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More new mothers are seeking mental health supports amid overwhelming strain during the pandemic
Abigail Morran was no stranger to anxiety, but for years, she had it under control. Then the first-time mom, who lives in a...
The House: Is it past time Canada had an Indigenous governor general?
The federal cabinet minister leading the search for a new governor general says background checks on the short list of candidates are nearly finished. But...
Economy lost 68,000 jobs in May, unemployment rate rose slightly to 8.2%
Canada’s labour market shed 68,000 jobs last month as tighter public health restrictions continued or were introduced in many regions of the country...
Mi’kmaw chief sees better future through MMIWG action plan
Spurred on by the pain from her own family tragedy, Annie Bernard-Daisley has spent the past few years fighting for justice for Indigenous...
Craft beer industry faces reckoning as claims of sexism, misogyny and assault pour out online
As Jake Clark watched the #MeToo-style reckoning unfolding in the craft beer industry she went through a range of emotions — from heartbreak, to anger, to...
Solar windows, shingles and cladding? The building itself is now the solar panel
When you walk through the sun-filled atrium of the Edmonton Convention Centre or glimpse the dramatic sloped roof of the Varennes Library in...
Mi’kmaq, supporters hold vigil for 215 residential school victims at Sir John A statue
About 80 P.E.I Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous and non-Indigenous supporters gathered in downtown Charlottetown Monday morning at a statue of Sir John A. Macdonald for...
Opposition pushing Liberals to act following discovery of children’s remains at Kamloops residential school
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is calling on the federal government to search the grounds of other former residential schools following the discovery of remains...
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...
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,...
Don’t assume your child wants a COVID-19 vaccine, parents and public health experts warn
Regina registered nurse Heather Flynn said she was so excited to book her 17-year-old son a vaccine appointment as soon as he became...
Ottawa failed to properly implement sexual misconduct report, top Defence civil servant says
Canada’s deputy minister of National Defence says the military’s operation to end sexual misconduct in its ranks “lost its way” because the government failed...
Erin O’Toole isn’t breaking through — and Jason Kenney and Doug Ford aren’t helping
Unable to make any headway in the polls against the Liberals, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole could use a little help from his friends...
Canadians are buying more jeans again — are you ready for a wardrobe refresh?
Canadians are spending money on clothes again, and it’s not limited to the pandemic staple of sweatpants — even jeans are making a...
When can kids under 12 get vaccinated? Your COVID-19 questions answered
We’re answering your questions about the pandemic. Send yours to COVID@cbc.ca, and we’ll answer as many as we can. We publish a selection...
Quebec’s reopening plan brings much-needed hope — and yes, some risks
Premier François Legault was visibly upbeat on Tuesday — more than he has been in a while — as he laid out a timeline for...
