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Canada’s largest transplant centre slowly marches toward normal after weeks of ‘wasted’ organs
Last July, Sarah Frazer learned she had two years at most before she would need to replace her failing kidneys. “I was 23 at...
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...
G7 meeting ends with promises on COVID-19, climate, mentions of China
The G7 Summit has wrapped up with pledges from world leaders to take urgent action on the COVID-19 pandemic, climate and possibly China....
How the COVID-19 pandemic lowered life expectancy in Canada last year
COVID-19 deaths led to a five-month decrease in life expectancy at birth last year, recent data released by Statistics Canada suggest, potentially putting the...
Canada, Alberta sign deal for $1.3B hydrogen plant in Edmonton
The federal and Alberta governments have signed an agreement with a private company that could lead to a $1.3 billion hydrogen plant being...
More new mothers are seeking mental health supports amid overwhelming strain during the pandemic
Abigail Morran was no stranger to anxiety, but for years, she had it under control. Then the first-time mom, who lives in a...
Major G7 tax agreement only first step toward global deal: Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Saturday an agreement made by Group of Seven (G7) countries on taxing multinational companies and setting a global minimum...
How radar technology is used to discover unmarked graves at former residential schools
WARNING: This story contains details some readers may find distressing. Before the first electromagnetic waves penetrate into the ground of a suspected residential...
Craft beer industry faces reckoning as claims of sexism, misogyny and assault pour out online
As Jake Clark watched the #MeToo-style reckoning unfolding in the craft beer industry she went through a range of emotions — from heartbreak, to anger, to...
Why Carole Baskin Won’t Be Returning To Tiger King
It looks like “Tiger King” Season 2 will be a Carole Baskin-free zone. Baskin admitted she’d been approached to be part of the...
Canada’s cattle sector on guard as beef-labelling talk returns in the U.S.
In the annals of North American trade disputes, the fight over mandatory country-of-origin labelling on beef and pork probably deserves its own chapter. When...
Researchers claim mystery of rare blood clots tied to COVID vaccines solved, but experts urge caution
A German research team has put forward a potential solution to prevent the rare, serious blood clots caused by two leading COVID-19 vaccines, but other scientists warn...
Photo of massive tree being hauled down Vancouver Island highway sparks global outrage
B.C. officials have confirmed that a massive spruce log photographed as it was hauled down a highway this week was cut on north Vancouver...
Ottawa failed to properly implement sexual misconduct report, top Defence civil servant says
Canada’s deputy minister of National Defence says the military’s operation to end sexual misconduct in its ranks “lost its way” because the government failed...
Canadians are buying more jeans again — are you ready for a wardrobe refresh?
Canadians are spending money on clothes again, and it’s not limited to the pandemic staple of sweatpants — even jeans are making a...
Bank of Canada reminds us of more things to worry about
Whether you are a teacher, a student, a medical professional or just coping with the COVID-19 crisis in your daily life, there are...
