Deadication: Confessions of an obituarist Dec 27, 2008
Last summer, CBC Radio got into the act, launching The Late Show with distinguished actor Gordon Pinsent as host. Complete with lugubrious scripts and funereal music, the show featured saccharine documentaries of about little-known, yet extraordinary people including a street kid with dwarfism and an elderly man who was determined to sail through the Northwest Passage. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Human rights crusader Fairweather dies at 85 Dec 26, 2008
He fought for wage parity for women, urged the CBC and Radio Canada to hire more visible minorities and in 1985 he fought to have the federal government prohibit job discrimination against homosexuals and people who held unpopular political beliefs. During his 25-years in politics, Fairweather was, as Peter C. Newman described him, a gentle soul who commanded enormous respect and affection in Official Ottawa. (The Gazette (Montreal))
Coalition forces kill 11 in Afghan battle; villagers outraged Dec 26, 2008
CBC News, Canada - Friday, Dec. 26, 2008. Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Canada - Friday, Dec. 26, 2008. (National Post)
Weather outside frightful for US, Canada travelers Dec 25, 2008
The holiday was rapidly turning into a nightmare for thousands of travelers as Air Canada cancelled its short and medium-range flights in and out of Vancouver Wednesday on account of snowy weather, national broadcaster CBC reported. The city was blanketed in up to four inches (10 centimeters) of new snow Wednesday as the airport worked to unclog its backlog of stranded passengers after an artic blast pummeled the west coast city two days earlier. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Holiday TV offers a haven Dec 23, 2008
So, I'll tell you that the CBC drama The Border is a noble endeavour ... CBC should be applauded for this ... Over on CBC, there's Miracle on 34th Street, the remake, starring Richard Attenborough, of the original movie classic. (Globe and Mail)
Postings raise ethics questions Dec 23, 2008
CBC News, Canada - Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008. CTV, Canada - Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008. (National Post)
Transit talks fail to end strike Dec 22, 2008
Susan Stranks decided to volunteer for Ottawa West Community Support when she heard an interview on CBC radio about the need for more drivers during the transit strike. Its been a fascinating way to meet some really wonderful people, she said. (Ottawa Citizen)
Iron Supplementation during Pregnan... Dec 20, 2008
Other tests like the complete blood count (CBC) can give us insights by showing us the size, quantities, and amount of hemoglobin in RBCs. These tests involve one simple blood draw and can be ordered and interpreted by your health care provider. (Suite101.com)
Listeria files withheld under deluge of access-to-information requests Dec 20, 2008
As part of a joint investigation, the CBC and Toronto Star first made requests for the files in August ... Most Blogged about CBC.ca Articles ... Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - link will open in new window. (CBC.ca)
Southern Ontario storm could cause travel delays Dec 19, 2008
The bulk of the snow will fall in the Toronto area late Friday morning and early afternoon, tapering off in the late afternoon, said Karen Matthews, a meteorologist with the CBC News weather centre ... Most Blogged about CBC.ca Articles ... Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - link will open in new window. (CBC.ca)
Montreal actor back home after surviving Mumbai attacks Dec 19, 2008
The beaming 58-year-old tell the CBC he owes a debt of gratitude for the enormous outpouring of love he received from people all over the world after the series of attacks ... Last month while recovering from surgery in a Mumbai hospital, Rudder told the CBC that My intention, once the bullets started flying, was to pretend, as I've learned from so many Second World War movies, that I was dead. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Sports Briefs Dec 19, 2008
A recent TV newscast by the CBC following their Olympic sports coverage reported that thirty (30) Canadian citizens are being held in Chinese jails. The. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Montreal actor wounded in Mumbai attacks returns home Dec 19, 2008
"My intention, once the bullets started flying, was to pretend, as I've learned from so many Second World War movies, that I was dead," Rudder told the CBC's Terry Milewski last month while recovering from surgery at a Mumbai hospital ... The political satire is ready and the Chicken Cannon is primed as Royal Canadian Air Farce prepares to tape its final New Year's special at the CBC broadcasting centre in Toronto ... Most Blogged about CBC.ca Articles. (CBC.ca)
HRM councillors try to work around unpopular parking ban Dec 18, 2008
Halifax city councillors can't overturn the winter parking ban introduced this week despite the protests of their constituents but they are looking for alternative ways around it. The ban, imposed by the Halifax Regional Municipality's traffic authority on Monday, prohibits parking between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. in all weather conditions over the winter. (CBC.ca)
Canucks honour Linden with a win Dec 18, 2008
Trevor Linden and his wife, Cristina, step onto the ice for Linden's jersey retirement ceremony Wednesday night in Vancouver. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press). (CBC.ca)
Much ado about funding Dec 18, 2008
Lindsay Blackett, Alberta s culture minister, outraged film industry unions last week when he told the CBC he would like to have more oversight into what kind of movies receive funding from the Alberta Film Development Fund ... The controversy began last Thursday when a CBC reporter asked Blackett about Downstream, by American filmmaker Leslie Iwerks ... Blackett told the CBC he was considering creating additional oversight mechanisms to avoid using Alberta government funds to finance movies... (FFWD)
'Brutal' cold sets in for holidays in Prairies, ND Dec 16, 2008
CBC meteorologist John Sauder said it could be worse as the record cold for Dec. 15 was 37 C, set in the 1800s. But Sauder said there is no let-up to the cold snap in the immediate future. (CBC.ca)
Prime-time picks Dec 16, 2008
Accused killer Eric Allen Kirkpatrick sent a "disturbing" message to his sister. Sign up for breakings news alerts from The Province. (The Province)
Meet the GOP's wrecking crew (187) Dec 14, 2008
The CBC just ran a story where it compared GM wages to Honda employee wages ... So, in short, the CBC story backs up the idea that non-unionized and unionized employees don't make that much different in terms of take-home pay. (Salon)
Demand for rental housing rising Dec 13, 2008
CBC News, Canada - Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. Vancouver Sun - Friday, Dec. 12, 2008. (Financial Post)
Report says Taser not direct cause of death Dec 13, 2008
Not direct cause, but might have played part in death, it says. by Ronald J. Hansen and Robert Anglen - Dec. 13, 2008 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral -- News)
Clement a chance worth taking for Blue Jays Dec 13, 2008
CBC News, Canada - Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008. Fox 6 San Diego (XETV) - Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008. (National Post)
Canadian police pull old Tasers off streets Dec 12, 2008
"No, we never did (a retest). Absolutely not," said reporter Frederic Zalac of the CBC, which commissioned the study by a U.S. defense contractor and a Montreal biomedical engineer ... For its part, Taser considers the CBC testing troublesome and wrong ... "Taser International welcomes proper testing of its devices and has provided its factory test protocols to test laboratories in Canada so police agencies can avoid the scientific errors made by the CBC.". (AZCentral -- News)
NB pathologist's work grounds for dismissal Dec 12, 2008
CBC News, Canada - Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. Genetic Engineering News - Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008. (National Post)
A muscular academic (or at least, a more muscular academic than the last one) Dec 11, 2008
Today on CBC Iggy was asked if he would meet with the PM if requested and his ego took hold and his distain for the office (simply because he is not in it. led to him replying that he had others things he would rather do. (Globe and Mail)
Dr. Samantha Nutt Dec 10, 2008
She was named one of Canada's five leading activists by Time Magazine and an outstanding Canadian leader by CBC News Sunday. She has received honorary doctorates from McMaster University, Brock University and Niagara University for her work promoting human rights and her role in delivering humanitarian assistance to some of the world's most vulnerable populations. (Globe and Mail)
Surrey food bank 'under attack' from thieves Dec 9, 2008
CBC News, Canada - Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. FOX 12 Portland (KPTV) - Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. (Financial Post)
Cops release composite drawing in Burnaby home invasion, sex attack Dec 9, 2008
CBC News, Canada - Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. Powered by Inform. (Financial Post)
Cameroon: Anti-Retrovirals Are Effective! - Prof. Muffih Tih Dec 9, 2008
In this exclusive interview, Professor Pius Muffih Tih, Director of Health Services Cameroon Baptist Convention, CBC, harps on the efficacy of the anti-retroviral drug which is now free of charge, in restoring hopeless cases of AIDs infection back to normalcy ... We, again, came up with another strategy which the CBC Health Board calls Contact Tracing or Partner Notification ... How is CBC Health Board doing it here. (allAfrica.com)
Sex, death, blood and drugs Dec 9, 2008
First things first: It's the season finale of The Tudors (CBC, 9 p.m.) and that means Anne Boleyn will lose her head literally. Now don't tell me that I've gone and spoiled the ending for you. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Get well soon: Santa Dec 9, 2008
Local Celebrities Get Together for CBC Radios Dramatic Reading of A Christmas Carol to Benefit Local Charities on Tuesday December 16th, 7:30pm. CBC. (Peterborough Examiner)
Novel VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Four-Drug Combination Was Well Tolerated In Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma Patients Dec 8, 2008
Complete blood counts (CBC) should be frequently monitored during treatment with VELCADE. Cases of acute liver failure have been reported in patients receiving multiple concomitant medications and with serious underlying medical conditions. Patients who are concomitantly receiving VELCADE and drugs that are inhibitors or inducers of cytochrome P450 3A4 should be closely monitored for either toxicities or reduced efficacy. (PR Newswire)
Police searching for senior missing from Alberta hospital Dec 8, 2008
CBC News, Canada - Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008 ... CBC News, Canada - Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. (Financial Post)
Canada still sells toys banned in Europe Dec 8, 2008
CBC News, Canada - Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. Canadian Business Online - Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008. (Financial Post)
Events in Ottawa, as seen on TV Dec 8, 2008
At this point I should tell you that I have insider knowledge of events last week, as seen on TV. It is widely believed that on Wednesday, while CBC-TV chose to stay on the air and wait for Dion's speech-to-the-nation to arrive, CTV got fed up waiting for it and returned to regular programming ... Further, it became clear to me that on CBC's The National, Pastor Mansbridge and Susan Ormiston find this Internet thingy to be mildly amusing ... Yet another part of my education, acquired from CBC,... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Amnesia patient HM, unforgettable to neuroscience, dies at 82 Dec 6, 2008
"He would tell jokes. Of course, he'd tell the same jokes over and over, because he couldn't remember that he'd told them before," she told CBC News on Friday ... Most Blogged about CBC.ca Articles ... Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - link will open in new window. (CBC.ca)
Some tested Tasers fire stronger current than company says: CBC ... Dec 6, 2008
Some tested Tasers fire stronger current than company says: CBC/Radio-Canada probe ... Some tested Tasers fire stronger current than company says: CBC/Radio-Canada probe ... Some Tasers deliver a higher level of electricity than the manufacturer promises, reveals a series of tests on 41 stun guns that was commissioned by CBC News and Radio-Canada. (CBC.ca)
3 new deaths in Afghanistan push Canadian toll to 101 Dec 6, 2008
The three were in an armoured vehicle when it struck the IED west of Kandahar city around 9 a.m. local time, CBC's David Common reported ... "[He] was living a dream, did what he wanted to do, put his life on the line. Now we're remembering him for that," his father told CBC News by telephone from Peterborough, Ont ... "I was prepared for this. It's very hard, but I was prepared for it," the elder Diplaros told CBC News. (CBC.ca)
Canada's death toll in Afghanistan: 100 to remember Dec 6, 2008
We lost a buddy, Cpl. Philippe Bernier told CBC. He was somebody who was always ready to help others, he was somebody who was always positive. . (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
New study raises concerns on the safety of Taser stun guns Dec 5, 2008
CBC hired National Technical Systems, a California-based firm that tests weapons systems for the U.S. military ... The testing protocol, obtained by the CBC, specified using the lower resistance level, the same one NTS followed for its study ... The doctors and engineers hired by the CBC to interpret the results determined the higher electrical current was enough to raise the risk of an irregular heartbeat to as much as 50 percent for those with existing heart troubles. (AZCentral -- News)
Foreign espionage activities detected in Canada: report Dec 5, 2008
(Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window) ... Some Tasers deliver a higher level of electricity than the manufacturer promises, reveals a series of tests on 41 stun guns that was commissioned by CBC News and Radio-Canada ... Most Blogged about CBC.ca Articles. (CBC.ca)
Two men die, two survive Quebec helicopter crash Dec 5, 2008
CBC reported Thursday that Mr. Louis-Seize's brother, Mario, was one of the men who survived the crash. Mario Louis-Seize, who also owns a home in the area, told CBC his brother was trying to land when the helicopter's rotor hit the water. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Carleton student council reinstates cystic fibrosis fundraiser Dec 4, 2008
(Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window) ... Most Blogged about CBC.ca Articles ... Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - link will open in new window. (CBC.ca)
Dion's amateur hour Dec 4, 2008
Mark Dip from Canada writes: When the tape hadn't shown up at CTV, I flipped to CBC and caught his address in progress ... jaco wako from edmonton, Canada writes: And Jack Layton was on CBC with a nice blue conservative TIE ... CBC and Radio-Canada should have refused the tape and asked Dion to react in the National Theater as with Duceppeand Layton. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Indian airports on high alert after new warning Dec 4, 2008
By RAMOLA TALWAR BADAM, Associated Press Writer Ramola Talwar Badam, Associated Press Writer. Rice's mission after Mumbai attacks. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Boy still in critical condition after van rear-ended Dec 2, 2008
A driver on the highway around the time of the accident wrote in a discussion group on the CBC website that it was raining at the time and traffic was heavy and fast. Visibility in the rain, with water spraying from other cars, was "horrible," the driver said. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Hudson once stalked a crush Dec 2, 2008
The gritty cable drama "Durham County" and the CBC miniseries "The Englishman's Boy" ruled over the sexy historical series "The Tudors" at the Gemini Awards on Friday, picking up multiple trophies at a glitzy televised event recognizing the most high-profile categories of the annual Canadian TV love-in. EA Sports' NBA Live 09 is an improvement over last year's iteration. (Metro Canada - Calgary)
Slain doctor's partner was 2nd Canadian killed Dec 1, 2008
just exploded into red, he said as he described the beginnings of the siege in a CBC TV interview that aired Sunday. It was like a scarecrow arm inside of a second. (Globe and Mail)
Make life simple Dec 1, 2008
The Sudbury Star - Ontario, CA. Monday, December 1, 2008. (Sudbury Star)
Doctors warn of disease linked to cocaine... Nov 30, 2008
The federal government will drop its controversial plan to eliminate political party subsidies that are based on the number of votes received during elections, CBC News has learned ... Most Blogged about CBC.ca Articles ... Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - link will open in new window. (The Drudge Report)
All very juvenile and incorrect Nov 30, 2008
Commentator with The National and host of CBC Radio's Cross-Country Checkup. . (Globe and Mail)
Montreal doctor killed in attacks Nov 30, 2008
CBC journalist speaks about her kidnapping. The full interview (58:13). (National Post)
Lil' Wayne has more than lil' problem with Big Oden Nov 29, 2008
For years, the iconic tune was a mainstay on CBC, but TSN nabbed the rights this year. The network has since given the song a minor makeover with a fresh recording by members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Zoo sells Christmas ornaments from reindeer droppings Nov 29, 2008
Health Canada is considering changing the rules on selling and labelling children's cold medications that have been linked to serious complications and at least three deaths among children under the age of two between 1995 and 2007, according to confidential documents obtained by CBC News under federal Access to Information laws ... Most Blogged about CBC.ca Articles ... Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - link will open in new window. (CBC.ca)
Son of music legend Tommy Hunter pleads guilty to assault Nov 29, 2008
The Tommy Hunter Show debuted on CBC television in 1965 and ran until June of 1992, making it the longest-running weekly variety show in the world. He continues to perform, and in early January will launch a brief tour of Ontario and Western Canada. (Globe and Mail)
Saskatchewan moving to 100% high-speed access Nov 28, 2008
"We are excited to see a government define broadband connectivity as important element of public infrastructure," Iain Grant, president of telecommunications consultancy SeaBoard Group, said in an e-mail message to CBC News ... Most Blogged about CBC.ca Articles ... Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - link will open in new window. (CBC.ca)
CTV to lay off 105 TV employees Nov 28, 2008
CBC News, Canada - Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008. Businessweek - Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008. (Financial Post)
Cross-country concerts mark World AIDS Day Nov 28, 2008
Jazz diva Molly Johnson will host the Toronto event on Monday, while Friday night CBC Radio broadcaster Kelly Rice and writer-broadcaster Bill Richardson will lead the Montreal and Vancouver concerts respectively. The three organizers the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation (Vancouver), Casey House (Toronto) and La Maison du Parc (Montreal) have enlisted performers including the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Conservatory Academy Orchestra, the Metropolitan Silver Band and the Toronto Men's... (Globe and Mail)
Small men of confederation Nov 28, 2008
Adam Radwanski, November 27, 2008 at 11:36 AM EST. "Indeed, the most important characteristic Mr. Harper has shown over 33 months in office is a capacity to grow. There is no reason to think he won't continue along the same trajectory if re-elected a good thing, too, since there is much more for him to learn.". (Globe and Mail)
A special kind of immaturity Nov 28, 2008
com: Adam Radwanski - Small men of confederation. Small men of confederation. (Globe and Mail)
Future of Pemberton Music Festival remains uncertain: mayor Nov 28, 2008
Promoter Live Nation refused to comment on the future of the festival when contacted by the CBC. ... Most Blogged about CBC.ca Articles ... Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - link will open in new window. (CBC.ca)
'Mr. Raw Power' has a deal for Canadian bands Nov 28, 2008
"So the mandate of Simmons Records is Canadian, not only content but Canadian bands, and we're going to make sure that the next generation of world stars that emanate from Canada they won't have to [move to the U.S.]," he said in an interview on CBC's Q cultural affairs show ... Most Blogged about CBC.ca Articles ... Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - link will open in new window. (CBC.ca)
Canadian agency takes heat over BCE rating Nov 27, 2008
CBC News, Canada - Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. MSN Money - Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. (Financial Post)
24-hour blood pressure readings better predictor for some: study Nov 26, 2008
(Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window) ... Toronto's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, whose staff members have complained they are at the mercy of violent patients, has been charged with violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the CBC has learned ... Most Blogged about CBC.ca Articles. (CBC.ca)
Air Canada 'confident' in troubled times Nov 24, 2008
CBC News, Canada - Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. New Zealand Herald - Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. (Financial Post)
