A Vancouver lawyer representing a permanent resident whose Palestinian wife was stuck in Gaza says Global Affairs Canada (GAC) imposed extra eligibility requirements for her to cross the border until he filed a lawsuit on their behalf. He says his client’s experience indicates there’s a problem with how GAC determines …
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Should you have a copy of your medical record? These experts say yes
As cyberattacks become more common in the health-care sector, experts say Canadians should have a copy of their medical records. Experts say patients will feel more informed, empowered in their care As cyberattacks become more common in the health-care sector, experts say Canadians should have a copy of their medical …
Read More »Price wasn’t right for New Westminster in game show appearance — but the pride is still there
When Kathy MacKerricher received an email saying The Price is Right wanted to showcase New Westminster, B.C., on the venerable game show, she was as surprised as anyone. "At first I thought, this isn't real," said the general manager of Inn at the Quay, the waterfront hotel at the centre …
Read More »Man from Manitoba First Nation dead after going to fight in Ukraine, chief says
The chief of a First Nation in northern Manitoba says one of the community's residents has died after going to fight in Ukraine. Opaskwayak Chief Maureen Brown says family was notified Monday The chief of a First Nation in northern Manitoba says one of the community's residents has died after …
Read More »Friends, colleagues ‘shattered’ by death of Winnipeg-born activist Vivian Silver, vow to carry on her work
Winnipeg-born and raised peace activist Vivian Silver is being mourned by friends and colleagues but remembered through the shock of her death as a generous, proud and dedicated person who, even in darkness, never lost her smile and humour. 'We will take her legacy and go on with her voice …
Read More »She introduced the exotic dish of pizza to CBC viewers in 1957. Now it’s made this 90-year-old internet famous
A B.C. senior has achieved internet fame thanks to a video recorded at CBC's Vancouver studios more than 65 years ago. Ninety-year-old Kathy Brady says she's pleasantly surprised that a cooking segment filmed in 1957 for a TV pilot — in which she tells viewers all about a "popular Italian …
Read More »N.W.T. election results start to come in; incumbents take early leads
Incumbent candidates in some ridings were struggling, and CBC News has so far projected the winner in one Yellowknife area riding. Shauna Morgan is project to win in Yellowknife North. She was leading candidate Bruce Valpy by more than 200 votes with five of 14 polls reporting. In Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh, …
Read More »Montreal police hate crimes unit investigating after at least 15 Metro stations vandalized
Station doors, walls and some bus stops were plastered with pro-Palestinian posters and some graffiti overnight. Stations, bus stops plastered with pro-Palestinian posters, graffiti Montreal police are investigating a string of vandalism incidents overnight at more than a dozen Metro stations across the city. Police say at least 15 different …
Read More »Border agency says employee exposed himself to ‘hostile’ espionage by seeking out sex parlours
A Canada Border Service Agency employee opened himself up to the threat of exploitation by "hostile intelligence services" after visiting massage parlours in China, Japan and Canada, documents obtained by CBC News reveal. The case is just one of more than 500 allegations the CBSA deemed 'founded' last year A …
Read More »140 athletes set to represent Canada at Parapan Am Games in Chile
In the wake of strong performances by Canadian athletes at the Pan Am Games in Santiago, it's time for the country's top Para athletes to compete, with the seventh Parapan Am Games opening Friday in the Chilean capital. Opening ceremony Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBCSports.ca, CBC Sports app, …
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