24 hours of Hurricane Milton: How destructive was it?
24 hours of Hurricane Milton: How destructive was it? NewsDuration 11:07Hurricane Milton touched down in Florida spawning multiple tornadoes and destroying homes across the state. Andrew Chang breaks down what happened in the 24 hours leading up to Milton making landfall and explains how, despite still leaving a path of destruction, the storm wasn't as catastrophic as experts had anticipated.
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October 11, 2024 06:17 UTC
Jane Goodall tours Indigenous community centre in Kitchener, Ont.
Jane Goodall tours Indigenous community centre in Kitchener, Ont. NewsDuration 2:51Jane Goodall, a world-renowned zoologist and environmentalist, dropped by Willow River Centre in Kitchener, Ont. to tour the facility and learn more about the community events happening there. Goodall was in town for a talk at the Centre in the Square. Reporting by Aastha Shetty/CBC.
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October 11, 2024 05:41 UTC
Gardiner Expressway construction 4 months ahead of schedule, officials say
Gardiner Expressway construction 4 months ahead of schedule, officials sayNewsDuration 2:24The Gardiner has been down to two lanes in both directions between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue since March as crews demolish and rebuild a stretch of elevated roadway. As CBC’s Tyler Cheese explains, while the work was initially forecast to be finished by April 2027, officials are now moving up the expected completion date by a full year.
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October 11, 2024 04:26 UTC
Strong economic momentum has slowed in Atlantic Canada: report
Strong economic momentum has slowed in Atlantic Canada: reportNewsDuration 5:54The region is now facing the challenges of "boom times and unprecedented population growth," according to the latest Atlantic Canada Momentum Index. The CBC's Tom Murphy spoke with Edward Greenspon, the CEO of the Public Policy Forum.
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October 11, 2024 04:17 UTC
Tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton blamed for at least 4 deaths in Florida
Tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton blamed for at least 4 deaths in FloridaNewsDuration 6:36Hurricane Milton spawned more than a dozen tornadoes as it hit Florida, destroying homes and killing at least four people. The four deaths occurred in St. Lucie County on Florida's east coast, when multiple twisters touched down on Wednesday afternoon, said county spokesperson Erick Gill.
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October 10, 2024 23:56 UTC
Scammers are upping their game — here’s why they’re sending phones in the mail
Scammers are upping their game — here’s why they’re sending phones in the mailNewsDuration 1:37Even if you say “no thanks” to a voice on the other end of the line, a phone might show up in your mailbox anyway. It’s a scam designed to bilk you out of money. The CBC’s Arlette Lazarenko explains it all.
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October 10, 2024 23:46 UTC
Why are asylum claims skyrocketing in Canada? | About That
Why are asylum claims skyrocketing in Canada? | About ThatNewsDuration 12:35The number of asylum claims around the world is growing, but an increasing share of them are now being made in Canada. Andrew Chang explains how Canada became the fifth-largest recipient of asylum seekers, and the public policy decisions that analysts say have contributed.
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October 10, 2024 23:18 UTC
Rustad changes story on fatal overdose coroner had no record of
Coroners Service says it has no record of any recent drug toxicity death at a Vancouver intersection where B.C. This person died from an overdose," he said. "From a distance, I saw someone who was unresponsive being resuscitated by medical professionals on my way to the debate," Rustad said. Conservative Leader John Rustad said that he saw emergency responders attempting to resuscitate someone at a downtown intersection who later died. (Ben Nelms/CBC)"If first responders had attempted to resuscitate a person at a scene and the person died, a coroner would be called.
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October 10, 2024 19:43 UTC
1 teen arrested, 2 more sought, in Islamic high school break-in
What appears to be a fire extinguisher is sprayed down a school hallway at Windsor Islamic High School. (National Council of Canadian Muslims/X - image credit)A 15-year-old has now been arrested related to a break-in and vandalism at the Windsor Islamic High School last week. Police say they responded to a break-in at the school in the early morning of Oct. 3 and "surveillance footage …showed three suspects causing extensive damage inside the school. Police identified one of three people, and on Wednesday arrested a 15-year-old at a home in the 1200 block of Westcott Avenue. Police say two more people are still outstanding: a teenage boy and a teenage girl between 16 and 18 years old.
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October 10, 2024 19:41 UTC
Roaring winds, heavy floods: Hurricane Milton hammers parts of Florida
Roaring winds, heavy floods: Hurricane Milton hammers parts of FloridaNewsDuration 0:38Video captured after Hurricane Milton made landfall on Wednesday shows impact of the powerful storm. The hurricane brought raging winds that tore into buildings, as well as heavy rain and devastating flooding.
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October 10, 2024 19:26 UTC
Drone footage shows hurricane damage in Venice, Fla.
Drone footage shows hurricane damage in Venice, Fla.NewsDuration 0:42Drone footage shot Thursday morning in Venice, Fla., a coastal community between Tampa and Fort Myers, shows some of the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which brought strong winds and heavy rain as it made landfall on Wednesday
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October 10, 2024 19:26 UTC
CBC Manitoba: How doctors at a medical clinic in Lac du Bonnet are trying to get more physicians to settle in the community
October 10, 2024 —CBC’s Information Radio is out in Lac du Bonnet this week and they spoke with Dr. Selena Papetti, associate head, distributed medical education and family medicine. They spoke about the need for doctors in the area and how to retain them. To listen to the conversation, please visit CBC Manitoba.
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October 10, 2024 19:21 UTC
Finally, some good news: Lebanese man risks life to save abandoned pets, 99-year-old veteran graduates, and First Nation couple proudly wave flag at Everest
Huynh said he and his aunt felt defeated and distressed, especially since the cash was intended to help support her family. The Good Samaritan who brought it back just wanted to be sure it went to its rightful owner, Desfosses said. The aim is to help students make connections between sustainable habits and their cultural values. wave First Nations' flag at Everest Base Camp🐕 'I will not leave': Lebanese man cares for pets left behind as residents flee Israeli shellingLebanese man saves animals amid ongoing Israeli strikes. I got you food,” Hamza called to a dog hiding behind a fence in one of his online videos.
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October 10, 2024 19:10 UTC
Friday's heavy rain in Nain carries risk of flooding, says meteorologist
Friday's heavy rain in Nain carries risk of flooding, says meteorologistThis is the view most people will see out their windows today in Newfoundland, as strong easterly winds bring heavy rain to wash away the snow. Environment Canada says heavy rain is expected to fall in Nain and Natuashish on Friday. (Ryan Cooke/CBC)Areas south of Nain are expected to receive a downpour of rain that could potentially cause flooding in low-lying areas. Neil says the heavy rain is expected to lighten after Friday, with only light rain persisting through Saturday. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador.
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October 10, 2024 18:11 UTC
CBC Manitoba: Winnipeg landlord who evicted tenants faces $9K in penalties
October 10, 2024 —The RTB has since also issued notices of penalties totalling $9,000 so far, which can be appealed to the Residential Tenancies Commission, the provincial spokesperson said. Prior to the $9,000 in penalties, the tenancies branch had only ever issued a total of $28,000 in fines. But that penalty feels low for causing so much stress and upheaval, said Sarah Cooper, an Assistant Professor in the University of Manitoba’s City Planning Department. Cooper doesn’t believe Manitoba’s regulations and their repercussions are tough enough, even though the province has some of the strongest residential tenancy regulations in Canada, she told CBC Tuesday. To read the full story, please visit CBC Manitoba.
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October 10, 2024 18:07 UTC