Why these parents, teachers want COVID-19 vaccines to be mandatory for school staff
This story is part of a CBC News series examining the stresses the pandemic has placed on educators and the school system. For the series, CBC News…
How Canada’s vaccines make it from the factory to your arm
You walk into the vaccination centre at the Palais des congrès, Montreal's downtown convention centre, and the operation is almost like a dance. Soon, the vaccine's in…
As shrubs take over Labrador’s tundra, the effects of climate change stretch beyond the ice
During Derrick Pottle's lifetime spent on the land of northern Labrador, there have always been insects around. But those bugs have been nothing compared to what he's…
Meet Goosey Lucy, the bird that fell in love with a Hampton, N.B., man
Love comes around when you least expect it — at least that's what happened to George Pattison.The Hampton man hosted an unexpected visitor at his Washademoak Lake…
Award-winning teen birdwatcher launches mobile game in which players explore birding hotspots
One of the small pleasures of this pandemic spring for some British Columbians has been getting to know their local birds — and now they can virtually…
More than 200 travellers fined for refusing to quarantine in hotels after landing in Canada
Len Desharnais says he believes Canada's hotel quarantine requirement for international travellers during the pandemic is a fair idea. But shortly after arriving in Vancouver from Bangkok…
Brian Nadler recounted troubled times at Saskatoon hospital to Nevada medical board
The doctor charged with first-degree murder in the death of an Ontario hospital patient — and who once told a U.S. medical board how conflicts with staff…
Prince Edward makes royal visit to Canada — pandemic-style
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Westboro bus crash trial is time for long-awaited answers, victims’ families say
In the two years since her mother Judy Booth died in an OC Transpo bus crash, Karen Benvie has been looking for answers.Ahead of the start this…
Canada Revenue Agency accused of blaming victims as ‘gross negligence’ cases drag on
Dozens of clients of a disgraced B.C. tax consultant who tried to bilk the Canada Revenue Agency out of millions of dollars are facing the possibility of…
New hotel quarantine rules for air travellers are now in effect. Here’s what you need to know
Beginning Monday, most air passengers entering Canada must comply with new travel measures, including a pricey hotel quarantine.The new regulations are off to a bumpy start, with…