Friday, September 9, 2022

'A little bit of privacy in such a public life': What Balmoral meant to the Queen

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Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands – a place that had a great deal of significance throughout her life. 



source https://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/what-balmoral-meant-to-the-queen-1.6577976?cmp=rss

Thousands across U.S. rally to 'finish Eliza's run' in honour of Tennessee woman slain while jogging

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The killing of Eliza Fletcher, a 34-year-old kindergarten teacher and mother of two from Memphis, Tenn., shocked people nationwide, and was particularly upsetting to women runners, who organized runs in tribute to her.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/eliza-fletcher-jogger-run-finish-1.6577817?cmp=rss

New York governor declares disaster emergency after polio found in wastewater

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency Friday after samples of the polio virus were discovered in wastewater in three counties outside of New York City.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/ny-disaster-emergency-polio-1.6577771?cmp=rss

From the Queen's death to her funeral, here's the sequence of royal events to come

Britain Queen

Planning to honour Elizabeth’s life began decades ago, in the strictest of secrecy, under its own code name — London Bridge. That plan will now unfold over the next 11 days



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/queen-funeral-watch-king-charles-1.6576646?cmp=rss

Ukrainian nuclear plant operating in emergency mode, state operator says

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Europe's largest nuclear power plant embroiled in Russia's war in Ukraine is operating in emergency mode at a higher level of risk, Ukraine's state nuclear energy operator said Friday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-invasion-day-198-1.6577125?cmp=rss

Britain's leaders pay tribute to Queen in Parliament, as King Charles expected to address nation

Britain Queen

King Charles III is to meet with British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday as Britain enters its official mourning period after the death of Queen Elizabeth II at age 96.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/britain-royal-schedule-friday-1.6577015?cmp=rss