A buried history of Canada’s Afghan war
Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. CBC senior defence reporter Murray Brewster on Canada’s official history of the Afghan war, buried for nearly a decade, and the push to make it more public. CBC News published this video item, entitled “A buried history of Canada’s Afghan war | Front Burner” – below is their description. It frequently collaborates with its French-language counterpart, Radio-Canada Info, although the two are organizationally separate.
Source:CBC News
November 13, 2023 22:11 UTC
'They keep them in hell': An Israeli mom's anguish as Hamas holds her children hostage
Calderon knows two of her children and their father were chased by Hamas gunmen because she received frightful messages from them as they fled. We don’t know when they will come back — if they will come back. If they get medicine, we don’t know nothing, no information.”It occurs to her a lack of information goes both ways. May Noya and all hostages taken by Hamas be returned soon, safely, to their families.”Next door to where Calderon’s children went missing is the home of Yocheved Lifshitz. They don’t know the facts.
Source:National Post
November 13, 2023 16:15 UTC
Asteroids named after two local space enthusiasts
Two Victorians who’ve devoted their lifelong passion for the stars to teaching its mysteries have been given a rare, out-of-this-world honour: They’ve had asteroids named after them. All the Beatles—John, Paul, George and Ringo—have an asteroid named after them. Freddy Mercury and Brian May of Queen have asteroids named after them. "Typically, asteroids do not get named after the astronomers who discovered them,” the RASC’s Hinds tells Capital Daily. But it’s OK, it’s up there, I know it’s there.”A complete list of all named asteroids is available here.
Source:CBC News
November 13, 2023 14:16 UTC
Struggling Music Therapist Turns to Desk Job to Make Ends Meet
Arsenault, like many Canadians, found herself working multiple jobs just to cover her basic expenses. Despite holding a master’s degree in music therapy and working two part-time therapy positions, she still couldn’t afford to pay her rent. Music therapy is a specialized field of healthcare that uses music to improve the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of individuals. The rising cost of living, including housing, groceries, and bills, has made it difficult for many Canadians to make ends meet with a single job. Working multiple jobs can have detrimental effects on an individual’s physical and mental health.
Source:CBC News
November 13, 2023 12:19 UTC
B.C. climber dead after avalanche in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park
RCMP were advised by Kananaskis Emergency Services that one climber was found deceased on Sunday after being struck by an avalanche in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park the day before. man was killed Saturday following an avalanche in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Alberta's Kananaskis Country. Troy Savinkoff said Stoney Nakoda RCMP received notice of an avalanche involving two people shortly after 3 p.m. MT, on Saturday. One of the climbers was partially buried, Savinkoff said, but was able to get free and activate a Garmin GPS device, advising of the avalanche. On Sunday morning, Savinkoff says RCMP were advised by Kananaskis Emergency Services that the buried climber, who was reported missing at the time, had been recovered and was deceased.
Source:CBC News
November 13, 2023 12:13 UTC
Will California ever have another buyer’s market for homes?
It’s been 12 years since California housing has been in “buyer’s market” conditions. Lots of optionsSo what does history tell us about typical California buyer’s markets compared with supposedly seller-friendly times? California averaged a 26% lower sales rate in buyer’s markets vs. seller’s markets. Buyer’s bustThe spreadsheet says California was in buyer’s market status one-third of the time since 1990. So any buyer’s market should come with a warning label – and a financial calamity may be required to create another one for California house hunters.
Source:thestar
November 13, 2023 08:11 UTC
Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault -CBC News
Signs with fashion executive and designer Peter Nygard's name, in Winnipeg(Reuters) -Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault by a Toronto jury on Sunday, according to CBC News. Nygard, 82, was on trial in the Ontario Superior Court for five counts of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement charges linked to incidents between the 1980s and mid-2000s. He was acquitted of a fifth count of sexual assault and one count of forcible confinement. Nygard also faces charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement in Manitoba and Quebec. Born in Finland, Nygard grew up in Manitoba, eventually running his namesake clothing companies and becoming one of Canada's wealthiest people.
Source:CBC News
November 13, 2023 08:04 UTC
BERAKING! The Marvels creates MCU Box Office Recor
5,450 postsJoined: Jan 2003From: Sri KembanganSenior Member5,450 postsJoined: Jan 2003From: Sri KembanganNot that flopping in the box office is unexpected but breaking the lowest opening gross??? I will just raise my hand like superman, you make my hair look nice and CGI me to destroy 10000x bigger than me space ships and planets okay? The Marvels performed well below initial box office projections that had it bringing in between US$60mil and US$65mil domestically. The Marvels breaks the record of MCU lowest grossing opening!Not that flopping in the box office is unexpected but breaking the lowest opening gross?? I will just raise my hand like superman, you make my hair look nice and CGI me to destroy 10000x bigger than me space ships and planets okay?
Source:thestar
November 13, 2023 06:43 UTC
Actor, 'proud' of local roots, to star in final season of CBC series
Gray Powell, who grew up attending Sunshine Festival Theatre shows in Orillia, says viewers can expect 'big things' in Season 3, which premieres Nov. 17An Orillia actor is set to star in the final season of CBC's original series, Sort Of. Gray Powell, 46, who plays Paul in the comedy series, was born and raised in Orillia but now lives in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Growing up, Powell had passes to the Sunshine Theatre Festival, where he was introduced to theatre and musical acts. In the third and final season of the show, Sabi is coming to terms with feelings of grief and an unexpected sense of freedom following the death of their father. Powell says fans of the show can expect "big things" in the final season.
Source:CBC News
November 13, 2023 00:00 UTC
Road to building more multiplex homes in B.C. could be bumpy, experts say, as similar plan in U.S. halted
government's plan to build 130,000 multi-unit homes 'won't solve the shortage.' The province estimates the initiatives could create 130,000 new, small-scale homes over the next decade. In 2018, the city approved a housing plan that effectively spelled the end of single-family zoning in the city. "Constructing mostly high-rise condo towers or single-family homes means B.C. isn't building enough small-scale multi-unit homes that fit into existing neighbourhoods and give people more housing options that are within reach.''
Source:CBC News
November 12, 2023 16:17 UTC
Why those great deals banks are offering might be less lucrative than they appear
Dear Liz: I’m receiving numerous email offers from big banks offering significant incentives and bonuses to open checking and savings accounts. I usually don’t pay much attention to them but the latest one is offering $900 to open these accounts. Answer: Banks offer these incentives to lure in new customers, but you’re wise to consider all the potential costs because the bonuses may be less lucrative than they appear. Plus, many banks that offer sign-up incentives pay a paltry interest rate or no interest at all. Answer: Qualified charitable distributions can be a great solution for people who have saved more in their retirement accounts than they need and who want to benefit good causes.
Source:thestar
November 12, 2023 14:01 UTC
Sobriety advocates weigh ups and downs of Tim Hortons' new Baileys-flavoured drinks
Tim Hortons is introducing Baileys-flavoured non-alcoholic drinks at restaurants across Canada on Monday. The international coffee chain says it will be offering Baileys-flavoured coffee drinks and a Baileys-flavoured Boston cream doughnut for a limited time this season. Richardson said she's also heard some say the non-alcoholic drinks are "adding to our alcohol-obsessed culture." Allen said there are also treatments available for alcohol cravings, including medication and counselling, that can help people working to stay sober. CBC News contacted Tim Hortons for comment, but did not hear back in time for publication.
Source:CBC News
November 12, 2023 10:09 UTC
Education issues go beyond staffing levels, Greens say
's education minister says 150 front-line positions have been added to the Island's public school system following a survey last spring that found 78 per cent of teachers experienced burnout, but the Green Party says the issues go deeper than staffing. Karla Bernard, the Green Party's interim leader, questioned Education Minister Natalie Jameson about the survey in the P.E.I. Green Party interim leader Karla Bernard questions Education Minister Natalie Jameson about teacher in the P.E.I Legislature on Friday. Karla Bernard, the Green Party interim leader, questions Education Minister Natalie Jameson in the P.E.I. I think this will help guide us as we move forward.... We are adding and we are investing and we are committed to making the education system better."
Source:CBC News
November 11, 2023 22:59 UTC
Canadian ice dance pairs take gold, silver at Cup of China
Piper Gilles, left, and Paul Poirier of Canada won ice dance gold at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating: Cup of China on Saturday. (Geoff Robins/AFP via Getty Images/File - image credit)Two Canadian pairs finished atop the ice dance podium on Saturday at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating: Cup of China. Gilles and Poirier earned 126.79 points in the free dance to bring their total to 207.83, edging Lajoie and Lagha for gold by just 1.81 points. Later on Saturday, Canadian pairs team Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps will look to secure their second straight Grand Prix victory after also winning Skate Canada. Stellato-Dudek, the 40-year-old born in Chicago, and Deschamps, a 31-year-old from Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que., entered the day with the lead after scoring 70.39 points during the free dance on Friday.
Source:CBC News
November 11, 2023 19:49 UTC
Iran President Raisi says action, not words, needed on Gaza
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attends a meeting with his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rakhmon in Dushanbe, Tajikistan November 8, 2023. Press Service of the President of Tajikistan/Handout via REUTERS/File PhotoIranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Saturday that the time had come for action over the conflict in Gaza rather than talk as he headed to Saudi Arabia to attend a summit on the war between Israel and Hamas militants. It should be for action," Raisi said at Tehran airport before departing for the summit of Arab and Islamic nations in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh. But these statements are not consistent with America's actions," Raisi said in the televised comments at Tehran airport. "The war machine in Gaza is in the hands of America, which is preventing a ceasefire in Gaza and expanding the war.
Source:CBC News
November 11, 2023 19:27 UTC