University of Calgary hits pause on bachelor’s program in oil and gas engineering
For more than two decades, the bachelor's program in oil and gas engineering at the University of Calgary was popular with students seeking a career in energy…
Hundreds died during B.C.’s heat dome. Who is responsible for deaths caused by extreme heat?
Over the course of B.C.'s heat dome, 719 people died suddenly — triple the number of deaths that would normally occur in the province during the one-week…
Assembly of First Nations to elect new national chief this week
First Nations leaders from across the country are meeting virtually this week to elect a new national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.The election is slated…
Jewish and Hindu rituals were part of our wedding day — along with our beloved Habs
This First Person article is the experience of Taryn Perelmiter and Darpan Patel, newlyweds living in Montreal's West Island. For more information about CBC's First Person stories,…
Inuk leader Mary Simon named as Canada’s 1st Indigenous governor general
Inuk leader Mary Simon will serve as the Queen's new representative in Canada, marking the first time an Indigenous person has held the role.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Ex-cop finally paid $630K in lost wages due to PTSD after years of living in poverty
Former Toronto police officer Ralph Thistle says he's finally able to install a well and running water at the small cabin near Mt. Forest, Ont., he shares…
Protesters toss statue of explorer James Cook into Victoria harbour; totem pole later burned
Two incidents of vandalism on Vancouver Island Thursday night and Friday morning could be related, according to RCMP. A statue of Capt. James Cook, an 18th century…
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…
Alberta health minister and family swarmed by COVID protesters on Canada Day
Supporters of Calgary mayoral candidate Kevin J. Johnston, incarcerated on charges of violating public health orders and threatening Alberta Health Services staff, cornered the family of Alberta…
The high, human cost of global shipping in the pandemic: Sailors stuck at sea for months
For 11 months, Rolly Pague was stranded at sea, stuck on a giant shipping vessel feeding insatiable global demand sparked by the pandemic.The 31-year-old was unable to…
The Unsaid Reason Mama June Shannon Was Arrested
Before "Toddlers & Tiaras," Mama June Shannon had some legal trouble. In a since-deleted Facebook post, Mama June said the 2008 arrest was a contempt of court…