Red Cross distributes nearly $6.2M to families after N.S. mass shooting
Karen Dean knew her friend Gina wouldn't want her to be frozen in grief. In the days after Dean learned Gina Goulet and 21 other people were…
Beyonce Sends A Message To Meghan Markle
Beyoncé proudly showed her support for Meghan Markle in a touching short but sweet message posted to her website in March 2021. She wrote, "Thank you, Meghan,…
One year later, COVID-19 has left no part of Alberta untouched
It was inevitable, the premier said.Though there were only dozens of cases of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 reported in Canada, health officials were resigned that the pandemic would…
Estate of slain Hells Angels prospect who led double life split between spouses in court battle
Michael Widner's death in March 2017 left a lot of questions unanswered — and not just for the investigators tasked with solving the targeted killing of a…
There’s good economic news on the horizon, and that’s rattling markets. Wait, what?
The first signs that the world is winning the battle with COVID-19 has sparked great news for the global economy as the number vaccinated grows and the…
Why small businesses say they need Ottawa’s help to get some relief on credit card fees
The way Giancarlo Trimarchi tracks the numbers, you might think he was a sports fanatic scrutinizing the stats of his favourite teams.He closely monitors the fees his…
Golden Globe nominations: Films focused on people of colour conspicuously absent from top race
Every year the cycle begins again. The Golden Globes are announced and then industry works itself into a fine froth over the predictable and bizarre selections from…
American chaos offers Canadians a chance to reflect on their own democracy
Concluding debate on a resolution to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump for "incitement of an insurrection," Rep. Steny Hoyer invoked one of the fundamental truths about democracy…
COVID-19 vs. school: We asked experts about transmission risks and what is needed to keep classrooms open
After an extended break from in-class learning for thousands of students across Canada, the winter school term is officially on. But while many have returned to physical…
Students struggle as school goes online only in four provinces after Christmas break
Ellen and Rafael Robles tried to have everything in order for Monday morning when their son, Bento, started school virtually after the holiday break rather than in…
Can mRNA vaccines alter your DNA? More of your COVID-19 vaccine questions answered
We're answering your questions about the pandemic. Send them to COVID@cbc.ca, and we'll answer as many as we can. We publish a selection of answers online and…