Is it possible to make a sustainable smartphone?
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Why the federal government lets Canadians travel abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic
News reports that many snowbirds are heading south this winter — despite the COVID-19 pandemic — have angered some fellow Canadians who feel they shouldn't be allowed…
What Canada’s hardest-hit provinces can learn from those that handled COVID-19 best
When epidemiologist Susan Kirkland opened a Halifax newspaper on Saturday, she was stunned. "Three protest rallies planned," the Chronicle Herald headline read, in part. "Oh, no," the…
Despite court order, landlords still trying to reclaim luxury homes turned into illegal rooming houses
A few Toronto-area landlords are still trying to reclaim their luxury homes after an Ontario Superior Court judge voided their leases two months ago, and ordered their…
High school athletes struggle to score scholarships in COVID times
Madison Shanks dreams of getting a scholarship to play volleyball at a Canadian university.The 17-year old student's athletic prowess helped her team at Kelowna Secondary School win…
Matthew Raymond not criminally responsible for killing 2 constables, 2 civilians
A jury has found Matthew Raymond not criminally responsible for the shooting deaths of four Fredericton residents two years ago.The jury returned the verdict Friday morning after…
Despite 30,000 pandemic-related price-gouging complaints, there have been few repercussions
Within weeks of the coronavirus pandemic being declared, one premier after another made tough promises to stop price gouging on essential products. Yet, CBC's Marketplace has learned…
Oil and gas know-how looks to alternatives in a business-led push to address climate change
The federal government's climate plan, announced Thursday, is facing criticism for not moving fast enough. Meanwhile, the political rhetoric from parts of Canada's oil-and-gas-producing regions implies going…
Ethics commissioner received complaint about Liberal MP hiring sister years ago
The office of Canada's conflict of interest and ethics commissioner received a complaint about MP Yasmin Ratansi employing her sister using public funds more than two and…
Saweetie shares her own opinion on Carole Baskin
So what does Saweetie think about questionableTiger Kingstar Carole Baskin? The rap artist informed E! News ahead of the 2020 People's Choice Awards that she appreciates the…
Parks manager in Kimberley, B.C., quits after months of harassment over pandemic closures
The parks manager in Kimberley, B.C. has resigned following months of bullying after recreational facilities in the city were ordered closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according…