TORONTO - The Toronto market posted a solid gain after a volatile day that saw crude oil and the loonie slide sharply before making small recoveries.
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Students gripe about no snow day, school boards snap back
It seems some GTA students were disappointed this morning's 10 centimetres of snow wasn't enough to trigger a snow day. In this example, a tweeter who appears to be a student sent a somewhat snarky message pointing out the weather to the Peel District School Board. The school board also reminded students that unless they hear otherwise, school is on.
- CBC
Mark Zuckerberg's photo of daughter getting vaccinated stirs up a debate on Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg sparked a social media debate over child vaccines after posting a photo of himself with his newborn daughter at the doctor’s office. “Vaccine is poison for human kind,” commented one Facebook user Elza Sakz. Another user, Ian Humphries, wrote: “Use your head people.
- The Daily Buzz
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Alberta Premier Rachel Notley tries to douse dragon's fire
With a smile on her face, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley breathed a little fire of her own today when asked about a wealthy businessman's pledge to invest in the province's oil industry if — and only if — she resigns from office. The whole thing started Monday, when Canadian business mogul Kevin O'Leary, who used to be a regular on CBC's Dragons' Den and the Lang & O'Leary Exchange, told a Toronto radio station he would invest in Alberta energy companies if Notley, leader of the province's New Democratic Party, steps down as premier. "I mean no disrespect when I say this, but here's my offer: I'll invest $1 million in Canadian energy companies if, out of grace and for the absolute good of Canada, the premier of Alberta resigns," O'Leary told Newstalk 1010's Live Drive radio program.
- CBC
Girlfriend surprises long-distance boyfriend with 'awesome briefcase'
Distance can put a strain on any relationship, which is why Mikki Miller, who lives two-time zones away from her boyfriend decided to leave him a surprise to make things a little easier. According to ABC News, Noel lives in British Columbia, Canada, and met his girlfriend from Minnesota, U.S., seven years ago through a website for art lovers.
- The Daily Buzz
More sex assault charges for Calgary massage therapist
Mon, Jan 11: Calgary police have charged a massage therapist with three more counts of sexual assault and police suspect there may be more victims. Nancy Hixt reports.
- Global News
UFO sighting in P.E.I. backed by national group
A Moncton man is convinced what he saw off the north shore of P.E.I. was a UFO, and believes he has the video to prove it.
- CBC
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Fredericton police Chief Leanne Fitch being investigated by N.B. Police Commission
Fredericton Police Force Chief Leanne Fitch is being investigated by the New Brunswick Police Commission, the city's chief administrative officer has confirmed. "I can confirm that I have received a complaint against the police chief and that the complaint has been handed over to the police commission for followup and that they will be investigating," Chris MacPherson stated in an email to CBC News on Tuesday. The nature of the complaint that led to the investigation by the independent oversight body has not been disclosed.
- CBC
Slimmed-down GMC Acadia, $270,000 supercar, Nissan pickup shown at Detroit auto show
Automakers unveiled new vehicles on the second of two press preview days at this year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit. General Motors' big family-hauling crossover SUV is getting a significant makeover for the 2017 model year. For starters, it's smaller and 700 pounds lighter, which GM says boosts the gas mileage to about 28 miles per gallon on the highway compared with the current EPA-estimated 24 mpg.
- The Canadian Press
Giant Powerball prize invites questions and misconceptions about the multi-state lottery game
With up to $1.4 billion at stake in Wednesday's Powerball, questions about the drawing seem to be as abundant as the convenience-store kiosks offering tickets for the record-breaking jackpot. The inquiries include many myths and misconceptions about the winners, the prize money and the system that decides them. Officials with the Multi-State Lottery Association, a group of state lotteries that oversee Powerball, said this is one of the most frequent complaints.
- The Canadian Press
Judge sentences 2 members of the family on reality TV show "Alaskan Bush People" to 30 days in jail
Two members of the family featured on the reality TV show "Alaskan Bush People" were sentenced Monday to 30 days in jail after they were accused of applying for checks from Alaska's oil wealth fund even though they weren't entitled. Billy Brown, 63, and one of his sons, Joshua, 31, pleaded guilty to misdemeanour unsworn falsification for lying on applications for the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend. The state is expected to dismiss charges against other members of the family who had faced charges in the case.
- The Canadian Press
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Drinkers at a dusty Outback pub raise their beer glasses to the pub's most famous visitor, David Bowie
Drinkers at a dusty Outback pub raised their beer glasses Tuesday to the pub's most famous visitor, David Bowie. The pub's current owner, Malcolm George, said the town of fewer than 200 people hadn't known that Bowie was coming. "People still come in asking, Is this is the pub where Bowie sang?" George said.
- The Canadian Press
Abandoned Falcon Ridge condo project in Whitehorse to be demolished
The building has been sitting abandoned since a court ordered the developer to halt construction, three years ago. A judge ruled the developer, Brian Little, had tricked and bullied homeowners in the adjacent Falcon Ridge condo complex, to push the new development forward. "We need to make sure we take care of our owners, and that includes making sure there is grass for their kids to play on," said Helen Booth, president of the board that represents about 88 condo owners.
- CBC
Oklahoma woman telling story about escaping apartment blaze becomes viral sensation
Michelle Dobyne of Tulsa, Oklahoma may have lost her home in an apartment fire, but she hasn’t lost her positive attitude, reports News on 6.
- The Daily Buzz
Justin Trudeau to pay economy fares for family's travel on government jet
Canadian prime ministers are not permitted to fly on commercial flights for security reasons, forcing Trudeau and his family to take the Challenger jet to and from the Caribbean location for a vacation. A spokesperson would not release information detailing how many members of Trudeau's family, or how many security officials, accompanied the prime minister on the flights.
- CBC
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Miguel Oliveira to serve 15 weekends in jail for hit-and-run that killed cyclist Tom Samson
The family of a Toronto cyclist killed in a hit-and-run is calling for mandatory minimum jail terms after the driver was handed a sentence that could see him freed after spending just 15 weekends in jail. Oliveira was given a six-month jail sentence on Tuesday by Superior Court Justice Faye McWatt and was banned from driving for two years.
- CBC
Regina mom suing over daughter's laundry chute death
The mother of a Regina woman who plunged to her death down a hotel laundry chute last year is suing the hotel for negligence. Nadine Machiskinic, 29, died on Jan. 10, 2015, after falling 10 storeys down the chute at the Delta Regina Hotel. The statement of claim, filed with the Court of Queen's Bench in Regina, accuses the Delta Hotel and the company that owns it — Luxury Hotels International of Canada — of not using reasonable care to prevent injury.
- CBC
Taliban says it released Canadian hostage on humanitarian grounds
A Canadian man held hostage by the Taliban for five years was freed for humanitarian reasons, his captors claimed Tuesday, as dramatic details of his release emerged. Colin Rutherford was on a private vacation in Afghanistan when he was seized by the Taliban in November 2010. The Taliban confirmed the Middle Eastern country's involvement in a statement released Tuesday, but also elaborated on why Rutherford had been let go.
- The Canadian Press
Why the battle over one small oil company's remains is being closely watched
Last spring, a small oil and gas company called Redwater Energy went belly up.
- CBC
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Manitoba property owners, homeowners urged to step up, offer housing to Syrian refugees
The province is looking for help from private landlords and homeowners to help settle 2000 Syrian refugees expected to arrive in Manitoba this year. Premier Greg Selinger says more than 100 permanent rental units have been secured so far, but the province will need more, some say hundreds more. Selinger said after recent discussions with the federal government, the province is expecting about 300 refugees per month until the number reaches 2,000.
- CBC
Toronto woman asks Ottawa to change ‘horrible’ travel policy for widowed moms
Mon, Jan 11: A widowed mother of three who is required to show her husband's death certificate every time she travels with her sons is asking the Prime Minister to change the rules for widowed parents. Catherine Stem says carrying her husband's death certificate is a constant painful reminded that he is gone. Angie Seth reports.
- Global News
Case against Travis Vader includes evidence from paid informant, court documents show
The double-murder case against Travis Vader is partly based on evidence from a jail-house informant paid by the RCMP, according to new documents filed in an Alberta court. Vader is accused of killing St. Albert seniors Lyle and Marie McCann, who disappeared in July 2010 while driving to B.C. in their motorhome. Murder charges against Vader that had been stayed in 2014, were reactivated nine months later.
- CBC
Microsoft ends support for Windows 8, Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 8 and older versions of Internet Explorer today. Windows 8 users who haven't upgraded to Windows 8.1 and Internet Explorer users who aren't running the latest version of the web browser — IE 11, in most cases — will no longer have access to patches and updates to keep their software secure from malware and hackers when new vulnerabilities are discovered. While Windows 8 was released in 2012, and Microsoft typically supports an operating system for a minimum of 10 years after its release, Windows 8 has been considered a "prior service pack" ever since Windows 8.1 was released in 2013.
- CBC
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Collection of carbon tax may not be "forever": Alberta environment minister
Alberta's environment minister told an oil and gas conference Monday that she hopes the government's broad-based carbon tax won't have to be collected forever. Shannon Phillips used an 18-minute speech to the Conference Board of Canada's oil and gas summit to reassure industry officials that the Alberta NDP government is aware of the challenges being faced by the energy sector as a result of nosediving oil prices. "We acknowledge as a government the pain of low oil prices and the effects it has had on Calgary and all communities that are dependent on resource extraction in this province," said Phillips.
- The Canadian Press
P.E.I. sheriff's car named in 'Canada's Best Dressed' list
Blue Line Magazine has named the Prince Edward Island Sheriff Services' 2015 Dodge Charger as best dressed in the Law Enforcement Vehicle category for 2015. P.E.I.'s Chief Sheriff Ron Dowling says Blue Line Magazine determined the design was very recognizable as an Island sheriff's vehicle. This is the second time Blue Line Magazine has recognized the P.E.I.Sheriff Services in the best dressed car category.
- CBC
Accident causes power outage in northwest Saskatchewan
Many people were in the dark Monday night in northwest Saskatchewan after an accident caused a power outage.
- CBC
Winnipeg police need public to help ID dead man
The Winnipeg Police Service is asking the public to help identity a man who died shortly after being taken to a hospital earlier this month. Police have pieced together some information from their investigation, including that the man has been known as Ron Foster and Edgar Brown. It is believed he moved to Canada in the 1970s from Jamaica, with the majority of his time in Canada spent in Winnipeg. It is also believed that he has family members in Winnipeg, Jamaica and the greater Toronto area.
- CBC
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Montreal taxi drivers criticized for not taking electronic payments
Montreal cab drivers are facing criticism for not accepting credit and debit cards despite a new city bylaw that came into effect on Oct. 15. Under the bylaw, all Montreal cabs must be equipped with an electronic payment terminal and accept payments by credit and debit cards without exception and without supplemental charge. Williams told CBC Montreal's Daybreak of four instances recently that cab drivers told her their terminals weren't working and asked her to pay cash.
- CBC
Ontario looks to Michigan to boost regional car-making profile
By Allison Lampert MONTREAL (Reuters) - A minister from the car-making Canadian province of Ontario wants to work with the U.S. state of Michigan to fend off rivals in southern United States and Mexico and boost the Great Lakes region's industry profile, he said on Monday. Ontario Economic Development Minister Brad Duguid said in a phone interview en route to the Detroit auto show that he would like to discuss a possible partnership with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder if they meet there. All major U.S. automakers are based in the Great Lakes region around the U.S.-Canadian border, where labor costs are higher than in Mexico.
- Reuters
A look at the winners and losers across Canada as the loonie continues nosedive
In its wake, the rapidly dropping dollar is leaving a roster of winners and losers in Canada. Peter Leitch, president of North Shore Studios and chairman of the Motion Picture Production Industry Association of B.C., says American studios are increasingly heading to Canada to take advantage of the low dollar. "That does make Canada one of the top choices of places to come to," said Leitch.
- The Canadian Press
4 out of 5 Warman, Sask., doctors to leave city
Warman mayor Sheryl Spence confirmed with CBC News that the four are leaving, two of whom will be gone by the end of January. The other two will be gone by the end of March.
- CBC
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Keurig K-Cups now recyclable in Metro Vancouver, if you do the work
Residents of Metro Vancouver are now able to recycle their K-Cup single-use coffee pods, but it's not going to be as simple as tossing them straight in the blue bin. Now the single-use coffee pods are included in the list of new recyclable materials in the expanded recycling program according to Vancouver's waste management director Albert Shamess. Likewise disposable paper coffee cups and their plastic lids are also now recyclable in the blue box, if they are empty.
- CBC
Fort St. John dog attack: 'He may regain use of his hands'
Robin Elgie, 66, is recovering from his seventh surgery in the past three weeks. The two dogs rushed into Elgie's home on Christmas Day and attacked him. Elgie's daughter, Shirley, said Edmonton doctors have been transplanting skin and muscle tissue from her father's legs and torso onto his arms.
- CBC
Nearly 2 years later, Ontario's promised $120M OpenText grant unspent
Over a year-and-a-half after the Ontario government announced a $120 million grant to Waterloo's OpenText to create 1,200 jobs in the province, none of the money has been paid out and it seems that none of the promised jobs have yet been created. Premier Kathleen Wynne made the announcement in Waterloo Region in April of 2014, and specified at the time the money would be disbursed over a seven-year period. During the 2014 election campaign, Wynne touted a $2.5 billion fund that would provide grants for corporations to create jobs over 10 years.
- CBC
Nipigon River Bridge bolts undergo testing to see why they snapped
A high-ranking official with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation says the bolts holding together a section of the new Nipigon Bridge snapped off, causing a portion of the bridge to rise about 60 centimetres. Gerry Chaput, the ministry's assistant deputy for provincial highways, told CBC News the broken bolts will be subjected to special testing.
- CBC
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Manitobans line up to win $1.4B Powerball jackpot
Over the weekend "about half of Canada" drove down to buy Powerball tickets, joked Lee Johnson, an employee at Gastrak in Pembina, N.D. The top prize was at $1.4 billion on Tuesday morning. Powerball draws take place every Wednesay and Saturday, at 9:59 p.m. CT. Many of the Manitoban gamblers asked questions about how the Powerball game works, said Johnson.
- CBC
Winnipeg's cat licensing program draws criticism after 1st year
One year after the city implemented a mandatory cat licensing program, local cat advocates say the program has done little to combat the city's stray and feral cat population. "The funding is intended to go to programs that don't already exist.
- CBC
5th teen taken into custody in connection with suspected gang rape of woman at NYC playground
A fifth teenager was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with the suspected gang rape of a woman at a Brooklyn playground last week. Authorities were told the attack began at about 9 p.m. Thursday after an 18-year-old woman and her 39-year-old father decided to drink beer together near a handball court at a playground residents say usually is quiet and empty at night. After about 15 minutes, the father flagged down two police officers, who found the woman in the playground.
- The Canadian Press
As loonie slides, costs of fresh fruits and vegetables expected to rise
The sliding loonie could make it harder for some Canadians to eat their Florida oranges or California heads of lettuce this year. The dropping dollar, which dipped below the 70-cent U.S. mark on Tuesday, is expected to continue to leave shoppers with bigger grocery bills, especially when it comes to buying fresh fruit and vegetables. Nearly all fruit and vegetables consumed in Canada are imported, making them more susceptible to the loonie's fluctuations.
- The Canadian Press
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Teenager honoured for heroic actions that saved her father’s life
In November, Eric Heffelmire was in his garage and had just removed a tire from an old pickup he had been working on when the jack gave way, pinning him under the old GMC. While he was pinned, Heffelmire began to smell fire. Trapped and with fire closing in around him, Heffelmire struggled to free himself to with no success.
- Good News
FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron's drunk driving views forged by personal tragedy
It's a searing personal story about losing his father that explains Bobby Cameron's views on drunk driving. The FSIN came out today with a news release calling for a more comprehensive effort to try and stop people from drinking and driving in the province. CBC spoke with Cameron about the FSIN position.
- CBC
Alberta government says 'welcome to parenthood' with baby boxes
Parents expecting a new baby soon might have the opportunity to embrace a Finnish tradition and sign up to receive a ‘baby box,’ which is a container filled with loads of useful items for infants. It’s all a part of a study to look at family structures and parenting being conducted by the University of Calgary. The first round of boxes were assembled in the fall, all 1500 containing diapers, clothes, books, toys, reports the Calgary Herald.
- Good News
What went wrong with the Nipigon Bridge?
Mon, Jan 11: Crews worked through the night to restore a a new, multi-million dollar bridge connecting Eastern and Western Canada. Eric Sorensen looks at why the bridge failed and what it means for transportation.
- Global News
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Airbus wins hundreds more plane orders than rival Boeing, but future for both clouded by China
Airbus overcame technical toilet troubles and engine delays to win hundreds more plane orders in 2015 than rival Boeing, but a bigger problem may cloud this year for both companies: China's economic slowdown. Airbus SA and Boeing Co. are battling to win market share in China, forecast to become the world's biggest air travel market in a little more than a decade. Airbus CEO Fabrice Bregier largely shrugged off the recent market turmoil on Tuesday, insisting that his Toulouse, France-based company is sticking to plans for a new facility in Tianjin next month and to its overall strategy in China.
- The Canadian Press
'Mermaid' sequin pillows are the latest Internet sensation
The latest viral video, surprisingly, features no cute animals or funny people rather, the Internet fallen in love with some unique throw pillows that can change colours with the swipe of a hand. The video has already garnered over 26 million views. “It’s called the mermaid pillow because you can change it like a fish into a woman,” Noviello’s friend said in the video.
- The Daily Buzz
What the stats say about the Obama era, as he delivers final State of the Union
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Barack Obama will deliver his final State of the Union speech Tuesday. As his presidency draws to a close, he's expected to skip the usual short-term legislative wish-list and tell a longer-term story about where the country stands.
- The Canadian Press
Quebec daycares threaten closures over cuts to provincial funding
Quebec daycares could soon close their doors as a pressure tactic to counter looming budget cuts of at least $120 million. The Association Québécoise des Centres de la Petite Enfance (AQCPE), the association representing non-profit, publicly funded daycares, plans to launch a campaign to counter the provincial government's austerity measures. Louis Senécal, the AQCPE's president and director general, told Radio-Canada that it would start with small disruptions organized across the province in different regions.
- CBC
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Children killed in fire failed by government employees, RCMP: N.L. advocate
The province's child and youth advocate has released a damning investigation into a fatal fire that claimed the lives of two children and one adult. Carol Chafe's report, A Tragedy Waiting to Happen, was released Tuesday and takes a look at the circumstances surrounding their deaths and the flaws within multiple departments and agencies. Chafe said the children lived in harmful conditions for years, and the end result was a house fire in which two of the three children were killed in 2010 in Nain, Labrador.
- CBC
California regulators on Tuesday rejected Volkswagen's recall plan for some of the German automaker's most popular diesel models
California regulators on Tuesday rejected Volkswagen's recall plan for some of the German automaker's most popular diesel models that used software to intentionally deceive government emissions tests, including the Beetle, Jetta, Golf and Passat. The rejection doesn't rule out an eventual recall plan for owners of the 75,688 affected 2.0-litre diesel cars in California. The action also leaves the possibility of a buyback for VW owners.
- The Canadian Press
Manitoba helicopter pilot dies after falling into crevasse in Antarctica
A friend says it's a shame that a skilled helicopter pilot from Manitoba who never crashed in more than 30 years of flying died in a freak fall in Antarctica. David Wood, 62, was working with the Australian government's Antarctic program at the Davis research station, a permanent base on the icy continent. After a fuel-loading operation on a remote ice shelf Monday, Wood got out of his helicopter and tumbled into a deep crevasse.
- The Canadian Press
Officials say no health risk after truck carrying uranium powder rolled over
Cameco and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission say there is no risk to the public or the environment after a truck carrying uranium powder rolled in southwestern Saskatchewan and caused a small spill. The flatbed truck was hauling a shipping container with 63 drums of yellowcake when it rolled Monday on Highway 4, about 10 kilometres north of Swift Current. The uranium was produced by a company in Australia and was en route to Cameco's refinery in Blind River, Ont.
- The Canadian Press
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NWT SPCA's Yellowknife shelter at capacity, seeks homes for dogs
The NWT SPCA shelter in Yellowknife is at capacity and its volunteers are calling upon the public to help them make room by adopting, fostering or escorting a dog while flying south. The shelter has 20 or so dogs and newborn pups currently waiting for homes. Dana Martin, vice-president of the NWT SPCA, says it's partly due to airlines' embargo on shipping dogs from Dec. 15 through to Jan. 6 each year because of the increase in passenger and cargo demands.
- CBC
Discovery by Montreal scientists could help treat diabetes, obesity
A new enzyme discovered by a Montreal research team could be key to fighting obesity and Type 2 diabetes. The enzyme, glycerol 3-phosphate phosphatase (G3PP), was discovered by researchers at the Université de Montréal Hospital Research Centre and the findings were published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. "It's a very exciting discovery in terms of metabolism, cardiovascular disease at large, diabetes and obesity," said Dr. Marc Prentki, who led the research along with his colleague, Dr. Murthy Madiraju.
- CBC
Morneau insists Liberal plan will grow economy despite falling loonie, oil
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau insists the government has a plan to grow the economy but wouldn't say what additional steps he's prepared to take should the loonie and price of oil, both of which dropped to levels not seen in more than a decade, continue to fall. Morneau also wouldn't say if he's prepared to accelerate infrastructure spending to give the economy an early kick-start. Morneau said he understands Canadians are watching the dollar and price of oil closely.
- The Canadian Press
Cocaine trafficking charge gets man nearly 3 years in prison for involving mom
"Being the mother of a wayward child can be a very thankless experience," provincial court Judge Thomas Woods wrote about Christopher Mauro, who was sentenced last month to two years and 10 months in prison for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. "Mr. Mauro's actions on the day of the offence ... was a cowardly, self-serving ungrateful act," Woods said about an incident that also initially got Mauro's mother charged. Court documents show that soon after the crash, Mauro called his mother, who drove to the scene.
- CBC
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Bad air: Oilpatch odours return to northwestern Alberta despite fix attempts
A resurgence of sickening, gassy smells from Alberta's northwestern oilsands have residents increasingly impatient over a problem they thought had been solved. "You can smell the absolute presence of gas," said Garrett Tomlinson, reeve of Northern Sunrise County near Peace River. The Alberta Energy Regulator investigated and released a report in March 2014 that called for stricter emissions controls.
- The Canadian Press
Regular service resuming on Lakeshore GO line after fatality
Two tracks have reopened on the Lakeshore West GO Transit line and regular service is resuming after a person was struck near the Port Credit station Tuesday afternoon. Metrolinx spokesperson Anne Marie Aikins said delays that result from a pedestrian having been struck typically last a couple of hours. "It's going to seriously impact Lakeshore service, perhaps going into rush hour," Aikins told CBC News.
- CBC
Anne of Green Gables set for new life on CBC-TV
Anne of Green Gables, one of Canada's most beloved literary heroines, is getting a makeover with a new CBC-TV series. Production for an initial eight episodes is slated to begin this spring, with an eye on a 2017 debut — more than 30 years after CBC-TV first brought Anne Shirley into Canadian homes with the miniseries Anne of Green Gables. "Anne's issues are contemporary issues: feminism, prejudice, bullying and a desire to belong.
- CBC
Althea Macaulay, 97, plans to be in her home 'the rest of my life'
At 97 years old, Althea Macaulay has no plans to leave her house. Pauline Tramble, a care-worker with Bay Shore Home Health, spends a few hours, four days a week with Macaulay. Macaulay said the inability to read leaves her feeling lost at times.
- CBC
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Plan coming for hospital beset by floods, rodents, heat and Legionella: minister
The water is undrinkable due to pipes fouled by Legionnaire's disease, floods routinely disrupt surgeries and send nurses scrambling to save medical equipment, bedbugs are rampant in some units and rodents have been known to roam the wards. The problems at the Victoria General hospital site — Atlantic Canada's largest cancer treatment facility and a major health-care provider in the region — have become a cruel joke for staff and patients, who have endured all of that plus overheating, mould and airborne debris that contaminates sterilized devices. Health Minister Leo Glavine has promised to lay out a road map on plans to replace the hospital, which most recently suffered a series of leaks that cancelled dozens of surgeries, closed units and caused chaos for patients and physicians.
- The Canadian Press
Pilot inspires young women to pursue aviation industry
The 2,500 spots for The Sky's No Limit, Girls Fly Too event this March filled up in four days, according to founder and pilot, Kirsten Brazier. If you never see a women doing that job it never occurs to you that you could do that," said Brazier, who has worked as a pilot for 23 years. This year, Brazier made 2,500 spots available for participants who want to experience what it's like to be among the clouds.
- CBC
