Over 800M people now have diabetes, more than half untreated
Over 800M people now have diabetes, more than half untreatedNewsDuration 2:02The rate of diabetes in adults has doubled worldwide in the last 30 years to over 800 million people, largely driven by spikes in low and middle-income countries with lower treatment rates.
Source:CBC News
November 15, 2024 04:41 UTC
Ottawa boy with rare disease gets tickets to Taylor Swift show
Ottawa boy with rare disease gets tickets to Taylor Swift showNewsDuration 3:51Jack Laidlaw and his dad, Richard, had a special journey to the opening night of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Toronto. Jack lives with a rare disease called hereditary spastic paraplegia type four (SPG4). Thanks to a generous gift, they not only wound up with tickets to the first concert, but also managed to raise a huge sum for a good cause.
Source:CBC News
November 15, 2024 04:10 UTC
She thought she was going to the dentist — but was surprised with Taylor Swift tickets instead
She thought she was going to the dentist — but was surprised with Taylor Swift tickets insteadNewsDuration 6:12Jess McDevitt picked up her daughter Lainey, 10, from school early on Wednesday, saying she was going to the dentist. Instead, she surprised her with tickets to Taylor Swift's concert in Toronto.
Source:CBC News
November 15, 2024 03:04 UTC
Jeremy goes Rogue: See if a CBC reporter makes the cut for the Newfoundland Rogues
Jeremy goes Rogue: See if a CBC reporter makes the cut for the Newfoundland RoguesNewsDuration 2:56The Newfoundland Rogues basketball team held an open tryout ahead of the start of their new season, which gets underway Nov. 16. The CBC’s Jeremy Eaton gave it his all — was it enough?
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November 15, 2024 03:01 UTC
TSN among Canadian broadcast partners for 2024-25 PWHL season
The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has announced it lineup of Canadian national broadcast partners for the 2024-25 season, with TSN, RDS, and CBC/Radio-Canada returning and Prime Video added to the lineup, collectively delivering all 90 games of the upcoming regular-season, including exclusive French-language coverage of all 30 Montréal Victoire games. PWHL coverage on TSN and RDS begins on Saturday, Nov. 30 when the Montréal Victoire host the Ottawa Charge at 5pm et live on TSN and RDS. The game is the first of 57 to be carried by TSN throughout the League’s second season. TSN and RDS are the exclusive home of the PWHL Finals. “The composition of our Canadian broadcast schedule reflects a growing interest in women’s hockey and a commitment from our partners to showcase the PWHL to fans and new audiences on a variety of platforms.”
Source:CBC News
November 15, 2024 02:43 UTC
Conservatives vulnerable to the same culture of rights inflation embraced by the left: Stéphane Sérafin in the National Post
Just as importantly, these critiques also reveal the extent to which the political right in Canada is increasingly following the political left in framing its preferences in rights-based terms. Although coming at the problem from different political traditions, both expressed skepticism towards the central role that the Charter contemplated for individual rights in Canadian political life. Nonetheless, the proposed addition of novel rights to the Alberta Bill of Rights only adds to the culture of rights inflation that has characterized Canadian legal practice since 1982. To be sure, these novel rights are being proposed by, and reflect the priorities of, individuals on the right of the political spectrum. When it does, we will likely see the political left making many more critiques along the lines of those now being made against Alberta’s proposed amendments.
Source:National Post
November 14, 2024 23:45 UTC
3 men arrested in B.C. have ties to Mexican drug cartels, RCMP say
say they've arrested three men in Surrey believed to be tied to a transnational organized crime group connected to Mexican drug cartels. Seyed said the members are connected to one of the main Mexican drug cartels and that U.S. authorities arrested one of the leaders of the group in July. The announcement of the seizures follows RCMP's claim that it had busted the largest, most sophisticated drug superlab ever seen in Canada in the B.C. WATCH | Inside the most sophisticated illicit drug lab in Canada:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.
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November 14, 2024 22:11 UTC
Swifties swap stories of surprise tickets and bucket list appeal
Swifties swap stories of surprise tickets and bucket list appealNewsDuration 4:03Taylor Swift plays her first of six sold out shows in Toronto Thursday. Fans are gathering downtown to buy merch, trade friendship bracelets, and as CBC’s Chris Glover found out, some are looking to cross the Eras Tour off their bucket list.
Source:CBC News
November 14, 2024 22:02 UTC
Islanders invited to come together to remember loved ones
Islanders invited to come together to remember loved onesNewsDuration 6:12Hospice P.E.I. is hosting three memorial services aimed at helping Islanders deal with the loss of a loved one. CBC’s Kerry Campbell speaks with Hospice P.E.I. executive director Nancymarie Arsenault about why it’s important to acknowledge the bereavement process and how a service can help.
Source:CBC News
November 14, 2024 21:51 UTC
CBC, TSN/RDS return, Prime comes aboard as PWHL announces Canadian broadcast schedule
Montreal forward Kristin O'Neill watches for the loose puck as goalie Ann-Renee Desbiens and defence Erin Ambrose tie up Ottawa forward Tereza Vanisova as she drives to the net during third period PWHL action, Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Ottawa. The Professional Women’s Hockey League says all 90 games of its upcoming second regular season will be shown by its Canadian broadcast partners. The league announced its national broadcast partnerships Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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November 14, 2024 20:22 UTC
Chris Selley: The perils of ‘defining’ bigotry – National Post
Chris Selley: The perils of ‘defining’ bigotry – National PostNov 14, 2024Indigenous groups, and now Palestinian groups, want their own specific treatment under the law. Where will that end? The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) and B’nai Brith both say they’re “alarmed” by news that “the government of Canada is considering a definition of anti-Palestinian racism.”“Canada risks branding legitimate critiques of Palestinian political narratives as ‘racist’ or ‘discriminatory’,” B’nai Brith warned. “This dangerous expansion of the definition of racism will censor open discussion of Jewish identity, history, and the right to self-determination — core aspects of Zionism and Jewish identity.”Read More: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/the-perils-of-defining-bigotry
Source:National Post
November 14, 2024 19:25 UTC
CBC News staffing up in underserved communities
CBC News says it’s adding up to 25 journalists in a dozen communities underserved by broadcast news outlets as part of its pledge to “address the gap” in areas where it does not have a presence. Bell Media revenue was up 10.1% with 25.1% adjusted EBITDA growth; digital revenue up 19% as digital platforms and ad tech continue to drive strong growth, operating revenue increased 10.1% to $782 million, driven by both higher year-over-year advertising and subscriber revenues. Ad revenue was up 7.9%, reflecting higher digital advertising revenue, stronger year-over-year TV sports specialty performance, and the financial contribution from the acquisition of OUTEDGE Media Canada. Subscriber revenue growth of 13.5% reflected retroactive adjustments related to contracts with Canadian TV distributors and continued Crave and sports direct-to-consumer streaming subscriber growth. The Hillman Prizes celebrate print, digital and broadcast reporting in the public interest that exposes injustice and leads to meaningful public policy change.
Source:CBC News
November 14, 2024 19:04 UTC
Alberta took on drought with voluntary water-sharing. Here’s how it went, and what comes next – CBC
Alberta took on drought with voluntary water-sharing. Here’s how it went, and what comes next – CBCNov 14, 2024Province called agreements the largest in Alberta’s history, involving municipalities, industry and irrigationThe provincial government says its water-sharing agreements were a “major success” and an arrangement that could be replicated in the rest of the country, as experts say important conversations around Alberta’s water supply still loom in the years to come. Earlier this year, Alberta was staring down the risk of significant drought. Winter snowpack was significantly reduced, rivers were extremely low, and multiple reservoirs were well below capacity. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-drought-water-sharing-rebecca-schulz-environment-1.7369278?cmp=rss
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November 14, 2024 16:50 UTC
Review of Dawson land use plan taking ‘more time than we want,’ says Yukon gov’t
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation and the Yukon government have been working together for the past five years to develop the land use plan. Both the Yukon Government and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation were then tasked with reviewing the plan, and deciding whether to accept, reject, or recommend changes to the draft plan. Feeling ‘hijacked’The territory’s reason for why it’s taking more time doesn’t sit well with Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Chief Darren Taylor. He says his First Nation feels “somewhat hijacked” by the government’s efforts to consult with the White River First Nation, saying that’s not a requirement. “From our perspective, we [Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in] have a final land claims agreement,” he said.
Source:CBC News
November 14, 2024 16:31 UTC
CRA launched ’witch hunt’ against whistleblowers who exposed millions in bogus refunds, sources say
Sources have told The Fifth Estate/Radio-Canada that public servants felt their concerns were not taken seriously enough when raising alarm bells internally about millions in bogus refunds. CRA misleading public on extent of losses: sourcesAccording to multiple sources, the CRA has repeatedly understated the dollar value of bogus refunds it has paid out to scammers. WATCH |Hackers gained access to thousands of CRA accounts:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget. Multiple sources have told The Fifth Estate/Radio-Canada those numbers do not reflect the extent of the losses of the public's money.
Source:CBC News
November 14, 2024 16:07 UTC