CBC World News, Jan 25, 2012

Loose cat in cockpit delays Air Canada flight CBC.ca (Alex Mason/CBC) An escaped cat kept an Air Canada flight grounded for several hours Wednesday. Flight 603 was supposed to leave Halifax for Toronto just after 5:30 am But a cat got loose from its carrier in the cabin and ran into the cockpit. See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

CBC reaches licensing deal for new digital music service Toronto Star The Canadian Press CBC has reached a deal with the Audio-Video Licensing Agency so it can stream more of its radio programming online unedited and on demand. “Up until this point, the majority of the radio programming that we make available online and ... See all stories on this topic »

Seal hunt comments draw stinging rebukes CBC.ca Frank Pinhorn of the Canadian Sealers Association is criticizing MP Ryan Cleary's comments. (CBC) A businessman whose company depends on the seal fishery was left shaking his head over Cleary's comments. Dion Dakins of NuTan Furs in Catalina says the ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Terrorism convict Khawaja back in prison after attack CBC.ca Greenspon added Khawaja returned to prison early this week after his hospital stay. With files from the CBC's Julie Ireton Momin Khawaja , an Ottawa software developer and the first person ever charged under Canada's anti. See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Safeway breaks Health Canada rules CBC.ca Safeway is breaking Health Canada rules for the way it's advertising a vaccine, CBC News has learned. The grocery chain's pharmacies are selling a one-time shot called Zostavax, which is supposed to prevent shingles — a painful, red, blistering rash ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Deal could end part of YRT bus strike CBC.ca (CBC) The picket lines are down at the Finch bus station — the first sign in months that the transit problems in York Region may be coming to an end. Three months to the day after the strike began, a tentative settlement was reached late Tuesday to ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Curling rocked by CBC/Grand Slam debacle CANOE Within months, Canadians were screaming bloody murder: they missed TSN terribly but their prime fury was directed at CBC for off-loading coverage onto their obscure Country Canada channel (now called Bold), which no one could find nor wanted to pay for ... See all stories on this topic »

Student group against forcing new doctors to work on PEI CBC.ca (CBC) The group representing medical students in Canada says PEI shouldn't force Island medical students who attend Memorial University to come home to practice. Island taxpayers pay $800000 a year to the Newfoundland medical school. See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Saint John mayor threatens legal action in blood fight CBC.ca (CBC) Saint John Mayor Ivan Court is threatening legal action against Canadian Blood Services if it doesn't reconsider its plans to close the blood production center in the city. He is also calling for an all-party agreement that the provincial ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Canada should honour treaties, St. Mary's chief says CBC.ca (CBC) A New Brunswick chief says the most important thing the federal government could do to improve the lives of First Nations peoples is to live up to existing treaties. St. Mary's First Nation Chief Candace Paul met Prime Minister Stephen Harper in ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

First Nation enjoys economic turnaround CBC.ca (CBC) The Whitecap Dakota First Nation, just outside Saskatoon, is enjoying the benefits of an economic turnaround and now plans to embark on a historic self-government process. Chief Darcy Bear, who has been a leader in the band for 20 years, ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Curling rocked by CBC/Grand Slam debacle Toronto Sun Within months, Canadians were screaming bloody murder: they missed TSN terribly but their prime fury was directed at CBC for off-loading coverage onto their obscure Country Canada channel (now called Bold), which no one could find nor wanted to pay for ... See all stories on this topic »

Ex-CN boss seeks to head Canadian Pacific CBC.ca (CBC) The battle for control of one of Canada's most storied companies took a new twist on Tuesday as a dissident Canadian Pacific Railway shareholder tried to install himself on the board, while the former CEO of fierce rival CN threw his hat in the ... See all stories on this topic »

Will work to lessen Corner Brook mill layoffs, union says CBC.ca (CBC ) A revelation that Corner Brook Pulp and Paper's labour costs are 40 per cent higher than the average North American plant is not surprising, a union official says. But Gary Healey, a national representation of the Communication, ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Mexico resort beating victim emerges from coma CBC.ca ... that it could be three to four weeks before they can move her to a hospital in Canada. Nabb 'like the sunshine in the office' Meanwhile, Nabb's work colleagues in Calgary told CBC News that she had decided to take the trip as a last-minute getaway. See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Freezing rain making Sask. roads treacherous CBC.ca (Jordan Jackle/CBC) Freezing rain early Wednesday morning turned many highways treacherous in southern Saskatchewan. After an icy shower hit around 5:30 am CST, travel was not recommended on several highways, particularly around Moose Jaw, ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Microsoft Most Influential Brand in Canada NorthumberlandView.ca Toronto, ON – Apple is innovative, Walmart has presence, the CBC engages the country, but if you want to know what the most influential brand in Canadais, turn to Microsoft. In the first ever Ipsos Influence Index Study, Ipsos Reid recently asked ... See all stories on this topic »

PMO accused of threatening environmental group CBC.ca (CBC) Frank said Iachetti told him and the others in the meeting that ForestEthics "was attempting to find ways to survive financially as an organization with the realization that we were likely about to lose our charitable funding. See all stories on this topic »

Personal privacy: Explaining the new right to sue CBC.ca Her lawyer, Christopher Du Vernet, told CBC that he is happy the courts have recognized that people should be able to sue for breaches of privacy, but he expressed his disappointment at the cap on damages. He believes that some people or organizations ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

CBC closes one-person bureau in La Ronge, Sask. Globe and Mail For decades, residents of La Ronge, Sask., were comforted by the fact that although their small northern town was isolated from theworld, a tiny CBC bureau gave them a voice that travelled well beyond their border. That will come to an end on March 1, ... See all stories on this topic » Globe and Mail

All-Star collection of talent set for selection in 2012 Molson Canadian NHL ... NHL.com Live television coverage of both events will be provided by CBC and RDS inCanada and NBC Sports Network in the United States. A coin toss will decide first pick, with Alfredsson and Chara, joined by their assistant captains, alternately drafting the ... See all stories on this topic »

CBC reaches licensing deal for online streaming, to launch digital music service Winnipeg Free Press The agreement also covers a new digital music service that CBC plans to launch later this winter, with details to be announced in the weeks ahead. Boyce would not say if it would be available for free. "It leverages CBC'sstrength around Canadian music ... See all stories on this topic »

Coroner hears arguments on police watchdog report CBC.ca McNeilly also said that his investigators' findings from the G20 should be ruled “inadmissible” at the inquest and could ultimately taint upcoming disciplinary hearings against Adams. With files from CBC's Dave Seglins and TheCanadian Press. See all stories on this topic »

Fried food not tied to heart disease in Spain CBC.ca The study was funded by the Fund for Health of Spain, five Spanish regional governments and the Catlan Institute of Oncology. With files from CBC's Pauline Dakin The Mediterranean diet favours fruits , vegetables , fish and whole grains . See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

CBC Toronto Presents is three great nights of music to celebrate our cultures ... CBC.ca Get ready for a fantastic double-bill featuring Tanika Charles and Treassa Levasseur at Hugh's Room on Thursday, February 23rd. Don't forget, you can re-live these shows when they air on Big City Small World and CBC Radio 2 94.1's Canada Live. See all stories on this topic »

Canada exports jobs along with its oil Winnipeg Free Press Nor do people who heat their homes with oil, as half of Atlantic Canadians do." On Jan. 16, CBC-TV anchor Peter Mansbridge asked Harper: "Does it not seem odd that we're moving oil out of Western Canada to either US or... Asia when a good chunk of ... See all stories on this topic »

Celebrate Australia Day with a chance to head Down Under with CBC celebrities ... Canada NewsWire (press release) 25, 2012 /CNW/ - Just in time for Australia Day on January 26, Tourism Australia has partnered with CBC to send four popular TV personalities "down under" accompanied by a few lucky Canadian fans this spring. Arlene Dickinson of Dragons' Den; ... See all stories on this topic »

Higgs will consider imposing minimum gas prices CBC.ca (CBC)Finance Minister Blaine Higgs said he is willing to consider imposing minimum gas prices. (CBC) "We need to understand the details around that, and what the real threats are,” Higgs said at his pre-budget meeting in Fredericton. See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Russell Williams's wife loses bid to shield divorce documents CBC.ca CBC and other media outlets appealed a publication ban, arguing among other reasons that the public has a right to know whether Williams tried to shield his assets by signing them over to his wife. The Ontario Court of Appeal agreed with the media ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Fredericton blogger's arrest attack on civil liberties CBC.ca Graham told CBC News it's impossible to separate the charges from LeBlanc's history as a thorn in the side of the police. "I never said that it was an intentional attack on civil liberties, but civil liberties, I do believe, are being attacked here ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

$90K for gay-straight alliances in schools, says Jackman CBC.ca (CBC) Tens of thousands of dollars will be spent to make schools across Newfoundland and Labrador more welcoming to gay students, according to the province's education minister. “We know that many young people struggle with issues around sexual... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

What's a Canadian? Peter Mansbridge touches hearts with tales of patriotism ... Omega The CBC's Peter Mansbridge adressed a large crowd in the Grand Hall Jan. 19 and left everyone with a renewed sense of Canadian pride. PHOTO BY JULIA MARKS Peter Mansbridge, possibly the most recognizable and well-respected newsman in Canada, ... See all stories on this topic »

Gary (Gaurav) Taxali helps mint new coins South Asian Focus By SUNIL RAO He appeared in Maclean's last week; on Sunday, he was also featured on CBC's The National. He's been deemed the “poster-boy” of theCanadian art world. He's won a Grammy nomination, appeared on the cover of Newsweek, and has clients as ... See all stories on this topic »

End to seal hunt would be economic disaster for fishery, says sealing association The Telegram The executive director of the Canadian Sealers Association (CSA) says the end of the seal hunt would be an economic disaster for rural Newfoundland. Frank Pinhorn was reacting to comments made by St. John's MP Ryan Cleary, who told CBC News it's time... See all stories on this topic » The Telegram

ITK wants Inuit-focused meeting with PM Harper Nunatsiaq News In a recent interview with CBC's Peter Mansbridge, ITK president Mary Simon explained that Inuit have a constitutionally distinct identity from Canada's First Nations and Métis peoples. Now, the national Inuit organization hopes to pursue an ... See all stories on this topic » Nunatsiaq News

TS Simms loses Kent Supplies contract CBC.ca Simms did not return calls from CBC News. Some Saint John-based businesses are still stocking Simms products. Gary Morrison buys merchandise for Dykeman's, a 100-year-old hardware store. The small business in Saint John's north end has been stocking ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Snowmobiler rescued from avalanche CBC.ca ... persisting our avalanche danger tends to elevate," said Shannon Werner of the Canadian Avalanche Centre. The centre's website shows areas at high risk for avalanches in red, with a four out of five danger rating. With files from the CBC's Meera Bains. See all stories on this topic »

Stewart Goodyear, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra reunion now a video CBC Radio 3 (blog) And this time he performed his own ambitious piano concerto, Eclipse, commissioned by CBC and the Canada Council for the Arts. The Manitoba Chamber Orchestra was under the direction of Anne Manson. Eclipse explores the various ways, some metaphoric, ... See all stories on this topic »

Harper Builds Oil Link With China After Obama Keystone 'Slap' BusinessWeek 16 interview with CBC television. “This contrived funding 'debate' is a red herring,” Merran Smith, director of Tides Canada's Energy Initiative, said in a Jan. 10 statement. Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver has cited TidesCanada as a group ... See all stories on this topic »

Journalist Chantal Hébert offers take on social media CBC.ca Journalist Chantal Hébert spoke in Regina Tuesday. Journalist Chantal Hébert spoke in Regina Tuesday. (CBC) Journalist Chantal Hébert, this year's guest speaker for the University of Regina's Minifie Lecture, offers her view on social media. See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Canadian woman beaten at Mexico resort hotel - World - CBC News A young Canadian woman is undergoing treatment after being found beaten unconscious in a hotel in Mexico's Mazatlan resort region. www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/.../mexico-canadian-beaten.html

CBC.ca News - Italian cruise ship Accessibility Links. Skip to main content; Skip to CBC accessibility page ...CBC News Canada ... The CBC's Derek Stoffel brings you the latest newsfrom Italy ... live.cbc.ca/Event/Italian_cruise_ship

Nygard lawsuit against CBC to proceed | Canada | News ... Nygard International's lawsuit was launched a year before the documentary aired . In it, Nygard claims the CBC induced and conspired with Nygard employees ... www.edmontonsun.com/.../nygard-lawsuit-against-cbc-to-proc...

Google, Canadian companies join Wikipedia protest – Business ... ... Google, Canadian companies join Wikipedia protest – Business – CBC News ... page as it joins Wikipedia and other sites in Canada and around theworld to ... exitlanguages.wordpress.com/.../google-canadian-companies-j...

Egyptians gather in Tahrir Square 1 year later - World - CBC News CBC News World ... CBC News Navigation .... by Britain's Royal United Services Institute questions Canada's choice of Kandahar for its Afghan assignment. www.jmagar.com/index.php?y=0&myh=user&myh...

  

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