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Pandemic-era elopements, micro-weddings could be here to stay as couples find less is more
When Katey Mac thinks back to her large-scale wedding two years ago, she says one of her biggest regrets was not eloping. Unaware of a...
Ford shuffles cabinet, Rod Phillips replacing Merrilee Fullerton as long-term care minister
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is shuffling his cabinet, with former finance minister Rod Phillips — who resigned from his post following a Caribbean vacation...
Her Name was Margaret: New book explores life and death of homeless Hamilton woman
A woman who grew up playing piano and accordion in Barbados and died after years of experiencing homelessness in Hamilton is at the heart of Denise Davy’s...
As a Muslim and a teacher, I hope to be part of the change needed to overcome racism and hatred
This First Person piece is by Aysha Yaqoob, a first-generation immigrant and a teacher in Regina. For more information about CBC’s First Person...
Canada’s inflation rate rises to highest level in a decade, at 3.6%
Canada’s inflation rate increased to 3.6 per cent in May, the fastest pace in a decade, Statistics Canada says. The data agency said...
How to make sense of the new findings on ‘forever chemicals’ in makeup
People who wear makeup such as lipstick or mascara may be absorbing or licking up potentially harmful ingredients that hang around for decades...
More Shoppers Drug Mart customers complain they were pushed to use self-checkout
Michael Kerwin said he was furious when at two Toronto-area Shoppers Drug Marts last month, he was told he must purchase his goods using...
With reports of a labour shortage, can the pandemic recovery help raise wages?
As Canadians wait for Friday’s latest jobs numbers, there are growing reports that a shortage of labour will lead to rising wages as...
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...
My Korean name is Ki Sun, and I’m choosing not to be ashamed of it anymore
This First Person article is the experience of Priscilla Hwang, a reporter for CBC Ottawa who is reclaiming her Korean name, Ki Sun. For more...
Customers call out banks for increasing fees during pandemic while profits are up
Audrey Williams was more than a little miffed to learn that fees at TD Bank are going up on June 1. “I looked...
Youth job prospects face ‘long-term scarring’ from pandemic, says employment minister
Canadians graduating from high school or entering the job market now are at risk of long-term damage to their job prospects because of...
Lawns gone wild: Why you might just have to learn to love dandelions
Let’s start by stating the abundantly obvious: It’s dandelion season. Peak dandelion season. That means your lawn is either a sea of beautiful golden...
How urban gardening could be at the forefront of climate change adaptation in Canada’s cities
Jewel Gomes is getting ready for another growing season in her tiny Toronto backyard, home to her many experiments in agronomy. This summer,...
When it comes to sucking up carbon, not all trees are equal
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more...
Canada’s economy lost 207,000 jobs last month
Canada’s economy lost 207,000 jobs in April, as a new round of government-ordered lockdowns forced businesses to lay off workers. Statistics Canada reported...
