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CBC Bot posting select CBC RSS Feeds @scrubfire84.bsky.social · Mar 2
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Right now I am only pulling Top Stories, World News, Canada News and New Brunswick news (I'm from NB). I can add any feeds from above if requested.

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Surging measles cases could augur poorly for other diseases, World Health Organization says

Measles deaths dropped 88 per cent over 24 years thanks to global immunization efforts but the number of cases surged in 2024, the World Health Organization ...

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Girls react while another child receives a measles vaccine from a member of the Mexican Army.
November 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Israeli forces kill at least 13 in southern Syria raid, officials and residents say

Israeli forces in southern Syria raided a village and opened fire when they were confronted by residents on Friday, killing at least 13, Syrian officials said, as Isr...

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A man stands as he receives medical treatment at a hospital.
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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There will be no government money for Amelia Earhart restoration, says minister

The new minister of Women and Gender Equality says there is no longer a need for government money to replace or restore the stolen Amelia Earhart statue, and is describi...

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image shows the head of the Amelia Earhart statue
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials

Iran has decided to boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington next week because the U.S. denied visas to members of its delegation, the state-run IRNA news agency report...

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November 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Christmas tree farmers forced to adapt to climate change and affordability crisis

Christmas trees are a long-running tradition for many, but modern-day circumstances are slowly transforming the tree farming industry.

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Christmas trees growing in a field
November 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Ukraine presidential adviser Yermak resigns in another blow for Zelenskyy's government

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November 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Ottawa launches AI register showing how the tech is being used within federal departments

Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali announced Friday morning the federal government has launched its first public AI register that outlines how artificial int...

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President of the Treasury Board Shafqat Ali
November 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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My outlook on aging changed when my friend died. Here’s the clarity I found as I enter my 60s

Dana Kobernick never saw aging as a privilege. Then her longtime friend died, and her perception changed. As she enters her 60s, she’s learning to face lif...

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Two woman smiling together.
November 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Budget uncertainty remains for Moncton-area policing authority after council votes

The first meeting of the Codiac Reigonal Policing Authority board since its request for more officers failed and its chair resigned saw a heated e...

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November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Ukraine peace plan, or Russian ‘wish list’?

After a week full of leaks, counter proposals, and frenzied negotiations, is the possibility of a peace deal in Ukraine actually on the table?

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President Donald Trump, left, greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House
November 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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UN says Israeli forces' killing of 2 Palestinians in Jenin looks like 'summary execution'

The United Nations said on Friday the killing of two Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank by Israeli security forces as they appeared to be surrendering, ...

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Two men kneel on the ground with their hands up as they are surrounded by soldiers pointing their guns at them.
November 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Dozens more bodies recovered after Hong Kong blaze, raising death toll to 128

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Buildings on fire
November 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Canada's economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6% in 3rd quarter

The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6 per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday, offsetting the decline seen in the second quarter and avoiding...

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November 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Flood deaths in Southeast Asia reach 321 as rescuers step up recovery operations

The death toll from floods across large swaths of Southeast Asia rose to at least 321 on Friday, with authorities working to rescue stranded citizens, restore power and ...

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People look on at the damage caused by flash floods.
November 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Trump vows to further clamp down on migration from developing nations after D.C. attack

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration will "permanently pause" migration from all "Third World Countries," following an  attack near th...

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November 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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A flawed but authentic COP30 in the Brazilian Amazon

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we hear about the surprises faced by reporters at the UN climate conference in Belém, Brazil; find out why plug-in hybrids aren't turning out to be a...

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Two women and a man in front a sign that reads 'COP30' at night
November 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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'Tis the season for holiday shopping. But are Canadian products on the list?

Despite recent data suggesting the Buy Canadian movement is losing steam, some business owners are hopeful the boom they've been seeing will continue through Black Friday s...

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Shoppers line up outside a store.
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Jamaican farm workers in N.S. prepare to head home to hurricane devastation

Jamaican farm workers in Nova Scotia are bracing for a difficult time when they return to their home country still reeling from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa.

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A man in a yellow high-visibility coat and hoodie is shown in a farmer's field feeding sheep.
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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If you want to shop ethically this holiday season just buy less, Guelph prof says

While it’s not always easy to shop with workers rights, animal welfare and the environment in mind, a University of Guelph professor says many customers want to suppor...

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If you want to shop ethically this holiday season just buy less, Guelph prof says
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Annual Inuit Christmas party in Ottawa to be completely virtual

Inuit in Ottawa say they're disappointed by a local organization's decision to host their annual Christmas party completely online this year.

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Two women pose for a photo at a long table with food in front of them
November 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Government demanding public servants reimburse years-old Phoenix overpayments

Federal public servants are being threatened with legal action if they don’t repay money they were mistakenly overpaid during the error-plagued rollout of the Phoenix pay ...

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The Connaught Building of the Canada Revenue Agency
November 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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#TheMoment a wrong number in the group chat forged new friendships

Three friends tell The National about the moment a wrong number added to their group chat turned into years of friendship.

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Three men smiling for a photo
November 28, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Smith’s pipeline clears another hurdle after deal with Ottawa. Now, who will build it?

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A man and woman shake hands.
November 28, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Military family inspires some young Canadians to enlist, despite recruitment hurdles

Against a backdrop of increased tensions with the U.S. and dismal labour prospects for young Canadians, some students are looking to the military for their future c...

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A young man in a beige tee-shirt stands in an indoor room, a desk and two computers seen out of focus behind him.
November 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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‘Cash for keys’ offers are making people homeless, say housing advocates in northern Ontario

Housing advocates in the northern Ontario city of Sudbury say “cash for keys” agreements are making people homeless over the long term.

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A close-up for a person's hand giving someone a set of keys.
November 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM