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Former CDC director Monarez says she was fired for refusing RFK Jr.’s demandsAt a Senate hearing on Wednesday, former CDC Director Susan Monarez said she was pressured by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to preapprove vaccine recommendations and dismiss career scientists without cause. She was fired after just 29 days in the role, despite being confirmed by the Senate with approval from both Republicans and Democrats....PoliticsSep 17
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Anandasangaree announces $617.7M CDN to train, hire and deploy 1,000 new CBSA officersPublic Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced Friday the government would spend $617.7 million over five years to train, hire and deploy 1,000 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers.CrimeOct 17
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Future of Empress Theatre becomes election issue in CDN-NDGThe iconic Empress Theatre in Montreal has sat vacant for decades and every election brings promises to revive it. This time, Ensemble Montreal is promising to sign new agreements on its future within four years. As Elizabeth Zogalis reports, Projet Montreal has defended their record on the project by saying they’re at work on the...Oct 10
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‘Lies!’: RFK. Jr. clashes with senators on vaccines, CDC chaos in tense hearingHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the Senate Finance Committee about the administration’s healthcare agenda on Thursday, where he was accused of elevating vaccine skeptics and endangering children.U.S. NewsSep 4
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Curling champ, broadcaster Colleen Jones dies at 65A world champion Canadian curler and longtime broadcaster, Colleen Jones has died at the age of 65. Colleen won her first Canadian Curling Championship at the age of 22, and her infectious, sparkling personality shone through the screen during her many years with the CBC. Heidi Petrachek reflects on the life and legacy of Colleen...Nov 25
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Trump administration faces fallout over CDC and Federal Reserve firing attemptsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Federal Reserve are both under intense pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. Neetu Garcha explains the White House’s attempts to fire senior officials in both independent agencies, and the widespread pushback.Global NationalAug 28
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CDC names Jim O’Neill interim director replacing Susan Monarez after controversial dismissalJim O’Neill has been selected as the new interim CDC director after U.S. President Donald Trump fired his previous pick, Susan Monarez, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.PoliticsAug 29
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Health Matters: Jim O’Neill to serve as acting CDC director as leadership turmoil leaves agency reelingJim O’Neill has been selected as the new interim CDC director after U.S. President Donald Trump fired his previous pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Joe Scarpelli has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug. 29, 2025.Health MattersAug 29
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Fired CDC director Susan Monarez was ‘not aligned’ to ‘make America healthy again,’ White House saysWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday commented on the firing of CDC director Susan Monarez less than one month on the job, saying she wasn’t “aligned with the president’s mission to make America healthy again.”U.S. NewsAug 28
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White House fires CDC director after her refusal to resign, 4 top health officials quitChaos at America’s leading public health agency as the White House is attempting to fire the head of the organization, Dr. Susan Monarez, who refused to resign, less than a month after she was appointed to the top role. Meanwhile, four top health officials at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) quit overnight.PoliticsAug 28
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OPSEU holds rally day before negotiations continue with CECTalks between striking Ontario college support workers and their employer resume on Friday. But tensions remain high, with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union holding a rally Thursday morning outside the College Employer Council’s offices in downtown Toronto. Nicole Di Donato takes us there.Sep 25
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RFK Jr. grilled on health care policies at raucous U.S. Senate hearingU.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s tumultuous first seven months on the job were under scrutiny at a Senate hearing. Jackson Proskow explains how Kennedy faced tough questions from both Democrats and Republicans about his controversial policies and decisions on COVID-19, the gutting of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and his refusal...Global NationalSep 4
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CDC shooting: Officer killed in shooting near Atlanta’s Emory UniversityA DeKalb County police officer was shot and killed Friday after responding to gunfire near Emory University in Atlanta, close to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC campus). Authorities say the suspect was also killed and there is no indication of a second shooter. Authorities have identified the suspect as a 30-year-old man from suburban...CrimeAug 9
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Health Matters: Ultra-processed foods a majority of American diet, CDC report findsThe majority of Americans are getting more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods according to a new report from the U.S. Centres for Disease Control. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Thursday Aug. 7, 2025.Health MattersAug 7
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Entrepreneurs face mental health challenges, BDC report saysMental health challenges are a significant roadblock for entrepreneurs in the country, according to a new survey from the Business Development Bank of Canada. 36 per cent of business owners report that mental health challenges interfere with their ability to work at least once a week. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health...Health MattersJul 23
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CDC advisory panel on vaccines releases new set of recommendationsAmericans are getting their first look at the set of recommendations from the new CDC advisory panel. The group selected by HHS Secretary Kennedy after he dismissed the entire prior panel made new recommendations on the use and scheduling of vaccines.U.S. NewsJun 27
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Global Peterborough’s Business Beat July 14Joel Wiebe profiles businesses, entrepreneurs and events in Peterborough and the Kawarthas. This week: – CDC Inc. has acquired local appraisal firm McLean, Simon and Associates – Tracy Logan has a new business called Optimized Solutions – Hermanas Boutique is celebrating five years – The Willow Studio is partnering with Five Counties Children’s Centre to...Jul 14
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Canadian Dental Association on CDCPAs of June 1, 2025 Canadians of all ages who meet the criteria can register for the federal governments Canadian Dental Care Plan. Miranda Anthistle is joined by Dr. Bruce Ward, President of the Canadian Dental Association to discuss what the association wants to see from the plan in order for it to be successful.Global News Morning TorontoJun 17
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Texas measles outbreak: CDC warns that number of infected may be higher than originally believedTexas public health officials report another 5 measles cases, adding to the astounding triple digit outbreak across the state. Now, CDC scientists are saying numbers are likely even greater than was already believed.HealthApr 16
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Moment: Radio-Canada asks Carney to translate his answer to EnglishIn an unusual occurrence, CBC’s French services, Radio-Canada, asked Prime Minister Mark Carney to translate his French answer to English. The jesty exchange took place on Tuesday in Ottawa after Carney’s new cabinet was sworn in at Rideau Hall.May 13