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Fri, 21 May 2021 19:53:01 EDT
Ceasefire brings relief, anxiety to Canadians with family in Gaza and Israel
While a ceasefire reached Friday morning between Israel and Hamas has brought relief to many, anxiety still looms for Canadians with family in Israel and Gaza over the persisting conflict. ...

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Damning report on Inuit children in Montreal youth protection brings little hope change will come
People who work with Indigenous families say they're not optimistic any real change will come out of an investigation by the Quebec Human Rights and Youth Rights Commission, which found the youth p...

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Bank of Canada reminds us of more things to worry about
As if we needed a longer list of things to worry about. But by outlining financial dangers, especially in housing, the Bank of Canada hopes to help us avoid them.

Fri, 21 May 2021 12:56:53 EDT
Report calls for risk mitigation for vessels in Canadian Arctic after ship grounded
The vessel Akademik Ioffe was grounded in the western Gulf Boothia near Kugaaruk, Nunavut, with 102 passengers and 61 crew on board in August 2018. The ship also spilled 81 litres of fuel oil into the...

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:40:34 EDT
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Friday
Some provinces are taking tentative steps toward reopening amid a promising decline in COVID-19 cases, while one has asked for additional support from the federal government as Canadians head into ...

Fri, 21 May 2021 10:34:05 EDT
U.S. law allowing cruise ships to skip B.C. ports would set risky precedent: harbour authority
The CEO of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority says legislation temporarily allowing international cruise ships to bypass B.C. ports feels like a dangerous precedent.

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:00:00 EDT
Why some pet owners are taking their felines on the cat walk — and why it's not as easy as it looks
Cat owners are seeking ways to indulge their pets’ primal instincts with exposure to the outdoors, while ensuring they don't pose a danger to themselves or other wildlife.

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Family pushes for stronger safety measures for ATV riders after son's death
Despite the recommendations that came from the Horatio McLeod inquest, and despite the hundreds of lives lost in off-road vehicle crashes since the nine-year-old boy died 3½ years ago, there’s no s...

Fri, 21 May 2021 08:00:00 EDT
Alberta energy 'war room' may be subject to freedom-of-information law
The office of Alberta's information commissioner says it has not determined whether the province's controversial energy "war room" is subject to freedom of information legislation, despite the United ...

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Decline in donations requires decisive action by charities, government to protect crucial services
Fewer Canadians are donating to charity, and if this trend continues the negative impact on communities could be felt for years to come, writes CanadaHelps CEO Marina Glogovac.

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why Canada needs to think about accepting climate change refugees
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the growing concern over climate change refugees and how vital solar power has become for families in war-torn Syria.

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:18 EDT
Former Canadian ambassador to Israel worked for Black Cube, an Israeli intelligence firm
Vivian Bercovici, Canada’s former ambassador to Israel, worked for the Israeli intelligence firm Black Cube after her diplomatic tenure ended, Radio-Canada has learned.

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
How a lack of insurance is a growing threat to the oilsands
The industry is increasingly struggling to obtain adequate coverage amid rising prices and fewer numbers of insurers willing to work with the fossil fuel industry, especially pipeline and oilsands com...

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Adopted as a baby, I knew little about my Khmer heritage. I'm now trying to fill in those gaps
I did not always know how to navigate being a transracial adoptee, and it will likely always be a work in progress, writes Greg Santos.

Thu, 20 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why many Canadians feel stuck in 'limbo' without COVID-19 vaccine 2nd-dose appointments
How will Canadians get their second COVID-19 vaccine doses? Many say there's a lack of information from local health officials and confusion over a patchwork of different booking systems and access po...

Thu, 20 May 2021 15:30:00 EDT
'Stay vigilant': Albertans urged to plan safe weekend, look toward more freedom this summer
Almost 15 months into a pandemic that has turned the world upside down, Alberta's top public-health doctor is asking residents to hold fast just a little longer, to think beyond the coming long weeken...

Thu, 20 May 2021 22:08:05 EDT
Beans, Blood Quantum win big at 4th night of Canadian Screen Awards
A zombie horror movie set on a First Nations reserve took home the most trophies on the final night of the Canadian Screen Awards on Thursday, while the top prize went to a coming-of-age film inspired...

Thu, 20 May 2021 03:06:35 EDT
Canadians who cross border for vaccine must quarantine on return, Ottawa says
Canadians looking to drive across the border to the United States for the sole purpose of getting a COVID-19 vaccine are not exempt from mandatory quarantine upon their return.

Thu, 20 May 2021 21:25:54 EDT
Seasonal workers living in vehicles can park in Canmore, Alta., on a trial basis
Canmore program will allow up to 20 vehicles at a time to register in several public and private lots.

Thu, 20 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Quebec's reopening plan brings much-needed hope — and yes, some risks
Quebec has become the first province to release a full-fledged plan with dates to loosen restrictions. The timeline has provided some much-welcomed hope to the public, but experts are sounding a note...



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