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Genetic genealogy pushes Toronto detectives close to identifying killer in 2 cold cases from 1983
Detectives with the Toronto Police Service say they are close to identifying the killer responsible for two cold cases from 1983. They have...
COVID-19 has added to the educational barriers girls and women face around the world
This column is an opinion by Alexandra Chaves, a 19-year-old Plan Canada Youth Advocate who is passionate about gender equality and girls’ rights. She is also...
Student says RCMP officer talked her out of laying charges against alleged serial voyeur on campus
WARNING: This story contains language that might be offensive to some readers. It also contains descriptions of voyeurism that might be upsetting. Taylor...
Masks mess with our brain’s ability to recognize faces, but research suggests there is a silver lining
Nearly a year into the pandemic, remembering to grab your mask before walking out the door may be getting easier, but recognizing your...
Alarming numbers around men’s mental health indicate need for national response
This column is an opinion by Rob Whitley, an associate professor of psychiatry at McGill University and a research scientist at the Douglas Research Centre. For more...
Most new Order of Canada appointees are white men, despite diversity-boosting efforts
Most of the new appointees to the Order of Canada in 2020 were white men, despite some progress made in boosting the diversity of...
Back of the line: vaccines and the brawl over who goes first
Politicians might want to be careful about suggesting that people held in disrepute should be at the back of the line when health officials decide...
Governor General announces 61 new Order of Canada appointments
A public health researcher, a disability sports advocate and several trailblazing women who achieved firsts in their fields are among the 61 people...
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...
Where you live is who you are: Erin O’Toole and the new culture war
In the midst of the worst public health emergency in a century and the greatest economic disruption since the Great Depression, Erin O’Toole...
Canadian actor Elliot Page shares he is transgender
Elliot Page, Halifax’s own Hollywood star, has shared that he is transgender. The actor is known for his Oscar-nominated role in Juno, as well as Inception and...
Nigeria news : Take action against Violence Against Women – Group tells religious, political leaders
As the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, religious and political leaders have been urged to raise...
