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Body found in Mexico appears to be 1 of 10 kidnapped mining employees, authorities say
Mexican authorities said Friday that federal forces had found a body that appeared to belong to one of 10 employees of a Canadian mining company who were kidnapped three weeks ago from a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. Source link
Thousands may have been exposed to measles at Brandon Ag Days event, Manitoba warns
Thousands of people who attended what’s touted as Canada’s largest indoor farm show this year may have been exposed to measles, Manitoba public health officials warn. Source link
With Olympic flame lit, it's time to enjoy the real beauty of the Games
No matter the geopolitical madness, no matter state-sponsored drug cheats, no matter the eternal hypocrisy from the IOC to stay political neutral amid dealing with totalitarian regimes, here is the ultimate truism about the Olympics. The athletes always save it. Source link
Olympic viewing guide: When will Canada win its first medal?
CBC Sports daily Olympics newsletter takes you through the top medal contenders and other Canadians to watch on Day 1 of the Winter Games. Source link
China overturns death sentence for Canadian Robert Schellenberg
China’s top court has overturned the death sentence for accused Canadian drug smuggler Robert Schellenberg, a Canadian official told CBC News. Source link
Spirit of Olympic athletes a reminder that seeing good or bad in things is a choice
San Siro either had empty seats, or it was nearly full. The pleas for peace were either naïve or necessary. The dance routines were mystifying, or they were spectacular. Friday’s opening ceremony was all those things because the millions of watched saw in it whatever it was they decided to see. Source link
Clancey the swan rescued after being trapped for days on a frozen Connecticut river
When firefighter John Maggio first saw the swan trapped on the frozen Connecticut river, completely still with its head buried in its wings, he figured they were too late to save it. Still, he said, they had to try. Source link
Parents can now see medical records of Alberta teens, sparking worry among doctors
Some Alberta doctors are warning a move by the provincial government to increase the access parents have to the medical records of teenagers could put some patients at risk. Source link
'You just need to watch him': Connor McDavid hitting new highs ahead of Olympic debut
Connor McDavid is on the brink of one of his biggest moments yet — his first Olympics. Source link
Supreme Court ruling sets out exception to lawyer-client confidentiality
The Supreme Court of Canada says there can be an exception to a lawyer’s duty to keep conversations with a client confidential when the lawyer needs the information to defend themselves against a criminal charge. Source link