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Exclusive golf course books $1 million surplus, aided by federal COVID-19 relief

This story is part of The Big Spend, a CBC News investigation examining the unprecedented $240 billion the federal government handed out during the...

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COVID-19 is a source of stress and conflict in rooming houses

When Marc LeBlanc returned to his Centretown rooming house after being hospitalized in March, he was met with frosty reception. “I was treated...

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New slate of LGBTQ holiday movies sparks joy, criticism over portrayal of queer stories

Along with the holiday season, come the holiday movies. And this year, the onslaught includes something new — an unprecedented wave of flicks focused around LGBTQ-relationships....

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Liberals end year with national polling lead as opposition parties struggle to gain ground

If an election were held today, the Liberals almost certainly would win it — and perhaps capture a majority of the seats up for...

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Oncologist fears ‘tsunami of cancer’ after COVID-19 lockdowns limited screening

In the months since the pandemic hit, many parts of normal life have come to a stop. But while so much has been...

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After evacuating twice over tainted water, Neskantaga residents plan their return home

Members of a First Nation that has been under a boil-water advisory for longer than any other in Canada are hoping to return home...

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CSIS warns of threats to vaccine distribution chain

The country’s spy agency is warning companies in the vaccine supply chain that malicious foreign actors could threaten the largest inoculation program in Canadian history —...

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Quebec’s new lockdown a harsh reminder the COVID-19 end game is still several moves away

One day after the high of watching the first Quebecers receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the province hit new low on Tuesday as Premier...

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Tight controls on COVID-19 vaccine may limit queue-jumping for the well connected

With vaccinations against COVID-19 now underway, at least one prominent individual has said he won’t jump the queue to procure a dose for himself — the CEO of the giant pharmaceutical...

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Alberta to send COVID-19 teams to hard-hit areas in Edmonton, Calgary

The Alberta government will send COVID-19 teams into the 11 hardest-hit neighbourhoods in Edmonton and Calgary to offer masks, hand sanitizer and more...

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Consumers won’t need receipts to benefit from one of Canada’s largest class-action settlements

One of the largest class-action settlements in Canada could be worth money in your pocket. And depending on the size of your claim,...

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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...

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NDP MP calls on Lametti to preserve St. Anne’s residential school abuse documents

NDP MP Charlie Angus is urging Justice Minister and Attorney General David Lametti to stop the destruction of key compensation claim documents from...

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Gaps in safeguards led to massive Desjardins security breach: privacy commissioners

The mass data breach at Desjardins — the largest ever in the Canadian financial services sector — was caused by a series of gaps in the Quebec...

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In Ottawa’s rush to buy PPE, companies with little or no experience got some of the biggest contracts

This story is part of The Big Spend, a CBC News investigation examining the unprecedented $240 billion the federal government handed out during...

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Holiday charity work in Canada a challenge for fundraisers and donors during pandemic

When Victoria’s Santa Claus parade had to be cancelled due to COVID-19, the Greater Victoria Festival Society came up with a Plan B...