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As tensions rose during N.S. fisheries dispute, province balked at paying for extra RCMP

A top RCMP officer requested help to pay for extra policing costs during last fall’s fisheries dispute in southwest Nova Scotia, but the province’s...

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When and how to see the the lunar eclipse (and yes, the ‘super moon’)

On Wednesday, the moon will glide through Earth’s shadow, giving us the only total lunar eclipse of the year and the first one...

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Black market in Google reviews means you can’t believe everything you read

When Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire and owner of the English Premier League’s Chelsea Football Club, appeared to have posted a Google review...

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Erin O’Toole isn’t breaking through — and Jason Kenney and Doug Ford aren’t helping

Unable to make any headway in the polls against the Liberals, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole could use a little help from his friends...

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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...

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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...

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Some Montreal-area schools cancel classes for a day due to Île-aux-Tourtes bridge closure

Nearly 30 elementary and high schools in the Vaudreuil-Dorion area will cancel classes for a day on Tuesday, due to the unforeseen closure of the Île-aux-Tourtes...

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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...

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‘We survived, and we’ll do it again’: Aklavik, N.W.T., residents calm but prepared for possible flooding

Memories of a flood 15 years ago are top of mind for residents in Aklavik, as they prepare for a spring breakup that...

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When can kids under 12 get vaccinated? Your COVID-19 questions answered

We’re answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca, and we’ll answer as many as we can. We publish a selection...

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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...

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Damning report on Inuit children in Montreal youth protection brings little hope change will come

People who work with Indigenous families say they’re not optimistic any real change will come out of an investigation by the Quebec Human Rights...

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Why some pet owners are taking their felines on the cat walk — and why it’s not as easy as it looks

When Hayley Vendiola, 23, takes Reinhardt for a walk, she draws a crowd. During a recent jaunt in Richmond, B.C.’s Minoru Park, a...

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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,...

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Looking back to look forward: Resources exploring Black Prairie experiences

This story is part of the Black on the Prairies project, a collection of articles, personal essays, images and more, exploring the past,...

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In one of Ontario’s hardest-hit regions, COVID-19 takes a toll on essential workers

In Peel Region, which has been hit harder by COVID-19 than almost any other part of Ontario, essential workers — many of whom...