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Alex Trebek honoured with Geographical Society grant program for emerging explorers
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society in Canada and the National Geographic Society in the U.S. are honouring the late Alex Trebek with a special grant...
Heil, top Canadian athletes call on federal government to improve protections for abuse victims
Canadian two-time Olympic medallist Jennifer Heil, with support from 12 Canadian Olympians and Paralympians, penned an open letter calling on Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault to improve protections...
Montreal police use tear gas to disperse Habs fans after series victory
Montreal police deployed tear gas in the city’s downtown on Thursday to disperse crowds shortly after the Habs victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. While the...
Canada is easing its travel restrictions. Here’s what you need to know
After more than a year of travel restrictions that have impacted most Canadians, the federal government has finally begun to ease the rules....
Rain barrels a hot commodity as summer approaches
Last year’s hot, dry summer, an increased interest in home gardening, and a rising awareness of the effects of climate change have people...
Don’t assume your child wants a COVID-19 vaccine, parents and public health experts warn
Regina registered nurse Heather Flynn said she was so excited to book her 17-year-old son a vaccine appointment as soon as he became...
When can kids under 12 get vaccinated? Your COVID-19 questions answered
We’re answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca, and we’ll answer as many as we can. We publish a selection...
The Tragically Hip set to perform with Feist at the 2021 Juno Awards
The Tragically Hip are set to perform with singer-songwriter Feist as part of the 50th Juno Awards broadcast on Sunday, June 6, the...
Deadly shooting at Vancouver airport linked to gangs, police say
A 28-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday at Vancouver International Airport in what police believe was a gang-related killing. The shooting, which occurred mid-afternoon outside...
Black activists across the Prairies are calling for defunding of police. Is anyone in power listening?
This story is part of the Black on the Prairies project, a collection of articles, personal essays, images and more, exploring the past,...
The TMI Joke Ree Drummond Made About Her Daughter’s Wedding
While it’s custom for the maid of honor to reveal embarrassing information about the bride, Ree Drummond also stepped in as she joked...
Does the AstraZeneca vaccine cause more common side-effects than others? | Your Coronavirus questions answered
We’re answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca, and we’ll answer as many as we can. We publish a selection...
Canada’s music festivals in 2021: What’s cancelled this summer?
The vaccine rollout across the country had many filled with hope for a return to a pre-pandemic summer music festival scene. On Thursday,...
Liberal delegates endorse a universal basic income, reject capital gain tax hike
Liberal delegates to the party’s policy convention have overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution calling for the establishment of a universal basic income (UBI) in...
Federal court judge rules in favour of Acho Dene Koe First Nation member’s complaint about election delay
A federal court judge has ruled that the N.W.T. Acho Dene Koe First Nation chief and council overstepped their powers when they extended...
In trying to contain COVID-19, we could be missing spread of HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis, experts warn
For more than a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted health-care workers and resources away from stopping the spread of other infectious diseases, including...
