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Teacher who came out as transgender at school inspires students and colleagues to live their truths
Michael Megenbir was someone who generally kept his personal life separate from work. That is, until one June day in 2017. Sitting among...
Doctors said this Quebec man would die of COVID-19. His family had other ideas
Peter Simard squints into the bright spring sunshine as his wife, Céline Lafrenière, pushes his wheelchair through the front door and down the ramp...
‘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...
U.S. law allowing cruise ships to skip B.C. ports would set risky precedent: harbour authority
When the U.S. House of Representatives swiftly passed legislation amending a historical law that some say could have severe consequences for British Columbia’s...
With summer vacation looming, educators worry about lasting ‘fallout’ of pandemic schooling
Schooling Under Stress: CBC News sent a questionnaire to thousands of education professionals to find out how they and their students are doing...
Chaotic pace, no senior perks: High school grads end another disrupted year
With the end of this pandemic school year in sight, educators say they’re feeling behind on meeting the curriculum and concerned about the...
2 Alberta United Conservatives removed from government caucus
Alberta MLAs Todd Loewen and Drew Barnes have been expelled from the United Conservative Party caucus over allegations they divided the party and undermined government leadership. ...
Would-be dad wins test to determine if Tinder connection resulted in ‘beautiful baby’
A B.C. provincial court judge has ordered a paternity test for a baby that’s either the result of a Tinder connection or ongoing...
Travel deals are here but should you book now?
Refunds for cancelled trips. Vacations for half price. Pay just $50 down. These are just some of the deals travel companies are offering...
Maxime Bernier uttered racist slur about Jagmeet Singh, according to statement filed in court
WARNING: This story includes offensive language. People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier once discounted NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s chances of winning a...
Vaccine etiquette: What’s safe to ask others and what’s off the table
The advent of COVID-19 vaccines has provided hope that there will soon be a return to something closer to what we remember as...
Stalled project reveals archaeological conflict between First Nations and B.C. government
An expansion of a popular Hornby Island pub that stalled this spring with the discovery of Indigenous human remains is threatening to become...
Grassy Narrows First Nation asserts sovereignty to pass Anishinaabe law on alcohol use
A traditional Anishinaabe law on alcohol possession came into effect this week in Grassy Narrows in northwestern Ontario, a clear departure from provisions under...
A sacred fire burns in the heart of Ontario Treaty 3 Territory for survivors of sexual violence
Watching the flames dance into the nighttime sky with beating hand drums to fill the silence, Cheynna Gardner says she finds healing. She’s...
A bipartisan consensus on climate change? The U.K. suggests it’s not a pipe dream
From this side of the Atlantic, the new greenhouse gas emissions target recently adopted by the United Kingdom was notable not only for...
Child battling cancer fulfils dream of meeting Sidney Crosby, gives him beaded medallion
An 11-year-old Winnipeg boy battling cancer recently fulfilled his dream of meeting his hero, NHL player Sidney Crosby, and gave the superstar a beaded medallion to...
