Greg Fertuck lies but that doesn’t make him a killer: defence lawyer
This case is the focus of the CBC investigative podcast, The Pit. Listen and subscribe to the podcast at cbc.ca/thepit.Defence lawyer Morris Bodnar said he doesn't trust…
Prince Edward makes royal visit to Canada — pandemic-style
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Want to know how much added sugar is in your favourite foods? Canadian companies don’t have to tell you
Despite having to disclose many details about ingredients, specific allergens, calorie counts and other nutritional information on labels, food manufacturers are not required to include the amount…
Andrew Furey, N.L.’s rookie premier, has his mandate. Now what?
Andrew Furey speaks at Confederation Building in St. John's on Jan. 15, when he launched the provincial election. It took more than 10 weeks to get the…
Small towns dig deep during pandemic to save their rinks and halls, one cheesecake at a time
As a national news reporter for CBC, I usually cover the most pressing stories from my province — and there have been plenty in the past year.…
Canadian firm’s proposed gold mine in Amazon rainforest a step closer to reality, CEO says
A Canadian company is one step closer to building a controversial gold mine in the Amazon rainforest, after its study on how the development would impact remote…
Doctor charged with murder after multiple deaths at Hawkesbury, Ont., hospital
A doctor has been charged with first-degree murder as police investigate multiple suspicious deaths at the eastern Ontario hospital where he works. Ontario Provincial Police were called…
Peter Nygard to remain in jail after judge dismisses former fashion executive’s bail appeal
Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard will remain in jail after a judge dismissed his bail appeal.Manitoba Court of Appeals Justice Jennifer Pfuetzner released her decision in Nygard's…
Crown says lone breach of Meng Wanzhou’s rights would not be enough to toss extradition
The lead counsel for Canada's Attorney General conceded Friday that the judge overseeing Meng Wanzhou's extradition proceedings may find a Canada Border Services Agency officer breached the…
60% higher risk of death from coronavirus variants, Ontario analysis finds: sources
Variants of the virus behind COVID-19 double the risk of someone being admitted to intensive care — and increase the risk of death by roughly 60 per…
Marketplace attended a COVID-19 conspiracy boot camp to see how instructors are targeting vaccine skeptics
While Canadian health authorities fight back against what Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam has called "an infodemic" — the spread of false information about the COVID-19…