Creator of Vancouver's Gastown steam clock dies
Horologist Raymond Saunders stands next to the steam clock in 2021 that he built in Gastown in the 1970s. (Gian Paolo Mendoza/CBC - image credit)Raymond Saunders, the creator of the steam clock in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood, died Saturday at the age of 83, according to a family member. WATCH | Keeping time in Gastown :Saunders told CBC News on the clock's 40th anniversary that it was the first steam clock he had ever worked on. (Ben Nelms/CBC)In addition to the Gastown clock, Saunders also serviced street clocks in Vancouver's Kerrisdale and Mount Pleasant neighbourhoods, and the clock tower in the Maillardville neighbourhood in Coquitlam, B.C. FROM THE ARCHIVES | Vancouver reveals Gastown Steam Clock?
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November 26, 2024 08:31 UTC
Europe is dealing with fashion waste. Why can’t Canada?
Europe is dealing with fashion waste. Why can’t Canada? NewsDuration 1:59A growing number of European countries are trying to reduce waste from fast fashion by forcing brands to collect and process clothes at the end of their lifespan. Advocates hope to see that in Canada but a lack of provincial co-ordination on recycling could make that hard.
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November 25, 2024 23:37 UTC
Compass political panel weighs in on the upcoming GST break and P.E.I. school memorials
Compass political panel weighs in on the upcoming GST break and P.E.I. school memorialsNewsDuration 7:18CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin is joined by political commentators Sally Pitt and Paul MacNeill to discuss the federal government's GST pause, the frozen policy to remove memorials in schools, and Islanders finally getting the details on the province's deal with the NHL.
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November 25, 2024 22:06 UTC
Marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. And the Battered Women's Support Services Society kicked off a two-day conference this morning to bring awareness to some of the issues at the root of gender-based violence. Our Yasmine Ghania is there right now
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November 25, 2024 21:28 UTC
What the GST holiday tax break means for British Columbians
What the GST holiday tax break means for British ColumbiansNewsDuration 2:17This week the federal government announced it will temporarily slash GST on some goods this winter. It's part of a plan to provide some tax relief over the holidays. As Michelle Gomez reports it's an early Christmas gift for consumers and some small businesses, while others are expressing disappointment.
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November 25, 2024 18:24 UTC
'The sea took all of our things': Floodwaters devastate beach encampment in Khan Younis
'The sea took all of our things': Floodwaters devastate beach encampment in Khan YounisJust two days after taking out a loan to set up a makeshift home in a tent encampment for his family, Mohammed Kark felt water at his feet as the family was sleeping Sunday night. Mohammed Kark said waves from the sea swept away his two young children overnight Sunday and other people had to rush to rescue them. His family was one of hundreds whose tents were flooded and swept away by heavy rains and rising sea levels in Khan Younis. "The water took all our things. Some families at the tent encampment told CBC News they sought shelter near the beach because of overcrowding in other areas in Khan Younis.
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November 25, 2024 17:51 UTC
4th Spirit of the Bison returns to University of Manitoba
4th Spirit of the Bison returns to University of ManitobaNewsDuration 2:08The Spirit of the Bison Day celebrates Indigenous culture in Manitoba and honours the bison, a symbol of respect, pride and Indigenous identity. Performances by Indigenous dancers, drummers and singers were interspersed between the Bisons basketball games on Saturday night at the University of Manitoba.
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November 25, 2024 16:50 UTC
Young people and seniors alike confused by language of N.W.T.’s draft climate plan
Ecology North submitting feedback to territory as part of its consultation processYoung people and seniors shared similar concerns about a draft version of the territory’s climate action plan at a recent feedback-gathering session in Yellowknife. “There seems to be everything but the kitchen sink thrown into this climate action plan. It’s currently accepting feedback from the public until Wednesday on part of its plan for getting there – the draft 2025-2029 Climate Change Action Plan. Ecology North is submitting feedback from Thursday’s event to the territorial government. Related stories from around the North:Canada: As Nunavik’s permafrost thaws, locals and researchers focus on adaptation, CBC NewsFinland: Can climate adaptation be culturally sustainable in the Arctic?, Eye on the ArcticSweden: Climate adaptation funding cut in budget in Sweden, Radio Sweden
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November 25, 2024 16:20 UTC
More arrests expected after violent anti-NATO protest in Montreal
More arrests expected after violent anti-NATO protest in MontrealNewsDuration 2:00Montreal police say they expect more arrests after Friday’s anti-NATO, pro-Palestinian protest turned violent. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among those who condemned the violence and reports of antisemitism.
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November 25, 2024 15:38 UTC
This northern Ontario school board will be offering Ojibwe courses online – CBC
This northern Ontario school board will be offering Ojibwe courses online – CBCNov 25, 2024‘We have to maintain our language in order to maintain our culture.’Starting in January 2025, the Near North District School Board will offer high school students across Ontario the chance to earn upper-level Ojibwe language credits online. These virtual courses will be available to students province wide through the Ontario eLearning Consortium. According to the school board, the program aims to address challenges related to timetable conflicts and low enrolment, which previously hindered access to upper-level Ojibwe language classes. Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/online-ojibwe-courses-1.7391284?cmp=rss
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November 25, 2024 15:12 UTC
Clothing brands make and sell clothes. Should they pay to deal with the old ones?
Canadian advocates hope this country will take a similar approach — though some warn Canada's size, and the complexity of its provincial recycling systems, could poses challenges. Possible but complicatedUnlike a small European country, Canada has a range of different recycling systems across a range of different jurisdictions that could make implementing this type of policy a challenge. (new window), Ontario (new window) and Alberta (new window) — either already have EPR systems for products like packaging and paper products or are making the transition now. WATCH | Investigating the sustainability claims of fashion's biggest brands:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.
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November 25, 2024 15:05 UTC
Lac du Bonnet's Latvian roots featured in new historical tour
Lac du Bonnet's Latvian roots featured in new historical tourNewsDuration 4:01The eastern Manitoba town of Lac du Bonnet once boasted one of the largest Latvian-Canadian communities in the country. CBC's Emily Brass visited one of the family homesteads to be featured in a new tour showcasing that part of Manitoba history.
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November 25, 2024 14:02 UTC
Federal government apologizes for past slaughter of Inuit sled dogs
Federal government apologizes for past slaughter of Inuit sled dogsNewsDuration 2:06The federal government has apologized to Inuit communities in Nunavik for the mass slaughter of their sled dogs by RCMP officers in the 1950s and 1960s. It’s also offering $45 million in compensation.
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November 25, 2024 13:56 UTC
What's left out of Calgary's snow clearing plan?
What's left out of Calgary's snow clearing plan? NewsDuration 2:01After the first big snowfall of the season, Calgary crews are hard at work clearing the main roadways. But when it comes to the piles of snow that plows push up against sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, citizens are mostly on their own — which can make life particularly difficult for some.
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November 25, 2024 13:16 UTC
Can Trump pardon himself now?
Can Trump pardon himself now? NewsDuration 0:51Donald Trump will be the first convicted felon to hold the White House. The Current asked a political scientist what this could mean for Trump’s legal troubles, including his conviction in New York on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
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November 25, 2024 12:57 UTC