Halifax proposed as new home for NATO’s North American innovation hub: ministerHALIFAX — Defence Minister Anita Anand announced Friday a proposal to establish an innovation hub in Halifax for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The goal of the hub would be to promote co-operation between NATO's military members and the technology sector, including tech startups and academic researchers. Anand says the proposed hub would focus not on building weapons but on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, big-data processing, quantum-enabled technologies, biotechnology and novel materials. Standing on a windswept jetty at the edge of Halifax harbour, Anand said the 30 members of the NATO military alliance are facing increasing technological disruption. "It will swing the balance in ensuring a peaceful future," said Bauer, chairman of NATO's military committee and a member of the Royal Netherlands Navy.

Clerk of the Privy Council discusses her advice to the prime minister about the Emergencies ActDuration: 01:10Janice Charette told the Emergencies Act inquiry that there is a broader definition of a threat of violence than the one identified by CSIS, and it was this broader definition that led to her recommending the PM invoke the Emergencies Act.

As rent has become more expensive in Metro Vancouver, some advocates say it is one of the reasons women are forced to live in uncomfortable situations. She says increasing rent has made things more challenging for women, especially those with children. remains the most expensive province for rent: the average rent for purpose-built and condominium apartments is $2,433, followed closely by rent in Ontario at $2,372. "I don't get a lot of light ... and I'm paying $1,750 for just under 500 square feet," she said, adding that it was also difficult finding an affordable place that allows pets. When she left, she says, her landlord told her the rent would be going up to $1,600.

Over one million bottles will have entered Canada after next week, Sharma said. Nearly two million children under 12 live in Ontario, according to the latest census. In a virtual news conference, federal health officials provide an update on the shortage of infant and children's acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Taking part in the briefing are Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser with Health Canada, and Dr. Marc Berthiaume, director of the Bureau of Medical Science at Health Canada. “We don’t have a lot of manufacturers for products, be it over-the-counter medications like children’s Advil and Tylenol or prescription-based medication.

Welcome to Weekend Watch, your weekly preview of all the best U SPORTS action you can’t miss across CW, OUA, RSEQ and AUS during the 2022-23 season. ET as the AUS conference champion STFX X-Men (8-0) and the Canada West conference champion Saskatchewan Huskies (9-1) face off at Oland Stadium in Antigonish, N.S. Mitchell BowlLaval Rouge et Or @ Western MustangsSaturday, 3:00 p.m. In the AUS, The STFX X-Men are 2022 Loney Bowl champions following a 21-14 victory over the Mount Allison Mounties. Earlier in the season, Constantin became the winningest head coach in Canadian college football by winning his 197th career game.

One hundred non-profit and housing group leaders wrote to Premier Doug Ford and Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark this week pleading for an overhaul of the omnibus housing bill. Here are the key concerns that have been raised since Ford’s Progressive Conservative government tabled the housing bill last month. Development charges also fund projects like Open Door, a city program that activates surplus public land, provides capital and property tax relief and, waives fees for affordable housing development. The problem, say critics, is that the housing bill doesn’t go far enough. “Any dilution of our existing protection would really limit our ability to maintain our existing rental housing stock and protect renters,” she said.

The way the Toronto Raptors used Thad Young early in the season was nothing short of baffling. Young has averaged 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game over the last three games, two of which were Raptors wins. With just under four offensive rebounds per contest and two games with a plus-minus greater than +20 in the last five games, Thad has been on fire. Thad Young has been the consummate professional through 17 games of the Raptors season. https://t.co/OmnAqmCHeB — Toronto Star (@TorontoStar) November 18, 2022The Toronto Raptors must keep using Thad Young.

This will help keep your feet warm even when the temperature outside is below freezing. A good fit will ensure that your boots are comfortable to wear and keep your feet warm. Are leather boots OK in the snow? Leather boots are often seen as a fashion statement, but are they really the best option in the snow? On one hand, you want something that will keep your feet warm and dry.

Canada's Gavin Dodd, seen above earlier in November, won silver in double mini trampoline at the world championships on Friday in Sofia, Bulgaria. (@gymcan1/Twitter - image credit)Canada's Gavin Dodd soared to silver at the trampoline world championships on Friday in Sofia, Bulgaria. WATCH | Dodd lands silver in double mini trampoline:Dodd continues to train at the Kamloops Gymnastics and Trampoline Centre, where he's coached by Curt Dewolff and Trish Quinney. His older sister, Kristina Dodd, has also represented Canada in trampoline, placing fifth in double mini at the 2022 World Cup in Portugal. Live streaming of the trampoline world championships continues on CBCSports.ca, the CBC Sports app and CBC Gem with the synchro and individual trampoline finals and team all around finals on Saturday at 8 a.m.

Today in Canada’s Political History: US Ambassador Thomas Enders meets with PM Pierre Trudeau after PQ victoryPrime Minister Pierre Trudeau offered no false optimism in talks with the senior U.S. official in Canada after the surprise election of Rene Lévesque and the PQ three days before. Ambassador Thomas Enders had a 40-minute private meeting with Trudeau in the aftermath of the PQ win and filed a report on his discussion to the State Department on November 18, 1976. “Trudeau displayed no optimism: he made no effort (as have others) to describe for me a scenario in which everything comes out all right,” Ambassador Enders wrote. “It is not at all clear that Trudeau has the strength to stonewall Levesque the way he stonewalled Bourassa,” Enders wrote. A resident of Kingston, Ontario, Milnes serves as the in-house historian at the 175 year-old Frontenac Club Hotel.

‘No idea too crazy’: Cabinet given suite of options before invoking Emergencies ActOTTAWA — Cabinet ministers did not exhaust every option they had to resolve the protests blockading Ottawa streets and border crossings across the country last winter before turning to the Emergencies Act, a federal inquiry heard Friday. The Emergencies Act was listed as a potential "plan B" on the final list of options that was considered by cabinet ministers the following day. It wasn't until Feb. 9 that deputy ministers started considering using it in the context of the protest. When such a serious option was brought to the table, Charette recommended ministers move the discussions to an incident response committee of cabinet ministers with decision-making powers. Charette said not every option was exhausted before cabinet decided to move ahead with the Emergencies Act.

People sending packages by mail or courier this holiday season should brace for an extra expense. © CBC Purolator has posted this chart on its site showing fuel surcharges and current average fuel prices. © Ina Fassbender/AFP via Getty Images High diesel costs are behind a surge in courier and postal fuel surcharges. "The fuel surcharge rates for courier shipments will be applied to the sum of the service rate, additional specialized services and applicable surcharges." Retailers pinched tooThe fuel surcharge affects not just individuals sending packages, but online retailers.

© Laura Meader/CBC Heating oil prices are down 41 cents a litre this week. 's Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission on Friday has seen prices for heating oil drop by double digits for the second time this week. The maximum price for heating oil fell 20 cents to $1.68. Prices for diesel and heating oil broke new records last week. That led to a shortage of kerosene, an important component for both heating oil and diesel.

Canadians wanted to help, but the conversation in St. John’s went from what could be done to actually doing emergency airlifts. - Sysa familyUnderlying the Ukrainian diaspora in Newfoundland and Labrador is a knowledge of life as it was changing overnight. Starting over in St. John’s is a happier subject, but that’s not to say it isn’t difficult. They sent an email to the province’s Ukrainian family support desk . She moved to St. John’s in 2016 with her husband, who was enrolled in graduate school.

NHL Best Bets & Player Props (11/17/22)Hello and welcome to my first NHL betting article as a member of this writing staff! Let's see what betting values I can find in the realm of player props and game lines for this massive 13-game slate tonight. Always assess line movement and shop odds before placing bets and certainly don't risk more than you can afford to lose as there is plenty of variance in NHL betting. He skated this morning and is expected on the top line and power play tonight. Fantasy SP has worked diligently to bring you next-level sports betting analytics, prop betting tools, public betting splits, and so much more!