N.S. gunman liquidated assets, stockpiled gas and food due to COVID-19 fears, RCMP say
The man who killed 22 people in rural Nova Scotia stockpiled cash, food and fuel due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, but he gave the people…
Repatriate Canadian former ISIS fighters and family members, Human Rights Watch urges
The Canadian government is flouting its international human rights obligations by failing to repatriate and provide adequate consular assistance to 47 citizens who are currently detained in…
Embattled Canadian Museum for Human Rights must repair damage: former employees, union
The CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is gone after three weeks of controversy surrounding the national institution, but former employees say more action needs…
Military confirms 40 per cent of COVID-positive troops deployed to long-term care homes were asymptomatic
Up to 40 per cent of Canadian troops infected with the novel coronavirus may have been carrying the virus symptom-free while they were deployed to long-term care…
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 of COVID-19 at…
Black CBC journalist present when Wendy Mesley used N-word says her presence prompted disciplinary action
A Black journalist who was on the call in which Wendy Mesley, host of the CBC News program The Weekly, used the N-word when preparing a program…
Sisters cross Canada-U.S. border, camp in parents’ backyard to be with dying father
Carmen and Lara Messerlian only have one more sleep to go until they can finally squeeze their dad simultaneously in a giant bear hug. The two sisters…
Astronomers bolster case for potential of life on one of Jupiter’s moons, Europa
In the search for life in our solar system, the discussion typically revolves around Mars. But there are two moons many astronomers believe are even better bets:…
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 the gig economy and…
For some non-profits, COVID-19 isn’t just a struggle. It’s a do-or-die moment
While some of Canada's most revered non-profit organizations are struggling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic, others have already been defeated and forced to close their doors permanently.…
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 sustainable world. (Sign…