CBC shutting down China bureau after no word on visas for reporters - National
Send this page to someone via emailCanadian public broadcaster CBC said it is closing its China bureau after the Chinese government ignored requests to base a reporter in Beijing. Calls to the bureau’s number published by the Chinese Foreign Ministry also went unanswered. China has increasingly restricted the presence of foreign media in the country while boosting its own propaganda presence abroad. Story continues below advertisementAfter being denied visas, many foreign media outlets have based correspondents in Taiwan and other Asian centers that protect free speech. “I want to stress that we always welcome foreign journalists to work in China in accordance with laws and regulations,” Zhao said at a daily briefing Thursday.
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November 03, 2022 12:35 UTC
PHF commissioner Carey hopes to work with PWHPA for 'greater good' of women's hockey
Premier Hockey Federation commissioner Reagan Carey, seen above in 2018, told CBC Sports she's been 'consistent' in her outreach to the Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association. (Ker Robertson/Getty Images - image credit)As women's hockey settles back into a normal schedule, its two biggest factions remain separate. The Professional Women's Hockey Players' Association, a union made up of most North American national-team players, played its first showcase of the year last month. Meanwhile, the Premier Hockey Federation, a professional league featuring seven teams (including one each in Montreal and Toronto), begins its season on Saturday. "We still don't feel that there is that professional league out there that has everything that we feel makes a league professional," she said.
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November 03, 2022 12:17 UTC
Montrealers bugging out over edible insects as Insectarium serves up creepy, crawly gift boxes
"I hate insects," said Furtado, but she decided to face her fears on Wednesday and eat them. Space for Life, which manages the Insectarium, Biodome and Botanical Garden, commissioned chef-consultant and fine food creator Daniel Vézina to develop a gourmet sampling box featuring edible insects and Quebec products that some would call delicious. But Vézina was pleasantly surprised by the reaction of people trying edible insects for the first time. Bug food good for environmentVézina worked with collaborating chefs to turn creepy crawlies into savoury snacks, some with their exoskeleton, legs and face still intact. "In 20 or 25 years, we're going to eat insects every day," said Vézina.
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November 03, 2022 10:08 UTC
Methanol-powered research ship set for handover to German research institute
A methanol-powered research ship got its official christening on Tuesday and is scheduled for handover to the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) in Germany this December. “More sustainability in all areas is the order of the day,” said Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Germany’s federal minister of Education and Research, who christened the vessel in Berne. The new Uthörn sets standards as the first German seagoing vessel with methanol propulsion.”The AWI describes methanol as a new and largely untested fuel when it comes to shipping. They said the two modified diesel engines used in the Uthörn are based on previous successful models. Antje Boetius, AWI’s director, said the project was an important move towards the use of more sustainable infrastructure when it comes to marine research.
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November 03, 2022 07:37 UTC
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Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin finding renewed success could power Stars’ scoring depth
FRISCO — Some of the themes from last year’s Stars team have carried over to this season. Based on Tuesday night’s 5-2 win over the Kings, the Stars could be looking at renewed results from their two highest paid players: Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin. Benn has been one of the league’s unluckiest players this season, as he’s accumulated 2.6 expected goals, according to MoneyPuck, and hasn’t scored. Since the start of the 2014 season, Benn has typically followed expected goals models. According to MoneyPuck’s model, Benn has 175.6 expected goals in that period.
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November 03, 2022 07:17 UTC
Two former NHL-ers are teaching the love of hockey to the next generation in a northern Saskatchewan community
Two former NHL-ers are teaching the love of hockey to the next generation in a northern Saskatchewan communityDuration: 02:53Hockey Canada may be embroiled in scandal, but in many local arenas kids still love to play the national game. In one community in northern Saskatchewan, a pair of coaching brothers and former NHL players are nurturing the love of the game for local kids.
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November 03, 2022 06:24 UTC
Day of the Dead celebration in Vancouver features traditions from Mexico, Bolivia, Ecuador
A tradition that commemorates family and friends who have passed away is ending on Wednesday, and organizers of the celebration in Vancouver are wrapping up with traditions from Mexico, Bolivia and Ecuador. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated for three days in Mexico, and typically features live music and plenty of food. During the pandemic, people celebrated without the festivities or a public ofrenda, an altar to honour people who have passed away. 'We don't necessarily believe that they're fully gone'Morales says a public altar has been set up at Granville Island since last month, featuring cultural items from Mexico, Ecuador and Bolivia. Ordonez says the installation at Granville Island also features Bolivian traditions, like placing bread in the shape of ladders on the altar.
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November 03, 2022 06:18 UTC
With no word on visas, Canada's CBC closes China bureau
BEIJING (AP) — Canadian public broadcaster CBC said it is closing its China bureau after the Chinese government ignored requests to base a reporter in Beijing. Calls to the bureau's number published by the Chinese Foreign Ministry also went unanswered. China has increasingly restricted the presence of foreign media in the country while boosting its own propaganda presence abroad. After being denied visas, many foreign media outlets have based correspondents in Taiwan and other Asian centers that protect free speech. “Closing the Beijing bureau is the last thing we want to do, but our hand has been forced,” Fenlon said.
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November 03, 2022 05:44 UTC
With no word on visas, Canada’s CBC closes China bureau
BEIJING (AP) — Canadian public broadcaster CBC said it is closing its China bureau after the Chinese government ignored requests to base a reporter in Beijing. Calls to the bureau’s number published by the Chinese Foreign Ministry also went unanswered. China has increasingly restricted the presence of foreign media in the country while boosting its own propaganda presence abroad. After being denied visas, many foreign media outlets have based correspondents in Taiwan and other Asian centers that protect free speech. “Closing the Beijing bureau is the last thing we want to do, but our hand has been forced,” Fenlon said.
Source:CBC News
November 03, 2022 05:43 UTC
CBC News to shut China office after unanswered visa request for journalists
OTTAWA (Reuters) - The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation said on Wednesday it was shutting its news bureau in Beijing after waiting two years in vain for a China work permit for its journalists. A letter sent to China's ambassador to Canada in April was acknowledged but not followed up, Fenlon said. The Chinese embassy in Ottawa did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A correspondent for CBC's French-language service, Radio-Canada, was still waiting for a visa from China after having applied for one in October 2020, Fenlon said. We can't get visas for our journalists to work there as permanent correspondents," Fenlon said.
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November 03, 2022 04:49 UTC
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It’s time to ditch the notwithstanding clause
The Charter’s notwithstanding clause allows governments to override most of these rights. This week, the Ontario government has included the notwithstanding clause to push through an employment contract. If these can be trampled by governments using the notwithstanding clause, our protections are gone. The government cannot be allowed to get away with using the notwithstanding clause to violate human rights — not this time, not ever. It is time to repeal the notwithstanding clause.
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November 03, 2022 04:44 UTC
Netanyahu poised for comeback in Israel election
CBC News published this video item, entitled “Netanyahu poised for comeback in Israel election” – below is their description. Israel’s former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears set to return to power, with his Likud party and its likely religious and far-right allies on pace to control a majority in parliament. CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Leave your thoughts in the comments section, below. Please note comments are moderated before publication.
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November 03, 2022 04:32 UTC
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With gambling in NHL sphere, players weigh in on future of ‘vague’ injury disclosures
The Edmonton Oilers centre dealt with an obvious ankle injury throughout the majority of last spring’s NHL playoffs. That balance has been struck in favour of protecting the health and safety of the player going back 15, 20 years now. “You worry about that.”Washington goaltender Darcy Kuemper said players are probably going to have to accept being “a little more up front” when it come to ailments. “If you’re going to play through something in the playoffs, you don’t want everyone knowing your finger’s broken,” he said. “As a healthy player, you’re probably saying, ‘Oh, HRR … let’s get it going, let’s grow it.’ But there’s definitely two sides.
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November 03, 2022 03:48 UTC
Week 9 Fantasy Football Trending Trade Targets: Jonathan Taylor Emerges As Prime Buy-Low Trade Candidate
Week 9 Fantasy Football Trending Trade Targets: Jonathan Taylor Emerges As Prime Buy-Low Trade CandidateHeading into Week 9 of the regular season, the struggling has the highest Estimated Trade Interest (ETI %) in all of fantasy football. Star receivers and have produced good yardage through the season, but haven’t found the end zone since Week 1. These receivers are the hottest trending fantasy football trade targets at the position right now. Let’s take a look at the hottest fantasy football trade targets with the most buzz as we approach Week 9 of the regular season. Week 9 Fantasy Football Trending Trade TargetsRB Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts (24% ETI)Last year’s NFL Offensive Player of the Year, Jonathan Taylor, simply isn’t having the year he had in 2021.
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November 03, 2022 03:17 UTC