rules
A representative for barbers in New Brunswick is condemning some members for openly flouting the province's newest COVID-19 restrictions by opening their businesses to clients on Monday. Blaine Harris, registrar for the New Brunswick Registered Barbers' Association, said he personally visited two barbershops in Saint John to force them to shut down. His actions come after the province enacted its Level 3 COVID-19 Winter Plan, which mandated that barbershops, salons, gyms, spas and entertainment
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Watch: Roberta Metsola vows to 'stand up' for EU after election win
Metsola will succeed David Sassoli, who died on 11 January and whose term of office ended this week.View on euronews
HealthThe Canadian PressB.C. premier 'feeling better every day' after treatment for throat cancer
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he is "less robust" but he's feeling better every day after completing 35 radiation sessions for throat cancer. Horgan posted the update on Twitter, saying he is "so grateful" for the compassion and professionalism of the BC Cancer team and health workers across the province who are under incredible strain right now. Horgan announced in November that a biopsy confirmed a growth in his throat was cancerous but doctors expected he would make a f
NewsThe Canadian PressNorth Korean missile tests signal return to brinkmanship
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Grappling with pandemic difficulties and U.S.-led sanctions over his nuclear ambitions, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could be reviving his 2017 playbook of nuclear and missile brinkmanship to wrest concessions from Washington and his neighbors. North Korea’s short-range missile launches on Monday were its fourth round of missile tests this month and signaled a refusal to be ignored by the Biden administration, which has focused more on confronting bigger adversaries
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First Nation communities lock down to slow Omicron's spread
The rapid spread of COVID-19 continues to affect First Nations communities across the province, as dozens are now reporting confirmed cases of the virus, and some are taking extra measures and even keeping kids home from school to try to slow the spread. In the Long Plain First Nation, a community near the city of Portage la Prairie, leadership has decided not to send kids back to school this week, despite the fact that most students in the province resumed in-person classes on Monday morning. L
NewsThe Canadian PressQuebec may never get the full story behind COVID-19 care home deaths, coroner warns
Quebec coroner Géhane Kamel said Monday that grieving families may never get the full story behind the thousands of deaths that occurred in long-term care homes during the first wave of COVID-19. Kamel expressed shock that after a yearlong investigation, there seemed to be no consensus from witnesses on the timeline of how the government responded to the health crisis or where blame should lie for the tragedy. Her comments came after a former manager with the Health Department told the inquest o
HealthCBCB.C. reports 173 more people in hospital with COVID-19, 4 more in the ICU and 22 additional deaths over 3 days
B.C. health officials reported 819 people in hospital with COVID-19 on Monday, including 99 in intensive care, as the province recorded 22 more deaths from the disease and 5,625 new cases over the weekend. The new numbers represent an increase of 173 COVID-19 patients hospitalized within the last three days, including four more patients in the ICU. Due to a data reporting change introduced Friday, week-to-week hospitalization comparisons won't be available again until this Friday. Health officia
NewsCBCCrown, defence argue over admissibility of potential expert witness in Ukabam trial
WARNING: This story contains disturbing details. The sexual assault trial of a former Regina doctor entered its sixth day at Queen's Bench on Monday. Court heard from a professor of gastroenterology and practicing gastoenterologist — a potential expert witness. However, the Crown and defence debated his admissibility. The accused, 76-year-old Sylvester Ukabam, was also a gastroenterology specialist — a doctor who deals with disorders of the stomach and intestines. He has pleaded not guilty to se
NewsThe Canadian PressSynagogues told 'be vigilant' after Texas hostage siege; Toronto police boost patrols
OTTAWA — Jewish community leaders have advised Canadian synagogues to increase their level of vigilance in case of a copycat attack following a hostage taking at a Texas synagogue this weekend. Police in Canadian cities including Toronto have also increased patrols around synagogues and other Jewish community buildings, although they have said there is currently no known threat. B’nai Brith, which monitors antisemitism and advises the Jewish community on security, has advised Jewish institutions
NewsCBCFirst COVID-19 death reported in N.W.T. since Omicron outbreak began
The territorial government is reporting a 13th death in the N.W.T., the first since the Omicron outbreak began. "My condolences to the family & community of the deceased," Health Minister Julie Green wrote in a Tweet Monday. The first update to the territorial numbers since the weekend also shows there have been five hospitalizations since Friday, while the number of active cases dropped from 1,356 on Friday to 1,266 Monday, a drop of 90. Public health officials have emphasised that case counts
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Thieves steal tools from Woodstock construction site
Thieves hit a Woodstock construction site over the weekend, stealing approximately $4,000 worth of tools. Woodstock Police Force, in a media release, said the break, enter, and theft occurred on Sunday, Jan. 16, at approximately 3 a.m., at 129 Jones Street in Woodstock. Police said the tools, stolen from multiple contractors doing work in the building, included, but were not limited to, track saws, jigsaws, impact drills, sanders and a "brand new" mini-split heat pump. Woodstock Police Force Sgt
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Volcanic ash delays aid to Tonga as scale of damage emerges
New Zealand's military is sending much-needed drinking water and other supplies, but said the ash on the runway will delay the flight at least a day.View on euronews
