Wednesday, December 31, 2014

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Brad Wall year ender

In a recent interview with Premier Brad Wall, CBC political reporter Stefani Langenegger covered a wide range of topics, including things from the lighter side.






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Canada Olympics McMorris bronze

There were plenty of Saskatchewan sports stars both professional and amateur making headlines and winning hardware in this year.






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Pitcher and mugs of beer, B.C. pubs - June 21, 2014

The holidays can be a stressful time. They can be even worse for people battling addictions.






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France Champagne

Natalie MacLean, editor of Canada's largest wine review site, is helping to narrow down the best drinks to toast to the new year.






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Snowy Owl Head

A wildlife rehabilitator in Truro says young snowy owls could be in trouble in Nova Scotia this year.






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Rink building

Charlottetown city staff were out Tuesday flooding outdoor rinks.






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Warden.SIU.shooting

The province's police watchdog is investigating a fatal shooting involving police in Scarborough.






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Brian Gallant

The year that’s drawing to an end marked a turning point in New Brunswick politics, with David Alward’s Progressive Conservative government losing power to Brian Gallant’s Liberals.






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APTOPIX Australia New Years Eve

Across the globe, revellers looking for a respite from the gloom will converge on the beaches of Brazil, the shores of Sydney harbour and the potentially snowy streets of Las Vegas (yes, really) to welcome 2015. Here's a look at how the world is celebrating.






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Fireworks over Detroit skyline

What you need to know to start your day






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Our A for Adventure Team gives their New Year's resolution

Chris Surette and Jan Sebastian have some suggestions for better ways to get your exercise in the new year






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Winter in Sudbury

News, weather and road information to kick off your day.






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Christmas Tree

Thunder Bay's annual Christmas tree recycling program is operating until January 10.






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Fred Eisenberger

It was a busy year in Hamilton city politics. Here are the most interesting highlights.






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Dave Rossiter

There was substantial damage to a home in Cascumpec, P.E.I. after a fire Tuesday, and the family dog was lost.






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The Strikers restricted the Hurricanes to 136 in their innings before cruising to an eight-wicket win.






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Barry Horlick in 'Jumping Jesus' video

From the now-famous Mudder I'm Stuck! video, to one woman's nerve-wracking close call with a collapsing iceberg near St. Chad's, we've got more of the year's top online stories of 2014.






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Frobisher Bay snowmobile

A Labrador man says every New Year's Eve, his strongest memory is of the time more than 40 years ago his sister almost drowned after the snowmobiles they were riding went through the ice.






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Wellington withstood a mountain of first-half pressure to pile on the goals in the second term.






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USA-WEATHER/

Here is your weather forecast for Waterloo Region and the surrounding area on Wednesday Dec. 31.






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Warden shooting

The province's police watchdog is investigating a fatal shooting early today involving police in east Toronto.






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cold weather

Peter Coade says it will be mostly sunny and cold across parts of the Maritimes this New Year's Eve.






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A power outage that began around 11:35 p.m. Tuesday was caused by an unexpected shutdown of the No. 3 generator at the Holyrood thermal generating station.






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JavadNekounamIran coach Carlos Queiroz named his 23-man squad for the Asian Cup in Australia, led by captain Javad Nekounam.



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IRAQ-CRISIS/KERRY

Saudi Arabia's elderly King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz was admitted to a hospital in the capital Riyadh on Wednesday for medical tests, state media reported on Wednesday, citing a royal court statement.






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CBC Sudbury Morning North guests of 2014

Hundreds of people walked through CBC Sudbury's doors to speak on the air during our Morning North radio program in 2014.






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Highlining

Highlining combines the altitudes of tightrope walking, the up-and-down bounce of trampolining and the side-to-side action of slalom skiing. If you have a fear of heights, this is definitely not the sport for you.






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Coca Cola ad

Some ads are easy to spot, but marketers are increasingly trying to get our attention by disguising ads as events or entertainment.






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AsiaAir Flight QZ8501

Aviation experts say that poor weather alone is almost never the sole cause of a commercial airliner crash but pilots will try to avoid nasty systems if possible.






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Yeardender for 2014 Ottawa news

The CBC's Steve Fischer looks back on the top news stories in Ottawa over 2014 including the Parliament shooting, the return of CFL football and the municipal election.






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Smoking outside Memorial University

New rules on where you can smoke in public in Ontario, federal child-care tax breaks, higher duties on some imports and an "express lane" for skilled immigrants are among the changes that come into effect Thursday. There will also be a more stringent anti-doping code for athletes.






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Most-read stories of 2014

Shocking violence, new technology, celebrity deaths, and a rant about winter weather were among the most-read stories on CBC News sites in 2014.






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Andrew Campbell Farm

A southern Ontario farmer plans to tweet a photo of his operation every day in 2015 in an effort to educate people about what farmers do on a daily basis.






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Crystal Shawanda

Here's our list of top 10 indigenous albums for 2014. Some have already taken prestigious music prizes and garnered mainstream awards, while others still have accolades coming.






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Back to the Future 2

All of us have at one point or another pondered the future, but novelists, TV writers and film directors do it for a living. Here are a few times when pop culture ventured into the future to make bold – and sometimes even accurate – predictions about the year 2015.






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Businesses that previously offered solarium services will be monitored to ensure none breach a ban on tanning beds in South Australia.






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Police find a body believed to be that of a man who disappeared at a popular swimming hole in far northern New South Wales.






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A kill order for the shark which attacked a Western Australian teenager on the state's south coast is withdrawn.






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deep freeze

On Wednesday a ridge of high pressure to the south of the Maritime provinces will bring another day of fair and cold weather, while a trough of low pressure will swing across the area Thursday with some flurries or areas of light snow.






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Steve McClarenDerby County manager Steve McClaren distanced himself from reports linking him to Premier League outfit Newcastle United.



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bianchiJules Bianchi has begun rehabilitation therapy but his neurological status remains unchanged, according to a statement from his family.



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Video-AncelottiReal Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti reflected on his side's "fantastic" 2014 after a 4-2 friendly defeat to Milan in Dubai on Tuesday.



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inzaghi.jpgFilippo Inzaghi said Milan's 4-2 friendly win over Real Madrid in Dubai on Tuesday proved they can match it with the world's best.



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Accidental voicemail complainant edited

An assault trial is scheduled to begin early in January in Amherst for a man accused of assaulting his former girlfriend.






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Yahya Jammeh

Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh arrived back in Banjul on Wednesday, official sources said, one day after gunfire erupted around the presidential palace and the government denied media reports of a coup attempt.






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alec burkUtah Jazz guard Alec Burks requires surgery on his injured left shoulder and will miss the remainder of the NBA season.



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adrian_petersonDespite being suspended for child abuse this season, Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer would welcome Adrian Peterson back.



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Thousands of car enthusiasts descend on Canberra for the annual Summernats festival, which begins on Thursday.






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Tens of thousands of people expected to head to pubs, clubs and street parties in Perth this New Year's Eve, as police and doctors urge people to stay safe as they usher in 2015.






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CBC News Vancouver at 11

Weeknights 11 p.m. PT, right after The National






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An American woman arrested in East Timor and released from prison on Christmas Day is staying at the home of former president Jose Ramos-Horta until her passport is returned.






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A brilliant bowling performance from James Pattinson set the Melbourne Renegades on their way to an eight-wicket win over the Sydney Thunder on Tuesday night.






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Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil

Public sector unions appear to be in Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil's sights in 2015 as his government grapples with spending restraint and a sluggish economy that's showing few signs of growth.






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P.E.I. needs to develop a housing strategy for people with intellectual disabilities, says the advocacy group Partners for Change.






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Christmas lights on the riverfront

What you need to know to start your day






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Brisbane Roar remain without a home win this A-League season after being held to a 0-0 draw by Sydney FC on Tuesday night.






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cold weather

News, weather and road information to kick off your day.






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Wall Year End interview 2014 MRI privatize

The premier says the government is considering letting people in Saskatchewan pay for their own MRIs at private clinics. However, he says they would be limited to people with conditions who would not require surgery.






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Lee Stuesser

The dean of the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University said the school is making its presence felt in Thunder Bay, even though it is only in the second year of operation.






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Chris Beckett general manager Marble Mountain repairs

Winter enthusiasts hoping to hit the slopes at the Marble Mountain Ski Resort will have to wait a little longer. The resort usually opens on Boxing Day, but a lack of real snow has delayed the start of the ski season.






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