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Patients launch lawsuit over pending closure of Alberta opioid treatment program
Shane Monette describes his addiction to opioids as an obsession, a fatal attraction. A survivor of childhood abuse, he began using drugs and...
Trudeau says any approved COVID-19 vaccine will be free for all Canadians
The latest: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday any COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada will be free for all Canadians through the...
Schools scramble to make up for learning losses that have already occurred in the pandemic
You’ve likely heard of the summer slide: where students might start the school year having lost some numeracy and literacy skills after a...
Inmates say they’re not safe from COVID-19 at Edmonton Remand Centre
Inmates say they can’t protect themselves from COVID-19 at the Edmonton Remand Centre where it’s difficult to physically distance, access masks or practice good...
Cosmetic procedures: the literally eyebrow-raising trend hiding behind face masks
As many parts of Canada continue to emerge from restrictions and closures due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, one class of service providers...
Migrant workers claim cramped quarters a problem at COVID-19 stricken Okanagan farm
Temporary foreign workers at Krazy Cherry Fruit Co. in Oliver, B.C., claim the living and working conditions on the farm are putting them at risk...
Halifax man walks off flight to St. John’s over COVID-19 concerns
A man walked off a flight from Halifax to St. John’s before takeoff on Saturday after realizing almost everyone on the flight would need...
Schools urged to ensure students’ security and privacy when conducting classes online
As most parts of Canada are gradually reopening their economies following months of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some provinces — including Ontario,...
U.S. son can’t see sick mother in Canada because he’s not ‘immediate family’ under current regulations
A family hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic is angry that Canada’s border restrictions are keeping a son in New York City from seeing...
Canada Day: Big parties give way to online shows amid coronavirus pandemic
Canadians celebrated a Canada Day like no other as they marked the national holiday under unprecedented circumstances. Canada Day 2020 took place amid both a...
Zoom chats short circuit a brain function essential for trust — and that’s bad for business: Don Pittis
Ever get the sense there is something vital missing on those Zoom meetings? If so, you’re not alone — and there is Canadian science...
Treating racism: Canadian doctors of colour share their experiences in medicine
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across the U.S. and Canada to protest against police brutality after the death...
Canadian Museum for Human Rights employees say they were told to censor gay content for certain guests
Current and former employees of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg say its management would sometimes ask staff not to show...
What’s the safest way to travel? Your COVID-19 questions answered
We’re breaking down what you need to know about the pandemic. Send us your questions via email at COVID@cbc.ca and we’ll answer as...
NHL hub cities: Which are best equipped to host hockey in a pandemic
When the NHL first announced plans in May to salvage its season, it “only” had the health limitations of a global pandemic to...
From oxygen-level checks to no masks — customers face wide range of COVID-19 safety protocols
A Volkswagen owner goes into a dealership and is shocked to see that none of the employees are wearing masks. A dental patient...
