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CBC News published this video item, entitled “Alzheimer’s drug hailed as breakthrough, but may have side effects” – below is their description. An experimental drug for Alzheimer’s disease slowed cognitive decline in a closely watched trial, but may carry a risk of dangerous side effects for certain patients. However, Dr. Donald Weaver, senior scientist at the University Hospital Network’s Krembil Brain Institute in Toronto, still calls it a ‘step in the right direction.’ CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.

Educated immigrants face underemployment as Canada leads G7 in educated workforceTORONTO — When Nancy Morsi arrived in Oakville, Ont., last year after finishing her medical degree, she was planning to practice medicine. Zhao said not all of these highly educated people are finding jobs that match their skills and training. "Many companies request Canadian working experience." As was learning to speak English fluently, a barrier that many immigrants face when they arrive in Canada. Highly educated immigrants and a strong college sector mean Canada continues to lead G7 countries with the most educated workforce — just over 57 per cent of workers aged 25 to 64 have a college or university credential.

Chief Jean-Pierre Larose, along with deputy chiefs Jean-Francois Morin and Shaun Longstreet took questions and provided some crime statistic updates to the KRG Regional Council, which is meeting in Kuujjuaq this week until Dec. 1. The bureau has announced four different investigations involving Nunavik police this year, two of which involved women who died in custody. Larose suggested to KRG that a representative from the bureau should attend the next regional council meeting and explain its operations. None of the Inuit officers are on patrol; instead they work as training officers and investigators. Larose said he hopes to gain the help of the current Inuit officers, as well as former officers, to recruit people from the communities.

We need political will and broadscale investment to bring about the scale of changes required to achieve net-zero buildings. To track the decarbonisation progress, the Global Buildings Climate Tracker has mapped a direct reference path to a target of zero-carbon building stock in 2050. The tracker has seven components:3 impact elements:CO₂ emissionsenergy intensityshare of renewables in buildings’ energy use. 4 action elements:investing in energy efficiencygreen building certificationnationally determined contributions to include building sector actionbuilding codes and regulations. Building sector performance compared to pathway to zero carbon by 2050The report highlights the need to consider whole lifecycle approaches to emissions.

Doctors were paid five times more than nurses to give COVID-19 vaccine injections, the auditor general says in an annual report that found booster shots wasted, “hot spots” missed, and slammed Premier Doug Ford for “ignoring” his own experts to plow ahead with Highway 413. “There was a significant gap in the rate paid,” the 1,083-page report noted. The report noted that Highway 413 was identified as high priority years ago, but kept on the back burner as it first requires a federal environmental assessment. The worst offenders were FH Health and Switch Health, wasting 20 and 57 per cent respectively, the audit said. FH Health, which ran mass clinics at the Toronto Zoo, actually wasted five times more vaccines than it administered over one, four-day period.

We Don’t Need Biden’s Permission To Own A ‘Semi-Automatic’ GunThe Federalist | November 28, 2022“The idea we still allow semi-automatic weapons to be purchased is sick,” Joe Biden argued on Thanksgiving. “It has no socially redeeming value. Not a single solitary rationale for it except profit for the gun manufacturers.”

Originally a 2015 second-round pick, Hintz took a longer path to NHL stardom, something that Stars coach Pete DeBoer admires. Since the start of the shortened 2020-21 season, Hintz has 139 points in 143 games. His extension will keep him in Dallas through the 2030-31 season, currently longer than any other Stars player. “Great city, great fans, great organization, great team, so I have nothing bad here,” Hintz said. Hanley had his first career NHL fight against Blues forward Nathan Walker, and played a season-high 14:26.

Therefore, Justice Myers expected that the 19-year-old defendant will argue “code is law” as his defence. The underlying idea is that by using certain code, users accept all potential transactions that are possible using that code. Because cryptocurrency is built on blockchain technology, some academics propose that cryptocurrency transactions should be subject to the ”code is law” theory. Cryptocurrency and the LawGiven the nature of blockchain technologies, particularly cryptocurrency, courts have been playing catchup both technologically and legally. So as long as individuals can be identified and brought to justice, “law is law” will continue to trump “code is law”.

's West Coast last week, providing a 35-second warning that demonstrated the effectiveness of sensors and an alert system they've been working on for several years. While that quake didn't do any damage, researchers say their alert system could have saved lives if it had been bigger. The federal government signed on in 2019, hoping to create a nationwide early earthquake alert system. According to Emergency Management B.C., Canada's first early earthquake sensor station was installed in March 2022 in Horseshoe Bay. It's the first in what will become a national early earthquake alert system, which is expected to be up and running by early 2024.

FILE PHOTO: Real estate sings in TorontoHSBC Canada has become a feisty competitor to Canada’s largest banks since entering the residential mortgage market in a big way in 2016, undercutting rates and taking market share. Others, like Citigroup, focus on niche market segments in Canada, such as corporate services targeting mid-sized companies. “HSBC is and has been the only competitor with low enough funding costs and big enough scale to consistently challenge the Big 6,” he said. Story continuesIn addition, the mortgage rates HSBC offers are “widely used as bargaining chips” to negotiate with other banks. “If they don’t match HSBC’s rates, banks generally discount the customer’s rate to win the deal,” McLister said.

CSIS definition of threat irrelevant to Emergencies Act decision, ex-directors sayOTTAWA — The Canadian Security Intelligence Service's interpretation of what constitutes a national security threat is not relevant when it comes to a government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act, two of the spy agency's former directors testified at a national inquiry Wednesday. The CSIS definition of a national security threat is written into the Emergencies Act as one of the requirements for the government to declare a public order emergency. Fadden said the CSIS definition is, appropriately, very narrow and precise. Both argued the government should redefine national security threats in the Emergencies Act, and could expand that to include threats to the economy and those posed by climate change. "Mr. (Stephen) Harper's were economic, they weren't national security, although he had to deal with Afghanistan.

Bison have long been part of Canadian Western Agribition, but this week the animals had an entire day dedicated to their importance. The inaugural Bison Day kicked off Tuesday afternoon at the event's Stock Exchange with an Indigenous cultural showcase. "The buffalo is currently leading the way in this current time, with current products, current economies. © Daniella Ponticelli/CBC A lone bison stands in a stall at Canadian Western Agribition on Nov. 29, 2022. On the commercial side, Johnson said bison meat is enjoying a rise in popularity, adding that events like Bison Day help with educating the public.

The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage announced today the members of the newly reconstituted Independent Advisory Committee, which will recommend candidates for potential appointments to the CBC/Radio-Canada Board of Directors, as some current members of the board are now nearing the end of their mandate. Canadians trust that the Board of Directors of CBC/Radio-Canada has a firm grasp on the ever-evolving broadcasting and digital environment. The advisory committee members will help us identify candidates that are the best in class and have a deep understanding of Canada as well as the broadcasting world." Michael Goldbloom, QuebecMichael Goldbloom was appointed as Chair of the CBC/Radio-Canada Board of Directors on April 3, 2018, for a five-year term. Associated LinksCBC/Radio-CanadaFormer non-partisan independent advisory committee established in 2017SOURCE Canadian HeritageCisionView original content: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2022/30/c3719.html

“I am truly ecstatic to be back again this year hosting The 2023 JUNO Awards,” said Simu Liu. If you thought my rendition of ‘Complicated’ was good, just wait until you hear my Nickelback cover.”The 2023 JUNO Awards land in Edmonton for the 52nd annual celebration of Canadian music on Monday, March 13, 2023. Produced by Insight Productions, the show will broadcast and stream live across Canada at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos and CBC Music’s Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages. “From his ‘I Am Canadian’ monologue to his extraordinary ‘Jalebi Baby’ duet alongside Tesher, Simu was a fan favourite on the JUNOS stage last year,” said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards. “When it comes to entertainment, there really isn’t anything he can’t do and we’re thrilled to see how he evolves the role in 2023.”Tickets for The 2023 JUNO Awards start at $49.00 (including tax plus fees) and are available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.ca/junos.