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P.E.I. teens missing after boat capsized identified as Alex Hutchinson and Ethan Reilly
Two 17-year-olds who are still missing after their dory capsized off Northport, P.E.I., have been identified as Alex Hutchinson and Ethan Reilly. CBC has confirmed...
CMHC to get name change to reflect changing focus away from just home ownership
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. will be getting a new name in the coming months, part of a larger rebranding by the...
Peter Nygard’s son fears dad will flee Canada before sex assault investigation is complete
Peter Nygard’s son says he fears his father will flee Canada before it’s determined whether or not criminal charges can be laid in connection with allegations...
Human clinical trials begin for Quebec-made coronavirus vaccine candidate, but CEO urges caution
Canadian trials have just begun for a prospective coronavirus vaccine, but its Quebec-based manufacturer is already downplaying its potential impact. Dr. Bruce Clark, president...
Vigilante justice or community safety? Protesters target Albertans on bail accused of crimes against children
Triumphant protesters sang last week as Edmonton police officers escorted accused child predator Wade Stene from his mother’s home into a police van and back...
Former WE Charity employee says staff tried to silence her by rewriting anti-racism speech
A former employee of WE Charity says a speech she wrote for a WE Schools tour about her experiences as a Black woman...
Media not allowed to cover sex offender Donnie Snook’s parole board hearing
A former Saint John city councillor who sexually abused numerous boys will have a Parole Board of Canada hearing in July, but journalists...
Kingston, Ont., declares mask use mandatory at many indoor locations after COVID-19 outbreak
The city of Kingston, Ont., has decided to make mask use mandatory for workers and customers at many indoor public locations following an outbreak...
Supreme Court of Canada could open door to class-action lawsuit against Uber
Canada’s highest court will issue a ruling this morning in a case involving the ride-sharing service Uber that could have broad implications for...
Eating wild plants is a ‘world that needs to be rediscovered’
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more...
Ontario police watchdog investigating after man, 62, shot and killed by police
The province’s police watchdog is investigating the death of a 62-year-old man who was shot by a Peel Region police officer in Mississauga on...
Mexico to resume sending farm workers to Canada after COVID-19 safety agreement
Mexico will resume sending temporary farm workers to Canada after the two countries reached an agreement on improved safety protections for labourers on...
Officer suspended after online video shows altercation involving youth in Oakville, Ont.
The Halton Regional Police Service says it has suspended one of its officers in connection with a video circulating online Saturday that appears to show...
B.C. investigating allegations ER staff played ‘game’ to guess blood-alcohol level of Indigenous patients
British Columbia is investigating allegations health-care staff in emergency rooms were playing a “game” to guess the blood-alcohol level of Indigenous patients, behaviour officials...
Can I host a kids party in my backyard? Your COVID-19 questions answered
We’re breaking down what you need to know about the pandemic. Send us your questions via email at COVID@cbc.ca and we’ll answer as...
The difficult history of prosecuting hate in Canada
Warning: This story contains some disturbing details. Late one night in April 2015, a drunk man entered a convenience store in the town...
