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Sun, 2 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
A Harper dynasty and the end of the Liberals? How the 2011 election didn't change everything
At the time, the 2011 federal election seemed like it was ushering in a new era in Canadian politics. Ten years later, it looks more like the exception than a new rule.

Sun, 2 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Federal budget lacked a plan to combat violence against Indigenous women, advocates say
Advocates for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG) say the federal government sidestepped the national inquiry's finding of genocide in its budget — and they wonder how Ottawa c...

Sun, 2 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Entire island in B.C. gets vaccinated for COVID-19
Denman Island, population 1,200, is the latest to have its entire adult community offered doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. It's one of 28 places on or near Vancouver Island taking the widespread approach....

Sun, 2 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
How outdoor community fridges are changing life for those facing hard times
"I don't have to go beg," said senior who uses local community refrigerators because she has difficulty affording food.

Sun, 2 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why beef is off the menu for some climate-conscious foodies
As chefs and home cooks around the world start to increasingly consider environmental sustainability in their food choices, a debate has been growing over one particular item: beef. And now foodie web...

Sat, 1 May 2021 15:14:09 EDT
Demonstrators, many maskless, march in Montreal against public health restrictions
Protesters, most not wearing masks, gathered in Montreal on Saturday to demonstrate against Quebec's public health restrictions such as the curfew. The protest forced public health officials to resche...

Sat, 1 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Buyers fed up with blind bidding, other shenanigans in red-hot real estate market
From low rates, to demand for more space, there are many reasons why Canada's housing market has been red hot during the pandemic. Buyers and realtors say doing away with blind bidding and other dubio...

Sat, 1 May 2021 16:07:54 EDT
Canucks place Jake Virtanen on leave following sexual misconduct allegations
The Vancouver Canucks have placed forward Jake Virtanen, 24, on leave after concerning allegations surfaced against the player on Saturday.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:39:51 EDT
$716K is the average house price in Canada. Here's what you can get for that
Canada's red-hot housing market continues to defy expectations, with the national average price sitting at $716,828. But what you get for that amount varies greatly from city to city.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Does the AstraZeneca vaccine cause more common side-effects than others? Your coronavirus questions answered
Also: Can I mix vaccine brands yet? And does taking Aspirin reduce the risk of getting a blood clot? More answers to your pandemic questions.

Sat, 1 May 2021 10:17:37 EDT
Ontario reports 3,369 new COVID-19 cases as ICU admissions climb to 900
Ontario reported 3,369 new cases of COVID-19 and 29 more deaths on Saturday as overall admissions to intensive care units climbed to 900 for the first time.

Sat, 1 May 2021 05:00:00 EDT
A world and a lifetime apart: N.S. woman discovers half-sister across the Atlantic
Sheila Kennedy, 76, of Nova Scotia and Carole Sanderson, 65, of England are half-sisters. But they didn't know the other one existed until last year. Now, they're waiting out the pandemic so they can ...

Sat, 1 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Class of 2021: 8 students share their hopes and fears as they prepare to graduate during a pandemic
8 students at different stages of their education speak about their experiences with virtual learning.

Sat, 1 May 2021 13:39:07 EDT
Halifax's Barron brothers make strides toward NHL dream
Halifax's Barron brothers are that much closer to their shared dream of playing in the NHL, both making significant strides in their respective careers this week.

Sat, 1 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Drag performance brightens ailing grandmother's day before going viral
Eric has only been performing in drag for about a year, but he knew he wanted his grandmother to see a live show before it's too late.

Sat, 1 May 2021 12:00:00 EDT
Advocates call for more targeted mental health support for South Asian community during pandemic
Communities with a high proportion of South Asian residents have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic as many live in multigenerational households and work in frontline jobs, according to the ...

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:17:48 EDT
Ex-minister says comments accusing officials of ignoring money laundering were meant to stay private
A former B.C. cabinet minister who once said his colleague was complicit in the province's failure to address the issue of money laundering has testified his comment were "personal opinions" he believ...

Sat, 1 May 2021 11:16:25 EDT
Abel, Citrini-Beaulieu lead Canada's Day 1 podium charge at diving World Cup
Canadian athletes won a pair of medals and booked an additional spot to the Tokyo Olympics to open a diving World Cup event on Saturday.

Sat, 1 May 2021 10:00:00 EDT
A 'little nudge' to the vaccine-hesitant — free beer at a Whitehorse bar
Yukon's COVID-19 vaccination rate is still slowly climbing but one Whitehorse business is hoping to speed things up a bit, with some cold beer.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:41:07 EDT
Commander of Special Forces to be replaced early after apologizing for handling of sexual assault case
The commander of Canada's Special Forces will be leaving his post early after it was revealed this week that he wrote a letter in support of another soldier convicted of sexual assault and failed to...



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