CNN —Hurricane Beryl has strengthened into a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane — the earliest on record — as it powers across the Caribbean after bringing devastation to the Windward Islands, where at least one person is dead. Its intensity also marks just the second time an Atlantic hurricane has reached Category 5 status in July after Emily did so on July 17, 2005, according to the National Hurricane Center. Hurricane Beryl “left in its wake immense destruction, pain, suffering, across our nation at this hour,” he said. The hurricane center also noted large swells from the storm will continue in the Windward and southern Leeward Islands for the next couple of days. The storm’s rapid intensification is very atypical this early into hurricane season, according to National Hurricane Center Director Mike Brennan.
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July 02, 2024 01:15 UTC
Biden slams Supreme Court's immunity ruling as a 'dangerous precedent'NewsDuration 4:11U.S. President Joe Biden rebuked the Supreme Court justices who ruled former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts, saying it 'undermines the rule of law of this nation.'
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July 02, 2024 00:10 UTC
Fallout from U.S. Supreme Court's presidential immunity rulingNewsDuration 2:14The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled Donald Trump can't be prosecuted for actions within his constitutional powers as president, but can be for private acts. The landmark 6-3 ruling recognizes for the first time any form of presidential immunity from prosecution. Here's what it means for Trump, the upcoming election and the lower courts that now have to determine how to apply the top court decision to the ex-president's case.
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July 02, 2024 00:10 UTC
WestJet and the union representing its mechanics have reached a new tentative agreement, ending a strike and bringing staff back to work. WestJet says the strike that affected tens of thousands of travellers during the long weekend is over after an agreement with the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) was made late on Sunday. "The damage to Canadians and our airline is massive, a swift resolution was necessary," said WestJet president Diederik Pen in a statement. WestJet says it was forced to ground 130 aircraft at 13 airports across Canada in response to the strike. The union said it was able to reach the tentative deal because of the board's decision to uphold its right to strike.
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July 01, 2024 20:43 UTC
WATCH | New Canadian citizens share what Canada Day means to them: New Canadian citizens share what Canada Day means to them Duration 2:30 CBC News spoke to five Canadians who received citizenship on Monday in Ottawa. Ottawa crowds in good spirtsIn Ottawa, the capital once more held the official Canada Day ceremonies. Canadian singer Marie-Mai, centre, performs during Canada Day celebrations at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa, on Monday, July 1, 2024. Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland delivers remarks during Canada Day celebrations at LeBreton Flats in Ottawa on Monday. The embassy's Canada Day celebrations aimed to recreate a block party north of the international border with food, friends and family.
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July 01, 2024 20:42 UTC
Unknown Soldier entombed at Newfoundland’s National War MemorialNewsDuration 4:57From the fields of France to official repatriation ceremonies, the Unknown Soldier was laid to rest at the refurbished Newfoundland National War Memorial on Monday. Thousands in total bore witness to the final part of the Unknown Soldier’s journey. ‘No one can have a greater love than to lay down their life for their country,’ said Canadian Armed Forces chaplain Lt.-Col. Shawn Samson at the ceremony.
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July 01, 2024 19:20 UTC
Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. The ceremony to entomb Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in downtown St. John's has begun. Retired general Rick Hillier, former chief of defence staff, emphasized the significance of the Unknown Soldier returning to Newfoundland. Hundreds of military members will march toward the war memorial as the hearse carrying the Unknown Soldier moves through the city.
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July 01, 2024 13:33 UTC
The National | Deal ends WestJet strikeNewsDuration 45:56June 30, 2024 | A surprise strike by WestJet mechanics that upended travel plans for thousands has ended. France’s far right takes the lead in the first round of parliamentary elections. And prominent Democrats come to the defence of U.S. President Joe Biden after his dismal debate performance.
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July 01, 2024 08:20 UTC
Halifax man known for wearing high heels dead at 86NewsDuration 2:04Harold Anderson, known in Halifax for almost always wearing high-heeled shoes, has died at 86. Anderson was seen by many as a trailblazer, but he saw himself as simply a man who liked women’s clothes.
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July 01, 2024 08:15 UTC
Supporters downplay Biden’s debate performanceNewsDuration 2:27Some high-profile Democrats have come to U.S. President Joe Biden’s defence after his debate performance and calls for him to end his re-election campaign.
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July 01, 2024 08:13 UTC
France’s far right takes lead in 1st round of parliamentary electionsNewsDuration 2:09The far right is on the verge of taking power in France for the first time since the Second World War after President Emmanuel Macron’s party lost badly in a snap election.
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July 01, 2024 06:45 UTC
Badminton - 2024 YONEX Canada Open: Qualifiers + Round of 32SportsDuration liveWatch as athletes from all over the world head to the WinSport Event Center in Canada Olympic Park to take part in the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 500 YONEX Canada Open.
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July 01, 2024 01:42 UTC
Marco Arop is ready to rise to the occasion at his 2nd Olympics | Athletics NorthSportsDuration 8:33Marco Arop has learned a thing or two since fading away in the semifinals of his first Olympic Games. Now older, wiser, and possessing the confidence of a world champion, he’s going for gold in the men’s 800m in Paris. His story and more in our recap of Day 4 at the Olympic & Paralympic Athletics Trials in Montreal.
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June 30, 2024 23:20 UTC
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June 30, 2024 17:58 UTC
Violinist plays Ode to Newfoundland atop Signal Hill in Memorial Day tributeNewsDuration 1:37On July 1, Newfoundland and Labrador marks Memorial Day to honour the service and sacrifices of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during the First World War. As a tribute for this Memorial Day — during which Newfoundland's Unknown Soldier will be entombed at the National War Memorial in St. John's — musician Rowan Sherlock performed Ode to Newfoundland atop Signal Hill.
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June 30, 2024 11:07 UTC