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Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:01:50 EST
Admiral Art McDonald steps aside as defence chief amid investigation

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
So you got your COVID-19 shot. Does that mean life goes back to normal?
Canadians still need to err on the side of caution and keep their guard up awhile longer, whether vaccinated or not, to protect those around them, experts say.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
In the shadow of her killer's verdict, Cindy Gladue's family wants to reclaim her humanity
While waiting for the verdict in her killer's second trial, Cindy Gladue's family in Edmonton gathered to remember the Cree-Métis woman as more than the victim of a horrific death.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
'It's not their fault': Nunavut students who act violently let down by lack of counselling, educators say
While the Nunavut government doesn't have answers, some educators suspect school violence is symptomatic of deeper social issues, such as housing scarcity and hunger, combined with a lack of mental he...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
Playstations scarce, automakers stalled amid semiconductor shortage brought on by pandemic
A shortage of semiconductors — the microchips needed in everything from military equipment to coffee makers — is causing delays around the world, disrupting supply chains for smartphones and cau...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:19:21 EST
B.C. student who wore dress over turtleneck sent home for inappropriate attire
The father of a high school student in Kamloops, B.C., who was sent home for wearing what was deemed an inappropriate outfit, says the incident was absurd and should not have happened.  ...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
What experts say Canada needs to do to become a leader in the electric vehicle industry
Canadian companies and governments can seize on the push for electric vehicles happening in the U.S. and become leaders in specific areas of electric vehicle manufacturing and innovation, experts say....

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
Quebec under fire for failing to accommodate seniors unable to leave home for vaccinations
Seniors' advocates in Quebec say the province's plan to inoculate the population in mass vaccination centres isn't accessible for people with mobility issues.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
How historical racism in science continues to shape the Black experience
Racism has been perpetuated under the guise of science for centuries, and the effects are still being felt today, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
Alberta budget to focus on health care and jobs, while public sector braces for cuts
Sectors that rely on government funding, like post-secondary institutions, are awaiting Alberta's new budget on Thursday with trepidation.

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
Former Canadian TV executive convicted of fraud filed false tax returns, hid millions, CRA alleges
A disgraced Montreal TV executive convicted of fraud is facing allegations from the Canada Revenue Agency that he filed false tax returns and hid assets worth millions in offshore accounts in Bermuda ...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:31:15 EST
Half-billion dollar unregistered B.C. 'shadow' mortgage broker says he just met demand
A so-called “shadow” mortgage broker responsible for securing more than half a billion dollars' worth of home financing through the use of altered tax and bank documents says there will always be ...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:30:00 EST
Psychologist for veteran who killed family tells N.S. inquiry she 'would never have predicted it'
The psychologist who treated Lionel Desmond for complex post-traumatic stress disorder at Canadian Forces Base Gagetown says she never saw any sign that the Afghanistan veteran would harm himself or h...

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:27:35 EST
Canada launching $7M project to track international 'dark vessels' at sea
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans will use satellites to identify ships that may be fishing illegally, in a $7 million project to track so-called 'dark vessels' around the globe.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:53:05 EST
Ontario reveals more details on COVID-19 vaccination plan, but most won't get a reservation for months
An online portal for booking appointments for COVID-19 vaccines in Ontario is set to launch on March 15, the head of the province's immunization task force said Wednesday, but it will likely be mont...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:41:41 EST
Bell CEO's broadband-connected cottage in Lac-Sainte-Marie, Que., fuels bandwidth envy
In a region of Quebec known for spotty internet access, about 100 lakeside households have received a taxpayer-funded hookup to Bell Fibe's high-speed internet access in recent months. One of those co...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:37:55 EST
Being Black on campus: Why students, staff and faculty say universities are failing them
Students, staff and faculty at some of Canada’s largest universities say they have experienced anti-Black racism on campus, and that they were targeted if they spoke out about their treatment, an in...

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:38:12 EST
4-year-old Sask. girl takes sled ride with pet chicken
"I asked her about it and she said, 'Mom, it wasn't an idea. It was a plan,'" said mother Tenille Poole.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:31:34 EST
Oldest Manitobans now eligible for vaccine appointments
Manitobans 95 and older and First Nations people 75 and over can now book appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine, the government announced Wednesday.

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST
What a 3rd wave of COVID-19 could look like in Canada — and how we can avoid it
Is Canada destined for a 3rd wave? Or will we be able to adequately respond to the threat of coronavirus variants spreading across the country to avoid one altogether?



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