WestJet back online after system outage, but further disruptions expected
WestJet says it has fixed a system-wide outage, but still expects further service disruptions on Sunday. We unfortunately anticipate further disruptions as we work to recover from the system-wide outage. Due to a WestJet global IT outage, guests flying through YYC may experience delays. "WestJet is aware of a system-wide outage that is impacting operations and we continue to work on bringing all systems online," said WestJet media relations adviser Madison Kruger in an emailed statement. We are aware of a system-wide outage impacting operations and are actively working to restore service.
Source:CBC News
November 06, 2022 17:01 UTC
Pop singer Aaron Carter, brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick, dead at 34
Carter, the younger brother of Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, performed as an opening act for Britney Spears as well as his brother's boy band. Nick, left, and Aaron Carter speak with journalists in Pasadena, California July 11, 2006. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)A day after his brother's death, Nick Carter posted a tribute on Instagram. Nick and Aaron Carter had apparently been estranged for several years. He starred alongside his brother Nick and their siblings B.J., Aaron, Leslie and Angel Carter on the E!
Source:CBC News
November 06, 2022 16:49 UTC
When an N.S. woman couldn't find reliable babysitting, she took matters into her own hands
© Mallory Brisson Photography Alexis Simon set up the Atlantic Babysitters Club after getting frustrated with the process of finding sitters for her own children. Not being from Atlantic Canada originally, she "didn't have that village that everyone talks about" to help her look after her children, Simon told CBC Radio's Information Morning Halifax. Inspired by the experience, Simon set up her own agency — the Atlantic Babysitters Club — at her Halifax home. She said she learned about the idea of the agency through a Facebook advertisement before Simon even started the business. "The perks of working for Alexis with her babysitting company is that I don't have to go out and find the parents," Sharpe said.
Source:CBC News
November 06, 2022 16:49 UTC
Ellie Black wins silver at Artistic Gymnastics World Championships
(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)Ellie Black wins silver at Artistic Gymnastics World ChampionshipsAfter leading Canada to a historic bronze medal in the team finals, Ellie Black is back on the podium with silver in the women’s balance beam final at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships on Sunday in Liverpool, England. Silver medallist Canada’s Elsabeth Black celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the balance beam at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)Black, one of the best in the world on beam, finished with a score of 13.566 points for silver. The routine and reaction says it all for Canada's @EllieBlack_ 🇨🇦🙌She moves into first place in the balance beam final at the 2022 FIG World Artistic Gymnastics ChampionshipsWATCH LIVE: https://t.co/J8PsoUQSkE pic.twitter.com/mAVLS4uSbu — CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) November 6, 2022READ: Team Canada wins historic bronze medal at Artistic Gymnastics World ChampionshipsLast week, Black helped Canada to its first ever team medal at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships and helped Canada secure a women’s team ticket to Paris 2024. The women’s artistic gymnastics team claimed a historic bronze medal in the team finals.
Source:CBC News
November 06, 2022 15:56 UTC
Ed Lawrence plays Elvis in Sketchy Santa
CBC presented him with a rock engraved with his name and the words “Thanks for taking my call Ed”. And to cap it all, he will appear as Elvis in the Kris and Rob Riendeau’s production of Sketchy Santa, an evening of adult only sketches at the old Town Hall this month. Covid cancelled their new play, Sketchy Santa in 2021 on the eve of its performance, but, undaunted, the cast and crew are back with Ed performing the role of Elvis once again. Sketchy Santa is a fund raiser for Puppets Up! Sketchy Santa performances are scheduled for 7:30pm on November 11, 12, 17 and 18, with 2pm matinees on Sunday, November 13 and Saturday, November 19.
Source:CBC News
November 06, 2022 15:17 UTC
Will rich nations pay for global climate disasters?
Got a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. At COP27, which kicks off Nov. 6 in Egypt, leaders from the Global South will tell rich nations — the world’s highest greenhouse gas emitters — that it’s time to pay for damages. CBC News published this video item, entitled “Will rich nations pay for global climate disasters?” – below is their description. It frequently collaborates with its French-language counterpart, Radio-Canada Info, although the two are organizationally separate.
Source:CBC News
November 06, 2022 14:59 UTC
Climate activists stop private jets from leaving Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport
Hundreds of environmental activists wearing white overalls stormed an area holding private jets at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport and stopped aircraft from leaving for hours by sitting in front of their wheels on Saturday. "We want fewer flights, more trains and a ban on unnecessary short-haul flights and private jets," Greenpeace Netherlands campaign leader Dewi Zloch said. Activists say airport is country's largest source of emissionsPolice officers detain a climate activist during the Saturday protest, which was organized by environmental activism groups Greenpeace and Extinction Rebellion. (Piroschka van de Wouw/Reuters)The environmental group says Schiphol is the largest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the Netherlands, emitting 12 billion kilograms annually. Responding to the protest, Schiphol said it aims to become an emissions-free airport by 2030 and supports targets for the aviation industry to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Source:CBC News
November 06, 2022 14:00 UTC
It’s the democracy, stupid: midterm stakes for Canadians are much the same as in U.S.
It’s the democracy, stupid: midterm stakes for Canadians are much the same as in U.S.WASHINGTON — It's not every day that a Canadian prime minister gets name-checked in a political debate in the United States. But in a hyper-polarized midterm election season, it's not surprising it would happen to Justin Trudeau. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon, who attacked her rival's yearlong bid to shut down the cross-border Line 5 pipeline. "Line 5 has not been shut down, but that's not because Gretchen Whitmer hasn't tried." And that's why building out energy alternatives is really important — giving you alternatives to help bring down the cost of energy," Whitmer said.
Source:CBC News
November 06, 2022 13:27 UTC
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And wavy makes three: why a big blue inflatable sky dancer got invited to a wedding
Scharf, a chief client officer and innovation keynote speaker at Trend Hunter, immediately felt at ease with Sukhu. Scharf felt it was too soon to meet his friends. In November 2020, Sukhu asked Scharf to check out a new sushi spot he had heard about. When organizing their August 2022 wedding at Archeo in the Distillery District, Scharf and Sukhu weren’t interested in an elegant affair. Ever since their engagement, Scharf dreamed of having a sky dancer — one of those inflatable figures seen outside car dealerships — at the wedding.
Source:thestar
November 06, 2022 13:02 UTC
N.L. music professionals could be out thousands in revenue as SiriusXM ends contract with CBC
(Garrett Barry/CBC - image credit)Following SiriusXM's announcement that it will not be renewing its contract with CBC Music, musicians and other industry professionals in Newfoundland and Labrador fear it will mean a loss of thousands of dollars in revenue for the province's artists. On Oct. 1, SiriusXM announced it would not be renewing its contract with CBC Music. For years, CBC Music programmed four satellite radio stations for SiriusXM: CBC Radio 3 Classic, CBC Country, ICI Musique Franco-Country and ICI Musique Chansons. The whole music industry is build around the royalties that come from radio play. CRTC requirements dictate that SiriusXM must provide three French-language stations, three English-language stations and one Indigenous languages station.
Source:CBC News
November 06, 2022 10:47 UTC
Today in Canada’s Political History: Birth of Catherine Clark!
It is a great personal and professional pleasure to send out birthday greetings from Art’s History to Catherine Clark, the daughter of Prime Minister Joe Clark and Maureen McTeer. Catherine was born on this date in 1976 and is celebrating her 46th birthday. Some years ago, she interviewed every living past Prime Minister for CPAC, and the series was excellent and unique. Hers is a respected voice in the capital of Canada and has performed public service for Canada – like her parents – for many years. Happy birthday from Kingston, Catherine!
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November 06, 2022 10:23 UTC
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Jamie Benn’s hat trick helps continue trend of proficiency for Stars’ top power play unit
EDMONTON, Alberta — Stars captain Jamie Benn has been a main key of the Dallas power play, as his seven power play points are second on the team. He scored two power play goals on Saturday in the Stars’ 6-2 win over the Oilers, and added a third at even strength for his seventh career hat trick. Benn has been the bumper on the top power play unit, which also has Joe Pavelski at the net-front, Roope Hintz and Jason Robertson on the flanks, with Miro Heiskanen at the point. Seventeen teams in the NHL don’t have nine power play goals total. “If it helps the team win, then that’s good.”Twitter: @MDeFranksFind more Stars coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.
Source:thestar
November 06, 2022 08:06 UTC
Ontario education workers’ walkout: Was use of notwithstanding clause called for?
CBC News published this video item, entitled “Ontario education workers’ walkout: Was use of notwithstanding clause called for?” – below is their description. Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Laura Walton, president of CUPE’s Ontario School Board Council of Unions, separately discuss the provincial government’s passing of legislation that banned strikes and imposed a four-year contract on education workers after thousands of workers represented by CUPE walked off the job in protest on Friday. Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.
Source:CBC News
November 06, 2022 06:06 UTC
Snowfall warnings blanket British Columbia on Sunday
Snowfall warnings are in place for many regions of mainland B.C. Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for regions throughout mainland B.C., including an Arctic outflow warning for parts of northern B.C. On Saturday, the forecaster had issued a snowfall warning for Metro Vancouver, but that warning has since been rescinded. Environment Canada also posted a series of snowfall warnings for highways throughout B.C. Environment Canada's snowfall warning comes on the heels of a large windstorm, with gusts of up to 100 km/h, that caused more than 300,000 people to lose power overnight on Friday.
Source:CBC News
November 06, 2022 05:34 UTC
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Jason Robertson’s goal streak puts him in good company among youthful Stars greats
EDMONTON, Alberta — With his goal during Saturday’s 6-2 win over Edmonton, Stars forward Jason Robertson became the third Dallas Star with a five-game goal streak before his 24th birthday. Robertson also set up Joe Pavelski’s first-period goal with a shot, then served up Jamie Benn’s first goal of the game with slick stick-work that put the puck behind Campbell. “In battles, makes the right play most of the time. He’s got that knack for finding the net, and finding the open man.”Benn: “Good players find the right places to go. If he can continue to do that, he’ll be great.”Robertson joined Benn (six-game goal streak in 2010-11) and Mike Modano (five-game goal streak in 1993-94) as the only Stars 23 and younger with such streaks.
Source:thestar
November 06, 2022 04:31 UTC