Bullied as a child, Indigenous coach Terry Crook now inspires young athletes on and off the track
When Terry Crook walks onto the track at Calgary's Stu Peppard Arena, there is an air of familiarity that comes only with someone who has done it…
How Niagara museums plan to tell the story of COVID-19 50 to 100 years from now
A number of Ontario museums are working overtime to collect artifacts such as social distancing signs and multimedia files — including high-resolution photographs — as they gradually…
Canadians have a lot to learn about this country’s history of slavery, experts say
WARNING: This story contains disturbing details about slavery.As Sharon Robart-Johnson walks around the Black history room at the Yarmouth County Museum, she points out paintings of Black…
Artist’s Queer Newfoundland Hockey League spins a new yarn to address homophobia in sports
Ever heard of the St. John's Sissies? The Corner Brook Queens? The Come By Chance Flamers?If you're strictly a sports fan, probably not. But these fictional teams…
Acting defence chief’s notes reveal weeks of intense discussions of how to handle Fortin allegation
Handwritten notes by Canada's acting chief of defence staff before Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin's removal as head of the country's vaccine rollout reveal weeks of intense discussions between…
Village of Tatamagouche, N.S., rallies around homeless family to build them a house
Residents of a village in Colchester County, N.S., have rallied around a family who became homeless earlier this year — with the goal of building them a…
Why mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for health-care workers could help Canada fight a 4th wave
The debate over mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for health-care workers is growing louder in Canada as more countries move forward with the controversial approach in order to safeguard…
Former Syrian refugee stuck in an airport for 7 months finds a new side of Canada in B.C.’s north
A former Syrian refugee — who achieved a certain amount of international recognition after being stranded in a Malaysian airport for months — says traveling to northern…
Man charged with uttering threats after comments targeting women and Winnipeg police
Police have arrested a Winnipeg man they say posted comments online that expressed contempt toward women and threatened to kill someone.Justin Peter Bodnarchuk, 39, was arrested on…
Sask. RCMP pilot embeds psychiatric nurses in 911 centre to handle mental health calls
Psychiatric nurses embedded inside the RCMP's operational command centre in Regina are taking 911 calls from people in mental distress and coaching front-line officers as part of…
Ontario weighing COVID-19 vaccination requirements for certain jobs
Ontario government officials are considering the pros and cons of requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for health-care workplaces, CBC News has learned. A draft provincial document obtained by CBC…