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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...
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...
Pandemic has grounded many flights, but laser strikes haven’t gone away
Thousands of planes have been grounded by the pandemic, but even with far fewer flights, laser strikes remain a concern. The Federal Aviation...
Toronto police arrest 3 men following anti-lockdown, pro-Palestinian protests
Toronto police have arrested and charged three people following demonstrations at Queen’s Park and Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday. At Queen’s Park, people...
Key decision coming soon in fight over ‘crown jewel’ of southern Ontario trout streams
Conservation groups and residents fighting a planned sewage plant that they say threatens the “crown jewel” of southern Ontario trout streams are about...
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...
With Bill 101 reforms, François Legault risks upending Quebec’s hard-won linguistic peace
The Charter of the French Language, better known as Bill 101, had a difficult birth. Its childhood and adolescence were equally tumultuous, and...
Microchip shortage blamed for short supply of new vehicles, especially pickups
A lot that is normally packed with F-150 trucks at Performance Ford in Windsor has only two in it, and those are sold....
Desperate to see his dying mom, a bus driver put out a plea. The response bowled him over
Aaron Wylie learned two things over the course of two searingly emotional days this week. On Tuesday afternoon, he learned that his mother...
Ottawa Senators owner took Caribbean superyacht vacation during pandemic — and it went horribly, lawsuits say
What do you do if it’s the middle of a pandemic and you’re feeling cooped up in Canada, where government lockdowns have been...
2,000 patients have been transferred around Ontario to free up beds — but it’s taking a toll
When Alison McVinnie’s husband, Kevin Crozier, suffered a massive stroke in February, he was transferred between three different hospitals, all in a matter...
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. ...
Community hopes for answers from inquest into death of Atikamekw woman who filmed Quebec nurses mocking her
A Quebec coroner will begin hearing testimony and explanations as to why Joyce Echaquan died in hospital last September after being admitted with stomach pains, and...
Alberta’s oil producers feel recovery — but analysts aren’t predicting a repeat of the last boom
When Alberta’s oil sector was thriving a decade ago, thousands of workers beat a path to Fort McMurray, Alta., as companies pumped cash...
The Tragically Hip set to perform with Feist at the 2021 Juno Awards
The Tragically Hip are set to perform with singer-songwriter Feist as part of the 50th Juno Awards broadcast on Sunday, June 6, the...
‘A very charged situation’: Talking to our loved ones about COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Andrew Magnus had a handful of reasons why he didn’t plan on getting vaccinated for COVID-19. The 55-year-old Calgarian felt the provincial government’s...
