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Funeral for two officers shot and killed in Edmonton scheduled for next week
EDMONTON - Police say a regimental funeral has been scheduled for two Edmonton officers who were shot and killed in the line of duty last week. The funeral for Travis Jordan, who was 35, and Brett Ryan, 30, is to be held March 27 at Rogers Place, the home arena for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. Police say the boy shot and wounded his mother during a struggle for the gun and then shot and killed himself. The officers’ bodies are set to be transported Tuesday from the medical examiner’s office to a funeral home. He said the boy’s 73-year-old father was in another room in the apartment at the time and was not injured.
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March 21, 2023 04:35 UTC
Bracing for unknown challenging times ahead
My advice is that you give a lot of thought before you quit a job you like to jump to a “better” job that offers more money, but not enough security. We’re also seeing a stronger emphasis by employees that value a work-life balance with more flexibility. Employees are looking for companies that value their “whole selves” and realize work is just one aspect of their lives. The key to retention is not only doling out bigger compensation packages, but also how much employers step up to help employees achieve a better work-life balance. Those in senior management roles are becoming more aware of their own work-life balance and, perhaps for the first time, this realization has been filtering down through the ranks.
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March 21, 2023 00:54 UTC
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Peterborough Petes goalie Liam Sztuska named OHL goalie of the week
Peterborough Petes backup goaltender Liam Sztuska was named Monday as the Ontario Hockey League Goaltender of the Week, after posting a 2-0 record with a 1.86 goals-against average and .947 save percentage. Stopping 72 of the 76 shots he faced, Sztuska defended the crease in a pair of victories for the Petes last week. Marie Greyhounds, who played to a 1-1 mark with a 2.58 goals-against average and .928 save percentage. Barrie Colts defenceman Brandt Clarke was named OHL player of the week, helping the Colts remain in contention for second place in the Eastern Conference. He’s believed to be the first Peterborough native to have a 50-goal season in the OHL since Jeff Larmer in 1982 with the Kitchener Rangers.
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March 20, 2023 22:03 UTC
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Explainer: What is a raccoon dog, and why missing Chinese samples have sparked frustration among those studying the coronavirus’s origins
He also demanded answers on why that data — briefly made available to international researchers earlier this year — is now missing. The data from the January 2020 samples was posted on GISAID in late January 2023, shortly before the Chinese research was released. One is that the samples were taken by Chinese researchers in early January 2020, but that data was only recently shared with the rest of the world. And until the data from the samples taken at Huanan market was uploaded in late January, they didn’t know those puzzle pieces existed. Scientists already knew from last year that there were samples from the Huanan market that tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
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March 20, 2023 04:37 UTC
Increased incentives on the way, but what else can be done to keep family doctors in rural Sask.?
Advocates say increased recruiting incentives are a step in the right direction, but more has to be done to keep doctors in rural and northern Saskatchewan. But working as a physician in rural and northern Saskatchewan isn't for everyone. "We think … more dollars and a longer length of the program should really help to to attract more doctors to rural Saskatchewan," Rural and Remote Health Minister Everett Hindley told Blue Sky. Both he and Tootoosis also said getting more experience in rural communities during their education is critically important for those studying to become doctors. Submitted by Sean GrovesGroves said his tenure as a physician in a northern Saskatchewan community has been very rewarding.
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March 20, 2023 04:11 UTC
5 Nova Scotians heading to France to show off their skills at the Abilympics
He's one of five Nova Scotians who will be taking part at the quadrennial vocational skills competition for people with disabilities being held this year in Metz, France from March 23-25. Thorne told CBC Radio's Information Morning Nova Scotia he has been honing his competition skills. Robin Lorway is a disability service manager with Skills Canada Nova Scotia, which is supporting the delegation. The Nova Scotia Community College culinary arts graduate has his own sushi business in Elmsdale and has even done a sushi-making video for Skills Canada. The other team members heading to France from Nova Scotia are Hadia Bedoui, competing in electrical installations, and Alishia MacRae, competing in welding.
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March 20, 2023 00:35 UTC
Labrador Winter Games wrap up with a promise of increased funding for 2026
Labrador Winter Games wrap up with a promise of increased funding for 2026Premier Andrew Furey takes the stage at the closing ceremonies of the Labrador 2023 Winter Games. (Andrew Furey/Twitter) Premier Andrew Furey closed out the Labrador 2023 Winter Games Saturday evening by announcing an increase in funding at the closing ...
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March 19, 2023 23:56 UTC
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly In Maple Leafs’ 5-4 Win vs Senators
The Toronto Maple Leafs ventured into Canada’s Capital to take on the Senators less than 24 hours after defeating the Carolina Hurricane on Friday night in Toronto. The GoodThe number one “Good” thing that happened in this game was the Maple Leafs won a game they fully deserved to lose. There is no way that Murray could face any blame when the puck went into the net the first time. However, fortunately for him and the Maple Leafs, the original tying goal was called back on a coach’s appeal for offside. How well Murray played in the game was demonstrated by his being named the second star in the game despite giving up four goals.
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March 19, 2023 23:16 UTC
So you want to be a climate-conscious investor. Here's how to avoid greenwashing
"Climate anxiety is at an all-time high," said Saarthak Singh. Assets in sustainable funds hit nearly $38 billion in Canada last year. © Nisha Patel/CBC Saarthak Singh, left, and Achint Singh look for sustainable investment opportunities on their laptops at the University of Toronto. But Saarthak Singh does not think many of them are stringent enough, noting some oil companies are rated relatively well. Greenwashing concernsIndustry watchers have also sounded the alarm over greenwashing, a phrase which describes companies or funds that advertise themselves as more climate-friendly than they really are.
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March 19, 2023 22:17 UTC
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Actor Simu Liu flirts with possible album after singing again at Juno Awards
EDMONTON - Actor Simu Liu has a song in his heart and a debut album on his mind. Liu said he struck a deal with Los Angeles-based record label 88Rising, which specializes in the careers of Asian American artists. He explained on the Junos red carpet in Edmonton that it has led to “collaborating on some music” with the label. He did at the Junos on Monday, which led one reporter in the media room to ask Liu about what he would sing on a hypothetical album of covers. Liu also shared his enthusiasm for “Everything Everywhere All At Once” winning five of the top six awards at last Sunday’s Oscars ceremony, the night before the Junos.
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March 19, 2023 21:04 UTC
Protests in Iran and regime’s crackdown cast shadow on this year’s Nowruz
In This Story: IranIran, also called Persia, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western Asia. The Iranian Revolution established the current Islamic Republic in 1979. Iran’s political system combines elements of a presidential democracy and an Islamic theocracy. The country’s rich cultural legacy is reflected in part by its 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Historically a multi-ethnic country, Iran remains a pluralistic society comprising numerous ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups, the largest being Persians, Azeris, Kurds, Mazandaranis and Lurs.
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March 19, 2023 20:02 UTC
UBC Thunderbirds upend Manitoba Bisons in tense semifinal showdown
The UBC Thunderbirds rallied to upend the Manitoba Bisons 20-25, 25-20, 25-16, 25-14 in a tense semifinal showdown at the U Sports Women’s Volleyball Championship in Vancouver Saturday night. The Bisons were led by national rookie of the year Raya Surinx, who had 14 kills and 13 digs. Jayde Robertson led UBC with four aces, 14 kills and seven assisted blocks, while Erika Vermette of Morris supplied five kills, three aces and 11 digs. The Bisons were led by national rookie of the year Raya Surinx, who had 14 kills and 13 digs. “They served the ball well and put us in trouble on receive,” Manitoba head coach Ken Bentley told gobisons.ca.
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March 19, 2023 16:00 UTC
"Will You Be With Me at the End?"
Source: Annie Spratt/UnsplashIt’s a big ask—Will you be with me at the end? Yesterday I was on the receiving end of the question. If she couldn’t handle arrangements herself at the end, would I come? You might think those of us without kids wouldn’t give much thought to our end game. Hers was not an easy death, and ours was a fraught connection to the very end.
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March 19, 2023 12:49 UTC
Harlem Globetrotter wows Verdun teens
Harlem Globetrotter wows Verdun teensDuration: 01:54Harlem Globetrotter Maxwell (Hops) Pearce flexed some moves during lunch hour at a Verdun, Que., high school. Teens and CBC Montreal’s best shot went one on one leaving it all on the court.
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March 19, 2023 11:09 UTC
Toronto’s sordid history in 10 questions Pipa News
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March 19, 2023 10:51 UTC