MPs pass bill creating national day for truth and reconciliation
Federal lawmakers have passed legislation to create a national day for truth and reconciliation. MPs unanimously agreed to wrap debate on Bill C-5 on Friday, fast-tracking its…
I wanted to do things perfectly: How the model minority myth affects me and other Asian people
This first person piece was written by Florence Hwang, a journalist with CBC Saskatchewan.For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ. I'm 12…
Why experts say 2nd vaccine doses should be rolled out now
This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, a weekly roundup of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers every Saturday morning. If you haven't subscribed yet,…
Residential school survivors society calls for action following discovery of children’s remains
WARNING: This story contains details some readers may find distressing.The Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) is calling on the federal government and the Roman Catholic Church…
Fort McMurray student earns big scholarships for computer science innovations
A 17-year-old Fort McMurray student has been offered four scholarships with a combined value of almost $250,000 for his innovative ventures in computer science."I was definitely very…
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 the site, the…
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, says Health Canada.That…
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 First Person stories, please…
TikTok debuts new voice — after Canadian actor sues over the old one
Users of the social media app TikTok noticed a new female voice narrating their videos on Monday, about three weeks after a Canadian actor filed a lawsuit…
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 information about…
Some Montreal-area schools cancel classes for a day due to Île-aux-Tourtes bridge closure
Nearly 30 elementary and high schools in the Vaudreuil-Dorion area will cancel classes for a day on Tuesday, due to the unforeseen closure of the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge.…