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More than 160 Alberta doctors were considered 'high risk' to withdraw service, documents revealProvincial Politics | 329 hits | 9:53 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
At the height of both the COVID-19 pandemic and the provincial government's dispute with doctors, more than 200 physicians were weighing the future of their practices, with 163 deemed to be at "high risk" of altering the services they provide or Liberal government to spend $10B on infrastructure to fuel pandemic economic recovery
The Liberal government is spending $10 billion on infrastructure initiatives such as broadband, clean energy and agricultural projects — part of its plan to boost growth and create one million jobs after the pandemic pummelled the economy. U.S. television productions stalled in Vancouver by bottleneck in COVID-19 testing
Several television productions have been paused just as they were ramping back up in Vancouver as a result of a backlog in COVID-19 testing, CBC has confirmed.How Reality-TV Fame Handed Trump a $427 Million Lifeline
From the back seat of a stretch limousine heading to meet the first contestants for his new TV show “The Apprentice,” Donald J. Trump bragged that he was a billionaire who had overcome financial hardship.
“I used my brain, I used my negotiating skills
From the back seat of a stretch limousine heading to meet the first contestants for his new TV show “The Apprentice,” Donald J. Trump bragged that he was a billionaire who had overcome financial hardship.
“I used my brain, I used my negotiating skills Edmonton anti-racist protesters clash with group with far-right connections
Alberta’s justice minister condemned an Edmonton demonstration with connections to known far-right groups on Tuesday, calling them “a small group of sad losers.” Clare Bronfman sentenced to almost 7 years in prison for offences in NXIVM cultLaw & Order | 250 hits | 6:02 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
Firearms expert testifies rifle used in Fredericton shooting was not restrictedLaw & Order | 236 hits | 12:11 PM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
A firearms expert testified the Simonov SKS rifle found in Matthew Raymond's Fredericton apartment was an unrestricted firearm, and so was the shotgun found on his couch.
Jacques Rioux testified Wednesday in the third week of the quadruple murder trial Shell to cut up to 9,000 jobs in shift to low-carbon energy
Royal Dutch Shell will slash as many as 9,000 jobs as the oil giant accelerates a shift away from fossil fuels. Death of Atikamekw woman in Quebec hospital echoes findings of Viens report
The circumstances surrounding the death of a 37-year-old Atikamekw woman in a Joliette hospital, one year after the government was handed recommendations to address systemic racism within government services, have ignited calls for action from the public. Alberta UCP MLA suggests CERB funds used for Cheezies, cartoons and illegal drugsProvincial Politics | 220 hits | 11:38 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
At a recent town hall meeting, UCP MLA Shane Getson suggested some people are abusing the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.US intelligence sources discussed poisoning Julian Assange, court told
Plans to poison or kidnap Julian Assange from the Ecuadorian embassy were discussed between sources in US intelligence and a private security firm that spied extensively on the WikiLeaks co-founder, a court has been told.
Law & Order | 409 hits | 11:33 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
Plans to poison or kidnap Julian Assange from the Ecuadorian embassy were discussed between sources in US intelligence and a private security firm that spied extensively on the WikiLeaks co-founder, a court has been told. Canadian special forces to continue with U.S.-led training of African troops despite links to coups
Canadian special forces personnel have trained Malian soldiers during Flintlock and other military personnel from various African nations. 3 killed in Northern California wildfire as thousands flee wine country
Easing winds gave California firefighters a break on Tuesday as they battled a destructive wildfire that was driven by strong winds through wine country north of San Francisco and another rural fire that killed three people. Everyone's 'a little teary-eyed,' manager says as Wayne Gretzky's Toronto serves its final customers
Since opening its doors in 1993, Wayne Gretzky's Toronto has hosted everyone from sports fans to celebrities.
"It starts with the name on the front door — that 'Wayne Gretzky' sign," said Heather Santsche, the restaurant's general manager.
"With tha Backlog of veterans waiting for benefits will take years to clear: reportMilitary | 248 hits | 10:45 PM on Tuesday | posted by Freakinoldguy
Former Calgary MP Rob Anders faces tax evasion chargesLaw & Order | 238 hits | 10:52 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Former Calgary MP Rob Anders — a long-time crusader for lower taxes who helped found the Conservative Party of Canada — has been charged amid allegations of tax evasion during the time he held his seat, federal prosecutors have confirmed to CBC News. Deadly horse fever outbreak declared in Alberta
Sue McIntosh thought her horse, Finnegan, looked a bit off, so she rushed him to a veterinary clinic a couple of weeks ago.The 13-year-old was diagnosed with Potomac horse fever, a disease that kills in up to 30 per cent of cases. Law & Order | 242 hits | 6:40 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Canadian Anti-Hate Network chair Bernie Farber blasted what he described as "police inaction" when it comes to harassment against Canadian politicians U.S. appeals softwood lumber ruling to very WTO body it's accused of 'sabotaging'
The U.S. is appealing a World Trade Organization decision on softwood lumber that Canada won — and the appeal is going to a dispute body the U.S. has intentionally broken. Critics say the U.S.'s actions in blocking judges to the top court at the WTO amounSaudi Arabia Sends Blue Ammonia to Japan in World-First Shipment
The world’s first shipment of blue ammonia is on its way from Saudi Arabia to Japan, where it will be used in power stations to produce electricity without carbon emissions.Saudi Aramco, which made the announcement Sunday, produced the fuel, which it does
Environmental | 219 hits | 9:53 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
The world’s first shipment of blue ammonia is on its way from Saudi Arabia to Japan, where it will be used in power stations to produce electricity without carbon emissions.Saudi Aramco, which made the announcement Sunday, produced the fuel, which it does 'Huge weight ... off my shoulders': Author, editor says child pornography acquittal is 'bittersweet'Law & Order | 365 hits | 7:40 AM on Monday | posted by DrCaleb
Godbout argued that there is no evidence to show that such written works of fiction cause any harm to children A new era for military search-and-rescue begins with the Kingfisher
A procurement saga more than 16 years in the making came to an end today with the arrival in Comox, British Columbia of the Royal Canadian Air Force's new search and rescue plane. Women on Arctic research mission told not to wear tight-fitting clothing
A reporter embedded with the year-long Arctic MOSAiC mission said women were told wearing tight or revealing clothing would pose a "safety issue" while spending months at sea with men. The birth of a ghost town: Point Roberts has lost 80% of its business, hundreds of its residents
In a normal year, Point Roberts, Wash., is a bustling place during the summer season, packed with B.C. tourists ready to spend their money on local businesses, B.C. bargain hunters filling up on gas and picking up packages at the local parcel shops. New homeowner 'freaked out' when stranger took control of her security system
A new homeowner discovers a stranger can disarm the alarm, unlock windows and doors and track when she comes and goes from her new house. Security and privacy experts say the situation is the result of weak laws and cancellation policies written to benefi This is how police request customer data from Amazon
Anyone can access portions of a web portal, used by law enforcement to request customer data from Amazon, even though the portal is supposed to require a verified email address and password. Amazon’s law enforcement request portal allows police and federa 'Walk A Mile In A Ribbon Skirt' event educates on prejudice against Indigenous women
On Saturday, Chevi Rabbit and many other Indigenous women, dressed in brightly coloured skirts, took to Sir Winston Churchill Square for an event called “Walk a Mile in a Ribbon Skirt," to highlight the significance of the skirts and for non-Indigenous pe Trump to approve $22B railway between Alaska and Alberta
U.S. President Donald Trump says he will grant approval to a $22-billion freight rail project connecting Alaska and Alberta.Brain-eating microbe: US city warned over water supply
Residents of Lake Jackson, Texas, have been warned about using tap water after a deadly brain-eating microbe was found in the city's public water supply.
Misc World | 460 hits | 6:32 AM on Sunday | posted by DrCaleb
Residents of Lake Jackson, Texas, have been warned about using tap water after a deadly brain-eating microbe was found in the city's public water supply. Feds write cheque for $320M to support workers, lower emissions for N.L.'s struggling offshorePolitical | 240 hits | 11:04 PM on Saturday | posted by Freakinoldguy
The pledge comes after six months of crushing losses for the province's oil sector.Alps surprised by early snowfall, Swiss town sees new record
Parts of Switzerland, Austria and Germany were surprised by unseasonably early snowfall overnight, after a sharp drop in temperatures and heavy precipitation.
Parts of Switzerland, Austria and Germany were surprised by unseasonably early snowfall overnight, after a sharp drop in temperatures and heavy precipitation.Too much candy: Man dies from eating bags of black licorice
A Massachusetts construction worker's love of black licorice wound up costing him his life. Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man's heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday.
A Massachusetts construction worker's love of black licorice wound up costing him his life. Eating a bag and a half every day for a few weeks threw his nutrients out of whack and caused the 54-year-old man's heart to stop, doctors reported Wednesday. Burlington, Ont., man faces terrorism hoax charge after claiming to be ISIS memberLaw & Order | 195 hits | 9:12 AM on Saturday | posted by DrCaleb
A 25-year-old Burlington, Ont., man who publicly discussed his role in ISIS and execution-style killings is now facing charges for allegedly lying about all of it. Hootsuite pulls deal with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after backlash
Vancouver tech company Hootsuite says it will not proceed with a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after staff raised concerns. Amazon unveils flying Ring security drone and Luna games service
It is designed to activate only when residents are out, works indoors, and is limited to one floor of a building. The firm also unveiled an online games-streaming service and a voice-activated screen that swivels about. But one campaign group described Chen Qiushi: Chinese journalist missing since February 'under state supervision'
A Chinese citizen journalist who disappeared in February after reporting on the outbreak of the coronavirus has been found, a friend has said.
Misc World | 524 hits | 7:17 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
A Chinese citizen journalist who disappeared in February after reporting on the outbreak of the coronavirus has been found, a friend has said. 
Speaking to Congress today, the former Facebook manager first tasked with making the company make money did not mince words about his role. He told lawmakers that the company "took a page from Big Tobacco's playbook, working to make our offering addictive Why stock markets are up 44% amid the worst economic contraction in history
Millions of people have either lost their jobs or the hours they work. Heading into winter, COVID-19 cases are sharply rising and yet the stock market is posting some records. What gives? Top-secret records show New Brunswick, Alberta companies received millions in suspicious transfers
Top-secret records uncovered in a 16-month-long investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, BuzzFeed News and partners show two shadowy companies, one registered in New Brunswick and one in Alberta, received millions in sus How right-wing extremists, libertarians and evangelicals built Quebec's movement against COVID-19 restrictions
The anti-mask movement has drawn a wide range of figures into its orbit, including right-right extremists, evangelical pastors, libertarian radio hosts and conspiracy theorists.The US is using the Guardian to justify jailing Assange for life. Why is the paper so silent?
Julian Assange is not on trial simply for his liberty and his life. He is fighting for the right of every journalist to do hard-hitting investigative journalism without fear of arrest and extradition to the United States. Assange faces 175 years in a US s
Misc World | 245 hits | 6:04 AM on Friday | posted by DrCaleb
Julian Assange is not on trial simply for his liberty and his life. He is fighting for the right of every journalist to do hard-hitting investigative journalism without fear of arrest and extradition to the United States. Assange faces 175 years in a US s JPMorgan to pay a record $1 billion to settle market-manipulation charges, report says
JPMorgan is set to pay nearly $1 billion to settle with US authorities investigating whether the bank manipulated the metals and Treasury markets, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
The sum would set a record for spoofing-related settlements and could beBack to Canada News
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