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Mon, 7 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST
Patchy approach to final exams, mark freezing amid Omicron sparks worries of grade inflation
The Omicron-driven surge in COVID cases has meant further disruptions to in-class learning for Canada's high school students. But unlike earlier in the pandemic, education officials haven't universall...

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 12:29:06 EST
Ottawa declares state of emergency as police boost enforcement, target protest's fuel supply
The City of Ottawa declared a state of emergency Sunday afternoon in response to ongoing protests in the downtown core, while Mayor Jim Watson described the situation in the nation's capital as the ...

Mon, 7 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST
Air Canada abandons 14-year old at Toronto airport after cancelling her flight
A St. John's mom wants Air Canada to change its policies after the airline cancelled her 14-year-old daughter's flight, and left the unaccompanied girl to fend for herself with no food or place to sle...

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST
A Gladue report changed his life. Like many other marginalized offenders, he didn't know it was his right
A team of writers producing Gladue reports is working toward reconciliation in Saskatchewan's justice system and their work is having real impacts on people's lives.

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 06:48:55 EST
Thousands of Nova Scotians endure a 3rd day without power
Just under 15,000 Nova Scotia Power customers remain without power Sunday night after an ice storm on Friday led to widespread power outages.

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 13:08:45 EST
Trudeau praises Queen's devotion, generosity and support of values over 70-year reign
As the United Kingdom marked the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's reign on Sunday, Canada's prime minister acknowledged the historic milestone by praising her as a "steadfast leader" and champ...

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 08:00:00 EST
Tiny town takes Tina the turkey under its wing
An unexpected celebrity has captured the hearts of a small B.C. Interior town.

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST
Erin O'Toole's fate sent a message — MPs are not instruments of a leader's will
Conservative MPs made parliamentary history when they deployed the powers granted by the Reform Act to fire Erin O'Toole as party leader. Future party leaders will have to take notice.

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 18:16:39 EST
Wayne Hankey, former Halifax professor accused of historical sex abuse, dies at 77
Wayne Hankey, a former professor at the University of King's College and Dalhousie University, has died. He was facing three trials involving allegations of sexual offences dating back decades. ...

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 08:00:00 EST
This 7-year-old Yellowknifer just published his first book
On a shelf of the Yellowknife Public Library, there’s a book about a young boy who travels from Alaska to Yellowknife. He makes friends, learns about the outdoors, and when his hands are cold, elder...

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST
3 years after Ontario accessibility report, 'little progress' made, former lieutenant-governor says
Three years after the Doug Ford government received a key report on making Ontario more accessible for people with disabilities, its author says little has been done to achieve its goals and there doe...

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST
Manitoba Métis beader heading to Paris Fashion Week
Jessie Pruden's small beading business has taken off, and now she is heading to Paris Fashion week to show off her beaded earring designs.

Sat, 5 Feb 2022 19:33:14 EST
Pierre Poilievre becomes 1st to announce bid for Conservative Party leadership
Ottawa-area MP Pierre Poilievre has announced he will officially seek the leadership of the federal Conservative Party.

Sat, 5 Feb 2022 21:58:59 EST
Former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon wins B.C. Liberal leadership race on 5th ballot
Former cabinet minister Kevin Falcon who promised to renew and rebuild British Columbia's Liberals into the political powerhouse of their recent past was elected party leader Saturday. ...

Sun, 6 Feb 2022 08:00:00 EST
The fight for equality: A conversation with Don Oliver, the 1st Black man appointed to Senate
Retired Nova Scotia senator Don Oliver reflects upon his childhood, career and his trailblazing work to create a more tolerant Canada.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:17:00 EST
Vaccine mandate opponents across Canada met by counter-protesters, heavy police presence

Sat, 5 Feb 2022 19:51:39 EST
Series of avalanches in B.C. leaves 1 dead, several injured
Three separate avalanches near Pemberton, B.C., on Saturday left one person dead and four people injured.

Sat, 5 Feb 2022 15:39:19 EST
Donald Johnston, first non-European to head OECD, passes away
Former MP and OECD secretary-general Donald Johnston has passed away, CBC has learned. He was 85.

Sat, 5 Feb 2022 04:00:00 EST
Ski techs hope their secret wax recipes will be liquid 'gold' for Canada's Olympians
There's a behind-the-scenes Olympic competition to develop the best waxes and ski-tuning techniques to give athletes an edge over the competition on the slopes.

Sat, 5 Feb 2022 05:48:03 EST
Icy storm knocks out power to tens of thousands in Nova Scotia
Thousands of utility customers remained without power Saturday night after a storm that brought prolonged periods of freezing rain, ice pellets, rain and snowfall to Nova Scotia.



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