The faces around Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet table are set to change with a sizable cabinet shuffle later this morning. CBC News will carry a live special beginning at 9 a.m. ET. Trudeau unveils substantial cabinet shakeup CBC News hosts a live special beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET as …
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New Indigenous women’s housing program works to fill ‘gigantic need’ in Edmonton
The one-bedroom units in an apartment building in north central Edmonton give residents a sense of pride and optimism, according to Elder Marrgo Pariseau, who says residents invite their relatives to come see their new homes. Affordable rent and long list of services aim to prevent homelessness. A new housing …
Read More »Over 1,000 properties near Invermere, B.C., under evacuation alert due to fast-growing fire
A wildfire burning near Invermere in southeastern British Columbia has prompted evacuation alerts for the Panorama Mountain Resort and more than 1,000 properties. Evacuations ordered for 25 properties and several recreation sites in province’s southeast. A quiet lakefront community in southeastern British Columbia was watching the weather closely Tuesday as …
Read More »Converting doctor’s offices to premium clinics could spawn a new health-care crisis
When a clinic switches to premium fee service or reduced hours, patients will feel pressure to pay up or find a new doctor when they’re hard to come by. If Health Canada didn’t threaten crackdown, other clinics might pursue boutique model. News that a Calgary medical clinic has solicited “member” …
Read More »Tornado and damaging wind risks in southern Ontario as heat builds
Forecasters are keeping a close eye on southern Ontario Wednesday, where severe weather is likely in the evening. RELATED: Four simultaneous heat domes break major records across the globe The threat includes a squall line with damaging winds, large hail, and one or two tornadoes, all of which are possible …
Read More »Shopping carts that lock and security gates? Shoppers sound off on retailers’ anti-theft tactics
Retailers are stepping up security due to a rise in theft, but some anti-theft measures are sparking customer backlash. Several Loblaw shoppers said they were upset after their cart’s wheels locked and they were asked to show their receipts. Loblaw says it’s grappling with a rise in organized retail crime. …
Read More »Severe storms eye southern Ontario tonight, risk of strong winds, tornadoes
Forecasters are keeping a close eye on southern Ontario Wednesday, where severe weather is likely in the evening. RELATED: Four simultaneous heat domes break major records across the globe The threat includes a squall line with damaging winds, large hail, and one or two tornadoes, all of which are possible …
Read More »Federal ministers Jaczek, Alghabra not running in next election, opening up spots in cabinet
Three Liberal ministers have either announced, or are expected to announce, that they are not running in the next federal election, opening up spots in cabinet. Sources tell CBC News the shuffle is expected Wednesday. Three Liberal ministers have either announced, or are expected to announce, that they are not …
Read More »Investigators doing DNA testing on human remains recovered from Titan submersible
Investigators in the United States are trying to figure out whose remains they have in their possession, as part of the massive investigation into the Titan submersible implosion. Massive investigation still in fact-finding phase, says U.S. Coast Guard, Investigators in the United States are trying to figure out whose remains …
Read More »Who is William Majcher? A closer look at the ex-Mountie charged with foreign interference
William Majcher, a retired RCMP officer charged with foreign interference, is due back in court today. Here’s what we know about the accused. Majcher, who appears in court today, was with the RCMP from 1985 to 2007, has lived in Hong Kong since 2006. William Majcher, a retired RCMP officer …
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