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Remains of 215 children found buried at former B.C. residential school, First Nation says

Preliminary findings from a survey of the grounds at the former Kamloops Indian Residential school have uncovered the remains of 215 children buried at...

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Researchers claim mystery of rare blood clots tied to COVID vaccines solved, but experts urge caution

A German research team has put forward a potential solution to prevent the rare, serious blood clots caused by two leading COVID-19 vaccines, but other scientists warn...

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Federal COVID Alert app caught 400 cases of COVID-19 in April

The federal government’s COVID Alert app sent out 35,000 exposure notifications last month that resulted in the identification of at least 400 COVID-19 cases,...

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Are your parents hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Yeah, mine too

This First Person article is the experience of Sadi Muktadir, a second-generation Bengali Muslim who lives in Toronto. For more information about CBC’s...

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Don’t assume your child wants a COVID-19 vaccine, parents and public health experts warn

Regina registered nurse Heather Flynn said she was so excited to book her 17-year-old son a vaccine appointment as soon as he became...

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My Korean name is Ki Sun, and I’m choosing not to be ashamed of it anymore

This First Person article is the experience of Priscilla Hwang, a reporter for CBC Ottawa who is reclaiming her Korean name, Ki Sun. For more...

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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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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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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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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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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...

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5 belugas doing well after being moved from Marineland, U.S. aquarium says

Five beluga whales from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., are doing well after being moved to the U.S. over the weekend, an American...

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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...

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Is Asian identity even a thing? Who cares, pass the popcorn for K-drama

This First Person article is the experience of Jan Wong, the co-founder of the Asian Canadian Women’s Alliance. For more information about CBC’s...

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Former Toronto Raptor Chris Bosh among those selected for Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2021

Jay Wright used to sell tickets to games in the long-defunct United States Football League. Ben Wallace was passed over by every NBA...

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When it comes to sucking up carbon, not all trees are equal

Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more...