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Fri, 28 May 2021 23:02:12 EDT
Residential school survivors society calls for action following discovery of children's remains
The Indian Residential School Survivors Society is calling on the federal government and the Roman Catholic Church to take action following the discovery of the remains of 215 children buried on the ...

Fri, 28 May 2021 10:50:13 EDT
'We're going to help you': Atwal urges Manitobans to stay home as another 497 cases reported
Manitoba public health officials announced 497 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths from the illness on Friday.

Fri, 28 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Studies reveal the unintended consequences of delaying surgeries, drop in ER visits due to pandemic
Surgery delays and a steep drop off in ER visits, contributed to a spike in excess deaths during the pandemic beyond COVID-19 deaths. Yet for some common conditions, the drop in ER visits had no impac...

Fri, 28 May 2021 04:00:50 EDT
Your guide to COVID-19 reopenings: what you can do — and when — in each province
As vaccines continue to roll out across Canada, provinces are making tentative plans for reopening everything from indoor dining to personal services to gyms and casinos. Here's a brief guide. ...

Fri, 28 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Researchers claim mystery of rare blood clots tied to COVID-19 vaccines solved, but experts urge caution
A German research team has put forward a potential solution to prevent the rare, serious blood clots caused by the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, but other scientists warn it...

Thu, 27 May 2021 21:37:07 EDT
West Kootenay man summons courage to save skunk with beer can stuck to its head
When Michael Jeffery of Nelson, B.C., discovered a skunk stumbling on the road last weekend with its head stuck in an empty beer can that was cut in half, he had a little internal debate about whether...

Fri, 28 May 2021 10:00:00 EDT
Fort McMurray student earns big scholarships for computer science innovations
A 17-year-old Fort McMurray student has been offered four scholarships across Canada for his innovative ventures in computer science, including the prestigious Schulich Leader scholarship. ...

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:55:13 EDT
CN Rail fined $100K for spraying herbicide on tracks without clearance, damaging vegetation
CN Rail has been fined $100,000 for spraying harmful pesticide over 150 kilometres of track in northwestern B.C., damaging vegetation near the Skeena River.

Fri, 28 May 2021 08:54:18 EDT
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Friday
Nova Scotia's gradual COVID-19 reopening plan is set to begin on June 2 at 8 a.m. AT, with expanded outdoor gatherings and the reopening of restaurants and certain businesses with limitations, off...

Fri, 28 May 2021 12:26:35 EDT
Michelle Fazzari's family says the Canadian Olympic wrestler is fighting cancer
Canadian Olympic wrestler Michelle Fazzari, described as a "fighter" by her coach, is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation in Hamilton after the 33-year-old was diagnosed with cancer last month. ...

Fri, 28 May 2021 07:00:00 EDT
UFO reported by Delta Air Lines pilot flying over Saskatchewan in early May: Transport Canada
The incident, filed with Transport Canada’s Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reporting (CADOR) system, took place on May 5. The pilot reported spotting something “well above them” moving right to...

Fri, 28 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Bye bye curfew, hello terrasses: 5 things to know about Quebec's reopening
Not only will Quebecers be allowed out after dark for the first time since Jan. 9, they will be able to eat and drink on restaurant patios and welcome friends in their backyards. Here's an overview of...

Fri, 28 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
How should we feel about soaring bank profits during a pandemic?
Annoyed by high bank profits? Stunning returns, with a little taxpayer help, are one more signal the Canadian economy is roaring back. Besides, odds are you're a shareholder.

Fri, 28 May 2021 00:58:19 EDT
Remains of 215 children found buried at former B.C. residential school, First Nation says
Preliminary findings from a survey of the grounds at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School have uncovered the remains of 215 children buried at the site, the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Firs...

Fri, 28 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Canada's cattle sector on guard as beef-labelling talk returns in the U.S.
Amid the struggles of American ranchers, some people are trying to bring back controversial rules on country-of-origin labelling on beef. Canadian producers and trade experts who closely follow the i...

Fri, 28 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why (almost) nobody in Ottawa wants to talk about Quebec's new language bill
In another time, a federal Liberal government led by Justin Trudeau might be expected to raise concerns about a law that would amend the Constitution unilaterally to recognize Quebecers as a nation a...

Thu, 27 May 2021 18:16:24 EDT
Photo of massive tree being hauled down Vancouver Island highway sparks global outrage
B.C. Ministry of Forests confirms tree was cut on North Island in 2020, months before new protections for giant trees came into effect.

Thu, 27 May 2021 20:28:47 EDT
Woman alleges former N.W.T. premier sexually harassed her in lawsuit against foundation
A woman who was enrolled in a prestigious scholarship program has filed a lawsuit against the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. The suit alleges that former N.W.T. premier Stephen Kakfwi sexually har...

Thu, 27 May 2021 18:00:42 EDT
New governor general should be named by end of June: LeBlanc
Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs Dominic LeBlanc told senators this afternoon he expects the government to announce the name of Canada's next governor general by the end of June. ...

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:32:23 EDT
Dozens of MPs stand to lose access to pensions if they're defeated in an early election
Dozens of members of Parliament could lose access to the generous MP pension plan if they lose their seats in an early election because they would not have the required six years of service. ...



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