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NewsCBCHundreds join truckers' convoy to protest dangerous conditions on B.C. highways
Hundreds of people joined a convoy led by truckers in B.C. protesting hazardous road conditions on the province's highways. The rally, organized by the West Coast Trucking Association, made its way from Surrey to Vancouver Saturday afternoon, in hopes of bringing awareness to the icy and dangerous road conditions truckers say they've had to deal with this winter season. Driver Jasmeet Dhaliwal says the road conditions this winter are the worst he's experienced in his six years of work. "When we
HealthCBCDoctors in B.C. once again urge employers against requiring sick notes
The association that represents 14,000 physicians, residents and medical students in British Columbia is once again asking employers to do away with any requirements for sick notes during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Sick notes place an unnecessary burden on the health-care system particularly now during the Omicron surge," said Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, president of Doctors of B.C. "If a patient is sick they need to stay at home to recover, not come into the doctor's office." The demand comes as thousand
NewsCBCSnowmobiler killed in crash near Ottawa
A 51-year-old man is dead after crashing his snowmobile Saturday on a trail in Limoges, Ont., police say. Ontario Provincial Police, along with local firefighters and paramedics, were called to a snowmobile trail east of Des Benevoles Street at around 3:30 p.m., according to a news release. The Kemptville, Ont., driver was pronounced dead at the scene, OPP said. No other vehicles were involved. The man's name has not been released. Police continue to investigate. Limoges is about 45 kilometres s
NewsThe Weather NetworkSnow squalls could lead to dangerous travel in southern Ontario on Sunday
Snow squalls could lead to dangerous driving conditions through Sunday. A clipper will arrive Monday, followed by a shot of frigid air by midweek.
NewsCBCMontreal's Chinatown to receive Quebec heritage status
Montreal's historic Chinatown will soon be granted heritage status by the province, Radio-Canada has learned. Quebec's minister of culture and communications Nathalie Roy signed a notice of intent Thursday, stating the government's intention to grant heritage status to the core of the Chinatown sector. Residents and business owners in Chinatown and members of Montreal's Chinese community have long called for the neighbourhood to be designated a heritage site, in order to guard against overdevelo
NewsCBCOrléans YMCA-YWCA to close after building sold
The east Ottawa building that holds Ruddy Family YMCA-YWCA — better known as the Orléans Y — has been sold and the facility will be closing, local councillors say. Innes Coun. Laura Dudas and Orléans Coun. Matthew Luloff both shared a letter on social media from Bob Gallagher, president and CEO of the YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region, which explained that the COVID-19 pandemic had taken its toll on the organization. "As you know, the pandemic has been challenging for many organizations.
NewsCBCFire crews battle 'significant smoke and flames' in downtown Calgary fire
Emergency crews blocked off a stretch of 8th St. SW to traffic Saturday afternoon to put out a fire at an apartment in Calgary's Beltline area. In a statement, Calgary Fire Department (CFD) said fire crews "faced significant smoke and flames" from a fourth floor balcony at an apartment at 836 15th Ave. SW. Firefighters used hose lines to control the fire from outside the building while others fought the fire from inside the building. CFD says some residents were told to shelter in place due to t
NewsCBCSuspect in Hay River, N.W.T. homicide investigation arrested in Alberta
A 23-year-old man arrested in Alberta is considered a suspect in a homicide investigation after a body was found in Hay River last weekend. According to an RCMP news release, Riley Jordan Moyah was arrested in Alberta after a Canada-wide arrest warrant was issued. At 9 a.m. on Jan. 16, the RCMP said officers went to Lagoon Road where the body of a 24-year-old man was found. The death was determined to be a homicide and Moyah is considered a suspect in the investigation, police said in the news r
NewsCBCUpgraded ventilation systems in schools important, but not single solution, say experts
While Omicron is blasting through Saskatchewan, air ventilation and purification are among the available tools for reducing the spread of the novel coronavirus, but experts caution they are not a silver bullet. Some school divisions in the province have been upgrading their ventilation systems since the start of the pandemic, but the question remains of how effective updated ventilation systems are in schools, considering the newer and much more contagious Omicron variant. "My short answer is th
HealthCBCCOVID-19 in Sask.: 3 deaths, hospitalizations on the rise
Three more people have died of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan as the fast-spreading Omicron variant continues to take hold in the province, according to Saturday's daily report from the health ministry. As well, the number of people in hospital has taken a jump from 215 yesterday to 244 today. That's the highest hospital number since October, when the province was struggling under a wave of Delta variant cases. Twenty-six of the hospital cases reported today are in intensive care, a jump of three from
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Northern border tragedy warns of new, unfamiliar immigration wrinkle for Canada, U.S.
PEMBINA, N.D. — For decades, the United States — long a beacon of freedom and prosperity for people around the world — has been fixated on what to do about the persistent flow of illegal migration at its southern border. But experts say the deaths of four people who perished in the cold trying to cross into the country from Canada may mean the U.S. will soon have to worry about the northern border as well. Despite well-documented racial and social tensions, persistent political gridlock and a ga
HealthCBCB.C. to allow COVID-positive and double-vaxxed patients to share hospital rooms
Due to record-high hospitalizations, patients who have COVID-19 are being placed in the same room with double-vaccinated people who do not have the virus, British Columbia health officials said. B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry confirmed the policy at a Friday news conference, responding to a specific question about the policy's use by the Fraser Health Authority. It is unclear if the policy is limited to hospitals in Fraser Health, the province's largest health-care authority wit
NewsCBCProtesters, police clash during Fredericton rally against COVID-19 restrictions
Police and protesters clashed outside Fredericton city hall during a protest against COVID-19 restrictions Saturday afternoon. Police say there were two arrests. The downtown rally began at about 1 p.m. Hundreds of people assembled at the corner of Queen and York streets, many unmasked, with some carrying signs indicating opposition to government-imposed restrictions and vaccination mandates. Police say about 400 people attended the rally, with uniformed officers from the Fredericton Police Forc
NewsCBCAlberta's Ukrainian community concerned for family, friends overseas
The Ukrainian community in Alberta is growing concerned for family and friends in Ukraine, after Russia further escalated the situation along the countries' shared border. Fighting in the Donbas region, in eastern Ukraine, has been happening since 2014. But Russia recently mobilized about 100,000 troops, as well as tanks and artillery, near Ukraine's northern, eastern and southern borders, suggesting there may be an invasion if Russia doesn't get its geopolitical whims. "There's a lot of concern
HealthCBCAfter 2M COVID-19 vaccines, 90 'serious' adverse reactions reported: Sask. Health
The Saskatchewan government says since COVID-19 vaccinations started in late 2020, there have been 90 cases of people suffering serious reactions. That includes people who have life-threatening conditions, are hospitalized or have a hospital stay extended. There is no record of anyone dying from a COVID-19 vaccination, according to data published online by the province. Serious reactions account for 0.004 per cent of the 2,234,447 shots given out. With the more minor complaints added in, a total
SportsThe Weather NetworkNo stranger to brutal cold, Green Bay hosts frigid playoff game Saturday night
Players and fans alike will brave brutal cold in Green Bay on Saturday night as the Packers play the San Francisco 49ers for a chance at the big game next month.
NewsCBCMan thanks fire department after 2 dogs rescued from ice
A man in Murray River, P.E.I., is thanking fire officials in the area after they helped rescue two of his dogs from the ice. Chris MacLeod says his dog, Dash, figured out how to open the gate in his yard and took off with two other dogs — Bear and Dowser — Thursday morning. "They're just a mixed breed, but Bear, he literally looks like a big bear," he said. "He's just a big woolly dog." By that evening, MacLeod got word that a woman leaving a gas station in the area saw two of his dogs stranded
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COVID-19: Ontario, Quebec see dip in hospitalizations, but numbers remain high
Both Quebec and Ontario reported a drop in COVID-19-related hospitalizations on Saturday, but the numbers remained high in the country's most populous provinces, which have been hit hard by the pandemic's Omicron-driven fifth wave. Despite drops of 88 and 56 hospitalizations in Ontario and Quebec respectively, there were still more than 7,300 virus-related hospitalizations between the two provinces. There was also an uptick in patients requiring intensive care, with Ontario reporting 600 patient
NewsCBCOrangeville hospital appeals to staff to work extra shifts this weekend due to staffing shortage
An Orangeville, Ont. hospital has put out an urgent call to staff to work extra shifts this weekend due to an anticipated staff shortage, says a union that represents health-care workers. Headwaters Health Care Centre (HHCC), 100 Rolling Hills Dr., has indicated to its staff that it currently has "urgent staffing needs," according to SEIU Healthcare, which represents 60,000 workers. The union said the hospital has warned it may redeploy anyone willing to pick up a shift to departments where they
NewsCBCAround 40 residents gather in –30 C to protest public health measures
Despite frigid temperatures on Saturday, around 40 protesters gathered in front of a downtown building to voice their disapproval of current public health measures. The protesters gathered at noon as temperatures dipped past –30 C, close to –40 C with windchill. "Well, as you can see, everyone is pretty bundled up," said Wade Friesen, the event's organizer. "You'll see people's commitment to the cause." The protest is part of an event happening in several cities across Canada — including Whiteho
NewsCBCB.C. university students 'torn' about return to in-person classes amidst Omicron wave
Two B.C. universities' planned return to in-person classes on Monday has prompted COVID-19 worries for many students. Simon Fraser University and the University of Victoria will return to in-person learning next week. Now, in a letter to the province opposing the in-class learning recommendations — signed by 10 student associations representing more than 100,000 students in B.C. — the students are demanding stricter health guidelines and an option for online-learning. "I'm really concerned and w
NewsCBCNational recall in place for cake product containing undeclared milk
A cake product sold nationally is being recalled because the product's label didn't say it had milk. Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. is recalling Shirakiku-brand Baked Red Bean Cake. In a notice issued Saturday by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, it said recalled products should be thrown out or returned to where they were purchased from. The agency warns that for people with an allergy to milk, eating the product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction. MORE TOP STORIES
HealthCBCKey COVID-19 numbers in the Ottawa area today
Ottawa's COVID-19 hospitalizations and wastewater levels are stable. Today's Ottawa update There are 87 Ottawa residents in local hospitals for treatment of active COVID-19, according to Saturday's update from Ottawa Public Health (OPH), with 11 of those patients in an ICU. Both numbers are high but stable. These hospital numbers do not include people who came to the hospital for other reasons and then test positive for COVID-19. They also don't cover people with lingering COVID-19 problems, or
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'Special partnership:' Canadian loan of $120 million welcomed by Ukrainian president
OTTAWA — The president of Ukraine has thanked Canada for a $120-million loan aimed at bolstering his country's economy amid a hostile buildup of 100,000 Russian troops and hundreds of tanks and armoured personnel carriers along its borders. Volodymyr Zelensky, through a statement issued late Friday by the Ukrainian Embassy in Ottawa, said the loan represents another example of the "special partnership" between the two countries. The brief statement, written by Andrii Bukvych, Ukraine's charge d'
NewsCBCMcNab/Braeside man in custody as OPP investigate woman's death
A 32-year-old man from McNab/Braeside Township is in custody as police investigate the death of a woman Thursday in Arnprior, Ont. According to the Ontario Provincial Police's Renfrew detachment, officers and paramedics were called to a home in the town just outside Ottawa on Jan. 4, where the woman had suffered life-threatening injuries. The woman, also 32, was airlifted to hospital. She died of those injuries on Jan. 20, OPP said. Police said Saturday the man in custody had been charged shortl
